Category : Cybersecurity


Pune Senior Loses Rs 84 Lakh in Online Trading Scam

A 62-year-old retired manager from Pune's Dhankawadi was defrauded of Rs 84 lakh by online scammers promising lucrative returns through share trading. The victim was lured via a social messaging group.

Ahmedabad Man Loses Rs 10.7 Lakh in WhatsApp APK Scam

A 50-year-old accountant in Ahmedabad lost Rs 10.7 lakh after installing a malicious 'RTO E-challan.apk' file sent via WhatsApp, which gave cybercriminals remote access to steal banking credentials and intercept OTPs.

Surat Man Duped of Rs 1.63 Crore in Cyber Fraud

A 62-year-old business consultant in Surat was defrauded of Rs 1.63 crore in a cyber scam promising high returns through a fake gold mining trading scheme. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

Pawan Ruia Arrested in Kolkata Over Interstate Cyber Fraud

Businessman Pawan Ruia was arrested by Bengal Police's Cyber Crime Wing in connection with a large interstate investment fraud involving 1,379 cases nationwide. The arrest followed a Calcutta High Court order vacating protection for Ruia and his family.

Vizag Senior Loses ₹85 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam

A 75-year-old man in Visakhapatnam was defrauded of nearly ₹85 lakh after scammers posing as Mumbai police threatened him with arrest in a fake money-laundering case, highlighting rising cybercrime targeting elderly citizens.

Pune Teche Loses Rs 69 Lakh in Crypto Scam

A 48-year-old IT professional from Lohegaon, Pune, was defrauded of Rs 69 lakh by online scammers promising high returns on cryptocurrency investments. The Pune cyber police have registered an FIR after the victim's complaint.

Former Haryana DGP's WhatsApp Account Hacked

The WhatsApp account of former Haryana Director General of Police (DGP) has been compromised, raising serious cybersecurity concerns. Authorities are investigating the breach, which highlights vulnerabilities in digital communication for high-profile indi

India Blocks Chinese CCTV Giants Under New Security Rules

Starting April 1, Chinese surveillance firms Hikvision and Dahua are barred from selling internet-connected CCTV cameras in India due to STQC certification denial. Indian brands now dominate 80% of the market, with CP Plus leading at 45-50% share, while c

Iran Hackers Breach FBI Director Email, Leak Private Data

Handala Hack Team, an Iran-linked pro-Palestinian group, claims to have hacked FBI Director Kash Patel's email, leaking personal photos and documents. This follows a recent cyberattack on medical device maker Stryker, highlighting the group's sophisticate

Pune CA Loses Rs 46.75 Lakh in Phone Discount Scam

A chartered accountant from Pune's Katraj area was defrauded of Rs 46.75 lakh while trying to buy a high-end phone at a discount. The Bharati Vidyapeeth police have registered a case after verifying his complaint.

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