Panaji: Cyber cell, as per the authorization letter of SP Cyber crime, has blocked 69 websites, 9 social media accounts/links, and 121 mobile numbers in January 2025. (Overall, since October 2024, a total of 155 websites, 28 social media accounts/links, 466 mobile numbers, and 138 IMEI numbers have been blocked).
A notification issued by the Government of Goa under Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act grants the SP Cyber Crime the power to direct intermediaries, including service providers, to remove or block access to content that is harmful or illegal. This provision is an essential tool in protecting online users from activities such as identity theft, phishing, and financial fraud.