An 81-year-old businessman in Belagavi, Karnataka, was allegedly defrauded of over Rs 15 crore in a 'digital arrest' scam. Fraudsters posing as CBI officials accused him of financial crimes and coerced him into transferring funds to a 'safe account'.
Mumbai police have arrested a man from Gujarat for his alleged involvement in a cyber fraud case where a senior citizen was duped of Rs 2.25 crore after being threatened with arrest in a fake terrorism-related probe.
Punjab Police have arrested three members of a cyber fraud gang who used voice-changing software and fake social media profiles to extort money from women by threatening to circulate AI-generated objectionable videos.
Three countries share a common interest in warding off cyber attacks from various agencies PLA is developing and training in China.
Cyber threat cannot be localised and keeping this aspect in mind the International Telecommunications Union, an arm of the UN, is trying to formulate a legal framework to deal with the issue, a senior Government official has said.
A retired school teacher in Kanpur was allegedly defrauded of Rs 1.57 crore (approximately 150,000) in a sophisticated cyber scam involving impersonations of Mark Zuckerberg and associates of Elon Musk.
Banks have tightened their cyber security network to ward off any cyber threat in the wake of India launching missile attacks on Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Banks have also improved their security at the branches near border areas due to heightened threat of a counter attack.
Cybersecurity breaches have emerged as the top risk shaping organisational performance, with 61 per cent of respondents identifying it as the primary risk, said a Ficci and EY report.
Delhi Police arrested a 30-year-old cyber fraudster from Jharkhand for allegedly duping a Delhi resident of Rs 6 lakh under the guise of KYC verification. The accused, Bimal Rabidas, confessed to the crime and was found to be involved in similar cases across multiple states.
Police in Kerala have registered a case against a man accused of attempting to extort money from a relative of IUML state president Sayyid Sadikkali Shihab Thangal by threatening to circulate defamatory images online.
A Kerala MLA, K Shantakumari, was targeted by cyber fraudsters claiming a connection to a bomb blast case and using her identity. The MLA reported the incident to the cyber cell after her son identified inconsistencies in the video call.
A 61-year-old man from Mangaluru was allegedly cheated of Rs 2.07 crore by cyber fraudsters posing as officials of central investigative agencies in a 'digital arrest' scam, police said.
Cyber intelligence firm CloudSEK reports that online fraudsters are using a new toolkit called 'Digital Lutera' to bypass security features of UPI apps and carry out fraudulent financial transactions.
Several schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails on Friday morning, causing widespread concern before authorities declared the threats a hoax. The emails contained disturbing content and prompted thorough search operations and heightened security measures.
A nurse in Mumbai was allegedly cheated of 1 lakh after attempting to purchase a dress online for 299, highlighting the risks of online shopping scams.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with bank heads to discuss risks related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) following global concerns over Anthropic's Mythos model threatening data security of financial systems.
Muzaffarpur district civil court received a bomb threat, prompting a police investigation and security sweep of the premises.
Multiple schools in Delhi received bomb threat emails, leading to evacuations and security deployments. Authorities are investigating the source of the threats, which also mentioned a potential attack on Parliament.
The management of Kannur Dental College has refuted allegations of caste discrimination in connection with the death of a BDS student, attributing the incident to issues related to a loan obtained through a mobile app.
A man has been arrested in Kerala for allegedly attempting to extort money from a relative of IUML state president Sayyid Sadikkali Shihab Thangal by threatening to circulate defamatory images of the leader online.
Cyber threats continue to haunt internet users across the world.
Like Air India, there have been recent cyber attacks on some major airlines, including one in Canada, and a global airlines alliance
The Mumbai Press Club received a threatening email claiming gas bombs were planted on the premises, prompting a thorough search by security agencies. The threat was later determined to be a hoax, and an investigation is underway to trace the email's origin.
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) reports a decline in traditional financial crimes due to sustained investigative actions and government initiatives, while highlighting emerging challenges like cryptocurrency fraud and terror financing.
The family of a BDS student who died after falling from a building at Kannur Dental College in Kerala, in a suspected suicide, met with the City Police Commissioner seeking swift action against those accused of abetment.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with bank heads to discuss the risks associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI) following global concerns about Anthropic's Mythos model and its potential threat to financial systems' data security.
Generally, most users tend to underestimate the danger which malware poses for their devices and data.
Two cyber fraudsters have been arrested for allegedly defrauding a resident of East Delhi of over 20,000 by posing as electricity officials.
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding a man of Rs 7 lakh through a fake stock investment scheme operated via a social media app. The accused lured victims with promises of high returns before siphoning off the funds.
Odisha Police have arrested a man from West Bengal for his alleged involvement in an online investment fraud case involving Rs 12.33 crore.
The management of Kannur Dental College has refuted allegations of caste discrimination in connection with the death of a BDS student, suggesting a loan taken through a mobile app was a contributing factor. Police are investigating the case, which involves allegations of abetment of suicide and violations of the SC/ST Act.
Ahmedabad police have arrested a man from West Bengal for sending hoax bomb threat emails to schools and courts in Gujarat.
Jharkhand CID arrests a man from Bihar for allegedly extorting over Rs 10 lakh from an elderly person through 'digital arrest'.
Arunachal Pradesh Police have arrested a man from Assam for allegedly defrauding a woman by posing as a retailer offering iron rods at unusually low prices online. The police urge the public to be cautious of online scams and report them immediately.
The 515 Army Base Workshop (ABW) in Bengaluru has signed multiple MoUs to strengthen indigenous drone manufacturing and ecosystem resilience, marking a significant step towards modernisation and self-reliance in unmanned systems.
The 515 Army Base Workshop in Bengaluru has signed multiple strategic MoUs to bolster indigenous drone manufacturing and ecosystem resilience, marking a significant step towards modernisation and self-reliance in unmanned systems.
A 28-year-old man from Ghaziabad has been arrested for allegedly defrauding a Delhi woman of over Rs 1.51 lakh under the guise of a job application scam.
In the last couple of months, top Indian IT services providers, including TCS, Infosys, Wipro and HCL Tech have announced setting up cyber threat management centres in the US and Europe.
An 81-year-old businessman in Belagavi, Karnataka, was allegedly defrauded of over 15 crore in a 'digital arrest scam' after fraudsters posing as CBI officials accused him of financial crimes.
A 75-year-old doctor from Pune was defrauded of Rs 12.31 crore in an online share trading scam after being coerced into making multiple investments by fraudsters.
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