Page 2 of cyber crime

The Pakistan Cyber Force claims to have gained access to sensitive data pertaining to defence personnel --- including their login credentials --- as well as defacing the official website of a PSU company under the Ministry of Defence.

Retired officer ‘arrested’ online by fake CBI, TRAI; Rs 48 lakh scam busted by Delhi Police

The victim, identified as Baliram, a retired officer, was contacted via WhatsApp on March 2, 2025, by a person posing…

April 19, 2025 14:53 IST

What is Whatsapp image scam? MP man loses Rs 2lac after downloading an image

Firstly, an image from an unknown number is sent to the people. The image is fully embedded with malware codes.…

April 10, 2025 16:54 IST

cyber scam, cyber crime hal, HAL scam, HAL Kanpur scam, digital fraud

Cyber criminals scam HAL Kanpur of Rs 55 lakh after officials overlook missing letter ‘e’ in email IDs – Here’s what happened

HAL frequently imports fighter jet components from global suppliers. In 2024, the company was in negotiations with the US-based firm…

March 17, 2025 15:01 IST

RBI, banks, banking sector, DoT, financial institution, financial frauds, cyber crime, Financial Fraud Risk Indicator, NBFCs, UPI, Mobile Number Revocation List, API integration

Massive spike in digital arrest scams,cybercrimes almost tripled: Govt

The number of digital arrest scams and associated cybercrimes in the country nearly tripled from 2022 to 2024, with the…

March 12, 2025 20:06 IST

Hyderabad fake call centre duped NRIs, US citizens daily

How a fake call centre in Hyderabad conned 600 NRIs, US citizens daily; 63 arrested

The scam involved tele-callers impersonating PayPal representatives, falsely informing US citizens of unauthorized transactions.

March 6, 2025 17:57 IST

Noida family ‘digitally arrested’ for 5 days, cheated of over Rs 1 crore

Noida family ‘digitally arrested’ for 5 days, duped of over Rs 1 crore

According to police, the fraudsters used video calls to impersonate law enforcement officers and forced the victims into paying large…

February 11, 2025 14:44 IST

67 Indian youth rescued from trafficking in cyber-scam centres in laos

According to the Embassy, these youth were forced to work there under intimidation and abuse by criminal syndicates operating in…

Updated: January 27, 2025 16:38 IST

‘SBI Rewards’ scam: Govt alerts SBI customers! Here’s how to protect your money from fraudsters

Protect your money: Don’t download the fraudulent ‘SBI Rewards’ app. Follow safety tips against APK scams and report any suspicious…

January 16, 2025 14:52 IST

Digital arrest fraud: Indians lost Rs 120 crore from Jan- Apr 2024

YouTuber ‘digitally arrested’: All about the latest cyber scam, dos and don’ts to protect yourself

Ankush Bahuguna, a popular YouTuber and influencer, recently fell victim to a terrifying digital arrest scam, during which he was…

January 7, 2025 17:54 IST

Is your Facebook Business page at risk? New Phishing scam exposed

Kaspersky has uncovered a new phishing scam that’s cleverly targeting businesses promoting their pages on Facebook.

December 27, 2024 23:49 IST

5 essential tips from Visa to keep your wallet safe this Holiday Season

To protect shoppers from emerging threats, Visa shares essential tips that will help them enjoy a worry-free holiday shopping experience.

December 17, 2024 15:23 IST

The National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) recorded 7.4 lakh complaints from January 1 to April 30, 2023, with a total of 15.56 lakh complaints logged throughout the year. (Image: Freepik)

Digital arrest fraud: Indians lost Rs 120 crore from Jan- Apr 2024

According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which oversees cybercrime through the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), these digital…

October 28, 2024 11:32 IST

Bengaluru Airport lounge scam costs woman Rs 87,000 – Here’s what happened

In her viral video, the victim urged fellow travellers to exercise caution when using their credit cards in public spaces…

October 23, 2024 10:44 IST

AI, Artificial Intelligence, NLP, Cybercrime, JPMorgan Chase

Strategies need AI infusion

By analysing vast amounts of data, AI can identify patterns and trends that signal emerging challenges, such as declining market…

October 18, 2024 05:00 IST

The cybercriminals are spreading this malware, through fake movie downloads

Download movies from illegal sites? Google has a warning for you

The ‘peaklight’ malware can be defined as a next-level malware

September 27, 2024 17:35 IST

Following Arif's complaint, an FIR was filed under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. (Image: Freepik)

Faridabad: Two women among five arrested in honey-trap scam

According to the police, a woman namely, Saniya was the mastermind behind the operation, luring victims to meet her in…

September 19, 2024 20:33 IST

Indian Railways, Indian Railways fraud, Indian Railways scam, cyber fraud, cyber fraud in railways,

Men posing as CBI officers dupe Mumbai Railway officer out of Rs 9 lakh! What happened next will shock you

On the morning of September 17, the call continued until around 9:30 AM, at which point the victim was introduced…

September 18, 2024 11:03 IST

DDoS cyberattack explained: What is it, risks, how to stay safe online

The incident that took place on August 13, resulted in several netizens coming up with raging comments

August 14, 2024 17:36 IST

Related News

Who is Alexandr Wang? 28-year-old hired for 14 billion US dollar by Mark Zukerberg to lead Meta superintelligence labs

Who is Alexandr Wang? 28-year-old hired for 14 billion US dollar by Mark Zuckerberg to lead Meta superintelligence labs

Aadhaar Card Update: Simple step-by-step guide to change your address online without hassle

Aadhaar Card Update: How to change address in Aadhaar Card online in simple steps

Pawan Kumar Chandana is an IIT Kharagpur alumnus who worked at ISRO for five years before founding his own aerospace company, Skyroot Aerospace, where he currently serves as CEO.

Pawan Kumar Chandana – How a Vizag boy who scored 51 in maths built India’s largest private rocket factory

Budget 2026: Even with 80% taxpayers in new tax regime, why the old tax regime may still stay

Budget 2026: Old tax regime to be scrapped as 80% taxpayers already moved to new regime? What experts have to say

Aadhaar Card update December: Here’s how to change name, date of birth, address and phone number in simple steps

Putin hints at early signing of preferential trade pact to strengthen ties with India

India News20 min ago

During his visit to India, Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized the importance of signing a preferential trade agreement between India and the Eurasian Economic Union. This agreement will boost trade and cooperation in areas like AI, with the goal of reaching $100 billion in trade by 2030. Putin urged for stronger ties through contracts and cooperation.

View all shorts