Category : Cybersecurity


Worker Duped of Rs 1.1 Lakh at Fake Bank Point

A 26-year-old factory worker in Ahmedabad was cheated of Rs 1.1 lakh after depositing cash at an unauthorized customer service point outside a bank, leading to fraudulent transactions.

Hyderabad Professor Loses Rs 3.2 Crore in Crypto Scam

A 74-year-old retired professor from Hyderabad was defrauded of Rs 3.2 crore in a cryptocurrency investment scam. The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has registered a case and is investigating the money trail.

Deepfake video of Bhupesh Baghel sparks political row

A suspected AI-generated deepfake video targeting former Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel has led to an FIR, with police writing to Instagram for account details. Congress alleges political character assassination.

SC Told of Action Against Digital Arrest Scam

The Supreme Court was informed that 9,400 WhatsApp accounts were banned as part of multi-pronged action against digital arrest scams, which the court termed 'absolute robbery' after over Rs 54,000 crore was siphoned.

Bihar Police Launches Cyber Prahar 3.0 Campaign

Bihar's Cybercrime Unit launches Cyber Prahar 3.0 after successful phase, targeting mule accounts and cyber fraud. Over 5,000 complaints addressed, 89 arrests made, and Rs 72 crore in fraud cases investigated.

UEFA Referee Arrested in UK Over Alleged Teen Misconduct

A UEFA referee has been arrested in the UK following allegations of inappropriate behaviour with a teenage boy at a hotel. The official was released on bail as investigations continue, causing embarrassment for FIFA and UEFA.

Google Employees Reject Pentagon AI Deal

Over 600 Google employees signed a letter demanding the company reject a Pentagon deal to deploy AI in classified military operations, citing risks to civil liberties.

Nikita Bier Recalls Elon Musk's Fraud Lesson

X head of product Nikita Bier recalls a key lesson from Elon Musk: fraudsters are always the first to complain. He also calls out Perplexity CEO for undisclosed promotions.

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