Student Loses Rs 3.5 Lakh in Deepfake Scam on Facebook
A 22-year-old student in Bengaluru was defrauded of Rs 3.5 lakh after a deepfake video of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lured him into an online investment scam on Facebook.
Category : Cybersecurity
Vizag Cyber Fraud: 20+ Lose ₹65 Lakh in Payment App Scam
Cybercriminals in Visakhapatnam impersonated mobile payment app support, tricking victims into clicking malicious links. Over 20 people lost ₹65 lakh total through APK malware attacks.
Rajkot Businessman Loses Rs 5.95 Lakh in Cyber Fraud
A 60-year-old businessman from Gondal, Rajkot, lost Rs 5.95 lakh after opening a malicious mobile app disguised as an RTO e-challan. An FIR has been registered under BNS and IT Act sections.
Hyderabad Retired Judge Scammed of 1.66 Crore by Fake CBI
A 73-year-old retired district judge in Hyderabad was defrauded of 1.66 crore after cybercriminals posing as CBI officers threatened him with arrest in fake cases. Police have registered a case under BNS and IT Act sections.
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Google Urges iPhone Users to Update iOS After Coruna Exploit Kit Discovery
Google cybersecurity researchers warn iPhone users to update to the latest iOS version immediately after discovering the Coruna exploit kit targeting older software versions. The toolkit can compromise devices and steal sensitive financial data.
How to Check for Hidden Cameras in Your Hotel Room
Learn essential tips and methods to detect hidden cameras in hotel rooms, ensuring your privacy and safety while traveling. This guide covers physical inspections and tech tools.
Class 8 Criminals Lead 'Pig Butchering' Scams in Karnataka
Karnataka DGP warns that cybercriminals with only Class 8 education are orchestrating advanced 'pig butchering' scams, exploiting Generative AI and Deepfakes that outpace detection tools.
Lucknow Police Arrest 3 More in Rs 90 Lakh Digital Arrest Scam
Cyber Crime police in Lucknow have arrested three additional members of a fraud gang that duped a resident of Rs 90 lakh by impersonating ATS officers and conducting a fake digital investigation.
Teacher Duped of Rs 1.67 Crore in Fake Overseas Investment Scam
A Lucknow teacher was allegedly defrauded of Rs 1.67 crore by cyber criminals posing as a UK trading firm, promising high returns for her educational initiative.
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Retired Commissioner Duped of Rs 26 Lakh in Insurance Cyber Scam
A retired central excise commissioner in Lucknow was allegedly defrauded of Rs 26.43 lakh by cyber criminals impersonating government insurance grievance officials, promising to release a Rs 1.30 crore maturity amount.
Pune Police Arrest 7 in Rs 11 Crore Online Share Fraud Case
Pimpri Chinchwad cyber police arrested seven individuals from multiple states for a Rs 11 crore online share fraud, freezing Rs 1.8 crore and exposing mule bank account networks linked to Chinese handlers.
Jalna Police Uncover Fake License Racket Using Leaked Data
Jalna traffic police investigating a fake learning license racket have discovered multiple fraudulent websites across India exploiting previously leaked government data to illegally provide services to citizens.
Why Hoax Bomb Threats Are Hard to Trace
Hoax bomb threats pose a major security challenge due to sophisticated technology like VPNs and encryption, making them extremely difficult for authorities to trace and investigate effectively.
Pune Senior Loses Rs 45.6 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A 74-year-old retired employee in Baramati was defrauded of Rs 45.6 lakh after scammers posing as police threatened her with arrest for funding terror groups.
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Coimbatore Engineer Loses ₹83.3 Lakh in WhatsApp Stock Scam
A software engineer from Coimbatore's Singanallur was cheated of ₹83.3 lakh in an elaborate online stock trading scam orchestrated through WhatsApp. The victim was lured by fake SEBI-registered brokers promising high returns.
