Cybercrimes: News
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.
05 Nov 2024
CybersecurityDigital Arrest scam: How to quickly identify fake warrants, notices
India has seen a major rise in digital arrest scams lately, with fraudsters duping unsuspecting people.
04 Nov 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft warns of major Chinese botnet 'Quad7' targeting global organizations
Microsoft has uncovered a major cyber threat from a Chinese botnet, dubbed Quad7.
04 Nov 2024
IndonesiaWho is 'Nutty,' fugitive YouTuber arrested in ₹450 crore scam
Thai YouTuber Natthamon Khongchak, popularly known as "Nutty," has been arrested in Indonesia after two years of dodging law enforcement.
04 Nov 2024
NoidaNoida woman duped out of ₹50,000 in money transfer scam
A Noida-based woman in her 60s has become the latest victim of a money transfer scam, losing nearly ₹50,000.
01 Nov 2024
CybersecurityKerala: Senior citizen loses ₹6 crore in online trading scam
A 63-year-old senior citizen from Marappalam district in Kerala has become the latest victim of an elaborate online trading scam, losing a whopping ₹6.19 crore.
30 Oct 2024
CybersecurityBeware! E-challan scam is the new phishing attack in India
A new form of online fraud, the e-challan scam, is currently raising alarms among Indians.
30 Oct 2024
ChinaChinese hackers targeted Trump family, Biden-Harris aides: Report
A recent report has revealed a major breach of US telecommunications systems by hackers allegedly associated with China.
28 Oct 2024
MumbaiMumbai: Woman loses gold worth ₹4L after hiring cleaning service
A 55-year-old Mumbai resident was robbed of gold worth ₹4 lakh after hiring a cleaning team through the NoBroker app.
28 Oct 2024
Narendra Modi'Digital arrest' frauds cost Indians ₹120 crore in January-April
Between January-April 2024, Indians lost a whopping ₹120.30 crore to "digital arrest" scams, Indian government's cybercrime data revealed.
27 Oct 2024
Narendra ModiModi urges public to stay alert against digital arrest fraud
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned the public about the increasing threat of cybercrimes, particularly "digital arrest" scams.
27 Oct 2024
CybersecurityElderly woman in Kerala loses ₹87L to online trading scam
A 62-year-old woman from Kochulloor, Thiruvananthapuram, has been duped in an online trading scam, losing a whopping ₹87 lakh.
25 Oct 2024
IRDAIAfter Star Health data leak, IRDAI proposes stricter anti-fraud measures
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has proposed changes to its fraud-monitoring framework for insurance companies. The move comes amid the changing face of cybercrimes.
25 Oct 2024
Aadhaar CardWhat is 'digital arrest' scam and how to protect yourself
A disturbing new cybercrime trend has emerged in India - the 'digital arrest' scam.
24 Oct 2024
GoogleUpdate now! Critical flaw allows remote attacks on Samsung phones
Google's security researchers have sounded the alarm over a critical vulnerability in Samsung's mobile processors.
24 Oct 2024
WhatsAppBeware! These new online scams can steal your money, credentials
In the digital age, online scams are getting more sophisticated and widespread.
21 Oct 2024
CryptocurrencyWazirX moved $73.63M to global exchanges post-cyberattack, CoinSwitch CEO claims
CoinSwitch CEO and co-founder Ashish Singhal, has alleged that WazirX transferred nearly $73.63 million in user cryptocurrency assets to global exchanges Bybit and KuCoin.
21 Oct 2024
App Store'Pig butchering': How cybercriminals target investors with fake trading apps
Cybersecurity firm Group-IB has discovered a number of fake trading apps on Google Play and Apple's App Store.
21 Oct 2024
ICICI BankBeware of these parcel fraud scams, ICICI Bank warns
ICICI Bank has warned its customers about a new trend of parcel fraud scams.
20 Oct 2024
CybersecurityHow to identify online job scams and avoid them
The digital age has made the job market a tough place to be.
20 Oct 2024
GurugramGurugram Police arrests duo for running job scam pan-India
The Gurugram Police have arrested a man and a woman for cheating several people, on the pretext of providing them jobs in a pharmaceutical company.
