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What is pig butchering scam? Here's how to protect yourself from fraud targeting housewives, student

India | Jan 02, 2025, 04:55 PM IST

The investment scam mainly targets unemployed youth, students or housewives making them lose huge amounts of money on a daily basis.

Indore reports over 10,000 cyber fraud complaints in 2024: Rs 60 crore lost, Rs 12.5 cr recovered

Madhya Pradesh | Dec 31, 2024, 05:57 PM IST

Indore residents lost Rs 60 crore to cyber fraud in 2024, with police recovering Rs 12.5 crore and intensifying efforts against rising scams.

Aadhaar card misuse fraud cost a software engineer 12 crore

Technology | Dec 24, 2024, 12:27 PM IST

A shocking incident of digital fraud has emerged from Bengaluru, the country's cyber hub, where criminals have swindled a software engineer out of Rs 12 crore.

Protect yourself from cybercriminals, delete THESE apps before it's too late

Technology | Dec 17, 2024, 11:11 AM IST

Many smartphone users have apps on their devices that make it easier for hackers to steal personal information. It is crucial to delete these apps immediately to protect your privacy.

80 lakh SIM cards and lakhs of mobile numbers BLOCKED by government to combat cybercrime in India

Technology | Dec 16, 2024, 02:15 PM IST

The Indian government is stepping ahead to take action against cybercriminals and has blocked 80 lakh SIM cards. This could help those users to keep themselves safer in a world full of cybercrime and fraud.

CBI conducts searches in Delhi-NCR in connection with Rs 117 crore cyber fraud case

India | Dec 04, 2024, 05:23 PM IST

The searches were conducted during an ongoing investigation into a case registered on a complaint from the Union Home Ministry’s Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C).

PM Modi calls for usage of AI technology to counter threats emanating from digital frauds

India | Dec 01, 2024, 09:26 PM IST

About 250 officers in the rank of director general and inspector general of police physically attended the three-day All India Conference of Director Generals/Inspector Generals of Police while more than 750 others participated virtually.

IIT student falls victim to Digital Arrest loses lakhs as fraudsters pose as TRAI officials

Technology | Nov 28, 2024, 01:28 PM IST

A significant case of digital fraud has emerged, involving a student from IIT Bombay who was scammed out of lakhs of rupees. Scammers impersonated officials from the TRAI and managed to steal Rs 7.29 lakh from his account by using threats.

DoT takes action against fraudulent mobile connections in South East Asia

India | Nov 21, 2024, 10:15 PM IST

The Department of Telecommunications has launched a significant crackdown on fraudulent mobile connections and spoofed international calls originating from South East Asia, disconnecting 2 lakh connections and blocking 6,200 handsets to curb cybercrime.

5 Smart ways to secure your bank account from scammers

Technology | Nov 20, 2024, 04:59 PM IST

Here are some steps which will help you to safeguard your account, significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to banking fraud and keep your hard-earned money safe.

BJP alleges Supriya Sule, Nana Patole linked to cryptocurrency fraud, NCP-SP leader reacts

Maharashtra | Nov 20, 2024, 06:23 PM IST

Maharashtra elections 2024: Day before crucial voting for the assembly elections, Maharashtra saw dramatic events. First BJP's key leader Vinod Tawde faced an allegation of distributing cash in Palghar, now, the saffron party has come up with fresh allegations against MVA leaders.

Chinese national arrested in cyber fraud case

Chinese national, linked to Rs 100 crore cybercrime syndicate, arrested in Delhi

Delhi | Nov 19, 2024, 01:24 PM IST

Delhi's Shahadara Cyber Police arrested the Chinese national while investigating a complaint of a man duped of Rs 43.5 lakh. The course of the investigation revealed that he was running a syndicate of cybercrime through WhatsApp.

Apple iPhone could be saved from hackers if you activate THESE security features

Technology | Nov 13, 2024, 06:25 PM IST

Apple iPhone gets a new feature called Inactivity Reboot, which has been designed to prevent unauthorized access to your device. Now, with iOS 18.1, the tech giant is taking its security measures a step further, ensuring that iPhones remain secure even if stolen or seized.

Beware! New scam using TRAI’s name could drain your bank account

Technology | Nov 12, 2024, 07:32 PM IST

A new scam using TRAI's name will make a call, which will further request the call receiver to press a number or click on a given link, which will trigger the "Digital Arrest Scam".

Searching THIS line on Google could expose you to hacking and financial ruin

Technology | Nov 11, 2024, 01:10 PM IST

The cybersecurity research firm SOPHOS has raised this alarm and urged people to be cautious. This emerging tactic used by cybercriminals can be extremely dangerous.

AI-powered phishing campaign mimics OpenAI in large-scale attack: How to stay safe

Technology | Nov 09, 2024, 06:41 PM IST

It was identified that a large-scale phishing campaign where attackers impersonate OpenAI, sending urgent emails to trick businesses into sharing payment details. These emails use fake addresses and obfuscated links, designed to create a sense of urgency and mimic legitimate OpenAI companies.

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