Despite intensified police enforcement and awareness campaigns, investment frauds in Odisha have surged from 105 cases in 2022 to 44,000 in 2024, with educated individuals being primary victims.
Odisha Crime Branch arrests Vedgiri Srinivas Rao for allegedly defrauding a Berhampur businessman of Rs 6.16 crore through a fake cryptocurrency trading platform.
CBI's Operation CyStrike, in collaboration with FBI and Interpol, dismantled transnational cyber-financial crime networks, recovering cash and freezing mule accounts across multiple states.
Guwahati cyber police arrested four individuals for impersonating Jal Board officials and extorting money from residents via deceptive links and threats of water disconnection.
A 76-year-old man from Visakhapatnam was defrauded of nearly ₹90 lakh by cybercriminals posing as Supreme Court and CBI officials in a sophisticated digital arrest scam.
Moltbook, the social media platform for AI agents, suffered a major data breach exposing 1.5 million API tokens and 35,000 email addresses due to a misconfigured database, according to cybersecurity firm Wiz.
Notepad++ update mechanism compromised for months by suspected Chinese state-backed hackers who selectively redirected users to malicious servers. Security patches now implemented.
West Regional Cyber Police arrested Parshuram Jagtap for aiding cybercriminals who impersonated officials to defraud a senior citizen of Rs 1.27 crore through digital arrest threats.
Deputy Commissioner Raja Imam Kasim P sensitized Bengaluru students about social media risks, cybercrime helplines, and digital safety measures during TOI's #Don'tGetScammed initiative.
Cybersecurity firm Wiz reveals Moltbook, a social media platform for AI agents, had a major security flaw exposing private messages, email addresses of over 6,000 users, and credentials due to vibe coding practices.
A 53-year-old businessman from Coimbatore lost Rs 73.4 lakh in an online investment scam that promised high returns through share markets. The fraud began with a WhatsApp message in January.
The CBI, in coordination with FBI and agencies from UK, Kuwait, Ireland, and Singapore, launched Operation CyStrike targeting transnational cyber-enabled financial crime networks. Searches across 10 Indian states led to arrests and seizure of evidence.
The Central Bureau of Investigation has launched Operation Cystrike, arresting key operative Pfokrehrii Peter in a multinational cyber fraud crackdown, marking a significant breakthrough in India's fight against digital crime.
A Delhi resident lost Rs 4.05 lakh after clicking a fraudulent WhatsApp link about a traffic challan. Police warn such scams are increasing, exploiting fear of fines to steal banking credentials.
Chandigarh Cyber Crime Police arrests two individuals for allegedly running a fake online trading scam that defrauded a resident of ₹14.4 lakh through a fraudulent app named ADVPMA.
A 36-year-old man from Saraspur, Ahmedabad, lost over Rs 4.54 lakh after fraudsters posing as finance company representatives tricked him into downloading a malicious app. Police have registered an FIR and launched an investigation.
A US federal judge has denied consumers' request for $2.36 billion in penalties against Google over data collection practices, ruling plaintiffs failed to demonstrate irreparable harm or justify disgorgement of profits.
An elderly couple from Kutch was allegedly defrauded of Rs 1.07 crore by cybercriminals who kept them under 'digital arrest' for nearly a month, threatening arrest in a fake money laundering case.
Agra Police arrested four men for allegedly operating a major online betting and cyberfraud racket involving Rs 10 crore transactions. Seizures include ATM cards, mobile phones, laptops, and forged Aadhaar cards.
Indonesia has conditionally restored access to Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot after X Corp submitted written commitments to prevent deepfake misuse and improve service compliance.
A US federal judge has indicated she may dismiss Elon Musk's xAI lawsuit accusing OpenAI of trade secret theft and unfair competition, citing lack of plausible claims in the high-profile AI legal battle.
In Pune, an online fraudster impersonated a construction company owner, pressuring the manager to transfer Rs 20.9 lakh. The Koregaon Park police are investigating the cybercrime case.
A retired Army man in Chandigarh fell victim to cyber fraud as scammers withdrew Rs 92,000 from his pension account after a suspicious phone call. The Chandigarh cyber police are investigating the case.
A Lucknow resident lost ₹1.82 lakh after cyber fraudsters hacked his phone via a suspicious call, using his credit card on Zepto app to place orders in Kolkata. Police investigation underway.
A Ghaziabad couple faced Rs 5 lakh blackmail after AI tools created nude images from their Facebook photo. Experts warn about easy access to nudify apps and Telegram bots in India.
The Rajasthan High Court has expressed concern over rising digital banking frauds and issued directions to governments, RBI, and police to strengthen prevention mechanisms.
North East Delhi MP Manoj Tiwari has filed a police complaint after a fake Facebook account using his name and photos spread misleading content. An FIR was registered under IT Act and BNS sections.
With students spending more time online, digital scams are becoming a serious threat. Bengaluru police DCP leads TOI's #DontGetScammed initiative at APS PU College to educate students on cyber safety.
Indian-origin CISA acting director Madhu Gottumukkala uploaded sensitive documents to ChatGPT, triggering security review and xenophobic comments about Indian tech professionals from MAGA supporters.
Goa Police's cybercrime cell arrests two Assam residents for impersonating CBI and Supreme Court officials in a Rs 1.4 crore digital arrest scam, with links to multiple nationwide frauds.