Cyber Fraud

The Firebase notices come amid a broader regulatory push to curb digital-payment fraud. The RBI's fraud-prevention measures broadly cover three areas

Online scams have ​become one of India's most pressing law enforcement challenges, with Indians losing nearly $2.4 billion in alleged cyber fraud in ​2025, according to government data

CERT-In has warned Google Chrome users about critical security flaws that could enable remote code execution and data theft, urging users to update their browsers

Hackers are hijacking corporate AI access to run up usage costs. In one case, nearly 200,000 API requests were made in just two minutes, CrowdStrike's 2026 Threat Hunting Report finds

The Delhi Police has arrested nine persons allegedly associated with a pan-India investment fraud and cyber mule syndicate purportedly linked to 34 complaints involving more than Rs 15.71 crore, officials said on Tuesday. The probe has also uncovered suspected links with persons based in Qatar, and alleged operational coordination with Dubai-based cybercriminals, they said. The accused Jamaluddin Faisal (30), Sarabjit Singh (43), Sonia Sharma (42), Shoeb Dilavar Saiyyad (26), Siddiki Mahamadsiddik Mufidbhai (30), Shaikh Riyazuddin Imtiyaz (29), Hamza Humayu (26), Kamalsha Kadarshah (30) and Muzamil Thaib (20) were arrested from Kerala, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Punjab. The case came to light after a Palam Colony resident alleged he was lured into social media groups appearing to be investment-learning platforms. The accused allegedly impersonated market analysts and investment professionals, showed fabricated trading profits and persuaded him to invest through a fraudulent trading ..

Fake alerts about Adobe and Zoom trick users into installing remote access software that gives attackers control of infected devices

Deputy Governor Swaminathan J says the RBI has submitted a draft standard operating procedure to the Supreme Court and will refine it before issuing it to regulated entities.

The apex court also directed the Centre and states to strengthen measures against digital arrest scams and asked authorities to improve victim compensation and fund recovery

Verify alerts through official channels, never install files sent by text, and report fraud immediately

The apex court says the Centre should consider a standalone law on 'digital arrest', with stringent penalties and provisions to freeze accused persons' assets

Despite tech investment, rising complexity in frauds exposes governance gaps and digital vulnerabilities. There is an urgent need for stronger oversight

Kaspersky says India's SMBs are becoming attractive ransomware targets as cybercriminals exploit weak security, growing digital adoption and deeper integration with enterprise supply chains

Sebi noted that perpetrators are increasingly deploying advanced techniques such as deepfake voice cloning and AI-generated video calls to impersonate company heads

AI hallucinations are no longer merely producing wrong answers. Attackers are registering fake domains and software packages that models may recommend, creating new routes for phishing and malware

Meity is evaluating Trai's request to act against caller ID apps under the IT Act as banks seek a dedicated number series to ensure genuine customer calls are answered

"So username is something that you decide. It's the fastest finger first. So anyone who blocks a high-profile person's name could have that username first," he said

Digital arrest scams show how cybercriminals use fear, authority and urgency to make even educated and financially aware users ignore warning signs

India has made cybercrime reporting easier, but victims still face delays in FIRs, fund recovery and investigations. Here's what happens after a complaint is filed

As cyberattacks surge, insurers rush to launch cover-but can insurance keep up with India's digital risks?

From digital arrest to investment fraud, cyber scams increasingly use fear, urgency and impersonation. Here is how to spot the warning signs