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Last Updated : 2024-05-16 16:38:00
COLOMBO (Daily Mirror) - Sri Lanka has been identified as a soft target for cybercriminals, and according to the 24th edition of Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report, cryptocurrency mining malware, where cybercriminals seek illicit profits by using victim's computers to mine cryptocurrency coins such as Bitcoins have increased in the country, according to the Supreme Court determination on Online Safety Bill.
According to the determination, concerns are growing over foreign involvement with cybercrimes, including online financial fraud, theft of personal information and e-commerce scams, with the latest arrest of nearly 40 foreign nationals in Sri Lanka.
According to the Police, some foreign nationals have defrauded millions of rupees over several months through the internet from the accounts of people in different countries.
“They were arrested based on complaints received through several embassies. Hence, law enforcement authorities warned the public to be more vigilant over alleged fraud carried out in Sri Lanka through the internet by foreigners who are in Sri Lanka on tourist visas.
According to the determination, the government has a responsibility to enact legislation to prevent such crimes and protect the people of this country.
“Such legislation will secure the equal protection of the law enshrined in Article 12(l) of the Constitution,” the determination says.
Jude Wednesday, 08 November 2023 09:33 AM
Cybercrimes happening worldover!! Some of the attacks don't get highlighted. American Banks Canadian Banks have become victims of cyber attacks!! Recently Canada's biggest cell phone company Rogers wireless network was down for 2 days but the company deny of any cyber attacks. Cyber attacks happening at an alarming rate in America and in Europe. But SL government have ulterior motives to implement New laws!!
Ron Wednesday, 08 November 2023 09:39 AM
Cyber scams been around for long time now every precaution should be taken to minimize the worse is human day light scams that definitely need to put a stop in first place..
ravin Wednesday, 08 November 2023 10:10 AM
If we recollect our memories one of the politicos were advocating legalising the cryptocurrency usage in Sri Lanka. Same politico was boosting he earned his fortune by dealing in cryptocurrency. Did the Inland revenue department check on his claims? Bribery Commission?
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