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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 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 […]
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 […]
South Korean telecom giant SK Telecom has confirmed a suspected leak of user USIM (Universal Subscriber Identity Module) information following a hacking attack. The company has reported the breach to the relevant authorities and is cooperating with an ongoing investigation to determine the full extent of the incident. What is USIM and What Data Was […]
Three individuals have been arrested for cheating a private bank in Karnataka. The accused initially used a fake government email ID to trick the bank. As a result, they managed to transfer Rs 1.32 crore from two frozen accounts. How Did the Fraud Happen? The accused—identified as Abhimanyu Kumar Panday and Neeraj Singh from New […]
As cybercrime continues to rise globally, nations are realizing the importance of collaborating to safeguard their infrastructure and digital assets. One such collaboration is between India and Australia, which are exploring a bilateral data-sharing agreement to combat cybercrime effectively. This initiative could significantly improve real-time information sharing, addressing increasing cyber threats and enhancing cybersecurity cooperation […]
In an important judgment, the Karnataka High Court denied anticipatory bail to two ex-employees accused of sensitive defense data theft. Justice Mohammad Nawaz said cyber crimes linked to money and national security must be handled very carefully. He highlighted that such crimes can seriously harm the country. Former Employees Blamed for Data Leak NewSpace Research […]