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To get a Tatkal train ticket, which permits last-minute reservations, is frequently a race against time for millions of Indians. However, a sophisticated internet illicit market is progressively rigging this competition. According to an inquiry, organized organizations are taking advantage of weaknesses in the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) system to make it extremely difficult for regular people to secure a confirmed seat.
The Tools
The speed at which these rackets operate is astonishing.
They rely on advanced “bots” automated software programs like Dragon, JETX,
Ocean, Black Turbo and Formula One are used, which specifically work to sell
'Tatkal Booking Bots'. These tools are designed to fill in all booking details,
from login credentials and train information to passenger names and payment
details, in less than a minute. This lightning-fast process overwhelms the
IRCTC system, pushing genuine users out. To avoid being caught by IRCTC’s
security systems, which often block suspicious internet addresses; these fraudsters
use Virtual Private Servers (VPS), which hide their real locations.
Adding another layer of threat, some of these racket leaders
also run websites where they sell these bots. These software tools can cost
anywhere from ₹999 to ₹5,000. A closer look at one such bot file revealed it to
be a “Trojan” – a type of harmful software designed to secretly steal user
information, posing a serious risk to anyone who might unknowingly download it
If you come across anything like this report it to https://cybercri9me.gov.in.