At Ahmedabad's Hacked 2.0 event, NFSU experts revealed how AI-driven deepfakes and voice cloning are weaponized against women and children. They highlighted legal gaps, detection methods, and urgent steps for protection in India's digital landscape.
Haryana DGP Ajay Singhal warns artificial intelligence could become the next major disruptor for law enforcement. Police are developing comprehensive plans while tackling gangster threats and online gun culture.
Visakhapatnam cyber police successfully recovered and returned Rs 70 lakh to a private company accountant duped in a sophisticated WhatsApp impersonation scam involving the firm's managing director.
Cloudflare reveals it neutralized a massive 31.4 Tbps DDoS attack dubbed 'The Night Before Christmas' targeting telecoms, IT firms, and its own infrastructure in December 2025.
A 25-year-old photocopy shop owner from Junagadh district was cheated of Rs 5.77 lakh in a work-from-home scam initiated through WhatsApp messages promising high daily earnings.
Chandigarh Police arrests Sibgathulla Baig in Bengaluru for Rs 85-lakh digital arrest fraud case. Technical evidence and money trail analysis led to the arrest.
Bhubaneswar police's specialized cyber unit is actively investigating a bomb blast case, issuing a red head alert. Authorities are analyzing digital evidence and coordinating with multiple agencies to ensure public safety and prevent further incidents.
A Worcestershire mother of two has been left homeless after losing £250,000 to online fraudsters posing as celebrities who manipulated her over two years with promises of love and marriage.
New plaintiffs join class action against Cognizant's TriZetto, alleging a 2024 data breach exposed sensitive personal information for nearly a year without detection, seeking over $5 million in damages and security improvements.
The US is investigating allegations that Meta contractors accessed WhatsApp messages despite end-to-end encryption. Meta denies the claims, calling reports false.
Exterro, a leading legal GRC software provider, has obtained ISO 27001 certification, reinforcing its commitment to robust customer data security and building trust in digital operations.
Three Pune residents, including a government hospital nurse, lost over ₹1 crore in online share trading scams. Cybercrooks promised high returns, manipulated app data, and demanded more money when victims tried to withdraw.
A cyber fraudster accused in a Rs 49.5 lakh online investment scam in Gurgaon has been arrested in a cross-border operation after being traced to Nepal. The accused used virtual SIM cards and VPN services to evade detection before being deported to India.
A 52-year-old woman from Pune's Kothrud area lost Rs 20 lakh in an elaborate online task fraud scheme. Pune cyber police have registered a case and traced money transfers to bank accounts across multiple Indian states.
Gautam Budh Nagar police intensify cybercrime crackdown after detecting e-challan fraud linked to WinGo app, which allegedly operates as telecom mule service platform exploiting users' mobile numbers for scam messages.
Chandigarh Cyber Police has arrested two youths from Uttar Pradesh for sending fraudulent traffic challan SMSes with malicious links to cheat residents. The accused, both 19, were identified as Shalender Kumar and Mahender Singh.
Surat cybercrime police raided a fake call centre in Parvat Patiya, arresting 19-year-old Pravin Chauhan for allegedly defrauding 3,000 people of Rs 25 lakh through quick loan scams.
A 45-year-old woman from Hyderabad's Kothaguda lost over ₹2.3 crore to fraudsters posing as stock market advisers. Cyberabad police registered a case under multiple sections of Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita and IT Act.
A CRPF personnel travelling via Howrah Station reported fraudulent transactions of Rs 10 lakh after his ATM cards, phone, and SIMs were stolen from Kumbh Express. Bank froze Rs 6 lakh, but Rs 4 lakh lost. Kolkata police investigating.
A 25-year-old data science tutor from Bengaluru's Bellandur fell victim to a sophisticated romance racket, losing over Rs 4.5 lakh after cybercriminals secretly recorded an intimate video and blackmailed him.
US Cybersecurity Chief Madhu Gottumukkala faces controversy after uploading sensitive government documents to ChatGPT, violating DHS policies amid Trump's AI push.
Bhubaneswar cyber police arrested three men for allegedly cheating an investor of Rs 94 lakh through fake stock trading promises. The accused are part of a larger inter-state cyber crime network targeting investors with high-return schemes.
Patna Cyber Police Station successfully recovered and returned Rs 15.8 lakh to a victim of cryptocurrency trading fraud after thorough investigation and court orders. The case involving Rs 54 lakh fraud is still under investigation.
A 43-year-old Mumbai woman lost Rs 11.28 lakh to cyber fraudsters who contacted her through job portals like Naukri.com, posing as recruiters from major banks in an elaborate scam.
Learn crucial security habits to protect your digital payments in India's cashless economy. From choosing secure UPI apps to avoiding common scams, this guide helps you use digital finance confidently.
The head of the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is under fire after reports revealed he used ChatGPT to draft official documents, raising concerns about AI security risks.
Madhu Gottumukkala, acting head of US cybersecurity agency CISA, faces internal review after uploading sensitive government documents to public ChatGPT in 2025, highlighting AI governance gaps.
The Indian-origin head of America's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency faces scrutiny after sharing official documents on ChatGPT, raising security concerns about AI in government.
India's Economic Survey 2025-26 recommends age-based limits on social media to tackle digital addiction among children, aligning with global trends like Australia's ban.
A viral social media video warns Bengaluru residents about a phone scam where strangers trick people into dialing codes that enable call forwarding, intercepting OTPs and messages.