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Cyber Vulnerability and its Challenges in Rural India
Misinformation and cyber fraud represent increasingly pervasive threats in rural India, where digital literacy remains limited, and access to secure financial platforms is
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The Curious Case of Cyber Fraud at the Grassroots in India
Cyber fraud is a growing menace in rural India, as rapid digitalisation outpaces the spread of digital literacy. Vulnerable communities often fall prey
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Hacking Realities: Rural Women and Misinformation Dogma
As social media usage rapidly expands across rural India, it opens new channels of communication and interaction but simultaneously creates opportunities for cybercrime.
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(Ph)ishing the Vulnerable: Exploring Critical Digital Literacy Gaps
The cyber fraud incident began when Reena received a phone call from a person claiming to be a senior officer from the “toilet
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Unpacking Digital Misinformation and Cultural Vulnerabilities in Rural India
The village of Siyadih is situated in Handia Block, Uttar Pradesh, and is primarily inhabited by women, many of whom are from marginalised
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Fraud in DayLight
Nonar, a small village in Sakaldhia Block of Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, represents the socio-economic realities of much of rural India. The population
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Digital Deception and the Multiverse of Online Fallacies
Devpura is a small village inhabited by around 700 people from the Banjara community, a traditionally nomadic group classified as a Scheduled Tribe
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Combating Digital Frauds and Misinformation in Marginalised Communities
The rapid digitalisation of India has brought unprecedented access to information and communication, particularly in rural areas. However, it has also led to
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Digital Deceit and (Dis)empowerment: The Impact of Cyber Fraud on Rural Women in Rajasthan
In the digital age, the rapid proliferation of technology has brought about numerous opportunities, but it has also introduced new risks, especially for