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Cyber Fraud Spike Sparks Action: Patna Launches Advanced Digital Forensics Training Program
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News18•14-10-2026, 23:38
Cyber Fraud Spike Sparks Action: Patna Launches Advanced Digital Forensics Training Program
- •Cyber crime is surging rapidly across India, with National Crime Records Bureau data showing cases rising from 86420 in 2023 to 101928 in 2024.
- •To combat evolving threats like digital arrest and AI deepfakes, Chanakya National Law University in Patna and CDAC are launching a 60-hour advanced certificate program in cybersecurity and digital forensics.
- •The specialized training program runs from November 21 to December 20, 2026, featuring both offline and live online classes in partnership with the Bihar Police Cyber Crime and Security Unit.
- •Digital forensics plays a crucial role by enabling scientific investigation of digital evidence retrieved from phones, computers, and servers to track down cyber criminals.
- •Experts emphasize that defeating cyber crime requires a combination of advanced technology, rigorous police training, legal expertise, and active public vigilance.
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Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) in Patna, through its Centre for Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics in collaboration with CDAC Patna, is launching a 60-hour advanced certificate program in cybersecurity and digital forensics. The Bihar Police Cyber Crime and Security Unit is joining as a law enforcement partner.
The 60-hour advanced certificate program is scheduled to run from November 21 to December 20, 2026. It will feature both offline classes and live online learning facilities to assist working professionals and interested individuals.
According to National Crime Records Bureau data, 86,420 cyber crime cases were registered across the country in 2023, which increased by nearly 18 percent to 1,01,928 cases in 2024.
