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title: Mumbai Police use a hacker
date: "2002-11-18T12:00:00Z"
categories:
  - links
wp_id: 1032
description: Mumbai Police hired a hacker to combat cybercrime, notably recovering IDBI and HDFC banking sites from attacks and investigating Chhota Shakeel's money laundering activities. It highlights early efforts in Indian cyber law enforcement.
keywords: [mumbai police, cybercrime, ethical hacking, india, money laundering, bank security]
---

The [Mumbai police are using a hacker](http://www.mid-day.com/news/city/2002/november/36356.htm) to resolve some cybercrimes. It's interesting to note some of his efforts: freeing the IDBI, HDFC sites from hackers, and tracking Chhota Shakeel's money laundering. [via FilterCoffee](http://www.techrose.org/filtercoffee/20021101.html#12308)