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

  India | December 04, 2024 17:23 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).

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

  India | December 01, 2024 21:26 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.

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

  Technology | November 28, 2024 13:28 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.

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  DoT takes action against fraudulent mobile connections in South East Asia

  India | November 21, 2024 22:15 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.

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  5 Smart ways to secure your bank account from scammers

  Technology | November 20, 2024 16:59 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.

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

  Maharashtra | November 20, 2024 18:23 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.

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

  Delhi | November 19, 2024 13:24 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.

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

  Technology | November 13, 2024 18:25 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.

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

  Technology | November 12, 2024 19:32 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".

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

  Technology | November 11, 2024 13:10 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.

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

  Technology | November 09, 2024 18:41 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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  Beware of online Stock Market Scams: How WhatsApp groups are tricking investors

  Technology | November 07, 2024 22:27 IST

  After the digital arrest scam, share market scams have been rapidly growing in the Indian market, where fraudsters are looting money from WhatsApp groups. Here are the details.

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  Government cracks down on cybercrime, blocks 1.35 crore spoofed calls per day

  Technology | November 06, 2024 11:36 IST

  Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia recently highlighted government initiatives to protect Indian citizens from cybercrime. He also emphasized that the government is taking strict action against spoof calls.

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  How India’s elderly are being scammed online? From digital arrest to Deepfake videos

  Technology | November 05, 2024 23:08 IST

  With the rise in cybercrimes targeting older adults, authorities and financial experts are encouraging families to inform elderly members about the dangers of joining financial groups on unverified platforms such as WhatsApp.

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  This malware threatens millions of Android users by stealing banking details

  Technology | November 04, 2024 17:28 IST

  New FakeCall malware has been discovered targeting Android users. This malware steals banking information from users' phones, leading to financial fraud without their knowledge.

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  Government issues new 4-digit helpline to empower individuals to combat cybercrime

  Technology | November 03, 2024 15:37 IST

  The government has launched a new 4-digit national helpline number for reporting cyber fraud. This initiative aims to facilitate prompt action against incidents of cyber crime.

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  Scammers steal Rs 2,140 crore in 10 months using ‘Fake Digital Arrests’: MHA report

  Technology | November 01, 2024 13:15 IST

  MHA Cyber Wing, i4C has issued a warning regarding a surge in 'Digital Arrest' scams, where scammers have been stealing around Rs 2,140 crore from victims in India within in the first 10 months of the year.

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  Mumbai: Elderly woman placed under 'digital arrest' by online fraudsters, duped Rs 14 lakh

  Crime | October 29, 2024 14:53 IST

  As per the police complaint, the elderly woman received a call on September 1 from a person who identified himself as an official of the Delhi Telecom Department.

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  This National Helpline number will help to combat Cyber Crime, prevent financial loss

  Technology | October 28, 2024 11:06 IST

  With the rising number of cyber crimes taking place across the country, the government of India has taken on a measure and introduced a new helpline- 1930, which will help the victim or their family to file complaint against the cyber crime.

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  Indians lose Rs 120 crore to Digital Arrest Scams in early 2024: Govt data reveals shocking trend

  Technology | October 28, 2024 10:12 IST

  As digital frauds continue to rise, the Ministry of Home Affairs and I4C are closely monitoring these scams, calling for increased public awareness and enhanced cybersecurity measures to protect citizens.