Mumbai Trader Loses Rs 86.9 Lakh in Investment Scam
A 51-year-old share trader from Dadar, Mumbai, lost Rs 86.9 lakh to cyber fraudsters using a fake investment platform promising high returns. Police are investigating the sophisticated scam.
Category : Cybersecurity
Telegram CEO Calls WhatsApp Encryption 'Giant Consumer Fraud'
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov criticizes WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption, claiming 95% of messages end up in unencrypted backups on Apple or Google servers, calling it a 'giant consumer fraud'.
NCC Launches National Cyber Security Training for Cadets
The National Cadet Corps has initiated a nationwide cyber security capacity building programme for its cadets, aiming to equip youth with essential digital defense skills and foster a secure online environment.
Six Arrested in TN for 'Jana Nayagan' Leak; 300+ Piracy Links Blocked
In a major crackdown, Tamil Nadu police arrested six individuals for leaking the film 'Jana Nayagan' online and blocked over 300 piracy links. Authorities urge public to report cybercrime via portal or helpline.
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Bareilly Teen Honored for Foiling Digital Arrest Scam, Saving Parents
A Class 8 student from Bareilly, Tanmay Saxena, was recognized by Uttar Pradesh Police after his alertness prevented his parents from falling victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud attempt involving a 'digital arrest' scam.
Basic-Fit Gym Chain Hit by Major Data Breach, Millions Affected
European fitness giant Basic-Fit suffers a significant cyberattack, compromising personal and financial data of millions of members across 12 countries. The breach raises serious phishing risks.
Rockstar Games Data Breach Confirmed by Hacker Threat
Rockstar Games, creator of Grand Theft Auto, confirms a data breach traced to Snowflake servers via Anodot vulnerability. Hacker group ShinyHunters demands payment by 2026.
UK Regulators Discuss Claude Mythos AI Cybersecurity Risks
UK financial regulators are holding urgent discussions with banks and cybersecurity officials about risks posed by Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model, which can identify critical system vulnerabilities.
Pune Firm Duped of Rs 55.25 Lakh in Email Spoofing Fraud
A Bhosari-based engineering company was defrauded of Rs 55.25 lakh through a sophisticated email spoofing attack, where cybercriminals impersonated a Chinese supplier to redirect payments.
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Baramati Doctor Loses Rs 92.5 Lakh in Bank Fraud
A medical practitioner in Baramati lost Rs 92.5 lakh after crooks accessed two bank accounts, transferring funds to Ranchi. Police are investigating the cyber fraud case.
Kolkata Man Duped of Rs 61.8 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A 61-year-old Sinthee resident was defrauded of over Rs 61.8 lakh after fraudsters posing as Mumbai police coerced him into liquidating assets under a fake terror funding probe.
Indore Police Arrest Two in Rs 1.1 Crore Cyber Fraud Case
Indore cyber police arrested two individuals for allegedly siphoning Rs 1.1 crore through mule bank accounts and SIM cards in a bogus share trading app scam. The fraud was uncovered after promised returns failed to materialize.
Bengaluru Man Cheated of Rs 6.4 Lakh in Facebook Currency Scam
A 67-year-old Bengaluru resident was duped of Rs 6.4 lakh after responding to a Facebook ad promising high returns for old currency notes and coins. Police have registered a case under IT Act and BNS.
Lucknow Man Loses ₹1.6 Crore in WhatsApp Stock Scam
A Rajajipuram resident was allegedly defrauded of over ₹1.60 crore by scammers posing as investment firm representatives through WhatsApp groups promising high returns from fake stock trading schemes.
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Fake Facebook Profile Impersonates Senior UP Police Officer in Lucknow
A cyber fraud case has been registered in Lucknow after a fake Facebook profile impersonating a senior police officer was used to cheat people. The DIG of CID filed a complaint alleging money solicitation through the fraudulent account.
