Cybercrimes: News
23 Jan 2025
Amitabh BachchanAmitabh Bachchan unites with 'Panchayat' cast to raise cybercrime awareness
Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan has joined hands with the ensemble cast of the acclaimed web series Panchayat for a one-of-a-kind initiative.
22 Jan 2025
Brad PittNigerian scammers use AI to impersonate Brad Pitt, dupe woman
A group of Nigerian scammers have been accused of pulling off a sophisticated scam involving AI to impersonate Hollywood star Brad Pitt and dupe a woman.
17 Jan 2025
ChinaChinese hackers breach US Treasury systems, steal sensitive data
In a major cybersecurity breach, Chinese state-sponsored hackers have managed to break into the US Department of Treasury's systems.
12 Jan 2025
AppleApple's Mac users beware! This malware can steal your data
A new malware, dubbed the "Banshee macOS Stealer," is posing a major threat to some 100 million Apple users globally.
10 Jan 2025
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court warns public about phishing attacks via fake websites
The Supreme Court of India has issued a public warning about a series of fraudulent websites, posing as its official platform.
06 Jan 2025
Indian GovernmentIndia Post Payments Bank customers, beware of this PAN scam!
The Indian government has warned India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) customers about a fraudulent scheme involving PAN card details.
01 Jan 2025
WhatsAppWhatsApp tops cyber scam charts with 44,000 complaints in 2024
WhatsApp, Telegram, and Instagram emerged as the leading platforms for cyber frauds in India last year. This information comes from a recent report by the Union Home Ministry.
31 Dec 2024
CybersecurityThomas Cook hit by cyberattack in India, website down
Leading global travel agency Thomas Cook has reported a major cyberattack on its IT infrastructure in India.
31 Dec 2024
BeijingHow Chinese hackers infiltrated US Treasury systems and stole documents
In a major security breach, the US Treasury Department's computer systems were compromised by Chinese state-sponsored hackers earlier this month.
30 Dec 2024
YouTubeHow to secure your YouTube channel from cyber threats
YouTube has a comprehensive guide for creators, explaining effective measures to keep their channels safe from cyber threats.
26 Dec 2024
United Nations General AssemblyUN tackles cybercrime: How new treaty will make internet safer
In a landmark move, the United Nations General Assembly has unanimously adopted the Convention against Cybercrime, a treaty that seeks to bolster international cooperation in combating cyber threats.
22 Dec 2024
InstagramWhat to do if your Instagram account gets hacked
Instagram, one of the most popular social media platforms, has also been the most targeted by hackers.
21 Dec 2024
PegasusPegasus maker ruled liable for attacks on 1,400 WhatsApp users
In a landmark decision, a federal judge in Northern California has held the NSO Group liable for hacking into 1,400 devices running WhatsApp, with its Pegasus spyware.
11 Dec 2024
InstagramMeta introduces new tools to combat online scams
Meta (formerly Facebook) has launched a global campaign to raise awareness about online scams.
10 Dec 2024
CybersecurityRansomware attack on data center impacts 16 Indian stock brokers
A ransomware attack on Comtel, a leading data center, has put the security of around 16 stock brokers in India and their clients at risk. The incident took place yesterday.
09 Dec 2024
CybersecurityShocker! Mumbai man loses ₹58 lakh to cyber fraud
A 60-year-old design consultant from Navi Mumbai has been duped of ₹58 lakh by cybercriminals.
09 Dec 2024
Bharti AirtelAirtel's AI has flagged 8B spam calls in 2.5 months
Bharti Airtel, one of the leading telecom companies in India, has said its AI-based solution has detected an incredible eight billion spam calls and 800 million spam messages in just two and a half months since launch.
06 Dec 2024
Ministry Of Home AffairsMeet MuleHunter AI, RBI's solution to rising mule account fraud
The Reserve Bank of India Innovation Hub (RBIH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has launched MuleHunter AI, an advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning model.
04 Dec 2024
CybersecurityIndia is world's most targeted nation for mobile malware attacks
India has become the most targeted nation for mobile malware attacks, ahead of US and Canada. This revelation comes from a report by Zscaler ThreatLabZ.
28 Nov 2024
Reliance JioHere's why your OTP might be late after December 1
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will enforce new traceability guidelines from December 1, 2024.
