Cyber Crime
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Actress Kirti Kulhari falls victim to cyber fraud, loses Rs 2.40 lakh
Entertainment | Jul 30, 2026, 10:31 AM ISTActress Kirti Kulhari has reportedly fallen victim to cyber fraud, with scammers withdrawing around Rs 2.40 lakh from her bank account. She has filed a complaint with the Mumbai Police cyber cell.
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Do not pay to 'Unblock' your device: Government warns against Fake Cyber Crime websites
Technology | Jun 30, 2026, 07:04 PM ISTThe Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has warned citizens about fake websites impersonating the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal. Cybercriminals are tricking users into paying fees to "unblock" their devices and stealing sensitive personal information.
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'Boss Scam': All about the new cyber fraud targeting corporates and precautions listed by MHA
India | Jun 23, 2026, 02:58 PM ISTThis scam combines malicious software deployment with WhatsApp account hijacking to impersonate CEOs and senior executives. The criminals aim to trick subordinate finance teams into authorising high-value, fraudulent bank transfers.
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Former prime minister's son Naresh Gujral loses Rs 7 crore to cyber fraud: How the scam unfolded
Delhi | Jun 19, 2026, 09:33 AM ISTCybercriminals allegedly created a fake account on a messaging platform using the display picture of Naresh Gujral, son of former Prime Minister IK Gujral, and impersonated him to carry out the fraud.
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UP: 'Cyber Panchayat' in Kathwara village empowers rural Lucknow with digital safety pledge
Uttar Pradesh | Jun 17, 2026, 10:32 AM ISTThe session was guided under the expertise of renowned cyber security specialist Rakshit Tandon, who transformed the village gathering into a practical, interactive learning experience on digital safety.
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Job interview scams rise as layoffs increase: Desperate job seekers need to stay alert
Technology | Jun 09, 2026, 03:44 PM ISTAs layoffs continue across various industries, cybercriminals have figured out how to tap the job seekers with fake interview and recruitment scams. Experts warn desperate candidates against being tricked into sharing personal information, paying fraudulent fees, or downloading malicious software.
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New Auto-Reset Cyber Fraud alert: Phone suddenly resets and bank account is empty
Technology | Jun 04, 2026, 07:21 PM ISTA new cyber fraud has surfaced in Mumbai where scammers allegedly gain remote access to a victim’s smartphone, trigger an automatic reset, and steal money from linked bank accounts. In one reported case, a CISF personnel lost around Rs 95,000 after his phone was remotely compromised.
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5 Easily hackable smartphone applications and how to keep yourself safe
Technology | May 15, 2026, 07:21 PM ISTSmartphones keep getting better every year and companies keep packing in new AI tools, smarter safety features, and ways to boost productivity. Live translation, smart photo editing, emergency SOS, and battery systems that learn your habits—these upgrades aren’t just flashy extras.
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Why the Dark Web is dangerous? From Aadhaar leaks to drug deals, and how to stay safe
Technology | May 05, 2026, 08:30 PM ISTThe ‘dark web’ is not just a mysterious corner of the internet; it is a real network used for both privacy and crime. The problem is that in India, it has increasingly been linked to serious cybercrime cases, making it important to understand how it works and why it can be dangerous.
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Fake call centre duping foreign nationals online busted in Noida, 16 arrested
Uttar Pradesh | Apr 09, 2026, 08:12 PM ISTThe Noida Cyber Crime Police dismantled a fake call centre in Sector 16 that was cheating foreign nationals through a sophisticated tech-support scam. As many as sixteen people were arrested and electronic equipment used in the fraud was seized.
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Delhi Police launches Op 'CyHawk 4.0' to crack down on cyber fraud network; Rs 520 cr unearthed
Delhi | Apr 08, 2026, 09:35 PM ISTOperation CyHawk led to over 8,371 suspects being questioned across multiple districts, with 1,429 individuals arrested or bound down based on strong technical and financial evidence, while 2,203 formal notices were issued to people linked to the money trails.
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Offline cyberattacks surge in India: 1 in 3 PC users targeted, 64 million threats blocked in 2025
Technology | Mar 25, 2026, 07:02 PM ISTA new report reveals a worrying rise in offline cyberattacks in India, with nearly one-third of PC users targeted in 2025. Over 64.6 million local cyber threats—mainly via USB devices—were blocked, highlighting growing risks even without internet connectivity.
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WhatsApp SIM binding mandatory in India to curb cyber fraud: All you need to know
Technology | Mar 01, 2026, 06:46 PM ISTFrom March 1, 2026, SIM binding will become mandatory for WhatsApp users in India. The new rule requires accounts to stay linked to the physical SIM card to reduce cyber fraud and improve traceability.
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Railway Board issues cyber fraud alert to employees and pensioners
Technology | Feb 26, 2026, 09:35 AM ISTThe Railway Board has warned employees and pensioners about cyber fraudsters posing as railway officials to seek bank and personal details. Staff have been advised not to share confidential information and to report suspicious calls to the cyber cell.
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8th Pay Commission WhatsApp scam: I4C warns government employees against malicious APK files
Technology | Feb 14, 2026, 04:18 PM ISTI4C has warned government employees about a WhatsApp scam claiming to calculate salaries under the 8th Pay Commission. Fraudsters are sending malicious APK files to gain access to phones and drain bank accounts.
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Linking KYC to biometrics, Passport-based roaming among key measures to curb overseas cybercrime
Technology | Feb 14, 2026, 01:37 PM ISTCBI and I4C are considering linking bank KYC to biometrics and tying international roaming to passports to curb cybercrimes originating abroad. The proposals focus on misuse of Indian SIM cards and mule accounts by overseas syndicates.
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Cyber fraud crackdown: Experts urge telecom firms to strengthen verification and aid probes
Technology | Feb 12, 2026, 08:18 AM ISTAt a national conference organised by the CBI and I4C, experts called on telecom service providers to strengthen customer verification and proactively assist investigative agencies to tackle cyber-enabled fraud and telecom misuse.
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From deepfakes to Crime-as-a-Service: How AI is powering new era of industrial-scale cybercrime
Technology | Feb 11, 2026, 07:13 AM ISTAI has industrialised cybercrime, enabling organised gangs to carry out automated attacks, deepfake scams, and ransomware extortion, I4C CEO Rajesh Kumar said at the Global CyberPeace Summit 2026.
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Cybercrime hubs shift abroad as CBI targets global scam networks
Technology | Feb 11, 2026, 06:54 AM ISTCBI Director Praveen Sood says cybercrime hubs have moved from Indian regions to Southeast Asia. He highlighted SIM cards and bank accounts as key enablers, global coordination with agencies, and CBI’s focus on dismantling cyber fraud networks.
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Attempts are being made to steal our country's data; govt working to combat cyber crimes: Amit Shah
India | Feb 10, 2026, 09:02 PM ISTAmit Shah said approximately 100 people fall victim to cybercrime every hour. "We have increased the speed of investigations. With digital transactions, the risk has also increased," he added.