A 76-year-old retired engineer from Hyderabad was allegedly defrauded of over Rs 20 lakh by criminals posing as CBI officers in a sophisticated digital arrest scam involving forged Supreme Court documents.
In a major cyber fraud bust, Karnataka police arrested six individuals for a Rs 2 crore scam in a single day, recovering mobile phones, laptops, and bank documents.
WhatsApp has initiated testing of SIM-binding functionality in India, complying with a Department of Telecommunications directive aimed at combating rising cyber fraud through messenger apps.
Spl VPN has surpassed 2 million downloads globally and now integrates AI to automate server selection for its 500,000 daily active users, enhancing speed and security.
The Indian government has issued a high-priority security warning for Microsoft Teams users due to an 'Improper Access Control' vulnerability. Hackers could exploit this flaw to access private meetings, chats, and files, posing a significant data breach r
A CBI assistant sub-inspector in Chandigarh was defrauded of Rs 69,598 through unauthorized bank transactions after receiving a suspicious WhatsApp message with an APK file. The Bureau has registered a case against unknown hackers.
OpenAI has announced new safety measures, including content moderation and AI misuse prevention, in response to the recent school shooting in Canada, aiming to curb harmful content.
A 48-year-old unemployed man from Ghaziabad was allegedly cheated of nearly Rs 9 lakh by cyber fraudsters who lured him with promises of high returns through a fake online share trading platform promoted via Facebook advertisement.
A 66-year-old retired defence personnel in Pune was defrauded of Rs 26.1 lakh by cybercriminals posing as Mumbai crime branch officers, threatening arrest in a fake money laundering case.
A 75-year-old retired manager in Pune was defrauded of Rs 1.5 crore by cybercriminals who lured him with fake trading tips and manipulated app returns. An FIR has been registered.
A 69-year-old Somajiguda businessman was defrauded of ₹2.65 crore in a cryptocurrency and stock investment scam. Hyderabad Cyber Crime police have registered a case under IT Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections.
A 62-year-old retired doctor from Gorakhpur was digitally arrested and isolated for eight days by cyber fraudsters posing as top enforcement officials, leading to the loss of her entire life savings of Rs 1.58 crore through multiple RTGS transfers.
A 54-year-old woman from Kharghar was defrauded of Rs 4.6 lakh by cybercriminals posing as Mahanagar Gas Ltd officials in a sophisticated WhatsApp scam. The fraud involved remote mobile hacking and unauthorized bank transfers.
An 80-year-old retired woman from Vastrapur, Ahmedabad, was allegedly defrauded of Rs 55.50 lakh by cybercriminals who placed her under 'digital arrest,' threatening a fake fraud case and coercing transfers over five weeks.
Punjab has witnessed a staggering Rs 740 crore lost to cybercrime over the past five years, with authorities reporting a sharp rise in online fraud cases. This alarming trend highlights the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and public awaren
Kolkata Police is investigating a cyber fraud case where scammers used the Election Commission's SIR exercise as bait to trick a resident into installing malicious APK, leading to unauthorized debit of over Rs 5.3 lakh from his bank account.
A 54-year-old woman from Kharghar was defrauded of Rs 4.6 lakh by cybercriminals posing as Mahanagar Gas Ltd officials. The scam involved a WhatsApp message and remote mobile hacking.
A Mangaluru man reported to police that his bank account was misused by an acquaintance for cybercrime, leading to multiple complaints and threatening calls demanding money.
France's Ministry of Finance confirms a cyberattack accessed 1.2 million bank account records, including personal details. Authorities warn users of phishing scams and urge vigilance.
Researchers uncover three critical vulnerabilities in Anthropic's Claude Code tool, enabling remote code execution and API key theft via malicious repositories, highlighting AI supply chain threats.
A 43-year-old man in Rourkela was arrested for allegedly running a mule current account that received over Rs 3 crore from suspicious sources, linked to cyber and cryptocurrency fraud schemes.
Bhatli police in Bargarh district arrested Chandrakanta Sahu for allegedly using mule bank accounts to facilitate illegal transactions linked to online gaming and cyber fraud. Multiple debit cards and cheque books were seized during the operation.
A senior Central government official from Vijayawada was defrauded of ₹1.26 crore in an elaborate online investment scam promising massive stock market profits. Cybercrime police are investigating.
A 60-year-old retired woman in Bengaluru was cheated of Rs 1.2 crore by cybercriminals posing as TRAI, Mumbai crime branch, and CBI officials in a 'digital arrest' scam.
A 31-year-old woman from Ahmedabad filed a police complaint after a personal loan of Rs 4.47 lakh was fraudulently taken in her name and transferred to another bank account, with recovery agents harassing her for payments.
A 70-year-old retired professor from Visakhapatnam was digitally arrested and defrauded of over Rs 1 crore by criminals posing as CBI and ED officials, exploiting fears of human trafficking charges.
iPhone users worldwide face a surge in spam calendar invites designed to mimic urgent alerts. Cybersecurity experts warn these fake events bypass Apple's email filters to steal sensitive information.
I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw calls for urgent action against cybercrime and unfair platform practices, demanding equitable revenue distribution for creators. New IT rules propose strict AI content labeling.
A 92-year-old retired IAF radiologist in Gwalior was defrauded of Rs 2.5 crore by cyber criminals who kept him under digital arrest for nearly 25 days, posing as officials from investigating agencies.
Kyndryl unveils a new Cyber Defense Operations Center to integrate enterprise IT operations, enhancing security and efficiency for businesses globally.