Priyanka Tiwari
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Suspense crime, Digital Desk : India's top cybercrime coordination body, the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), has issued a stern takedown notice to tech giant Google. The directive comes amidst growing concerns that Google's popular Firebase platform is being extensively exploited by cybercriminals to host malicious domains, spreading malware and facilitating online scams.
Firebase, a widely used platform by developers for building web and mobile applications, offers free and low-cost hosting services. While invaluable for legitimate development, its ease of use and accessibility have made it an attractive haven for cybercriminals. The I4C's findings are alarming: they report that over 90% of the domains flagged as malicious by their systems are hosted on Firebase, with an estimated 50,000 to 100,000 such active domains currently operating to defraud and infect unsuspecting users.
This isn't the first time I4C has flagged the issue. They have reportedly communicated with Google multiple times regarding the rampant misuse of Firebase for phishing, malware distribution, and other fraudulent activities. The recent takedown notice underscores the urgency of the situation, demanding more robust and proactive measures from Google. The I4C expects Google to implement stronger filtering mechanisms, enhanced monitoring, and quicker response times to identify and remove malicious content from its platform.
The move by I4C highlights the critical role tech companies play in ensuring online safety. As digital threats evolve, so too must the defenses put in place by platform providers. The onus is now on Google to address these serious vulnerabilities on Firebase, protecting countless users from falling victim to sophisticated cyber scams and malware attacks.
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