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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, […]
The Dutch data protection authority, Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens (AP), has warned users of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, all owned by Meta, about the potential risks of consenting to have their data used for AI training. This alert comes as concerns grow regarding how large tech companies, including Meta, handle user data and the broader privacy implications. […]
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 […]
In a significant move that strengthens India’s ambitions to become a leader in AI, the government has selected Sarvam AI, a Bengaluru-based startup, to develop the country’s first indigenous foundational AI model. This project is part of the government’s IndiaAI Mission. It is designed to power India’s digital sovereignty while advancing the nation’s capabilities in […]
In a significant ruling, Nigeria’s tribunal has upheld a $220 million fine against Meta Platforms Inc., the parent company of Facebook and WhatsApp, over data privacy violations. The decision intensifies the global regulatory challenges facing the tech giant. The fine stems from consumer data violations involving WhatsApp and Facebook, which the Federal Competition and Consumer […]
Verizon Business has released its 2025 Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR), showing a big rise in system attacks across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. According to the report, four out of five data breaches in APAC were caused by system intrusions — a major jump from 38% the previous year. This is the 18th year of […]
EPHRATA — A data breach at Grant County Public Utility District (PUD) exposed the personal information of around 850 employees. Including recent retirees and individuals who were on the payroll between March and April this year. According to Christine Pratt, public affairs officer for the PUD, employees were informed about the incident through email notifications. […]
A new survey by Rubrik Zero Labs reveals alarming statistics about the state of cybersecurity in India. About 86% of Indian organizations hit by cyberattacks over the past year ended up paying the attackers either to recover their data or to stop the attack. The study, titled “The State of Data Security in 2025: A […]
WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called Advanced Chat Privacy, offering users more control over how their conversations are shared and used. With this update, users can now block others from exporting chats, auto-downloading shared media, or using messages with AI tools. The feature can be enabled in the latest version of WhatsApp and is […]