Rajkot Rural police uncovered a major cyberfraud operation involving Rs 380 crore routed through mule accounts over 18 months. Six individuals arrested, mastermind Aadiluddin and three others absconding.
A Kaspersky report reveals 34% of young adults face weekly romance scams, with AI frauds rising on fake dating platforms ahead of Valentine's Day 2026.
Infoblox announces a strategic expansion in India, opening a new office in Pune and significantly enlarging its Bengaluru campus to boost innovation and support.
India has implemented a stringent new regulation requiring social media platforms to remove unlawful content within three hours of notification, a dramatic reduction from the previous 36-hour window.
Russia has officially banned the Telegram messaging app, imposed a Rs 7.5 crore fine, and mandated the use of the state-backed Max app by 2026, citing security concerns.
A Parvati-based laundry businessman in Pune was cheated of Rs 1.15 crore by online fraudsters promising high returns on share investments. The Pune Cyber Police have registered an FIR after the victim's complaint.
In a sophisticated digital arrest fraud, cybercriminals impersonated a DGP of the Anti-Corruption Bureau and crime branch personnel to deceive an 80-year-old retired government official in Pune, transferring Rs 19 lakh under false pretenses.
A Pune trader lost Rs 2.95 lakh after downloading a malicious link from an RTO-themed fraud message. The cybercriminals gained remote access to his phone and bank account, purchasing online vouchers. An FIR has been registered with Market Yard police.
Pune cyber police and experts are intensively monitoring online activities ahead of Valentine's Day to combat a surge in digital frauds. Authorities warn against suspicious links, fake deliveries, and malicious APK files targeting unsuspecting users.
Learn practical steps to regain access to a hacked Instagram account, including password resets, two-factor authentication, and identity verification. Protect your data with quick actions.
A 75-year-old retired government employee from Nagole, Hyderabad, was defrauded of ₹90 lakh by cyber criminals operating a sophisticated online stock trading racket. The Malkajgiri cyber crime police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
A 52-year-old wholesale pharmacy distributor from Karad lost Rs 6.7 crore to cybercriminals promising discounted shares via WhatsApp. Police investigate 30 bank accounts across India.
Two Vasco residents were defrauded of Rs 4.1 lakh after downloading malicious APK files. Police detail how scammers posed as bank officers and RTO officials to steal funds.
A real-time alert from Meta's automated system helped Uttar Pradesh police rescue a 27-year-old woman in Bijnor after she posted a self-harm video on Instagram. The swift intervention highlights the success of police-tech collaborations in mental health c
A man in Udupi was allegedly defrauded of Rs 1.2 lakh after responding to an Instagram ad for a Gurugram-based franchise. The victim paid fees but suspects fraud, leading to a police case under cheating and IT Act sections.
A Truecaller report reveals India faced over 4,168 crore spam calls in 2025, with 770 crore being fraudulent calls impersonating banks and officials, highlighting a surge in cybercrime.
Two Ponda natives were cheated of Rs 4.9 lakh by interstate cyber fraudsters in early February, with scams involving fake truck services and job offers. Police have registered FIRs under BNS, 2023.
IIIT Naya Raipur has initiated the 'ResCri' international research collaboration with Norway, focusing on building resilient digital systems to protect critical infrastructure from cyber threats. The project involves multiple academic institutions from bo
Investigators uncover a Roblox account tied to Jesse Van Rootselaar, featuring a game simulating a mall massacre. The discovery follows a deadly attack in British Columbia.
Microsoft has resolved a serious security vulnerability in Windows 11's Notepad that allowed remote code execution via malicious Markdown links. The fix was part of February 2026 Patch Tuesday updates.
Truecaller's latest report reveals India faced over 4,100 crore spam calls in 2025, highlighting a major surge in unwanted communications and the need for robust call-filtering solutions.
Google reports that its Gemini AI chatbot faced over 100,000 queries in distillation attacks by hackers aiming to clone its technology, highlighting rising AI security threats globally.
An elderly couple in Delhi lost Rs 14.85 crore in a sophisticated digital arrest scam involving NGOs, mule accounts, and international cybercrime syndicates. Police have arrested seven suspects across three states.
India's 2026 IT Rules amendments mandate 3-hour takedowns for deepfakes, introduce SGI definitions, and require proactive detection, with experts highlighting compliance challenges.
Microsoft has issued urgent warnings about multiple zero-day vulnerabilities in Windows and Office being actively exploited by hackers. The flaws enable attacks through simple actions like clicking links or opening files.
A Mumbai woman lost Rs 11 lakh in minutes after fraudsters used an e-SIM swap to access her bank accounts. Learn how this scam works and how to protect yourself from such cybercrimes.
Piyush Verma, son of former Kolkata Police Commissioner Manoj Verma, lost Rs 30,000 in an online paying guest scam. Odisha Police arrested Rakesh Pradhan, with investigations hinting at a larger cyber fraud network.
Meta-owned WhatsApp alleges Russia attempted to fully block its platform, isolating 100 million users from secure communication to promote state-backed Max app.
A chilling new wave of cyber-financial extortion called 'digital arrest' is sweeping India. Scammers posing as officials use psychological manipulation to coerce victims into transferring huge sums. Learn how this sophisticated fraud works and how to prot
Apple's Lockdown Mode prevented FBI agents from accessing a Washington Post reporter's iPhone during a probe, highlighting its role in protecting against sophisticated cyberattacks and government intrusion.