Cybersecurity Top Risk for Indian Firms, AI Dual Challenge
A new FICCI-EY survey reveals cybersecurity is the primary concern for 51% of Indian business leaders, with AI presenting both opportunities and governance risks.
Category : Cybersecurity
Cyber Fraud Awareness Session Held for Students
A cyber fraud awareness session was organized for students in schools to educate them about online safety and prevent digital crimes. The initiative aims to empower youth with knowledge to navigate the internet securely.
Delhi Police Busts International Cyber Fraud Racket, 3 Arrested
Delhi Police has dismantled a sophisticated international cyber fraud operation, arresting three individuals. The accused attempted to destroy evidence, including cheque books and SIM cards, following a previous arrest.
Cybersecurity Top Risk for Indian Companies: Survey
A new survey reveals cybersecurity breaches are the leading risk for Indian companies, with technology threats now critical to operational continuity, based on inputs from senior decision-makers.
Google Looker Security Flaws Expose Firms to Data Theft, Takeover
Security researchers have uncovered two major vulnerabilities in Google's Looker platform, dubbed 'LookOut,' enabling hackers to steal corporate secrets and take over entire systems, affecting over 60,000 companies globally.
Google Issues Critical Security Warning for Older Android Phones
Google has issued a major security alert for Android phones running outdated software, warning of serious vulnerabilities that could expose users to hacking and data theft.
Gujarat DGP: Cyber Crime Targets Seniors, Women, Children via Gaming
Gujarat DGP K L N Rao highlights the expanding scope of cyber crime beyond financial fraud, targeting senior citizens, women, and children through gaming and apps. He urges immediate reporting to freeze stolen funds.
Nagpur Cyber Police Arrest Two in 13.27 Lakh Investment Fraud
Nagpur Cyber Police arrested two individuals from Indore for allegedly cheating victims of 13.27 lakh in an online investment scam using fake emails and mule bank accounts. The court has ordered a partial refund.
Air Force Veteran Duped in Rs 22.75 Lakh Crypto Scam
An Air Force veteran in Lucknow was allegedly defrauded of over Rs 22.75 lakh through a cryptocurrency investment scheme promising high returns and bonuses, involving unauthorized bank transactions.
Bank Staff Thwart Rs 35 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam in Lucknow
Alert bank employees in Lucknow prevented a retired municipal official from losing Rs 35 lakh to cyber criminals posing as investigators in the Pahalgam terror attack case.
Pune Woman Cheated of Rs 61.65 Lakh in Online Trading Fraud
A 50-year-old homemaker from Chinchwad, Pune, was defrauded of Rs 61.65 lakh by online scammers promising high returns through share trading. The police have registered a case for investigation.
Hyderabad Cybercrime Crackdown: 23 Arrested in Fraud Cases
Cybercrime sleuths in Hyderabad's Malkajgiri and Cyberabad have arrested 23 individuals across multiple states for investment, digital, and online frauds, with refunds of 43.2 lakh secured for victims.
Hyderabad: 4 Crore Lost in Stock Market Trading Frauds
Two Kondapur residents lost over 4 crore rupees in sophisticated stock market trading scams involving fake WhatsApp groups and fraudulent platforms. Cyberabad police have registered cases and launched investigations to apprehend the perpetrators.
Karnataka CID Busts Rs 100 Crore Cyber Fraud Racket
Karnataka CID's cybercrime unit has cracked down on over 40,000 mule accounts, uncovering transactions worth Rs 100 crore. Thirteen herders arrested, with kingpins operating from Delhi and Dubai.
Ahmedabad Senior Duped of Rs 9.8 Lakh in Fake Arrest Warrant Scam
An 81-year-old in Ahmedabad was defrauded of Rs 9.8 lakh after scammers posed as police, used fake arrest warrants, and threatened him via WhatsApp video calls in a money-laundering ruse.
