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  Mumbai: Seven nabbed as police crack major online investment scam; probe uncovers nationwide network

  Maharashtra | January 06, 2026 18:15 IST

  To trap people, they created several fake investment websites offering attractive but fraudulent schemes. They promised high returns in share market, gold trading and forex trading.

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  Govt warning: Attackers can hijack WhatsApp via 'GhostPairing' vulnerability; all you need to know

  Technology | December 20, 2025 18:18 IST

  The 'GhostPairing' vulnerability in WhatsApp enables attackers to seize full control of an account, providing them with unrestricted access to real-time messages, photos, and videos through the web interface.

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  CBI charges 17 people, 58 companies in Rs 1,000 crore cyber fraud; 4 Chinese nationals named

  India | December 14, 2025 11:22 IST

  The scam, busted in October, involved a highly coordinated syndicate that ran a variety of digital frauds, including fake loan applications, bogus investment schemes, Ponzi and multi-level marketing models, fraudulent part-time job offers.

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  OPINION | Beware of cyber fraud gangs

  India | December 13, 2025 16:16 IST

  Out of them, 37 cyber thugs were arrested and sent to jail. Delhi Police claimed it busted cyber fraud gangs and traced Rs 944 crore in defrauded money after arresting 1,146 persons as part of the second driver under Operation CyHawk.

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  New rule for your next phone: Govt orders manufacturers to pre-install this app on all new devices

  Technology | December 01, 2025 17:04 IST

  The government has ordered mobile manufacturers to preinstall the Sanchar Saathi app to combat IMEI tampering. This latest directive also covers devices already in the supply chain.

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  Operation 'CyHawk': Delhi Police launches biggest crackdown on cyber fraud networks

  Delhi | November 21, 2025 16:29 IST

  The intelligence-driven operation targeted cybercriminals’ financial and operational backbone, including mule accounts, scam call centres, and digital intermediaries. Over 4,300 suspects were rounded up, 877 arrested, and 360 new FIRs registered.

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  Quick Heal launches AI-powered antivirus with dark web monitoring and fraud protection

  Technology | November 13, 2025 10:45 IST

  Quick Heal unveiled its Total Security Version 26, featuring AI-based threat detection, fraud prevention, and dark web monitoring. It introduces the SIA security assistant for easy guidance and the metaProtect dashboard, supporting Windows 8, 10, and 11 users across 32-bit and 64-bit systems.

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  Karnataka actor's WhatsApp hacked; Bihar village emerges as latest cyber scam hotspot

  Technology | November 12, 2025 16:39 IST

  The incident began on September 15. After placing an online order, Priyanka Upendra received a suspicious link on her mobile phone. Believing it was genuine, she clicked the link, inadvertently giving hackers remote access to her WhatsApp account.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, November 7, 2025

  India | November 07, 2025 21:12 IST

  PM Modi lauded the 'record turnout' in the phase 1 of the assembly elections in Bihar, saying it shows the trust of the people in his and incumbent Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's 'track record'.

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  'Money Heist' inspired online trading scam busted by Delhi cyber police; 3 held

  Delhi | November 05, 2025 18:49 IST

  The Cyber Police of Delhi’s North-East District have busted an online fraud gang that cheated people through a fake stock trading scheme. The gang tricked a man from Delhi into investing large sums of money by pretending to be part of a well-known financial firm.

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  Free WiFi fraud: Government issues alert on digital scams and steps to protect yourself

  Technology | October 17, 2025 17:40 IST

  You could be the victim of major fraud using free Wi-Fi. The government's cybersecurity agency has advised users to exercise extreme caution when connecting to public hotspots.

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  Can your mouse eavesdrop? A study reveals new ‘mic-e-mouse’ hacking method

  Technology | October 11, 2025 14:40 IST

  A startling new study reveals that even your computer mouse can listen to private conversations, providing hackers with a hidden way to defraud you.

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  Why anyone can be victim of digital scams: Here's psychology behind it

  Technology | September 29, 2025 11:41 IST

  Many people think they're smart enough to avoid a scam. However, scammers specifically target human psychology, making their tricks extremely difficult to recognise.

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  Air India issues advisory after cyberattack disrupts European airports: 'May cause delays'

  World | September 20, 2025 18:55 IST

  In its advisory, the airline asked the passengers to complete their web check-in before arriving at the airport, adding that its teams are working with the ground staff.

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  Cyberattack disrupts operations at major European airports including Brussels and London Heathrow

  World | September 20, 2025 14:46 IST

  Collins Aerospace, the provider of check-in and boarding systems for various airlines across multiple global airports, is currently facing a technical issue. London’s Heathrow Airport confirmed that this problem may cause delays for departing passengers, impacting airport operations.

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  Russia's national carrier Aeroflot hit by cyberattack, may take a year to fully recover: Report

  Technology | July 29, 2025 16:48 IST

  Russia's national airline, Aeroflot, has fallen victim to a cyberattack. Two hacker groups, which had previously exposed the personal information of 101,000 individuals back in January 2025, have stepped forward to take responsibility for the incident.

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  Maharashtra Cyber reports Indian government websites targeted from accross the border

  Technology | May 10, 2025 17:50 IST

  The attacks consist of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) assaults and digital defacement campaigns. The perpetrators are also distributing malware-infected files aimed at compromising individual user devices.

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  Pakistan cyber group claims breach of Indian defence data, security agencies on high alert

  India | May 05, 2025 17:49 IST

  A group identifying as "Pakistan Cyber Force" has claimed to have breached sensitive data from India's Military Engineering Service and the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. The attackers also attempted to deface the website of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited, reports said.

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  India thwarts repeated cyberattacks by Pakistan-based hackers in escalating digital provocation

  India | May 02, 2025 20:09 IST

  India thwarted a series of cyberattacks by Pakistan-based hacker groups targeting civilian and military-linked websites in a renewed wave of digital provocations.

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  Pahalgam attack: India-Pakistan cyber war erupts amidst border tensions

  Technology | May 01, 2025 13:59 IST

  After the Pahalgam attack, tensions have risen, leading to an increase in hacking and cyber attacks from multiple groups on both sides. Attackers from Pakistan are also distributing PDF files that contain phishing domains.