An 82-year-old retired professor in Bilaspur was held hostage digitally for a week by cyber fraudsters who extorted Rs 1.04 crore, threatening her with fake legal notices and arrest of her family.
Xu Zewei, a Chinese national, has been extradited to the United States and charged with hacking US universities and COVID-19 research facilities as part of a state-sponsored cyber campaign.
Ahead of Jharkhand's first census phase, officials caution residents about cyber fraudsters sending fake links during digital self-enumeration and houselisting.
As financial criminals evolve with technology, security systems must also adapt. The article explores how heists are becoming more sophisticated and the countermeasures needed.
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KPMG is laying off about 400 employees in its US Advisory division, representing 4% of the workforce, as part of a restructuring to align with shifting demand in consulting services.
Gujarat Police has recovered over 53,000 stolen mobile phones, ranking third among Indian states in recovery. The initiative has helped reunite citizens with their devices.
The Trump administration has issued a new visa rule requiring nonimmigrant applicants to answer if they fear returning home, aiming to limit asylum claims. Critics worry it may deter genuine refugees.
India's top cybersecurity strategist joins Synergy Quantum to lead quantum security initiatives, aiming to strengthen the nation's quantum sovereignty against emerging threats.
Starting May 1, major US airlines like American, Southwest, United, and Delta are introducing new restrictions on portable chargers to reduce lithium battery fire risks.
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WhatsApp has added a setting to hide your IP address during calls, preventing others from inferring your location or network. Enable it for enhanced privacy, especially with unknown contacts.
Iran-linked Handala Hack Team leaked personal data of 2,379 US Marines, threatening further disclosures as Pentagon investigates the breach.
An Iranian cyber group has leaked names and home addresses of over 2,000 US military personnel online, raising security concerns.
A 75-year-old retired Pune Metro officer from Pashan was cheated of Rs 48 lakh by fraudsters posing as TRAI and Mumbai Crime Branch officials, threatening him with arrest in child pornography and money laundering cases.
Automatic content recognition (ACR) in smart TVs raises privacy alarms in India, as experts warn of hidden tracking even via HDMI, urging stronger consent under DPDP Act.
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Virtual proceedings before the Delhi High Court chief justice were disrupted thrice by a participant playing pornographic content, raising security concerns about the videoconferencing system.
An elderly man from Karnataka lost Rs 1.7 crore in a digital arrest scam where cybercriminals posed as police and claimed his Aadhaar was used by terrorists.
A CISF constable was arrested for a Rs 57 lakh fraud involving the digital arrest of a retired GST officer, with links to an international cybercrime syndicate based in Cambodia.
Goa crime branch raided two fake call centres in Panaji, arresting 18 for scamming US citizens by impersonating loan agents. Seized items worth over Rs 1 crore.
Goa will roll out an AI-powered surveillance system with 92 cameras initially to improve policing and road safety, with plans to cover over 200 sites.
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Delhi Police has warned e-commerce platforms against selling prohibited items like firecrackers and knives online, demanding stricter seller verification and coordination with law enforcement.
A 62-year-old businessman from Hyderabad was cheated of Rs 3.82 crore by fraudsters posing as stock market advisers who lured him into fake trading platforms.
A virtual court session of the Delhi High Court was hacked, with obscene material being broadcast during a live hearing. The incident has raised serious cybersecurity concerns.
Following a blast near Shambhu, Union Minister Ravneet Bittu announces drone deployment and round-the-clock patrolling by railways to enhance security and prevent future incidents.
The US Department of Justice has sued Cloudera for allegedly discriminating against American workers by favoring temporary visa holders for high-paying tech jobs.
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Google withdrew from a Pentagon prize challenge to build voice-controlled autonomous drone swarms following an internal ethics review, citing lack of resourcing.
Bengaluru police launch multilingual AI in 112 emergency system. Home Minister G Parameshwara announced the initiative to enhance response efficiency.
The US FTC reports that social media scams caused $2.1 billion in losses in 2025, an eightfold increase from 2020. Facebook leads, with investment scams topping the list.
Ahmedabad cybercrime police arrested four persons for using AI to commit identity theft and banking fraud by tampering with Aadhaar data and generating fake digital credentials.
A 38-year-old schoolteacher in Ahmedabad has filed a complaint alleging that a fake Instagram account using her photographs is contacting others and seeking personal information.
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A 66-year-old retired engineer from Pune was duped of Rs 1 crore by cybercriminals promising high returns on share trading. He transferred money to seven accounts.