Global Phishing Operation Dismantled by FBI and Indonesia
A coordinated international law enforcement operation has taken down a sophisticated phishing platform that attempted over $20 million in fraud and compromised thousands of accounts worldwide.
Kanpur Duo Arrested for Cambodia Cyber Fraud Recruitment Scam
Two individuals from Kanpur were arrested for orchestrating a cyber fraud scheme that lured less-educated youth with fake job promises abroad, sending them to Cambodia where they were forced into criminal activities.
UK Threatens Jail for Tech Bosses Over Explicit Images
The UK government proposes holding senior tech executives personally liable, including potential imprisonment, if their platforms fail to remove non-consensual explicit content within 48 hours.
Narela Cyber Fraud Network Busted: 5 Arrested in Rs 2.3 Crore Scam
Delhi Police arrests five Narela men for operating a cyber fraud network using mule bank accounts to route cheated money across India and abroad. The syndicate used 28 accounts linked to 43 complaints involving Rs 2.3 crore, with funds converted to crypto
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Delhi Police Boosts Cybercrime Fight with New Forensic Tech
Delhi Police is upgrading its cyber infrastructure with universal forensic kits and high-performance workstations to extract and analyze data from mobile devices, IoT, and cloud platforms, aiming to tackle the surge in cybercrime cases and financial losse
Canada Banks, Regulators Discuss AI Cybersecurity Risks from Mythos
Executives from Canada's largest banks and key regulators convened to assess cybersecurity risks from Anthropic's Claude Mythos AI model, following similar U.S. discussions. The tool's dual-use nature raises alarms about potential weaponization.
Bank Employee Arrested in Delhi Cyber Fraud Case
A bank employee in Delhi has been arrested for allegedly routing illicit funds through fake accounts in a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme, highlighting vulnerabilities in financial security.
OpenAI Mandates macOS App Update Over Security Vulnerability
OpenAI advises macOS users to update ChatGPT and other apps due to a third-party tool vulnerability, with older versions set to stop working after May 8, 2026. No data breach occurred.
Fake UPI App Used in Rs 1.35 Lakh Smartphone Scam in Pune
A man in Pune allegedly used a fraudulent UPI application to purchase a high-end smartphone worth Rs 1.35 lakh, sending a fake payment confirmation to the storeowner. Police are investigating the case as a cheating incident, with experts warning about spo
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Ahmedabad Senior Loses Rs 1.4 Crore in Digital Arrest Scam
A 75-year-old retired man in Ahmedabad was duped of Rs 1.4 crore by fraudsters posing as telecom and cybercrime officials who kept him under 'digital arrest' for days with threats of fake criminal charges.
Coimbatore: Seniors Lose Rs 4.5 Crore in Cyber Frauds
Three Coimbatore residents aged above 60 have been defrauded of more than Rs 4.5 crore in separate cybercrime incidents involving digital arrest and investment scams, prompting police action.
Chandigarh Man Duped of Rs 40k in Crypto Scam
A Chandigarh resident was defrauded of Rs 40,000 in a cryptocurrency trading scam, highlighting rising digital fraud risks in India. Police are investigating the case.
Goa Police Arrest Man for Rs 60 Lakh Cyber Fraud, Rs 3.1 Crore Scam
Goa police arrested Akshay Nikam from Satara for cheating a Panaji resident of Rs 60 lakh in a fake money laundering case. Investigation links him to 12 fraud cases across five states totaling Rs 3.1 crore.
Retired Banker Loses Rs 67 Lakh in 13-Day Digital Arrest Scam
A 66-year-old retired bank employee and his wife were held under 'digital arrest' for 13 days by cyber fraudsters posing as police, who duped them of Rs 67 lakh saved for their daughter's marriage in Muzaffarpur.
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FDPPI Launches Data Auditors Association for DPDP Act
The Foundation of Data Protection Professionals in India (FDPPI) has launched the Association of Independent Data Auditors to build capacity for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, which mandates company audits by May 2027.
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