Hyderabad Man Loses Rs 73 Lakh in Online Betting Fraud
A Hyderabad businessman was defrauded of over Rs 73 lakh in an online betting racket using mirror websites. Police have registered a case under IT Act and other laws.
Category : Cybersecurity
Hyderabad Man Loses ₹1.56 Cr in Crypto Scam, Police Probe Fake Portals
A 62-year-old businessman from Kapra, Hyderabad, was defrauded of ₹1.56 crore through fake cryptocurrency trading sites. Malkajgiri cyber crime police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the elaborate scam.
India Demands Strict Deepfake Regulation: Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw calls for stronger regulation on deepfakes, emphasizing that all tech companies including Netflix, YouTube, Meta, and X must follow Indian laws and Constitution.
India Faces 3,100 Weekly Cyber Attacks, Education Worst Hit
India experiences over 3,100 cyber attacks weekly, with the education sector suffering the most at 7,600 attacks per institution. Government and business sectors also face significant threats amid rising AI-driven security challenges.
Spain Probes X, Meta, TikTok for AI Child Abuse Material
Spanish authorities investigate major tech platforms X, Meta, and TikTok for AI-generated child sexual abuse material, highlighting global concerns over digital safety and regulatory enforcement.
Critical Zero-Day Flaws Found in Google Chrome
Security researchers have identified critical zero-day vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, posing significant risks to users as hackers may already be exploiting these flaws.
NHAI Warns Against Fake FASTag Pass Websites Scamming Users
The National Highways Authority of India alerts citizens about fraudulent websites posing as official FASTag annual pass services, collecting payments for non-existent passes.
Kanpur Police Recover 101 Stolen Phones Worth Rs 25 Lakh
Kanpur's cyber and police teams recovered 101 stolen mobile phones valued at Rs 25 lakh using the CR portal and UP Cop app, returning them to owners after investigation.
Pune Woman Loses Rs44 Lakh in Online Trading Fraud
A 31-year-old housewife from Pimple Gurav, Pune, was defrauded of Rs44 lakh in an elaborate online share-trading scam between December and January. The fraudsters used social media and a fake trading app to lure her into transferring funds.
Noida Woman Loses Rs 24.8 Lakh in 5G SIM Scam
A Noida woman fell victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud, losing Rs 24.8 lakh after a caller posing as a telecom executive tricked her into a 5G SIM upgrade that turned out to be an e-SIM request.
BVM College Launches Rs 1.5 Crore Cybersecurity Centre with Sophos
Birla Vishvakarma Mahavidyalaya in Gujarat has inaugurated a Rs 1.5 crore cybersecurity centre of excellence with support from Sophos, aiming to enhance industry-academia collaboration and provide hands-on training to students.
Hyderabad Police Arrest 3 in Rs 19 Crore Crypto Phishing Scam
Hyderabad cybercrime police have arrested three individuals for allegedly stealing cryptocurrency worth over Rs 19 crore from a trader through a sophisticated phishing website. The fraud involved a fake KYC verification process that triggered a malicious
Hyderabad Man Loses Rs 2.2 Crore in WhatsApp Stock Scam
A 63-year-old private employee from Trimulgherry lost over Rs 2.2 crore in an online stock-trading fraud after being lured through a WhatsApp group run by cybercriminals posing as market experts.
Ahmedabad Businessman Loses Rs 31.42 Lakh in Cyber Fraud
A businessman in Ahmedabad lost Rs 31.42 lakh from his company's cash credit account in 20 minutes after a partner downloaded a malicious APK file from WhatsApp, highlighting rising cybercrime threats.
Cyber Haryana Flags 2,052 Links in Security Drive
Haryana's cybercrime unit identified and flagged 2,052 malicious links during a month-long online security campaign, focusing on phishing, fraud, and misinformation threats.
Haryana Police Detects 2,000+ Harmful Links in Social Media Drive
Haryana Police's cyber crime unit has identified 2,052 harmful links and profiles, with 1,616 removed. A month-long campaign targets illegal content and digital fraud.
Kolkata Trader Held in Rs 3 Crore Digital Arrest Fraud Case
A Kolkata trader was arrested for providing SIM cards and routers to cyber fraudsters, aiding a Rs 3 crore scam that targeted a retired businessman through fake official threats.
Meerut Police Arrest Four in Online Home Decor Scam
Four men from Meerut's Azrara village were arrested for allegedly running an online fraud scheme, posing as sellers of handicrafts and decorative items on social media to dupe customers across multiple states.
Belagavi Man Loses Rs 5 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A 60-year-old man from Nippani was cheated of over Rs 5 lakh by fraudsters posing as Mumbai Crime Branch officials who threatened him with digital arrest in a fake money-laundering case.
Cyber Haryana Removes 1616 Objectionable Links in Campaign
Haryana's Cyber Police reports 2052 objectionable links in a special digital campaign, with 1616 removed. The initiative targets harmful online content to enhance cybersecurity.
Dating App Crimes: Sextortion, Murder Cases Across India
Across Indian cities, dating apps are being exploited for crimes like sextortion, blackmail, and murder. Police report cases of fake identities, emotional manipulation, and violence, urging users to exercise extreme caution online.
Chrome High-Severity Bug Actively Exploited, Update Now
Google has released critical security updates for Chrome to patch a high-severity vulnerability, CVE-2026-2441, being actively exploited. Users must update to version 145.0.7632.75 or later to prevent arbitrary code execution via crafted HTML pages.
Dubai Police Use Digital Twin Tech to Solve Complex Cases
Dubai Police have integrated advanced Digital Twin technology into forensic investigations, creating virtual crime scene replicas that have already solved 85 cases including a hit-and-run and structural collapse.
MHA SOP to Counter Pakistan's Honey-Trapping of Police Online
The MHA has released an SOP to protect police personnel from honey-trapping by Pakistan intelligence on social media, advising caution with identity, links, and data sharing to prevent national security breaches.
Chandigarh Senior Loses Rs 7.75 Lakh in Facebook Credit Card Scam
A 70-year-old Chandigarh resident was defrauded of Rs 7.75 lakh after responding to a fake bank credit card ad on Facebook. Despite alerting the bank, three unauthorized withdrawals were made from his account.
Indore Police Alert: Exam Paper Scams Target Students Online
Indore police report a rise in cyber fraud during exam season, with scammers using social media to sell fake papers. Authorities urge vigilance and reporting to helpline 1930.
Digital Arrest Scam Forces Kanpur Woman into Prostitution
A Kanpur woman was allegedly blackmailed through a digital arrest-style scam, forced into prostitution, and extorted of Rs 15 lakh over two years. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
Nashik: Two Lose Lakhs in Traffic Fine, Gas Bill Scams
Nashik cyber police have registered cheating cases after two individuals lost significant sums in separate online scams involving fake traffic fine and MNGL gas bill payment links.
Pune: Retired Banker Loses Rs 35 Lakh in CBI Scam
A 74-year-old retired bank official in Pune was defrauded of Rs 35 lakh by cybercriminals posing as CBI officers in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' scam.
Pune's Rs 22 Cr Fraud: 1,235 Accounts, 82,000 Transactions
Pune cyber police reveal a Rs 22.03 crore online share-trading fraud involved 1,235 bank accounts across India, with 82,000 transactions and Rs 3.24 crore frozen. Eight arrests made in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Thane.
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