Pune: Rs 1.4 Crore Lost in Online Trading Scams
Two Pune residents lost Rs 1.4 crore in separate online share-trading scams. A Bibvewadi woman and Wagholi software developer were promised high returns before being defrauded by cybercriminals.
Category : Cybersecurity
WhatsApp's Strict Account Settings: How to Enable
Meta introduces WhatsApp's Strict Account Settings, offering extreme privacy protections for journalists and vulnerable users against sophisticated cyber attacks. Learn how to enable this lockdown-style mode.
Ex-VC Loses Rs 35 Lakh in Digital Arrest Fraud, Held Captive
A 77-year-old former vice chancellor in Kolkata was cheated of Rs 35 lakh in a sophisticated digital arrest scam where fraudsters impersonated cyber crime officials and held him under virtual house arrest for nearly two weeks.
Kolkata Police Arrest Cyber Fraud Kingpin from Pune in Hotel Scam
Kolkata Police arrested Huzaifa Shabbir Darbar, the alleged mastermind of a cyber fraud gang, from Pune for running a fake hotel booking racket that duped 83 Kolkata residents of Rs 13.6 lakh over seven months.
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Google Pays $68M to Settle Voice Assistant Privacy Lawsuit
Google agrees to pay $68 million to settle class-action lawsuit alleging its voice assistant illegally recorded conversations without user consent. Settlement awaits court approval.
Ex-Amadeus Manager Charged for €8M Data Theft in Bengaluru
A former senior manager at Amadeus Software Labs India has been charged by Whitefield police for allegedly stealing proprietary source code worth €8 million. The case involves unauthorized access and data transfer to personal email.
Faridabad Police Arrest 2 in Cyber Fraud Case
Faridabad Police have arrested two individuals for their involvement in a significant cyber fraud scheme, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat digital crime in the region.
Massive Data Theft Reported by Bengaluru Firm, FIR Filed
A private company in Bengaluru has reported a massive data theft incident, leading to the filing of an FIR. The case highlights growing cybersecurity threats to corporate data in India's tech capital.
Bhuj Senior Loses Rs 83 Lakh in Digital Arrest Scam
A 60-year-old Bhuj retiree was extorted of Rs 83.44 lakh over two months by cybercriminals impersonating TRAI, Mumbai Police, CBI, and Supreme Court officials through continuous video calls and threats.
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Rajkot Police Arrest Two More in Digital Arrest Fraud Case
Rajkot police have arrested two more accused from Karnal, Haryana, in a major digital arrest fraud case involving a 76-year-old resident. The total arrests now stand at 16.
CID Arrests Two in Cybercrime-as-a-Service Crackdown
Gujarat CID's Cyber Centre of Excellence arrests two from Gwalior for running websites providing virtual numbers and OTPs to fraudsters, uncovering Rs 17.54 lakh in transactions.
Coimbatore Man Arrested for Abusive Social Media Posts
A 36-year-old man from Coimbatore was arrested by cybercrime police for posting abusive messages and photos of a woman and her mother on social media platforms.
Hyderabad Cyber Fraud: Rs 650 Crore Laundered via Mule Accounts
Khammam police reveal Udathaneni Vikas Chowdary, an absconding engineering graduate, supplied 110 bank accounts to an international cyber scam network. About Rs 650 crore was transacted, with suspects allegedly pocketing over Rs 60 crore.
Khanna Police Bust Fraud Ring, Recover ₹21.4 Lakh from Doctor
Khanna cybercrime officials dismantled a multi-state fraud operation, arresting three suspects and recovering ₹21.4 lakh stolen from a local doctor through a fake government grant scheme.
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Zuckerberg Blocked Chatbot Safety Curbs for Minors: Filing
Internal Meta emails reveal CEO Mark Zuckerberg allegedly intervened to prevent restrictions on sex-talking chatbots for minors, according to a New Mexico court filing.
Man Arrested for Digital Arrest Scam Extorting Elderly Woman
Bhubaneswar police arrested a 39-year-old man from Tirupati for allegedly subjecting an elderly woman to digital arrest for 10 days and coercing her into paying Rs 30 lakh by impersonating TRAI, Mumbai police, and ED officials.
Vizag Police Arrest 4 for Promoting Illegal Cricket Betting Apps
Cybercrime police in Visakhapatnam have arrested four individuals, including three engineering graduates, for allegedly promoting illegal online cricket betting platforms through Telegram channels under the AP Gaming Act-1974 and other relevant laws.
WhatsApp's New Strict Account Settings Boost Security
WhatsApp introduces Strict Account Settings, a high-security feature offering stronger protection against hackers, especially for journalists and public figures.
Tech Giants Face Trial Over Child Addiction Claims
Meta, TikTok, and YouTube are set for a high-stakes trial in 2026 over allegations their platforms addict and harm children, sparking global scrutiny on tech accountability.
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Mangaluru Resort Reports Fake Website Scam
The director of Summer Sands Beach Resort in Ullal, Mangaluru, has filed a complaint alleging that unidentified persons created a fake website to cheat tourists by collecting advance payments for room bookings through unauthorized means.
WhatsApp Rolls Out Strict Account Settings Feature
WhatsApp introduces Strict Account Settings to protect users from sophisticated cyber threats, as the company faces a lawsuit alleging backdoor access to encrypted messages.
Netanyahu's Taped Phone Camera Sparks Cybersecurity Debate
A photo of Israeli PM Netanyahu with tape over his phone camera has ignited discussions about digital security protocols for officials and average citizens on social media platform X.
Musk Slams WhatsApp Security, Privacy Debate Erupts
Elon Musk calls WhatsApp 'not secure,' igniting a privacy debate as a lawsuit targets Meta over data practices, raising concerns about digital safety in India.
WhatsApp Denies Message Reading Claims, Hits Back at Musk
WhatsApp head Will Cathcart refutes allegations that Meta can access encrypted messages, calling them false. He criticizes Elon Musk and lawyers linked to spyware firm NSO Group amid a new lawsuit.
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Zoho CEO Slams WhatsApp Encryption, Meta's Business Model Conflict
Zoho CEO Sridhar Vembu criticizes WhatsApp's encryption claims, highlighting Meta's advertising-driven business model creates privacy conflicts. Lawsuit alleges Meta employees can access messages.
Mangaluru Man Loses Rs 3.32 Lakh in Credit Card Scam
A man from Mangaluru, Karnataka, lost Rs 3.32 lakh to fraudsters posing as bank officials offering a credit card bonus. The scam involved fake calls and links to a fraudulent website.
Durov Calls WhatsApp Security 'Braindead' in Encryption Row
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has labeled WhatsApp's security as requiring 'braindead' belief, amid a class-action lawsuit accusing Meta of accessing encrypted messages. Elon Musk joins criticism.
Durov Slams WhatsApp Security as 'Braindead' Belief
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has labeled belief in WhatsApp's security as 'braindead' amid a class-action lawsuit alleging Meta accesses encrypted messages despite E2EE promises.
Malicious Chrome Extensions Found, 100K+ Users at Risk
Google's Chrome Web Store has been found hosting malicious extensions, putting over 100,000 users at risk of data theft and security breaches. Users are urged to remove suspicious add-ons immediately.
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India Drafts IT Rules: Age Ratings for Digital Content
The Indian government proposes draft IT rules mandating age-based classification and content restrictions for digital platforms to address obscenity and protect viewers.
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