19 Oct 2024
National Crime Records BureauMobile scams on the rise: How to protect yourself
The rise of technology has made mobile phones the go-to devices for banking, online shopping, and communication. But this transition has also given rise to scams that target unsuspecting users.
18 Oct 2024
CybersecurityScammed online? Visa offers essential tips for recovering money
As the festive season draws near, shoppers are all set to grab discounts and deals, but so are fraudsters looking to capitalize on any opportunity to cheat unsuspecting buyers.
18 Oct 2024
Meta'Scam se Bacho': Meta's new campaign educates about online safety
Meta has partnered with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) to launch a safety campaign called 'Scam se Bacho.'
15 Oct 2024
Ministry Of Home AffairsDeepfake victim Rashmika Mandanna named National Ambassador for Cyber Safety
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs has roped in popular actor Rashmika Mandanna as the National Ambassador for Promoting Cyber Safety.
14 Oct 2024
CybersecurityInternet Archive returns after cyberattack as a read-only service
After a cyberattack, the Internet Archive, a popular digital library, has resumed operations.
14 Oct 2024
PokemonMassive Pokemon data leak reveals future plans and character designs
Game Freak, the famed developer of the beloved Pokemon franchise, has confirmed a major data breach.
13 Oct 2024
RobotsHackers hijack Ecovacs robotic vacuums to harass pets and owners
Earlier this year, hackers targeted Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni robotic vacuums in a number of US cities.
13 Oct 2024
TelegramStar Health faces ₹57L ransom demand after significant data breach
Star Health, India's top health insurance provider, has confirmed that it received a ransom demand of $68,000 (around ₹57.2 lakh). This comes after a major data breach that exposed sensitive customer information.
11 Oct 2024
TechnologyInternet Archive cyberattack: How details of 31M users got exposed
The Internet Archive, the popular digital library famous for its Wayback Machine, was recently hit by a major cyberattack.
11 Oct 2024
Data LeakHotel giant Marriott to pay $52 million over data breaches
Global hotel chain Marriott International has reached a $52 million settlement with 49 US states and Washington DC over a string of data breaches that affected more than 334 million customers between 2014 and 2020.
10 Oct 2024
TelegramStar Health probes security chief's alleged involvement in data breach
Star Health, India's top health insurance provider, is investigating allegations against its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Amarjeet Khanuja.
10 Oct 2024
Data LeakInternet Archive suffers major data breach, 31 million users affected
In a major data breach, non-profit digital library Internet Archive has been compromised, affecting some 31 million users.
09 Oct 2024
Data LeakStar Health Insurance leak: Data of 31M customers selling online
Star Health Insurance, a leading health insurance provider in India, is facing a major data security breach, potentially impacting millions of its customers.
09 Oct 2024
BengaluruHow a Bengaluru man lost ₹21L in dating app scam
A 40-year-old Bengaluru man has become the latest victim of a cyber fraud involving a dating app and false marriage promises, losing a staggering ₹21 lakh.
09 Oct 2024
LifestyleCyber4Youth: Protecting young minds from cyberbullying and exploitation
Today's digital age provides young people with exciting opportunities to learn, connect, and grow, but it also poses significant risks that require attention.
08 Oct 2024
Diljit DosanjhOrry, Diljit Dosanjh among most exploited celeb names for cybercrimes
Online protection company McAfee has released its annual 'Celebrity Hacker Hot List 2024,' revealing the top 10 celebrities whose names are most commonly used by cybercriminals to create malicious content.
08 Oct 2024
United Nations (UN)Cybercrime syndicates stole around $37 billion in 2023: Report
Cybercrime syndicates are said to have raked in an estimated $37 billion in 2023, as per a recent report by the United Nations.
08 Oct 2024
CybersecurityMoneyGram confirms data breach affecting millions of customers
MoneyGram, a leading US-based money transfer company, has confirmed that a cyberattack last month led to the theft of its customers' personal information and transaction data.
07 Oct 2024
Vladimir PutinRussian state media hit by cyberattack on Putin's birthday
All-Russia State Television and Radio Broadcasting Company (VGTRK), a leading Russian state media company, was hit by a major cyberattack today.