28 Nov 2024
CybersecurityVPN users beware! Hackers find new method to spread malware
Cybersecurity experts have warned about a new threat in which hackers are exploiting compromised Virtual Private Network (VPN) servers. The attackers are using them to steal sensitive data from unsuspecting users.
25 Nov 2024
HDFC Life InsuranceHDFC Life suffers breach as 'unknown source' shares customer data
HDFC Life Insurance has reported a possible data breach, raising alarms over the safety of customer information. The company revealed the incident in a stock exchange filing today.
24 Nov 2024
RussiaRussian hackers exploiting 'nearest neighbor' to infiltrate distant Wi-Fi networks
Russian hackers have devised a complex technique to breach Wi-Fi networks, without having to be physically close to the target.
24 Nov 2024
PhonePeTamil Nadu police warn against UPI scam involving PhonePe
The Cyber Crime Wing of Tamil Nadu Police has issued a public warning regarding a scam targeting Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users.
23 Nov 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)SBI warns of new fraud involving fake CBI, IT officials
The State Bank of India (SBI) has warned its customers about a new kind of fraud.
23 Nov 2024
PulwamaJ&K police recovers ₹4.48 lakh from financial frauds since October
The Cyber Cell of the District Police in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, has managed to recover ₹4.48 lakh from different financial frauds since October 2024.
23 Nov 2024
United KingdomHackers breach Andrew Tate's online 'university,' exposing 800,000 users
Hackers have managed to breach an online platform 'The Real World,' created by far-right influencer and accused human trafficker, Andrew Tate, according to Daily Dot.
22 Nov 2024
MetaMeta removes over 2M accounts linked to 'pig butchering' scams
Meta has reported major progress in its fight against online frauds called 'pig butchering' scams.
20 Nov 2024
Cybersecurity45% Indians targeted by shopping scams this festive season: McAfee
A recent survey by global cybersecurity firm McAfee has highlighted the worrying trend of deepfake shopping scams in India.
18 Nov 2024
CybersecurityBeware of scammers pretending to represent Zerodha: Nithin Kamath
A recent surge in fake apps and websites, often masquerading as legitimate platforms, has alarmed Zerodha's co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath.
18 Nov 2024
GoogleStay safe! Google issues advisory about latest online scam tactics
Google has launched a new campaign to educate users about the latest online fraud tactics and make them digitally safe.
17 Nov 2024
CybersecurityGurugram Police arrests 11 in ₹33cr cyber scam across India
The Gurugram Police's cybercrime unit has arrested 11 people in a major cyber fraud case.
17 Nov 2024
CybersecurityReceived scam call or message? Here's what you should do
With the rise of digital communication, we have also witnessed a surge in scam calls and messages.
17 Nov 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeet Daisy, the AI granny developed to outsmart scammers
UK-based telecom giant Virgin Media O2 has launched an interesting new artificial intelligence (AI) tool called "Daisy."
16 Nov 2024
ChinaT-Mobile network breached in a massive Chinese cyberattack on telcos
T-Mobile has emerged as one of the victims in a recent large-scale cyber-espionage operation, reportedly tied to China, according to The Wall Street Journal.
15 Nov 2024
DelhiRetired Delhi engineer loses ₹10 crore in 'digital arrest' scam
Cybercriminals allegedly extorted ₹10 crore from a 72-year-old retired engineer in Delhi, keeping him under "digital arrest" for eight hours.
15 Nov 2024
BitcoinHacker behind billion-dollar Bitcoin heist gets 5-year sentence
Ilya "Dutch" Lichtenstein, the mastermind behind a major Bitcoin heist, has been sentenced to five years in prison by a Washington federal court after being pleaded guilty last year.
13 Nov 2024
WhatsAppHow to protect yourself from WhatsApp wedding invitation scam
A new cyber scam, involving fake wedding invitations sent through WhatsApp, is on the rise. The Himachal Pradesh Police have issued a public warning about the deceptive practice.
08 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpChinese hackers breached iPhones of two Trump campaign officials: Report
Chinese hacking group, Salt Typhoon, is believed to have hacked iPhones of two officials of Donald Trump's presidential campaign.
06 Nov 2024
Stock MarketElderly targeted in rising online scam wave in India
India is seeing a rise in online scams, with the elderly being the most susceptible.
