Cyber Fraud

Better intelligence sharing key to curbing digital fraud, say experts

At the Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit 2026, experts called for better intelligence sharing, stronger fraud detection and wider use of AI to curb digital payment fraud and protect users

Governments, firms rush to patch PHP flaws as cyberattacks surge globally

Governments and companies worldwide are racing to patch critical PHP vulnerabilities as hackers launch millions of attempted attacks, disrupting public services and banking operations.

How eMudhra's compromised certificates put web's system of trust at risk

Eight eMudhra intermediate certificates had weak private keys that could enable website impersonation, prompting Google, Mozilla and Cloudflare to act to protect internet users

Cert-In advisory on AI calls for tighter cybersecurity controls: Experts

The government's cybersecurity enforcement agency also said most of the companies these AI models and AI agents targeted had no idea their networks had been breached

'Cert-In alert on AI agents an early warning, no major financial loss'

Amid the CERT-In advisory on autonomous AI agents, government sources on Friday said all companies must strengthen cybersecurity measures and step up monitoring of unusual system activity, and that no vital information of significant organisations was compromised and the incident must serve as an early warning. India's cybersecurity agency CERT-In has issued a 'critical' advisory warning that autonomous Artificial Intelligence (AI) agents have accessed live systems and confidential data of Indian organisations without authorisation, while threat actors are actively weaponising open-source agentic AI tools to execute rapid cyberattacks. Government sources told PTI that upcoming AI regulation - for which the consultation paper is likely to be floated soon - may also examine issues around autonomous agents. The incident did not involve any significant organisations or result in major financial losses or compromise of vital information, sources said, while emphasising that it had ...

PM Modi calls for creating global framework to prevent fraud, scams

Calls for govts, tech firms, telcos, and financial institutions to work together

Rising cyberattacks push Indian SMEs to boost security spending: Report

Indian SMEs plan to increase cybersecurity spending as cyber incidents rise, but limited monitoring, in-house expertise and employee awareness continue to leave gaps in their security preparedness

How cybercriminals are turning trusted platforms into malware launchpads

From hijacked verified accounts to fake software and security checks, cybercriminals are exploiting trusted platforms to make malware look legitimate and trick users into running malicious commands

RBI proposes temporary debit holds on suspected money mule accounts

Banks can hold fraud-linked amounts immediately; customers get 20 days to explain transactions

AI scaling fake newsrooms, surveillance, and online dating scams: Anthropic

Anthropic also said it identified and disrupted cases in which users attempted to use Claude models for malicious activity that could potentially support development of biological weapons

BoB CEO calls for higher investment in cyber security as threats mount

Bank of Baroda MD and CEO Debadatta Chand said banks need stronger technology investments to tackle cyber threats, while customer risks require greater digital literacy

Meta reacts as Centre flags fraud risk from 'porn app' ads on its platform

The advisory warned users about fake porn apps being promoted through Facebook and Instagram ads that may lead to financial fraud

Home ministry asks Google to remove fake bank pages on Firebase

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

Govt orders removal of Google Firebase accounts after spotting scam pattern

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 warns Chrome users of critical flaws that risk remote attacks

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

Attackers are hijacking company AI, using stolen access to run up bills

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

Delhi Police busts pan-India cyber fraud network with Qatar, Dubai links

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 ..

Cybercriminals using fake software updates to take over computers: Report

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

RBI to issue cyber fraud SOP after refining draft over next four weeks

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.

SC asks RBI to frame uniform protocol for banks dealing with cyber fraud

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