Ex-BrahMos Scientist Loses Rs 2.8 Crore to Investment Scam
A 69-year-old retired defence scientist from Hyderabad was defrauded of Rs 2.8 crore by cybercriminals posing as investment advisors, using a fake app to lure him into a fraudulent scheme.
Category : Cybersecurity
Varanasi Cyber Cell Busts Credit Card Scam Gang, 3 Arrested
Varanasi cyber crime cell dismantled a gang that defrauded people of lakhs by offering fake lifetime free credit cards. Three members arrested, over 50 FIRs filed nationwide.
Pune Man Loses Rs 31 Lakh in Online Trading Fraud
A private company official from Pimple Saudagar, Pune, was defrauded of Rs 31 lakh in an online share trading scam after being lured through social media. The Sangvi police have registered a case.
Kolkata: Jamtara Gang Arrested for Rs 19.5 Lakh Cyber Fraud
Six members of the notorious Jamtara gang were arrested in Sodepur, Kolkata, for allegedly siphoning Rs 19.51 lakh from a victim via a malicious APK. Police seized four mobiles, bank documents, and 10 SIM cards.
Ahmedabad Cyberfraud: Rs 1.54 Crore Scam Exposes Network
Ahmedabad cybercrime police arrest five in Rs 1.54 crore investment fraud linked to Chinese entities targeting seniors via WhatsApp groups. Bank officials, diamond worker involved.
Bengaluru Doctor Loses Rs 22 Lakh in Matrimonial Fraud
A Bengaluru doctor was defrauded of over Rs 22 lakh after being lured into a fake relationship with a man posing as an ophthalmologist from Berlin on a matrimonial site. The scam involved promises of marriage and a hospital project in India.
Mumbai Cyber Police Arrest Man in Rs 1.14 Crore Investment Scam
Mumbai cyber police arrested a 36-year-old Ambernath resident for allegedly providing his bank account to receive funds from a 78-year-old victim duped of Rs 1.14 crore in an online investment fraud promising high returns.
Belagavi Man Loses Rs 5.4 Lakh in Online Investment Scam
A 29-year-old man from Belagavi district was allegedly cheated of over Rs 5.4 lakh by cyber fraudsters through an online task-based investment scheme. Police have registered a case under the IT Act.
Palghar Police Busts International Cyber Fraud Racket
Palghar Police have arrested five individuals for running an international cyber fraud racket from a flat in Palghar West, targeting US citizens with fake tech support scams.
Law Graduate Arrested for Digital Arrest Scam in Bhojpur
Bhojpur cyber police arrest Upendra Singh for allegedly duping a doctor of Rs 19 lakh through a 'digital arrest' scam. The accused, an LLM graduate, was caught in Delhi after a seven-month manhunt.
Discord Age Verification Sparks Privacy Backlash
Discord faces criticism for expanded age verification plans, raising concerns over government ID collection, biometric data, and third-party partnerships like Persona.
IIRIS-NLU Jodhpur MoU for Infosec and Forensics Chair
IIRIS signs an MoU with NLU Jodhpur to create the IIRIS Chair of Information Security and Forensic Society, enhancing cybersecurity education and research in India.
Karnataka Man Loses Rs 5.39 Lakh in Online Investment Scam
A man from Kundapura, Karnataka, lost Rs 5.39 lakh in an online investment scam, highlighting rising cyber fraud risks in the region. Police are investigating the case.
Mangaluru Woman Loses Rs 19.06 Lakh in Investment Scam
A woman in Mangaluru lost Rs 19.06 lakh in an investment scam after responding to a mobile advertisement. She filed a complaint with the CEN Crime Police Station.
CrowdStrike CEO Uses Claude AI to Counter Market Panic
CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz responds to market fears after Anthropic's AI security tool triggered a sector sell-off, sharing Claude's admission that it cannot replace CrowdStrike's platform.
Bhopal Police Alert: Online Pay Commission Scam Targets Employees
Bhopal Cyber Crime Branch issues advisory warning government employees and pensioners about fraudulent messages offering fake 8th Pay Commission salary calculators via links and APK files.
Meta, WhatsApp Agree to Supreme Court Data Sharing Compliance
Meta and WhatsApp informed the Supreme Court they will comply with NCLAT orders on transparent opt-out options and data sharing restrictions within three months, while CCI pushes for enforcement of a five-year advertising data ban.
Ludhiana Police Probe 1,300 Mule Accounts in Cyber Fraud
Ludhiana cybercrime police are investigating 1,300 mule accounts used for financial crimes across India, targeting vulnerable groups like labourers and students.
Bengaluru Student's Account Used in Rs 7 Crore Cybercrime
A 23-year-old engineering student in Bengaluru was arrested after his bank account was allegedly used to route nearly Rs 7 crore in two days as part of a cybercrime network, highlighting how criminals target students for mule accounts.
Pune Cyber Police Arrest Two in Rs 1.9 Crore Online Fraud
Pune cyber police have arrested two Belagavi residents for a Rs 1.9 crore online financial fraud involving a construction company in Hadapsar. The accused used a 'man-in-the-middle' attack to divert funds.
Bengaluru Utility Fraud: Cybercriminals Steal Lakhs via Fake Threats
Cybercriminals in Bengaluru are targeting citizens with utility fraud, impersonating officials to steal money through fake disconnection threats on WhatsApp. Victims have lost lakhs after downloading malicious APK files.
AI Hacker Hits 600+ Firms in Global Cyber Attack
Amazon Threat Intelligence reports a single attacker used commercial AI tools to breach over 600 organizations across 55 countries in a month, targeting FortiGate firewalls without complex exploits.
Meta, WhatsApp to Follow NCLAT Data Privacy Rules Amid Legal Fight
Meta Platforms Inc. and WhatsApp have informed India's Supreme Court they will implement NCLAT directions extending CCI privacy safeguards to advertising data, despite ongoing legal challenges over a Rs 213 crore penalty.
Romance Scams Surge: Targeting Vulnerable Online Daters
Romance scams are rising sharply, with older adults particularly vulnerable. Learn warning signs, how scammers operate, and crucial safety tips to protect yourself online.
India Unveils 'Prahaar' to Combat Terrorism, Cyber Threats
The Indian government has introduced the 'Prahaar' initiative, a comprehensive strategy to enhance national security by addressing cross-border terrorism and cyber threats through advanced technology and intelligence.
Google Blocks 266M Risky Android App Installs in 2025
Google prevented 266 million dangerous app installations on Android devices in 2025 through advanced AI-powered screening technology. The system performs 10,000 safety checks to assist human reviewers in detecting complex threats.
IndiaAI Mission Issues Urgent Phishing Warning for Summit Attendees
The IndiaAI Mission alerts participants of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 about a phishing scam via fraudulent WhatsApp and SMS messages requesting financial details. Minister Vaishnaw highlights the event's success with $270 billion in investments.
UAE Blocks AI-Powered Cyberattacks on National Infrastructure
The UAE successfully defended against coordinated cyberattacks described as having a terrorist nature. Using artificial intelligence, attackers targeted vital infrastructure but were neutralized by advanced defense systems.
Chichi Call Scam: Ghost File Fraud Targets Social Media
A new scam called 'Chichi Call' uses viral videos to trick users into downloading malicious ghost files, leading to data theft and financial fraud on social media platforms.
Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 7 Crore in Cybercrime Nightmare
A Bengaluru man lost Rs 7 crore in a sophisticated cybercrime after trying to help a friend, highlighting growing digital fraud risks in India's tech capital.
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