Discord Age Verification Sparks Privacy Backlash
Discord faces criticism for expanded age verification plans, raising concerns over government ID collection, biometric data, and third-party partnerships like Persona.
Category : Cybersecurity
IIRIS-NLU Jodhpur MoU for Infosec and Forensics Chair
IIRIS signs an MoU with NLU Jodhpur to create the IIRIS Chair of Information Security and Forensic Society, enhancing cybersecurity education and research in India.
Karnataka Man Loses Rs 5.39 Lakh in Online Investment Scam
A man from Kundapura, Karnataka, lost Rs 5.39 lakh in an online investment scam, highlighting rising cyber fraud risks in the region. Police are investigating the case.
Mangaluru Woman Loses Rs 19.06 Lakh in Investment Scam
A woman in Mangaluru lost Rs 19.06 lakh in an investment scam after responding to a mobile advertisement. She filed a complaint with the CEN Crime Police Station.
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CrowdStrike CEO Uses Claude AI to Counter Market Panic
CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz responds to market fears after Anthropic's AI security tool triggered a sector sell-off, sharing Claude's admission that it cannot replace CrowdStrike's platform.
Bhopal Police Alert: Online Pay Commission Scam Targets Employees
Bhopal Cyber Crime Branch issues advisory warning government employees and pensioners about fraudulent messages offering fake 8th Pay Commission salary calculators via links and APK files.
Meta, WhatsApp Agree to Supreme Court Data Sharing Compliance
Meta and WhatsApp informed the Supreme Court they will comply with NCLAT orders on transparent opt-out options and data sharing restrictions within three months, while CCI pushes for enforcement of a five-year advertising data ban.
Ludhiana Police Probe 1,300 Mule Accounts in Cyber Fraud
Ludhiana cybercrime police are investigating 1,300 mule accounts used for financial crimes across India, targeting vulnerable groups like labourers and students.
Bengaluru Student's Account Used in Rs 7 Crore Cybercrime
A 23-year-old engineering student in Bengaluru was arrested after his bank account was allegedly used to route nearly Rs 7 crore in two days as part of a cybercrime network, highlighting how criminals target students for mule accounts.
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Pune Cyber Police Arrest Two in Rs 1.9 Crore Online Fraud
Pune cyber police have arrested two Belagavi residents for a Rs 1.9 crore online financial fraud involving a construction company in Hadapsar. The accused used a 'man-in-the-middle' attack to divert funds.
Bengaluru Utility Fraud: Cybercriminals Steal Lakhs via Fake Threats
Cybercriminals in Bengaluru are targeting citizens with utility fraud, impersonating officials to steal money through fake disconnection threats on WhatsApp. Victims have lost lakhs after downloading malicious APK files.
AI Hacker Hits 600+ Firms in Global Cyber Attack
Amazon Threat Intelligence reports a single attacker used commercial AI tools to breach over 600 organizations across 55 countries in a month, targeting FortiGate firewalls without complex exploits.
Meta, WhatsApp to Follow NCLAT Data Privacy Rules Amid Legal Fight
Meta Platforms Inc. and WhatsApp have informed India's Supreme Court they will implement NCLAT directions extending CCI privacy safeguards to advertising data, despite ongoing legal challenges over a Rs 213 crore penalty.
Romance Scams Surge: Targeting Vulnerable Online Daters
Romance scams are rising sharply, with older adults particularly vulnerable. Learn warning signs, how scammers operate, and crucial safety tips to protect yourself online.
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India Unveils 'Prahaar' to Combat Terrorism, Cyber Threats
The Indian government has introduced the 'Prahaar' initiative, a comprehensive strategy to enhance national security by addressing cross-border terrorism and cyber threats through advanced technology and intelligence.
Google Blocks 266M Risky Android App Installs in 2025
Google prevented 266 million dangerous app installations on Android devices in 2025 through advanced AI-powered screening technology. The system performs 10,000 safety checks to assist human reviewers in detecting complex threats.
IndiaAI Mission Issues Urgent Phishing Warning for Summit Attendees
The IndiaAI Mission alerts participants of the India AI Impact Summit 2026 about a phishing scam via fraudulent WhatsApp and SMS messages requesting financial details. Minister Vaishnaw highlights the event's success with $270 billion in investments.
UAE Blocks AI-Powered Cyberattacks on National Infrastructure
The UAE successfully defended against coordinated cyberattacks described as having a terrorist nature. Using artificial intelligence, attackers targeted vital infrastructure but were neutralized by advanced defense systems.
Chichi Call Scam: Ghost File Fraud Targets Social Media
A new scam called 'Chichi Call' uses viral videos to trick users into downloading malicious ghost files, leading to data theft and financial fraud on social media platforms.
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Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 7 Crore in Cybercrime Nightmare
A Bengaluru man lost Rs 7 crore in a sophisticated cybercrime after trying to help a friend, highlighting growing digital fraud risks in India's tech capital.
Lucknow Woman Scammed on Instagram, Loses Cash and Gold
A young woman in Lucknow was allegedly defrauded of cash and gold jewellery by scammers who befriended her on Instagram with a fake job offer, using a deceased person's account.
Bengal STF Arrests Two for OTP Trafficking to Pakistan
Two men arrested in Murshidabad for allegedly transmitting Indian SIM OTPs to Pakistan, enabling remote activation for suspected espionage and cybercrime activities. Police probe terror links and nationality concerns.
Noida Man Loses Rs 65 Lakh in Telegram Forex Scam
A 56-year-old man in Noida was allegedly cheated of Rs 65 lakh in an online investment fraud involving Telegram and a fake forex trading platform, with police registering a case under BNS and IT Act sections.
Man Loses Rs 1.8 Lakh in WhatsApp APK Scam as RTO Challan
A 28-year-old earth mover driver from Khandwa district lost Rs 1.87 lakh after downloading a malicious APK file sent via WhatsApp claiming to be an RTO challan. The file compromised his phone and siphoned money from his savings and fixed deposits.
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Indore Man Loses Rs 5 Lakh in E-KYC Scam by Fake Bank Officials
A data entry operator in Indore was defrauded of nearly Rs 5 lakh after scammers posing as bank officials tricked him into downloading malicious software under the pretext of updating his e-KYC details.
Retired Colonel Loses Rs 29.4 Lakh in Online Investment Fraud
A 70-year-old retired Colonel in Chandigarh was scammed out of Rs 29.4 lakh by cyber criminals posing as representatives of legitimate investment firms, using fake websites and documents to lure him into fraudulent schemes.
Gandhinagar Woman Loses Rs 99 Lakh in CBI Cyber Fraud
A 65-year-old retired teacher in Gandhinagar lost Rs 99 lakh after cyber fraudsters posed as telecom and CBI officers, using forged documents to convince her of a money laundering case.
Chandigarh: Elderly Woman Loses Rs 32 Lakh to Phone Hackers
Cyber criminals in Chandigarh defrauded an elderly cancer patient of Rs 32 lakh by hacking her phone and activating call forwarding without her knowledge. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
Pune IT Analyst Cheated of Rs 11.52 Lakh in Cyber Fraud
Cybercriminals impersonating a UK-based IT engineer, customs officials, and CBI officers allegedly cheated a Pune IT data analyst of Rs 11.52 lakh by threatening arrest in a fake drug trafficking case between December and January.
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Meghwal Urges Public Awareness Campaigns Against Cybercrime
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal emphasized the need for large-scale public awareness campaigns to tackle cybercrime, highlighting the dual nature of digitalization. He spoke at a national workshop in Jaipur focused on cyber safety and access to justi
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