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TCS says co not under probe in M&S breach; Chandra skips AGM for first time

At TCS's 30th AGM, the firm clarified it is not under probe in the M&S cyber breach, while shareholders raised concerns over AI, job security and tech strategy

Operation Chakra-V: CBI raids 10 sites in nationwide cyber fraud crackdown

CBI conducts nationwide raids in a major crackdown on cyber fraud under Operation Chakra-V, arresting two suspects and seizing cryptocurrency and digital evidence

How a cyber scam from India fooled foreigners - CBI recovers Rs 3 crore

Using tools that masked caller identities and generated fake leads, the syndicate reached out to unsuspecting victims abroad and ran well-scripted scams.

Ram temple prasad scam: ₹3.85 crore cyber fraud busted, mastermind held

Ayodhya Police crack ₹3.85 crore scam over fake Ram Lalla prasad bookings, refund ₹2.15 crore to devotees, arrest mastermind on return from US

What are China's grey zone tactics, and why Taiwan is vary of them?

China uses hybrid tactics-military drills, economic leverage, and psychological pressure-to steadily reshape Taiwan's security landscape while avoiding direct confrontation

FM directs public insurers to adopt AI, expand portfolios for new risks

FM asks state-run insurers to tackle emerging risks like cyber fraud, diversify products, use AI for pricing and claims, improve penetration and transform digitally

Beware before you tap: WhatsApp image scam could drain your wallet

Scammers are using WhatsApp images to silently hack phones and access banking info. Learn how this hidden threat works and simple steps to protect your money and data

Airtel approaches Jio, VIL on joint telecom initiative against fraud

Airtel has informed the government and regulator Trai that it has approached Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea with a proposal for a joint initiative to unite the industry against rising telecom fraud and scams. Airtel has also urged all telcos to collaborate and collectively address the growing threat of deceptive and malicious scams targeting vulnerable individuals. In separate letters to the telcos, it cited data that India recorded over 1.7 million cybercrime complaints in the first nine months of 2024, resulting in financial losses exceeding Rs 11,000 crore. The call for action comes at a time when cybercriminals are using increasingly sophisticated tactics like phishing links, fake loan offers, and fraudulent payment pages, leading to a surge in digital fraud and identity theft incidents. Airtel has upped the ante on the war on digital spams and scams, and the last few weeks have seen the Sunil Mittal-led telco rolling out fraud detection solution to block rogue sites across ...

Andhra police arrestes international cyber fraud syndicate, 33 held

The Andhra Pradesh police has busted an alleged international cyber fraud syndicate operating from Achyutapuram here, with the arrest of 33 people and seized high-end tech equipment and Rs 3 lakh cash. Anakapalli district Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Vishnu Swaroop led simultaneous raids at three major locations on Thursday following a complaint from a Village Revenue Officer and intelligence inputs. Items including computers, network devices, and luxury furnishings were seized. This was a full-fledged call center targeting United States (US) citizens through impersonation and Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) scams using Amazon support as a cover, Swaroop told PTI on Friday. According to police, job seekers were hired through online portals, trained in impersonation techniques, and then deployed for scam calls to extract sensitive financial information from US citizens The recruits, mostly from Assam and northeast India, were provided food and accommodation. In a week t

Navi Mumbai businessman duped of ₹2.74 crore in online gaming app fraud

The businessman lost the money to a gaming scam after fraudsters lured him with fake promises of a prize. Similar cases across India highlight growing cyber fraud via gaming apps

What is e-Zero FIR and how it can help you | Cyber fraud | MHA | Cyber crime

The government has launched the e-Zero FIR system to fast-track high-value cybercrime investigations. Starting in Delhi, it auto-registers FIRs for frauds above ₹10 lakh.

DoT launches FRI tool to flag risky mobile numbers in cyber frauds

DoT introduces Financial Fraud Risk Indicator under DIP to help banks and UPI platforms detect risky mobile numbers and prevent cyber frauds more proactively

42% WhatsApp users got job scam messages asking for payment, finds survey

A LocalCircles survey reveals 42% of WhatsApp users in India received fake job offers demanding payment. The report highlights rising impersonation and fraud cases across the messaging platform

Delhi Police plans unified platform to combat rising digital arrest frauds

Delhi Police is formulating a multi-pronged strategy to tackle the rising cases of digital arrest frauds, which includes setting up a centralised complaint mechanism and compiling a database of gangs involved in such crimes, officials said on Saturday. A four-member committee has been constituted to draft guidelines, policies and regulations for the move. Headed by a Special Commissioner-rank officer, the committee includes a convenor of Deputy Commissioner Police rank and two members of Joint Commissioner and Additional Commissioner rank, a senior police officer said. The move comes amid a surge in cases where cybercriminals, posing as police officers, government officials or courier agents, deceive victims by falsely claiming they are involved in legal offences. The fraudsters often conduct video calls simulating legal proceedings and coerce people into transferring large sums of money under threat of arrest. According to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), which monitors cybercr

Cyberwarfare signs: Govt on high alert, urges industry to boost security

Large groups, MSMEs asked to step up defences

SC dismisses PIL on circulation of deepfake videos of Col Sofiya Qureshi

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to entertain a PIL alleging circulation of AI-generated deepfake videos of Colonel Sofiya Qureshi. The PIL sought setting up of a court-monitored expert panel for drafting a model law to deal with such online content. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh agreed with the petitioner-in-person Narendra Kumar Goswami that it was a "serious issue" but said that similar issues are being dealt with by the Delhi High Court by a bench headed by the chief justice. "We are not saying that it was not a serious issue but the Delhi High Court has been hearing this issue for a couple of years. If we entertain this petition, the high court will stop hearing the pending matter and all its hard work over the years will go in vain. It will be appropriate, if you approach the Delhi High Court," the bench said. Goswami said he was disturbed with the circulation of deepfake videos of Qureshi, who was part of the team which gave briefing on Operation ...

Karnataka HC asks State to set up cybercrime bureau to fight new age crimes

It also ordered the constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate a major cyber espionage case involving theft of sensitive drone technology

FinMin authorises I4C to share info under PMLA to combat cyber frauds

The government has authorised Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) to share and receive information from the Enforcement Directorate under the anti-money laundering law, a move aimed at detecting money trail and combating cyber frauds. Established under the home ministry, I4C is envisaged to act as the nodal point to curb cybercrime in the country. I4C focusses on improving coordination between various law enforcement agencies and the stakeholders, driving change in India's overall capability to tackle cybercrime. In a notification dated April 25, the Revenue Department under the Finance Ministry included I4C under Section 66 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This would help I4C to share and receive information from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and other law enforcement agencies. Amid growing instances of cyber frauds targeting common man, this information sharing would help identify the masterminds behind such frauds which are mostly trans-national. Suc

Online travel platform EaseMyTrip denies association with Mahadev app

ED conducted searches at online travel portal's premises

₹1.49 cr seized in 100+ cyber fraud cases within 24 hrs of 1930 helpline

The city police has managed to seize around Rs 1.49 crore within 24 hours in 110 complaints of cyber fraud reported through the helpline '1930', an official said on Saturday. On Friday, the cyber helpline received 110 complaints of various cases of cheating including investment scam, share trading scam and online shopping scam in Mumbai, said a crime branch official. In each case, the crime branch acted swiftly and contacted the concerned bank to stop onward transfer of the money, thus seizing a total of around Rs 1.49 crore. People should contact the 1930 helpline immediately if they fall prey to a cyber fraud, the official added.