Category : Cybersecurity


China's 'Ghost Driver' Scam Exploited Ride-Hailing Apps

In 2016, a disturbing scam emerged on Uber in China, where drivers used eerie profile photos to scare passengers into canceling rides, collecting fees without ever showing up. This scheme highlighted vulnerabilities in digital trust and platform security.

Apple Lockdown Mode: Ultimate Security for High-Risk Users

Apple introduced Lockdown Mode in 2022 as an optional, extreme security setting for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. Designed to protect journalists, activists, and officials from sophisticated cyberattacks, it restricts features to reduce attack surfaces. This ar

Bengaluru Engineer Loses Rs 18.7 Lakh in Dating App Scam

A 29-year-old software engineer in Bengaluru lost Rs 18.7 lakh after being deceived by a woman on a dating app who lured him into fraudulent online trading. Police have registered a case under IT Act and BNS Section 318.

Dating App Extortion Racket Busted in Delhi, Five Held

Delhi Police have dismantled a dating app extortion racket, arresting five individuals who lured victims with fake profiles and then blackmailed them for money. The operation targeted users on platforms like Tinder and Bumble, exploiting personal data for

Kolkata Police Probe Rs 10 Crore Crypto Ponzi Scam

Bengal Police's cybercrime wing investigates a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme causing Rs 10 crore losses. Fraudsters used Bitcoin hype and USDT deposits with fake websites and MLM structures to lure victims.

Ahmedabad Man Loses Rs 76.85 Lakh in Stock Market Scam

A 45-year-old man in Ahmedabad was allegedly cheated of Rs 76.85 lakh by fraudsters posing as stock market advisors using fake apps and forged SEBI documents. Cybercrime police have registered a complaint and launched an investigation.

Mumbai Couple Duped of Rs 2.84 Crore in 'Digital Arrest' Scam

A septuagenarian couple in Mumbai was defrauded of Rs 2.84 crore by fraudsters posing as police and NIA officials, who claimed the wife's Aadhaar was linked to terrorists. The East cyber police have registered an FIR against eight unidentified persons.

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