US and Canadian cybersecurity agencies issue a joint advisory warning of Chinese state-backed hackers using 'Brickstorm' malware to infiltrate government and IT networks for long-term access and potential sabotage. Read the full report.
A 63-year-old lost Rs 17 lakh in a crypto scam, while a 34-year-old lost Rs 69.43 lakh in a fake SEBI stock fraud. Ahmedabad Cybercrime is investigating both cases of cheating and breach of trust.
Indore cyber police arrest two men for allegedly cheating a property dealer of Rs 55 lakh via a USDT investment scam. The accused used a fake authentication link to siphon 65,000 USDT. Read the full investigation details.
A 63-year-old Kolkata woman lost Rs 12.35 lakh while trying to book a doctor's appointment online. Police have registered a case. Learn how to protect yourself from such digital scams.
Nagpur cyber police cracked two major fraud cases, arresting four individuals for a 'digital arrest' scam and a crypto investment fraud, collectively cheating victims of over Rs 2 crore. Read the full investigation details.
A 65-year-old retired engineer in Hyderabad was cheated of over Rs 1.28 crore via a fake WhatsApp stock trading group and app. Cyberabad police have registered a case. Learn how to stay safe from such online frauds.
A Hyderabad-based AI research scientist lost ₹85.05 lakh in a cryptocurrency investment fraud orchestrated through a matrimony website. Police have registered a case under IT Act and BNS sections.
A 72-year-old retired government employee in Jabalpur was digitally arrested for 3 days and extorted of Rs 21.5 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as ATS officers. Police investigation ongoing.
A 57-year-old in Udupi lost Rs 10.7 lakh after downloading a malicious APK file sent via WhatsApp. Cyber police have registered a case. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
A 34-year-old vegetable trader in Mangaluru was cheated of Rs 33.1 lakh in a sophisticated online investment fraud. The scam started on Facebook and moved to WhatsApp. Police have registered a case. Read to learn how to avoid such scams.
A government plan for satellite-assisted mobile tracking for law enforcement is stuck for 5 years due to privacy fears from Apple, Samsung. Read the full story.
A 64-year-old retired deputy manager from Thane was defrauded of Rs 1.25 crore by scammers posing as police and officials, accusing him of terrorism. Read the full story to learn how the scam unfolded and how to stay safe.
Leaving Wi-Fi always on exposes your smartphone to data theft. Learn how turning it off in public prevents hacking, tracking, and saves battery. A simple step for major security.
Android launches a US pilot to combat screen sharing scams. New feature warns users & adds a 30-second pause during suspicious calls to banking apps. #Cybersecurity
Experts at an Ahmedabad event reveal how cheap stolen personal data powers AI deepfakes for fraud. Learn how the new DPDP Act 2023 aims to protect you and the massive fines for non-compliance.
Cybercrime in India is outpacing defences, with SMS scams causing unprecedented financial losses. Experts warn that current regulations offer an illusion of safety. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh STF arrests a key operative from a 'digital arrest' cyber fraud syndicate who duped a Lucknow professor of Rs 95 lakh. Details on the modus operandi and the ongoing investigation inside.
A 50-year-old architect from Pune's Kothrud lost Rs 19 lakh in a sophisticated online forex trading scam. Learn how cyber criminals lured her with fake profits and how to stay safe.
Jadavpur University VC Chiranjib Bhattacharjee files police complaint, calling a viral audio clip a malicious AI fabrication. Authorities investigate the deepfake incident. Read the full story.
Kolkata Police arrests three in a nationwide SIM-swap scam targeting CEOs. Fraudsters cloned SIMs, mimicked voices on WhatsApp to siphon crores. Learn how to protect your company.
Apple and Google issue global cyber threat alerts, warning users in over 150 countries of potential targeting by state-sponsored hackers and commercial spyware like Intellexa's Predator. Stay informed.
A 73-year-old in Chandigarh was defrauded of Rs 52 lakh after scammers held him under fake digital arrest for 17 days. Learn how the cybercrime unfolded and crucial safety tips.
Junagadh MLA Sanjay Koradiya discovers fake Facebook and Instagram accounts created in Pakistan. Police investigate impersonation and extortion threats. Read the full details.
The European Commission fines Elon Musk's X €120 million for deceptive 'verified' accounts. Discover the details of the breach and its global implications for digital platforms.
India's government seeks more precise phone location data for investigations, sparking protests from Apple, Google, and Samsung. Read the latest on the surveillance debate.
Using public Wi-Fi in India? Learn how cybercriminals exploit cafes, airports & hotel networks to steal data. Essential security steps to protect your laptop now.
Gurgaon Police's November 2025 cybercrime drive led to 214 arrests and freezing of Rs 8.77 crore. Over 3,500 complaints were received, with Rs 3.52 crore refunded. Stay safe online.
Cyber criminals posing as police and CBI officials used 'digital arrest' threats to dupe two Hyderabad senior citizens of over ₹2.2 crore. Read how the elaborate scam unfolded.
Gujarat ATS uncovers a Pakistan-based spy ring using fake identities & malware to target military personnel. A retired Army subedar among those approached. Full details inside.
A Noida-based engineer lost Rs 12 crore in a sophisticated cyber fraud that began with a WhatsApp message. Police have filed an FIR. Read the full story to learn how to avoid such scams.