Category : Cybersecurity


Kolkata Cyber Helpline Gets 200+ Calls on Day One

Kolkata Police's new cyber helpline, Cyber Prohori, received 212 calls on its first day, including a digital arrest fraud case. Officials report high volumes of hacking and fraud complaints, highlighting public need for cybercrime support.

Police Bust Banking Fraud Using Cloned Thumb Impressions

Aligarh cybercrime police have uncovered a sophisticated banking fraud where thumb impressions were cloned from public tehsil records to withdraw money from victims' accounts. The mastermind, Shivam Kumar, allegedly stole nearly Rs 35 lakh using forged bi

Two Held for Aiding 'Digital Arrest' Fraudsters in India

Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly assisting fraudsters in a 'digital arrest' scam. The victim received multiple calls from imposters posing as senior law enforcement officials, falsely accusing him of money laundering.

Thane Man Loses Rs 1.17 Cr in Elaborate Crypto Scam

A 39-year-old Thane resident was defrauded of Rs 1.17 crore in an elaborate task-based cyber scam involving fake investment schemes, encrypted messaging, and cryptocurrency transfers to anonymous wallets.

Chandigarh Government Portals Lack HTTPS Security

Multiple Chandigarh administration websites, including portals for student admissions and prison payments, operate without HTTPS encryption, exposing citizens to identity theft and data breaches on Safer Internet Day 2026.

Four Held for Duping Delhi CA with Fake Bank App

Four men arrested in Delhi for cheating a chartered accountant of Rs 75,694 by tricking her into installing a malicious app that stole credit card details. Police uncover a fraud ring using fake banking apps and compromised SIMs.

Trichy Police Warn Seniors on 'Digital Arrest' Scams

Trichy police held a cyber crime awareness program for senior citizens, warning about 'digital arrest' scams, fake law enforcement calls, and phishing links. Bank officials advised on OTP safety and account security.

Ex-Serviceman Duped of Rs 65,000 in Online Scam

An 82-year-old ex-serviceman in Mohali was cheated of Rs 65,437 by online fraudsters who made unauthorized withdrawals from his bank account. A case has been registered, but no arrests have been made yet.

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