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OpenAI has decided to store the data of Indian users of ChatGPT Enterprise, ChatGPT Edu, and the OpenAI API Platform within India. This move helps Indian businesses and institutions follow the country’s data sovereignty laws while they use OpenAI’s tools. Indian users of ChatGPT Enterprise and ChatGPT Edu will now have all their interactions stored […]
A group of Pakistani hackers, calling themselves the ‘Pakistan Cyber Force,’ has claimed responsibility for breaching several Indian defence websites. According to the hackers, they gained access to sensitive data from institutions like the Indian Military Engineering Services and the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. This breach comes amid rising tensions after […]
The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has issued an urgent warning to the public about fake social media accounts impersonating the agency. These fraudulent accounts have been using the Cyber Crime Wing’s official name and logo to mislead users, creating confusion. According to the Cyber Crime Wing, they have identified 10 fake Instagram accounts and […]
The Pimpri-Chinchwad cyber police have successfully exposed a major cyber fraud operation that involved individuals from Dubai. The police have arrested two suspects in connection with a fraud amounting to Rs 66 lakh. The fraud was carried out through fake bank accounts and false investment promises. Details of the Scam The scam was executed by […]
The recruitment process for 60,244 constables in Uttar Pradesh is nearing completion, and the UP Police Training Directorate has prepared a comprehensive 13-month cybercrime training program for the recruits. The training, will be conducted at 112 centres across the state. It will focus on enhancing skills in key areas like cybercrime, cryptocurrency, dark web surveillance, […]
On Saturday, the Indian government empowered the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (ICCC), also known as I4C, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This update, made through a gazette notification, allows I4C to receive and share crucial information with other agencies to combat money laundering linked to cybercrimes. ICCC’s Expanded Role in Combating Cybercrime […]
In an ongoing effort to promote a culture of cyber security and digital resilience, AIIMS Vijaypur, Jammu, held a session. The Cyber Security Awareness Session took place on Saturday to educate participants about digital threats and safe practices. The session took place at the Convention Centre Auditorium on the AIIMS campus. It was designed to […]
In a major breakthrough, Chinna Bazar police in Nellore district arrested seven cybercriminals who duped a local woman of ₹2.46 crore through a fake investment and trading scam. According to Nellore Superintendent of Police G Krishnakanth, these cybercriminals were in fact, involved in cyber fraud cases across India. He further stated, “They lured unsuspecting people […]
Malicious software aimed at draining bank accounts isn’t a new issue, but the methods and reach of such scams have evolved significantly. A dairy businessman from Dharashiv, 44, received a WhatsApp call from someone posing as a bank official. The caller warned him that his account would be suspended unless updated immediately. In a panic, […]
In a key regulatory update, the Central KYC Registry (C-KYC) has implemented a mandatory OTP (One-Time Password) system for accessing customers’ KYC data. This change requires financial institutions, including banks and mutual funds, to secure real-time consent from individuals before downloading or verifying their C-KYC data. Previously, when any financial entity accessed a person’s C-KYC […]