Hyderabad: The Ibomma case triggered widespread concern after police revealed that operator Immodi Ravi sold the personal data of nearly 50 lakh users on the dark web. His arrest alarmed many people who had visited the piracy website. Users began asking whether this action would finally curb online piracy or reduce cybercrime incidents. In response, Special CS (Home) CV Anand addressed the public’s doubts on X.
He said hacking would continue as long as technology evolved. Another offender usually stepped in after one arrest, often using even more advanced tools. Therefore, expecting piracy or cybercrime to end because a few people were caught was unrealistic. He compared this to traditional crimes and noted that thefts, fraud and assaults never stopped even when major gangs were arrested.
Ibomma case leads to renewed push for prevention
CV Anand stressed that prevention remained the only reliable defence for users. He urged people to avoid shortcuts and easy-money temptations, which often encouraged online fraud. The desire for quick gains, he said, played a major role in the growth of digital crime. As a result, users needed stronger awareness and disciplined online habits.
He advised everyone to secure devices and online accounts through safer practices. Strong passwords, two-factor authentication and cautious browsing were essential, he said. Moreover, he reminded people that nothing in life came for free, echoing filmmaker Rajamouli’s widely quoted remark about personal discipline.
Ibomma case underscores persistence of digital piracy
CV Anand noted that arrests might slow piracy operations but would not eliminate them. Illegal websites, he said, continued to thrive because users consumed pirated content. Reducing demand was therefore crucial for breaking these networks. He urged the public to avoid suspicious sites entirely to protect both personal data and the broader digital ecosystem.
He concluded that cybercrime would evolve as long as technology advanced, and only strong preventive habits could reduce its impact.
Hackers and Hacking will continue, one goes another will come , that too with more sophistication. It’s utopian to think that Piracy or Cyber crimes will end with these arrests . Have thefts , burglaries , robberies , cheating ended with arrests of big sophisticated gangs !!?? As… https://t.co/pAllnD3bSK
— CV Anand IPS (@CVAnandIPS) November 19, 2025