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Rise of high-tech crime calls for greater digital vigilance, experts ...
Head Table: From left Dr Sunil Abeyratne, Senior DIG Ajith Rohana, OPA President Jayantha Gallehewa, President elect Tisara De Silva, OPA General Secretary Eng. Ravi Rupasinghe, Moderator of the event Nishadhi Rajapaksa Share Tweet Traditional crimes are rapidly evolving into sophisticated high-tech offences as criminals increasingly rely on electronic devices, experts warned at a seminar held in Colombo last Tuesday.Addressing the event themed “How to Secure Your Electronic Device: Legal and Technology Protection” at the Organisation of Professional Associations auditorium, ICT Lawyers Guild Chairman Dr. Sunil Abeyratne stressed that individuals must exercise extreme caution in safeguarding their mobile devices. He cautioned against allowing others access to personal phones, noting that emerging technological threats have made devices central to modern criminal activity. Dr. Abeyratne highlighted Sri Lanka’s legal framework, including the Computer Crime Act and the Electronic Transactions Act, which address offences such as hacking, data manipulation and financial fraud. He pointed out that while digital technologies have transformed sectors such as medicine and law, they have also enabled crimes that bypass traditional security measures. Risks such as data theft, location tracking and phishing scams were also underscored. Indian security expert Dr. Kavishwar Sunil Chandrashekhar warned of the growing threat of cyber espionage and “information warfare”, driven by artificial intelligence and deepfake technologies. He called for stronger digital sovereignty and advanced security measures, including zero-trust systems and encrypted communications. Dr Sunil Abeyratne addressing the seminar Senior DIG Ajith Rohana and Computer Society of Sri Lanka President Heshan Karunaratne also highlighted the rise in cyber threats, urging the public to adopt stronger cybersecurity practices. They noted that law enforcement has established specialized cybercrime units and forensic labs, but emphasized that individual vigilance remains critical in combating digital crime. Continue Reading News Lankan-origin teen elected to French city council Published 12 mins agoon 2026/04/12 Bilaal Lookman An 18-year-old French student of Sri Lankan origin has made history by winning a seat on a municipal council in France, emerging as one of the country’s youngest elected officials. Bilaal Lookman, a first-year law student at Paris-Panthéon-Assas University, was elected to the City...
Sri Lanka intensifies cybercrime crackdown with Chinese nationals ...
Sri Lanka detains over 150 foreign nationals in a Chilaw raid, intensifying its crackdown on suspected cybercrime operations and signalling stricter enforcement under domestic laws.
Sri Lanka CERT issues warning on rising festive-season so... | NationScope
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) has issued a warning about an increase in online scams during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. Reports indicate that cybercriminals are exploiting the heightened online engagement to target unsuspecting individuals.
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has issued a ...
NewsWire 🇱🇰 (@NewsWireLK). 956 views. The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has issued a public warning regarding a significant increase in online scams and financial fraud attempts circulating across social media platforms during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. In a statement issued today (07), SLCERT has observed that cybercriminals are actively ...
