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Home Ministry unveils e-zero FIR system to swiftly tackle cybercrime and aid victims in recovery

India | May 19, 2025, 08:18 PM IST

Shah had given instructions for implementation of this initiative in a recent review meeting of Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) keeping in view the difficulties faced by victims of cyber financial crimes in recovery of the money lost.

Cyberattack Alert: "Dance of the Hillary" malware targeting Indian social media users

Technology | May 11, 2025, 07:25 AM IST

Amidst heightened tensions, India faces a new cyber threat from Pakistan, which is reportedly spreading the "Dance of the Hillary" virus through social media and email. This malware can quickly steal personal and financial information, prompting an urgent warning from intelligence agencies.

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Fake war news spreads panic: Maharashtra cyber issues strict advisory for citizens

Technology | May 10, 2025, 01:29 PM IST

In response to rising tensions with Pakistan, Maharashtra Cyber has issued a public advisory warning against the spread of fake news online. The department is taking action to remove misinformation and urges citizens to rely on official government sources for verified updates.

Centre lists out safety measures while warning about cyber

MHA issues alert on online booking frauds targeting pilgrims, tourists; lists out dos and don’ts

India | Apr 19, 2025, 02:35 PM IST

In the wake of rising cyber crimes and the commencement of the Chadham Yatram, the Ministry of Home Affairs on Saturday issued an advisory to alert people about rising online booking frauds and steps to be taken to avoid such scams. Read on to know the dos and dont's listed out by the government.

Odisha’s Ex-IT Minister falls victim to Rs 1.4 crore cyber fraud: 7 Arrested

Technology | Apr 01, 2025, 04:06 PM IST

The cyber fraud criminals have taken the money and moved it to bank accounts across multiple states, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, West Bengal, Maharashtra and Assam.

Govt submits status report on deepfakes: AI scams under scrutiny

India | Mar 27, 2025, 04:16 PM IST

The government has submitted a status report on deepfake technology, highlighting concerns over AI scams, election manipulation, and the need for stricter enforcement.

Indian government crackdown on digital fraud: What to expect in the near future

Technology | Mar 26, 2025, 02:00 PM IST

In the recent development over cyber security, the government has revealed that authorities had further blocked 7,81,000 SIM cards linked to fraudulent activities.

Elderly couple duped of Rs 3.14 crore in Noida, kept under 'digital arrest' for 15 days

Uttar Pradesh | Mar 21, 2025, 09:37 AM IST

According to the police, the scam began when the couple received a call on February 25 from a man who claimed to be an official from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI).

Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Cyber flags provocative content, reports over 140 posts and videos

Maharashtra | Mar 20, 2025, 08:11 AM IST

Notices have been issued under section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology (IT) Act 2000 to ensure immediate take-down of such content.

FIR filed over threat video against UP CM Yogi Adityanath, police investigation begins

Uttar Pradesh | Mar 05, 2025, 04:40 PM IST

An FIR has been filed over a viral video threatening to blow up UP CM Yogi Adityanath. UP police have launched an investigation under the IPC and IT Act. Read details on the case and ongoing probe.

Complaint filed over Manipur class 10 exam paper leak

Board Exam 2025: BOSEM files cybercrime complaint against Manipur class 10 question paper leak

High Schools | Feb 26, 2025, 10:38 AM IST

Manipur Board Class 10 board exam question paper has been leaked. The Board of Secondary Education Manipur (BOSEM) is investigating the incident and vows to bring the perpetrators to justice, while no decision has been made to cancel the exam.

Digital arrest scam: How to get your money back if you fall victim to cyber fraud | In pics

India | Feb 18, 2025, 10:56 AM IST

Know how to protect yourself from the new "digital arrest" scam, a growing cyber fraud tactic. Discover steps to recover stolen funds and stay alert against online fraudsters posing as law enforcement officers.

Noida family fooled in Digital Arrest scam, lost Rs 1 crore: Fraudsters posed as cops

Technology | Feb 11, 2025, 03:44 PM IST

Another digital arrest case has surfaced from Noida, where a family of three were locked for five days. The victims transferred 1.1 crores to the fake police officer. Here's what exactly happened.

Bomb threats trigger alert in Delhi-NCR schools, authorities begin investigation

Delhi | Feb 07, 2025, 09:14 AM IST

Schools in Delhi and Noida have received fresh bomb threats, triggering security alerts. Authorities have implemented SOPs, and an investigation is underway to trace the source of the threat.

WhatsApp Security Breach: 90 users accounts got hacked, Meta cracks down on Israeli hacking effort

Technology | Feb 02, 2025, 07:17 PM IST

WhatsApp claims that approximately 90 users have been affected by this spyware attack. The targeted individuals are primarily journalists and members of civil society, with the majority based in Europe. Meta has not disclosed the names of any specific victims.

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