Questions and Answers
What limitation does India face in responding to cyber threats?
What significant issue does the lack of India's Personal Data Protection Bill create for citizens?
Which sector in India is highlighted as being vulnerable to cyberattacks?
What challenge is posed by the government's requirement for VPN service providers in India?
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What has been a consequence of misinformation on social media during periods of social tension in India?
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What aspect of international collaboration in cybersecurity does India need to improve?
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Which of the following is a challenge related to digital literacy in India?
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In the context of cyber threats, what critical infrastructure was targeted by a Chinese state-backed hacker group?
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What was the consequence of the ransomware attack on AIIMS in 2022?
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In which year did the Pegasus spyware incident involving targeted attacks occur?
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Which of the following highlights a growing cybercrime threat in India?
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What type of breach occurred with the CoWIN vaccination portal in early 2023?
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What is one of the main concerns regarding the increasing use of digital financial systems in India?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the sophistication of cybercrime in India?
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How did the ransomware attack on AIIMS affect patient data?
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Which of the following is not considered a challenge to India's cyberspace?
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Study Notes
Cyberattacks and Data Breaches
- Cyberattacks in India are notably prevalent, targeting both government and private entities.
- A significant ransomware attack in 2022 impacted AIIMS, causing server shutdowns and compromising sensitive patient data.
- In 2023, a data breach from the CoWIN vaccination portal exposed personal information of millions.
Growing Sophistication of Cybercrime
- The threat landscape includes advanced malware and spyware targeting critical infrastructure, raising espionage concerns.
- The Pegasus spyware incident in 2021 highlighted vulnerabilities as high-profile individuals were targeted, provoking privacy debates.
- Cryptocurrency fraud saw a surge in 2022, with exchanges like CoinSwitch Kuber facing hacks leading to substantial financial losses.
Inadequate Cybersecurity Infrastructure
- A critical shortage of trained cybersecurity professionals hampers India’s ability to effectively respond to cyber incidents.
- Public and private sector entities struggle to detect and address cyber threats promptly due to a lack of skilled personnel.
- Vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure were illustrated in 2020 when a Chinese hacker group targeted India's power grid, causing outages in Mumbai.
Data Privacy and Protection Challenges
- India's Personal Data Protection Bill has been delayed, leaving personal data inadequately protected.
- Citizens remain exposed to vulnerabilities while the Data Protection Bill, 2023 is still under discussion.
- Misinformation on social media poses a risk, particularly during elections, often resulting in social unrest and communal tensions.
Regulatory and Legal Challenges
- Ongoing debates focus on balancing individual privacy rights with national security interests.
- Government regulations requiring VPN providers to store user data and the 2021 IT Rules have raised concerns regarding privacy infringements.
- International collaboration is crucial for improving responses to cyber threats; India's participation in QUAD aims to enhance cybersecurity cooperation.
Digital Literacy and Awareness
- A significant gap in digital awareness exists, especially in rural areas, where users lack essential cyber knowledge, heightening vulnerability to cyber threats.
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Explore the various challenges that India faces in the realm of cyberspace. This quiz covers topics such as cybersecurity threats, data privacy, and digital infrastructure. Test your knowledge on the current landscape of technology and its implications for India.
