Science & TechnologyGS-3
22 December 2025DoT’s Financial Fraud Risk Indicator Prevents ₹660 Crore Cyber Losses
Syllabus: Cyber Security
Ministry of Communications
Why in news?
The Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) on DoT’s Digital Intelligence Platform helped prevent cyber fraud losses worth ₹660 crore within six months.
⚛️Static Concepts
Cyber Security FrameworkDigital India↗
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Prelims-Oriented Points
- Over 1,000 banks and payment institutions onboarded on DIP.
- FRI classifies mobile numbers into risk categories.
- Integrated with Sanchar Saathi citizen reporting.
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Examiner's Trap: FRI is not a law enforcement tool; it is a risk indicator.
Quick Data Points
Losses prevented: ₹660 crore
Onboarding entities: 1000+
Mains Value Addition
GS-3: Cyber security and digital economy.- Demonstrates inter-agency coordination against cybercrime.
- Empowers citizens through participatory governance.
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