India is witnessing an alarming rise in cybercrime, with online fraud emerging as one of the country’s fastest-growing financial threats. Official figures reveal that victims across the country have lost an estimated ₹10,178 crore to cyber fraud, while Uttar Pradesh has registered the highest number of cybercrime complaints among all states. The latest data reflects...
Fresh concerns over the protection of student information have emerged after reports indicated that databases containing personal details of candidates who appeared for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) are allegedly being offered for sale through multiple websites. The development has sparked widespread debate over digital privacy, data security, and the need for stronger safeguards...
Vietnamese authorities have intensified their campaign against illegal online gambling by dismantling two major football betting syndicates that allegedly handled transactions worth approximately US$133 million. The large-scale operation resulted in the arrest of 85 suspects, marking one of the country’s most significant crackdowns on illegal betting during the ongoing FIFA World Cup. According to police...
A major security alert unfolded at the headquarters of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in Bengaluru after authorities received a threatening email claiming that explosives had been planted inside the high-security campus. The alarming message immediately prompted an extensive security response involving local police, bomb disposal experts, and specialized security teams. The threat was...
The Andhra Pradesh government is preparing to establish a dedicated task force to address the growing challenges posed by social media abuse, online misinformation, cyber harassment and the misuse of digital platforms. The announcement was made by Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, who emphasized that while social media remains an important medium for communication and...
A 32-year-old Delhi-based YouTuber has been arrested on charges of allegedly stalking women, recording interactions without their consent, and uploading videos of the encounters on social media platforms for online viewership. The arrest has sparked fresh concerns about privacy violations, harassment disguised as content creation, and the misuse of digital platforms for gaining popularity. According...
A dangerous cyber fraud known as the “Boss Scam” has once again exposed the growing risks facing businesses in the digital age. Cybercriminals allegedly duped employees of two companies into transferring nearly ₹3.5 crore after gaining access to their communication systems through a malicious ZIP file sent via WhatsApp. According to authorities, the fraud began...
In a significant breakthrough in a prolonged investigation that triggered repeated security alerts across the national capital, Delhi Police have arrested a woman accused of sending more than 200 bomb threat emails to various institutions, including schools, hospitals, government establishments, and public facilities. The arrest marks the culmination of months of investigation into a series...
In a significant breakthrough against the misuse of artificial intelligence and digital manipulation, Bengaluru Cyber Crime Police have arrested three individuals allegedly involved in creating and circulating AI-generated morphed images of actor Rukmini Vasanth. The case has drawn widespread attention, highlighting growing concerns about the abuse of deepfake technology and its impact on privacy, reputation,...
A major cyber fraud case involving the misuse of a prominent public figure’s identity has come to light after scammers allegedly used a fake WhatsApp profile impersonating a former Member of Parliament to deceive a businessman and siphon off ₹7.68 crore. The case highlights the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals who are exploiting trusted identities and...