The FIA is the designated law enforcement body responsible for investigating online harassment, tracking perpetrators, and removing malicious content from the web. How to Stay Safe: Digital Hygiene and Vigilance
| Method of Exploitation | Tactics Used | Legal Violations (PECA Act 2016) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Building fake profiles to befriend victims, often offering study help or job opportunities. | Cyberstalking (S. 24), Harassment (S. 25) | | Physical Blackmail | Secretly filming victims in hostels, washrooms, or other private spaces using hidden cameras. | Invasion of Privacy (S. 24) | | Smartphone Hacking | Gaining access to private data and media stored on a victim's phone via malware or spyware. | Unauthorized Access (S. 3), Data Theft | | University Data Breaches | Hacking into university servers to steal bulk data (contact details, photos, videos) of students. | Unauthorized Access (S. 3), Data Theft | | Dark Web Marketplace Listing | Posting stolen data, such as the 2019 PU hacking case, for sale on dark web forums, often in exchange for Bitcoin. | Unauthorized Access (S. 3), Data Theft | Pakistan college girl scandal- hidden web video target
Avoid leaving phones or laptops unattended, and refrain from clicking on unverified links or downloading attachments from unknown senders. The FIA is the designated law enforcement body
Societal victim-blaming often shifts the accountability from the perpetrator to the victim, leading to familial estrangement and community rejection. Legal Frameworks and Support Systems 24), Harassment (S