A 64-year-old retired deputy manager from Thane was defrauded of Rs 1.25 crore by scammers posing as police and officials, accusing him of terrorism. Read the full story to learn how the scam unfolded and how to stay safe.
Android launches a US pilot to combat screen sharing scams. New feature warns users & adds a 30-second pause during suspicious calls to banking apps. #Cybersecurity
Indian seniors are becoming avid digital users for bhajans, UPI, and family calls, but face addiction and scam risks. Experts weigh in on this demographic shift.
Cybercrime in India is outpacing defences, with SMS scams causing unprecedented financial losses. Experts warn that current regulations offer an illusion of safety. Read more.
Gurgaon police arrested 214 cyber fraudsters in November, freezing Rs 8.7 crore and refunding Rs 3.52 crore to victims. Investment scams dominate 60% of fraud cases in the city.
A shocking audit reveals 97% of major Indian apps use manipulative 'dark patterns' to trick consumers, especially during festive sales. Learn how to spot these e-commerce scams and protect yourself.
The Centre's order to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on all phones has triggered a major debate on digital security versus privacy. Explore the facts and expert opinions.
A 22-year-old BTech graduate in Ahmedabad lost Rs 14 lakh in a sophisticated online investment scam run through a WhatsApp group. Cybercrime police have registered a case. Learn how to protect yourself from such frauds.
A 72-year-old retired bank employee in Karnataka lost Rs 21 lakh after clicking on a deceptive Facebook ad promising special benefits. Read the full story and learn how to protect yourself from online fraud.
Trichy cybercrime police successfully recovered and returned ₹48 lakh to a 75-year-old retired official who fell for an online phishing scam. The money was traced through 20 accounts. Learn how to stay safe.
Visakhapatnam residents lose over ₹32 lakh to fake customer care numbers on search engines. Police warn against QR code payments and share safety tips. Stay protected from cyber fraud!
A 63-year-old Ahmedabad man was cheated of Rs 7.14 lakh by scammers posing as TRAI, Mumbai Police & RBI officials ahead of his son's wedding. Read how the sophisticated cybercrime unfolded.
Delhi Police warns about fake traffic challan messages containing malware. Learn how to identify scams and protect your phone from hackers. Verify challans only through official portals.
A Ludhiana businessman narrowly avoided a sophisticated phishing scam where fraudsters posed as Delhi ATS officers. Police issue urgent warning about cyber criminals exploiting Red Fort investigation panic. Stay vigilant!
Join TOI's Digital Safety Townhall in Hyderabad this Sunday. Learn from cyber security experts about KYC scams, UPI frauds & phishing attacks. Protect yourself now!
Join TOI's Digital Safety Townhall in Bengaluru on Nov 30. DCP Raja Imam Kasim reveals OTP frauds, UPI scams & safety tips. Win ₹5000 Amazon voucher!
Mumbai sessions court grants bail to businessman Aryan Shivpal Mishra in Rs 1.9 crore cyber fraud case. Learn how to protect yourself from online scams and digital fraud.
Chandigarh faces alarming cybercrime wave with Rs 1.9 crore lost in scams. Learn about book-scanning, share-trading frauds and protection tips.
Cyber criminals are creating fake Amazon, Flipkart websites for Black Friday 2025. Learn essential tips to safeguard your money and personal information from online shopping scams.
Harvard University faces another cybersecurity breach exposing alumni and donor information through phone phishing. Learn how this impacts data security globally.
Lawyers discover dangerous phishing link displayed outside Chandigarh's Sector 43 District Court. Thousands at risk of cyber fraud while paying fines. Authorities accused of negligence.
Amazon issues urgent cybersecurity warning as Black Friday begins. Hackers target 310 million users with fake domains and phishing scams. Learn how to protect yourself.
Protect yourself from phishing and fraud. Learn to verify website safety using Google Safe Browsing and report scams to Cybercrime.gov.in. Secure your data today!
Singapore police mandate Apple and Google to implement anti-spoofing measures on messaging apps by Nov 30, 2025. Learn how this protects users from scams.
Financial domination or 'findom' is exploding in India, but so are scams targeting both dominants and submissives. Learn how to spot red flags and protect yourself from financial exploitation.
Harvard University confirms data breach affecting alumni and students through phone phishing. Learn about cybersecurity risks and protection measures for educational institutions.
US Senators demand FTC, SEC investigation into Meta's $16 billion scam ad revenue. Meta denies claims, says it aggressively fights fraud. Read full details.
Google unveils AI safety initiatives for India, including real-time scam detection, deepfake watermarking, and cybersecurity tools ahead of the AI Impact Summit 2026. Learn how it protects users.
Author Snigdha Poonam reveals how inequality and discrimination fuel India's scam industry in her new book Scamland. Discover the shocking truth behind fraud networks.
Aditi Rao Hydari and Shriya Saran expose fraudulent videos using AI technology. Learn how to identify scams and protect yourself from digital impersonation.