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  What is digital arrest, which PM Modi flagged in Mann Ki Baat? Solutions and precautions

  Technology | October 27, 2024 12:33 IST

  With the increasing number of internet or mobile phone users, cybercriminals explored a new tactic -digital arrest- to extort money. They seek personal information by threatening legal action, once they gather information, they use them to create duplicate court orders/FIRs.

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  Government launches International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System: Benefits explained

  Technology | October 24, 2024 12:45 IST

  The rollout of the International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention System comes after the government observed a significant increase in crimes committed using international spoofed calls that display Indian numbers starting with +91.

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  Be cautious of calls from this number, they could be associated with scams

  Technology | October 22, 2024 18:28 IST

  Despite TRAI's implementation of new rules to curb fake calls and messages, scammers have adapted by employing new tactics to ensnare people. They are defrauding individuals through VoIP calls, which are internet-based phone calls.

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  Cyber Crime Alert: Fraudsters steal crores in massive digital heist in Gurgaon

  Technology | October 23, 2024 12:29 IST

  Cybercriminals are robbing online with a very strategic, and recently a woman victim lost her lifelong savings via one call. After the incident, when she reached out to the police and court, no help was provided after following up for more than a month. Here's what exactly happened.

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  Gujarat digital scam: Police arrest 17, including 4 Taiwanese nationals for fraud | VIDEO

  Gujarat | October 16, 2024 16:24 IST

  Gujarat digital scam: As per police, the senior citizen had registered complaint that some persons calling themselves officials of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, the Central Bureau of Investigation and cyber crime branch had alleged that his account was being used for illegal transactions.

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  Star Health Insurance data leak: Hacker claims to have access to data of 31 million customers

  India | October 09, 2024 21:14 IST

  The alleged website, which was created by a hacker xenZen, claimed to have access to the data of over 3.1 crore customers, including sensitive information like PAN card details, phone numbers, tax details, residential address, and medical records.

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  Delhi Police busts inter-state cyber crime racket, 8 arrested

  Crime | October 07, 2024 6:50 IST

  According to the police, the syndicate spread across several states and by busting the racket, they solved at least five cases of cyber crime.

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  Cyberattack shuts down government websites in Uttarakhand, cripples IT system of state

  India | October 04, 2024 23:46 IST

  Uttarakhand news: Work in government offices is stalled for the second day on October 4, due to which administrative work has been affected across the state, including the Secretariat.

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  CBI cracks down on transnational cybercrime network, arrests 26 in nationwide raids

  India | September 30, 2024 16:14 IST

  The operation led to the seizure of key evidence, including electronic devices, luxury vehicles, and Rs 58.45 lakh in cash.

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  Beware of OTP fraud: Government issues warning to protect your bank account and more

  Technology | September 15, 2024 14:56 IST

  A new OTP scam case has been rising, where cyber attackers drain the bank accounts of those who get trapped. Here is everything you need to know and how to protect yourself from such kinds of scams.

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  Ghost Hackers: A new fraud Targeting deceased | Explained

  Explainers | September 14, 2024 13:33 IST

  In the digital world, hackers keep coming up with new ways to trick people. Ghost hackers are currently trapping people online. This new type of fraud has surprised many people.

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  Centre to train 5,000 cyber commandos over next five years to deal with cybercrimes in India

  India | September 11, 2024 19:34 IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah urged cybersecurity agencies to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to identify the modus operandi of criminals duping people of their hard-earned money, spreading fake news and abusing women and children online.

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  Amit Shah thanks Amitabh Bachchan for joining 'I4C' campaign against cybercrime

  India | September 11, 2024 10:52 IST

  The I4C, established in 2018, is a department under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). It is tasked with establishing a national-level coordination centre to address all cybercrime-related issues in the country.

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  WhatsApp fake job scam: Unemployed man falls prey to Rs 250 crore GST billing fraud, here's how

  Trending | September 05, 2024 7:39 IST

  The victim has been identified as Ashwani Kumar, a resident of Barsu Village in the Ratanpuri police station area in Muzaffarnagar. The fraud e-way billing scheme involving Rs 250 crore.

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  ED investigation uncovers Rs 25 crore cyber investment scam: Find out how it was done

  Technology | September 02, 2024 20:58 IST

  An Enforcement Directorate (ED) team recently cracked down on a cyber investment fraud racket, arresting four individuals, including one from Bengaluru. These fraudsters were targeting inexperienced and potential investors, luring them into the stock market and then swindling their money.

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  IT Ministry reaches out to MHA over Telegram violations concerns amid its CEO arrest

  Technology | August 27, 2024 12:27 IST

  The Ministry of Information Technology is seeking information on any pending complaints against Telegram. If there are any such complaints, the ministry intends to take appropriate action against the app in India.

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  Scratch Card Scam: What is it and how to protect your bank account from such cyber crime?

  Technology | August 25, 2024 15:33 IST

  A new type of cyber fraud surfaced as the Scratch Card Scam surfaced- targeting individuals via fake prize notifications. In this scam, victims receive a scratch card via courier, promising a substantial cash prize.

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  Delhi: Woman put under 'digital arrest' for 6 hours by fake CBI officials, duped Rs 2 lakh

  Crime | August 11, 2024 11:28 IST

  Digital house arrest, a tactic where cybercriminals confine victims to their homes, is the latest tool to dupe tech-savvy people.

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  Operation Chakra-II: Rouse Avenue Court sends three accused to CBI, 40 to judicial custody

  India | July 27, 2024 19:37 IST

  CBI said that they have a recording of the conversation with foreign nationals. In this conversation, the method of committing the crime has been discussed. A transaction of 15 million US dollars is suspected.

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  Operation Chakra-II: CBI takes action to dismantle major cyber crime network, arrests 43

  India | July 26, 2024 18:30 IST

  This action, part of Operation Chakra-II, targeted a network operating across multiple countries since 2022, with significant cooperation from international law enforcement agencies including the FBI and INTERPOL.