Cybercrime
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DoT orders blocking of more than 28,000 mobiles, re-verification of 20 lakh mobile connections
Technology | May 10, 2024, 06:35 PM ISTThe DoT has ordered telecom service providers to take action and it has also collaborated with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and state police to prevent the misuse of telecom resources.
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Government blocks 20 smart devices amidst cybercrime and financial fraud concerns
Technology | May 07, 2024, 07:37 PM ISTDoT recently disconnected several mobile numbers and blocked 20 smartphones (devices) for misuse it for cybercrime and financial fraud. The news was confirmed when it posted on X about the move, after receiving complaints on its Chakshu portal.
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What is Digital House Arrest and how to avoid it? | Explained
Explainers | May 02, 2024, 02:47 PM ISTMany people have reported incidents where cybercriminals have claimed that they are speaking from an investigating agency and hold the victim hostage at home and defraud them. Here’s how this works.
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25 per cent of cyberattacks driven by 'espionage' in APAC region: Details
Technology | May 01, 2024, 08:05 PM ISTLast year in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, approximately 25 per cent of cyberattacks were driven by espionage, a stark contrast to the 6 per cent and 4 per cent which was observed in Europe and North America, respectively.
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Fear of password theft looms! Delhi Police unveils ingenious hack to thwart system hacks
India | May 01, 2024, 04:52 PM ISTDelhi Police has recently shared a video on social media suggesting the precautions that one needs to take while creating any password.
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Cyber fraudsters, posing as Police and CBI officials, scam retired Director of MNC with Rs 25 crore
Crime | Apr 25, 2024, 03:24 PM ISTAccording to the Police, this is one of the biggest cyber fraud cases targeting an individual in the city in recent times. The victim sold her and her mother’s shares and mutual fund investments and even got a gold loan disbursed to pay money to the scammers.
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Top 5 online scams and how to save yourself from them?
Technology | Apr 10, 2024, 06:40 PM ISTOver time, online scams have upscaled and they have been scamming the common man. Hackers are using AI technology to steal money, data and personal details. Here are 5 different scams which are fooling people and how can anyone protect themselves from such cases.
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Mumbai: Senior citizen cheated of Rs 3 lakh by aping voice call on WhatsApp
Crime | Apr 10, 2024, 06:40 AM ISTThe complainant has two daughters and a son and all the three live abroad, a police official said. The accused said he was speaking from Canada.
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Karnataka: Woman lawyer made to strip on camera, loses hefty sum as she falls prey to cyber fraud
Karnataka | Apr 09, 2024, 10:42 PM ISTThe woman lawyer from Bengaluru was on 'video arrest' for two days as she fell prey to cyber criminals who made her strip on camera, besides taking hefty amount online.
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Cyber fraud case: ED arrests one more Delhi-based man in Rs 5,000-crore money-laundering probe
Delhi | Apr 09, 2024, 07:37 PM ISTThe man is said to be one of the important kingpins within a syndicate responsible for orchestrating a series of cybercrimes and online gaming schemes across India between 2020-2024, amounting to huge illicit gains of Rs 4,978 crore.
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boAt facing cyber threat as 7.5 million customer data leaked on dark web: Details
Technology | Apr 08, 2024, 12:19 PM ISTboAt said to prioritise the address being the root cause of the data breach and have implemented robust security measures for protecting customer data. The incident has underscored the persistent cybersecurity challenges faced in the digital era.
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Ransomware is highest cyber threat in India: Report
Technology | Mar 21, 2024, 01:36 PM ISTA new report surfaced which showcased that human error remains the leading cause of data breaches, with around 34 per cent of enterprises pinpointing this as the root cause for cyber attacks and ransomware.
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ED arrests cyber fraudster Ashish Kakkar for laundering Rs 4,978 crore in cybercrimes
India | Mar 13, 2024, 05:15 PM ISTAshish Kakkar, a cyber fraudster, was apprehended by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for his alleged involvement in cybercrimes and money laundering activities amounting to Rs 4,978 crore. Kakkar's scams, including investment fraud and online shopping scams, targeted victims nationwide.
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Cybercrime racket that duped man over Rs 8 lakh busted in Faridabad, seven arrested
Crime | Mar 11, 2024, 02:06 PM ISTThe gang included a chartered accountant, a former bank manager and a banker. The accused were in contact with a Chinese cyber thug on Instagram for operating the fraud racket.
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Faridabad woman arrested for Rs 4-crore cyber fraud escapes from police custody
Crime | Feb 21, 2024, 07:41 AM ISTThe accused somehow managed to free her hands from handcuffs, ditched the constables and fled from custody around 4:10 am on Sunday, they added.
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Indian websites and apps faced more than 5.14 billion cyberattacks in 2023: Report
Technology | Feb 15, 2024, 06:58 PM ISTThe report sheds light on the vulnerability of various industries, particularly the healthcare sector, where 100 per cent of websites faced bot attacks, and the banking, finance, and insurance sectors, where 90 per cent of entities experienced similar attacks.
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'Loss prevented me from affording new car...': US woman tells Indian hacker who defrauded Rs 1.25 c
World | Feb 15, 2024, 12:17 PM ISTThe so-called hacker defrauded the woman through an international computer-hacking scheme that targeted elderly Americans nationwide and resulted in more than $1.2 million in total losses.
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Banks should be mindful of legal, cyber risks emanating from AI: RBI Deputy Governor
Business | Feb 11, 2024, 12:15 PM ISTNaBFID Chairman K V Kamath said what he had predicted 20 years ago has come true that banks will look like technology companies offering banking services. He further said that there is need for banks to be resilient, adopt cloud-based solutions.
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Here's why centre blocked 1.4 lakh mobile numbers in cyber-crime crackdown
Technology | Feb 10, 2024, 02:43 PM ISTThe centre is taking proactive measures to combat cybercrime and financial fraud. By blocking mobile numbers involved in criminal activities and implementing AI technology, they aim to enhance security in the financial services sector.
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AI rise will lead to increase in cyberattacks | GCHQ warns
Technology | Jan 25, 2024, 07:09 AM ISTIt suggested the biggest increase in capability for malicious actors in cyberspace would go to opportunistic hackers who do not necessarily possess the skills needed to carry out higher-level attacks.