Hyderabad Techie Loses Rs 1.55 Crore in Stock Scam
A Hyderabad techie lost Rs 1.55 crore in 20 days to fraudsters posing as stock advisors via WhatsApp. Cybercrime police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
A Hyderabad techie lost Rs 1.55 crore in 20 days to fraudsters posing as stock advisors via WhatsApp. Cybercrime police have registered a case and launched an investigation.
Himachal Pradesh faces a sharp increase in cybercrime, with residents losing Rs 132 crore in 2025. Police report rising incidents and evolving tactics like AI-driven scams.
Thiruvananthapuram reports 110 cyberfraud cases since January, with senior citizens comprising 80% of victims. Scams involve fake bank calls, OTP theft, and fraudulent investments, causing losses from lakhs to crores.
A 45-year-old executive in Ahmedabad lost Rs 1.68 crore in a sophisticated online investment fraud, lured by fake stock market promises and a deceptive mobile app.
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RecommendedA real estate developer in Ahmedabad's Sola area fell victim to an e-sim swapping scam, losing Rs 1.07 crore. The fraud involved disabling his mobile e-sim to bypass OTPs and execute unauthorized bank transfers.
An 83-year-old retired doctor in Ahmedabad reported a cyberfraud where Rs 99,000 was siphoned from his account without sharing OTP or credentials. Police registered an FIR after a two-month delay, investigating the breach via digital payment services.
A security agency owner in Ahmedabad's Vejalpur area was defrauded of Rs 90 lakh in a forex trading scam after being lured via social media. He filed a complaint with cybercrime police on Wednesday.
Uttarakhand's Special Task Force has uncovered a cyber fraud operation targeting pilgrims with fake helicopter booking services ahead of the Char Dham yatra. The racket used fake social media pages and websites to dupe victims.
Patna police have dismantled an organized international cybercrime network operating through online gaming apps, arresting five members and seizing equipment used in a multi-crore fraud scheme.
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RecommendedThe Ministry of Defence has released a draft framework to secure India's combat drones from vulnerabilities, aiming to reduce dependency on Chinese components and ensure a 'secure-by-design' ecosystem.
Google agrees to pay $68 million to settle a lawsuit alleging it secretly listened to private conversations on phones, as two-thirds of Indians report concerns about device eavesdropping.
Kerala police have registered a case against social media platform X for hosting an AI-generated defamatory video targeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The complaint was filed at the Cyber Crime Police Station in Thiruvananthapuram.
Embee Software expands its cybersecurity portfolio with advanced Microsoft security tools and Zero Trust frameworks to help Indian enterprises boost cyber resilience and comply with DPDP regulations.
Kerala police's cyber wing registers a case against social media platform X and a user for circulating a defamatory AI video that could mislead the public and impact elections.
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RecommendedAn elderly couple in Lucknow was digitally arrested for over 53 hours by fraudsters posing as ATS officers, who extorted Rs 12.9 lakh by linking their Aadhaar to terror activities.
A 71-year-old retired engineer from Lucknow was defrauded of over ₹1.17 crore in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' scam where fraudsters impersonated TRAI, CBI, RBI, and judicial officials over several months, police reported.
Two individuals in Pune collectively lost Rs 29.16 lakh in separate online share-trading frauds between August and October last year. After investigations, cases were registered with Khadki and Mundhwa police on Tuesday.
A software engineer in Pune was duped of Rs 37.5 lakh by cybercrooks promising a fashion retail franchise. The Kharadi police have registered a case and are investigating the fraudulent transactions.
A 45-year-old software engineer in Pune was defrauded of Rs 5 lakh by cybercriminals who promised him a senior director position at a US fintech company. The scam unfolded over 17 days through multiple fraudulent demands.
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RecommendedA massive cyber fraud of Rs 80 crore uncovered in Kanpur as a couple allegedly duped investors across multiple states with fake investment schemes and foreign trip offers. Over 80 victims identified.
Cybercriminals in Pune are exploiting LPG supply concerns by creating fake booking websites, sending malicious links, and circulating APK files to defraud consumers, with multiple cases reported recently.
India has mandated stricter compliance for telecom equipment and CCTV systems, requiring certification and origin disclosure, following security concerns over imported surveillance gear and espionage risks.
A New Mexico jury fined Meta $375 million for enabling child exploitation, marking a pivotal shift in holding tech giants accountable for platform design flaws.
Odisha Crime Branch arrests a 36-year-old MBA from Kolkata for involvement in a cybercrime syndicate that duped a Cuttack businessman of Rs 12.33 crore via an online investment scam.
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RecommendedA large-scale DDoS cyberattack disrupted Uyghur Post, with traffic surging to 185.68 million daily requests. The incident, linked to a Chinese IP, has been reported to FBI and CISA.
A California jury ruled Meta and YouTube negligent in platform design, linking features like infinite scroll to mental health issues in a 20-year-old user, marking a historic legal shift for tech.
A retired banker from Maharashtra fell victim to a digital arrest scam, losing Rs 23.4 lakh to fraudsters posing as CBI officials. Police warn against such cyber fraud tactics.
A man in Udupi was allegedly cheated of nearly Rs 57.7 lakh after being lured into investing in an AI-based trading platform through Facebook ads and a WhatsApp group. Police have registered a case under the IT Act and BNS.
The Indian government is exploring mandatory KYC verification for users on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and X to eliminate fake accounts and enhance online safety.
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RecommendedRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the removal of over 3 crore fake accounts from the IRCTC portal, enhancing security and efficiency for genuine users.