Ex-CISF Official Loses Rs 16 Lakh in Digital Arrest Fraud
A 72-year-old former CISF officer in Kolkata was defrauded of Rs 16 lakh by criminals posing as CBI and ED officials, threatening arrest in the Naresh Goyal case. Kolkata Police have issued a fresh advisory for senior citizens.
Karnataka Police Remove 250+ Illegal Loan Apps in 3 Years
Karnataka police have purged over 250 illegal loan apps in the past three years, primarily based on victim complaints and monitoring social media ads for fraud.
UP Police Busts Rs 500 Crore International Investment Fraud Racket
UP Police, with I4C support, arrested 12 and shut 600 fake WhatsApp groups in a major cybercrime crackdown, preventing a Rs 500 crore fraud targeting 1.5 lakh victims through fake share market schemes.
Vizag Online Shopping Scams: Rs 6 Lakh Lost in 10 Cases
Visakhapatnam reports around 10 online shopping fraud cases with victims losing over Rs 6 lakh. Cybercrime police warn of fake social media ads and websites targeting educated individuals.
Pune Businessman Loses Rs 21.6 Lakh in Facebook Crypto Scam
A 66-year-old Pune businessman was cheated of Rs 21.6 lakh by a Facebook friend who lured him into cryptocurrency investments. Police have filed an FIR under BNS and IT Act sections.
Call Forwarding Scam Rises in Himachal: Safety Tips
A call forwarding scam is escalating in Himachal Pradesh, where fraudsters trick victims into enabling call forwarding to steal sensitive information. Learn what it is and essential steps to stay safe from this digital threat.
Bengaluru Man Loses ₹82L in Airport Theft & Bitcoin Scam
A Bengaluru man faces a dual financial nightmare after his bag containing ₹12 lakh in gold was stolen at the airport, followed by an alleged ₹70 lakh Bitcoin scam, totaling losses of ₹82 lakh.
Voice Cloning Scams: New Phase of Digital Fraud Emerges
Scams evolve with cloned voices, fake texts, and digital arrests. Experts advise pausing, verifying, and switching channels as the best defense against these sophisticated frauds.
Delhi HC: Safe Harbour No Shield for X on Sahyog Portal
The Delhi High Court clarified that the safe harbour provision does not exempt social media platform X from complying with the government's Sahyog portal for content takedown requests.
Ayurvedic Doctor Loses Rs 36 Lakh to Loan App Fraudsters
A Hyderabad doctor was extorted over Rs 36 lakh by loan app operators who threatened to circulate morphed obscene images. Police have registered a case under IT Act and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita sections.
Ambala Police Arrest Man in Rs 3.13 Crore Cyber Fraud
Ambala Cyber Crime police arrested Abhay Singh for allegedly defrauding a victim of Rs 3.13 crore through Telegram-based tasks. The accused was sent to judicial custody as investigations continue.
Gujarat PMMVY Scam: Women Lose Rs 20,000 in OTP Fraud
Pregnant and lactating women enrolled under Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana in Rajpar village were targeted by cyber fraudsters posing as government officials. Two women lost Rs 20,000 after sharing OTPs, despite awareness campaigns.
Cyber Command Busts Fraud Network, Arrests 13 in Karnataka
Karnataka's Cyber Command Centre has arrested 13 key masterminds in a statewide crackdown on cyber fraud, uncovering over 40,000 mule bank accounts used for online scams and illegal activities.
Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 70 Lakh in Bitcoin Scam via Telegram
A 50-year-old private firm employee in Bengaluru lost Rs 70 lakh in a sophisticated bitcoin investment scam after replying to a wrong message on Telegram from a woman claiming to be Priya Agarwal.
Kolkata Police Bust Fake Microsoft Call Center, Arrest 8
Kolkata police arrested eight individuals for operating a fraudulent call center posing as Microsoft tech support to target US victims, seizing laptops, routers, and mobile phones.
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