Category : Cybersecurity


Rajkot Trader Loses Rs 10.87 Lakh in WhatsApp Cyberfraud

A 62-year-old trader from Rajkot, Sandeep Gandhi, lost over Rs 10.87 lakh after downloading a malicious file disguised as an RTO traffic challan on WhatsApp. Police warn of rising cyberfraud using such tactics to steal bank details.

Mangaluru Man Loses Rs 1.9 Lakh in SIM Swap Fraud

A 32-year-old man in Mangaluru reported unauthorized withdrawals of Rs 1.9 lakh from his bank account after his SIM card was deactivated and replaced, leading to a police case under cybercrime laws.

Vizag Loses ₹25-27 Lakh Daily to Online Fraud in Feb 2026

Visakhapatnam citizens lost over ₹7.6 crore to online financial frauds in February 2026, with daily losses averaging ₹25-27 lakh. Investment scams driven by greed and digital arrest frauds fueled by fear dominated, as police faced challenges in recovery.

Global Quantum Threat Alliance Launched in New Delhi

CyberPeace Foundation and Synergy Quantum have launched the Global Quantum Threat Alliance at the CyberPeace Summit 2.0 in New Delhi, aiming to address emerging cybersecurity challenges posed by quantum computing.

Defense Firms Dump Claude AI After US Blacklisting

Major defense contractors are cutting ties with Anthropic's Claude AI following a US government designation as a supply chain risk, with companies switching to alternatives like OpenAI and Google.

Pune Lawyer Loses Rs 14.25 Crore in Online Trading Scam

A 68-year-old retired lawyer from Pune's Katraj area was allegedly defrauded of Rs 14.25 crore by online fraudsters promising high returns on share investments. The scam unfolded over three months via a messaging app group.

Iran Drone Strikes Hit Amazon Data Centers in Gulf Region

Iran has launched drone attacks on three Amazon Web Services data centers in the UAE and Bahrain, disrupting cloud services across West Asia. The strikes mark a new escalation in targeting critical digital infrastructure amid regional conflict.

Indore Trader Loses Rs 65.57 Lakh in Online Trading Fraud

A city-based trader in Indore was defrauded of Rs 65.57 lakh after being lured by a social media ad promising high returns. The scam involved a fake trading group and mobile app, with police investigating based on mobile numbers.

Chandigarh Court Rejects Bail Plea in Cyber Fraud Case

A Chandigarh court has rejected the bail plea of an accused in a significant cyber fraud case, highlighting judicial scrutiny in digital crime. The decision underscores efforts to combat online financial scams in the region.

Gujarat CID Busts Rs 39.41 Crore Cyber Fraud Racket

The Cyber Centre of Excellence in Gandhinagar has dismantled an inter-state cybercrime network involving frauds worth over Rs 39.41 crore. Two individuals from Ahmedabad were arrested for allegedly facilitating 59 cyber offences through mule bank accounts

Mangaluru Man Cheated of Rs 10.5 Lakh in Instagram Gold Scam

A 57-year-old man in Mangaluru was allegedly defrauded of Rs 10.5 lakh by scammers on Instagram promising high returns from digital gold trading. The fraudsters used a fake app and blocked him after bank officials flagged the transactions.

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