Social media and encrypted messaging services pose a serious security challenge. What measures have been adopted at various levels to address the security implications of social media? Also suggest other remedies to address the problem. (Answer in 250 words)

Introduction

Social platforms enable mobilisation, disinformation, radicalisation, fraud and encrypted coordination while also serving legitimate democratic communication.

Measures adopted

• Information Technology Rules, cybercrime portals, CERT-In directions, platform due diligence, lawful interception procedures and digital-forensics units address abuse.
• Agencies use threat monitoring, counter-radicalisation, financial tracking, takedown requests and public advisories, subject to constitutional safeguards.

Further remedies

• Require transparency reports, independent audits, rapid but reviewable emergency response and cooperation against cross-border criminal networks.
• Invest in media literacy, privacy-preserving investigations, end-to-end encryption security, child protection and platform accountability.
• Use judicial warrants, necessity and proportionality to prevent surveillance overreach and protect free speech.

Keywords: CERT-In, IT Rules, cybercrime, disinformation, lawful access, proportionality, media literacy.