Puri Cyber Police Bust Fraud Network, Arrest Three
Puri cyber police have dismantled a cyber fraud network operating through mule bank accounts, arresting three individuals involved in illegal transactions worth nearly Rs 1 crore.
SBI ATM Fraud: Rs 1 Crore Stolen via Hardware Tampering
Ludhiana police investigate a major cybercrime where a syndicate exploited an ATM hardware vulnerability to siphon nearly Rs 1 crore from SBI, using a 'man-in-the-middle' attack on 119 machines.
Google's Tool to Hide Personal Data from Stalkers
Learn how Google's free 'Results About You' privacy tool scans search results for your personal details and helps remove them from Google Search to protect against scams and harassment.
Fake Red Alert App Spies on Israeli Users in Cyber Attack
A cybersecurity firm uncovers a sophisticated spying campaign using a fake Red Alert app to steal personal data from Israeli civilians amid ongoing conflicts.
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Woman Loses Rs 5.4 Lakh in Cyber Fraud After Train Phone Theft
A 50-year-old woman from Srikakulam lost over Rs 5.4 lakh in a cyber fraud incident after her mobile phone was stolen during a train journey from Tirupati to Visakhapatnam. Police have registered a case and are investigating.
Hyderabad Man Duped of Rs 25 Lakh in Dating Scam
A 51-year-old government employee from Badangpet, Hyderabad, was allegedly cheated of Rs 25 lakh by cyber fraudsters posing as dating site administrators, using emotional blackmail and fake profiles.
OLX Car Scam Busted: Cyber Fraudster Arrested in Andhra Pradesh
NTR district cybercrime police arrested a fraudster who duped customers on OLX by posing as a car dealer. The accused cheated victims of Rs 94 lakh across three states.
GPS Spoofing: Threat to Navigation and Infrastructure
GPS spoofing disrupts flights, ships, and critical infrastructure by tricking devices with fake signals. Learn how it works, its risks, and detection methods.
Senior Citizen Duped of Rs 2.25 Crore, One Held from Gujarat
A senior citizen was defrauded of Rs 2.25 crore by cyber criminals using sophisticated online tactics. Police have arrested one suspect from Gujarat in connection with the elaborate scam.
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Pune Man Loses Rs 6.41 Lakh in Credit Card Scam via Remote App
A private company employee in Charholi, Pune, was duped of Rs 6.41 lakh after fraudsters tricked him into downloading a remote access app under the guise of updating his credit card in October last year. The Dighi police have registered a case following a
Pune Army Colonel Loses Rs 1.03 Crore in Online Trading Fraud
A 67-year-old retired Army colonel from Pune was cheated of Rs 1.03 crore in an online trading scam. The cyber police registered an FIR after he was lured by promises of high returns on a messaging app.
Gujarat CID Arrests Two for Trafficking Youth to Cyber Scam Camps
Ahmedabad's Cyber Centre of Excellence arrests two Surat men for allegedly recruiting unemployed Indian youth and sending them to forced labor in Southeast Asian cyberfraud centers under modern slavery conditions.
Dark Web Operator Arrested in Gujarat Bomb Hoax Email Case
Ahmedabad police arrested Sourav Biswas, who ran a dark web marketplace selling stolen email accounts for as low as $1, linked to bomb hoax emails sent to schools and institutions across Gujarat.
Mangaluru Senior Loses Rs 28.5 Lakh in Mobile Hacking Scam
A 69-year-old retired bank employee in Mangaluru fell victim to a sophisticated mobile hacking scam, losing Rs 28.5 lakh from four bank accounts through unauthorized online transactions.
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Bhagalpur Police Arrest Cyber Fraud Gang Targeting PM-Kisan Scheme
Bhagalpur police's cyber cell arrested two members of a cyber fraud gang that allegedly siphoned money from PM-Kisan beneficiaries by posing as bank officials. The scam may affect over 8,000 victims.
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