Category : Cybersecurity


Patna Judge Duped of Rs 55,000 in WhatsApp APK Scam

A civil court judge in Patna was defrauded of Rs 55,000 after cybercriminals sent a malicious APK file via WhatsApp, claiming it was for an unpaid electricity bill. Police warn of rising APK-based utility payment scams.

Goa Police Arrests Six in IPL Online Betting Operation

The cybercrime cell of Goa police arrested six individuals for allegedly running an online IPL betting operation. Police seized laptops, cash, ATM cards, and cellphones worth Rs 10 lakh during a raid in Sangolda.

Thane Man Duped of Rs 20L in RTO APK Scam

A 61-year-old businessman from Thane was defrauded of over Rs 20 lakh after downloading a malicious APK file disguised as an RTO e-challan, granting remote access to scammers.

Hyderabad Crypto Racket: Rs 547 Crore Trail to Cambodia

A TOI investigation reveals a sophisticated crypto racket in Telangana's Khammam-Sathupalli belt, tracing Rs 547 crore through mule accounts to Cambodia-based entities like Huione Pay, with 70% of cybercrime cases linked internationally.

Ex-SBI Manager Defrauded of Rs97 Lakh in Patna Cyber Scam

A retired SBI chief manager in Patna was defrauded of Rs97 lakh in an elaborate online investment scam after connecting with a woman posing as a Mumbai construction CEO on social media. Police have registered a case and are investigating.

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