Musk Slams WhatsApp Security, Privacy Debate Erupts
Elon Musk calls WhatsApp 'not secure,' igniting a privacy debate as a lawsuit targets Meta over data practices, raising concerns about digital safety in India.
Category : Cybersecurity
WhatsApp Denies Message Reading Claims, Hits Back at Musk
WhatsApp head Will Cathcart refutes allegations that Meta can access encrypted messages, calling them false. He criticizes Elon Musk and lawyers linked to spyware firm NSO Group amid a new lawsuit.
Zoho CEO Slams WhatsApp Encryption, Meta's Business Model Conflict
Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu criticizes WhatsApp's encryption claims, highlighting Meta's advertising-driven business model creates privacy conflicts. Lawsuit alleges Meta employees can access messages.
Mangaluru Man Loses Rs 3.32 Lakh in Credit Card Scam
A man from Mangaluru, Karnataka, lost Rs 3.32 lakh to fraudsters posing as bank officials offering a credit card bonus. The scam involved fake calls and links to a fraudulent website.
Durov Calls WhatsApp Security 'Braindead' in Encryption Row
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has labeled WhatsApp's security as requiring 'braindead' belief, amid a class-action lawsuit accusing Meta of accessing encrypted messages. Elon Musk joins criticism.
Durov Slams WhatsApp Security as 'Braindead' Belief
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has labeled belief in WhatsApp's security as 'braindead' amid a class-action lawsuit alleging Meta accesses encrypted messages despite E2EE promises.
Malicious Chrome Extensions Found, 100K+ Users at Risk
Google's Chrome Web Store has been found hosting malicious extensions, putting over 100,000 users at risk of data theft and security breaches. Users are urged to remove suspicious add-ons immediately.
India Drafts IT Rules: Age Ratings for Digital Content
The Indian government proposes draft IT rules mandating age-based classification and content restrictions for digital platforms to address obscenity and protect viewers.
Bengaluru Cyber Police Probe Fake KSIC Instagram Pages
Central Cybercrime Police in Bengaluru have registered an FIR following a complaint about fraudulent Instagram pages impersonating Karnataka Silk Industries Corporation.
Cyber Fraud Kingpin Praveen Under Khammam Police Investigation
Khammam police investigate Potru Praveen's alleged laundering of Australian scam proceeds through local bank accounts, expanding Cyberabad's ongoing cyber fraud case.
Meta Tracks Your Web Activity: How to Control It
Meta collects user data from external websites and apps to personalize ads. Learn how to review, delete, and prevent this tracking using built-in privacy tools on Facebook and Instagram.
Delhi Man Duped of Rs 64 Lakh in Crypto Scam
A Mayur Vihar resident lost approximately Rs 64 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment fraud involving fake trading platforms and tax demands. Police investigation ongoing.
Delhi Police Arrests 5 in Jamtara-Kolkata Cyber Fraud Case
Delhi Police arrested five individuals from Jamtara and Kolkata for running cyber scams linked to 400+ NCRP complaints, cheating victims of Rs 6.5 crore through fake banking apps and mule accounts.
Tech Giants Face Trial Over Youth Mental Health
Meta Platforms, TikTok and YouTube face courtroom scrutiny in California over allegations their platforms fuel youth mental health crisis through addictive design in landmark trial.
EU Investigates X's Grok AI for Deepfake Violations
The European Union has initiated a formal investigation into Elon Musk's X platform over allegations that its Grok AI chatbot failed to prevent illegal deepfake content, including child sexual abuse material.
EU Investigates X Over Grok AI's Sexual Imagery
The European Union has initiated a formal investigation into X, formerly Twitter, regarding its AI tool Grok's alleged generation of sexualized imagery, raising concerns over compliance with the Digital Services Act.
Two More Arrested in ₹2.98 Crore Digital Arrest Cyber Fraud
Panchkula Police has arrested two more accused in a sophisticated cyber fraud case where an elderly woman was duped of ₹2.98 crore through a fake digital arrest scheme. The total arrests now stand at three as investigators work to trace the money trail an
Shooter Held in Rs 40-Lakh Cyber Fraud Case in Delhi
Delhi Police Crime Branch arrests national-level shooter Himanshu Chauhan for alleged involvement in a Rs 40-lakh cyber fraud syndicate operating across multiple states.
Dehradun BLO Loses Rs 1.5 Lakh in EC Impersonation Scam
A booth level officer from Dehradun's Raipur was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.5 lakh by cybercriminals posing as Election Commission officials during electoral roll revision preparations in Uttarakhand.
Kanpur Cops Arrest 3 in Digital Arrest Cyber Fraud
Kanpur police arrested three cyber fraudsters for posing as police officers, threatening victims with digital arrest, and extorting money through bank transfers in a coordinated operation.
Facial Recognition Tech Helps Mumbai Police Solve Murder Case
Mumbai police used facial recognition cameras to track down a suspect in the murder of a college teacher within 12 hours. The suspect was arrested after surveillance footage revealed his daily commute patterns.
Bathinda Police Bust Gaming App Scam Gang, Arrest Two
Bathinda police have dismantled an inter-state cheating ring that used a rigged gaming application to defraud victims, arresting two suspects and seizing multiple devices.
Bhopal Cyber Fraud Spikes Post e-Zero FIR System Launch
Bhopal witnesses a sharp rise in cyber fraud complaints following the December 2025 launch of the e-Zero FIR system. A retired bank manager lost ₹57.5 lakh in a fake investment scheme, highlighting growing online threats.
Kurukshetra Police Bust Cybercrime Ring That Stole ₹5.4 Lakh
Haryana police dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime network that siphoned over ₹5.4 lakh from a fixed deposit account in Kurukshetra, arresting four suspects linked to a wider multi-state fraud operation.
Bengaluru Tailor's Loan Request Leads to Cybercrime Case
A Bengaluru tailor seeking Rs 10,000 loan for daughters' school fees had his bank account misused for Rs 9 lakh cyber fraud by a childhood friend, leading to police investigation and arrest under IT Act.
AI Earthquake Warning System for Gujarat in Development
Gujarat is developing an AI-based earthquake early warning system using decades of seismic data. The system could provide crucial seconds of warning to cities like Ahmedabad and Surat, potentially saving hundreds of lives during quakes.
Surat Cyber Police Arrest Fraudster at Delhi Airport Before Russia Flight
Surat cybercrime police arrested Shankar Chaudhary, a key accused in a Rs 1.71 crore 'digital arrest' scam, at Delhi airport as he attempted to flee to Russia. The arrest marks a major breakthrough in the case targeting a senior citizen.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Contractor Duped of Rs38 Lakh
A private contractor from Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar was cheated of nearly Rs38 lakh in a cyber fraud scheme promising high stock market returns from a Singapore-based firm.
Man Arrested for AI Fake Video of Pawan Kalyan's Son
Sarpavaram police arrested Muddineni Venkata Ramana for creating and uploading AI-generated fake videos of celebrities including deputy CM Pawan Kalyan's son Akeera Nandan.
Dehradun BLO Loses Rs 1.5 Lakh in Election Commission Scam
A booth level officer in Dehradun's Raipur was allegedly cheated of Rs 1.5 lakh by cyber fraudsters impersonating Election Commission officials during electoral roll revision preparations in Uttarakhand.
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