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    • 6 IT firm employees arrested in Nashik after 8 women colleagues file sexual harassment complaints

      Six employees of an IT company in Nashik have been arrested following complaints by eight women colleagues alleging sexual harassment and exploitation. Multiple FIRs have been registered, and police are probing incidents spanning several years.

    • Why Allahabad HC struck down blanket cyber crime bank account freezing orders

      The court held that police can seek lien only on a specific amount and not block an entire account.

    • CBI arrests 2 bankers for opening mule accounts to stash cybercrime proceeds

      The CBI is also investigating the role of other officials in relation to the opening and operating of mule accounts

    • FY27 Budget may propose stricter cyber rules as online frauds surge

      A stronger framework to counter scams, such as digital arrests, may be in the offing amid a rise in online fraud driven by the emergence of artificial intelligence.

    • China says it found evidence of US cyber attack on state agency

      The accusations follow repeated allegations made by Western governments and companies in recent years blaming Chinese hackers for cyberattacks on their computer systems.

    • Delhi Police cautions public against cyber fraudsters who exploit greed, fear

      Delhi Police official warned that even seemingly harmless images like “good morning” messages on social media could be used to steal banking credentials.

    • Citizens lost over Rs 22,845 crore to cyber criminals in 2024: Govt

      According to the data shared by the minister, 10,29,026 cyber crimes were reported in 2022

    • Two Paytm Payments Bank employees arrested for allegedly releasing Rs 30 lakh from frozen accounts

      The two employees allegedly used their access privileges to bypass restrictions on frozen accounts, allowing funds to be withdrawn unlawfully.

    • CBI busts call centre fraud targeting Australian, UK citizens; operative arrested in Noida

      Nishant Walia, partner at FirstIdea, has been arrested in connection with the transnational cybercrime syndicate.

    • Stolen Identity? Here's What to Do if You're a Victim of Credit Loan Fraud in India

      Thousands are falling victim to credit fraud in India — fake loans, identity theft, and ruined credit scores. Learn how it happens, how to fight back, and how to protect yourself from being the next target. ?‍? Watch till the end for prevention tips and escalation paths to the RBI, cyber cell, and credit bureaus.

    • I4C issues takedown notice to Google over malware-hosting Firebase domains

      Notice cites use of Google’s Firebase domains to exfiltrate SMS and credit card data via fake banking apps

    • India’s Insurance sector faced maximum cyber onslaught in FY25

      Prominent insurers such as Star Health and Allied Insurance, Niva Bupa Health Insurance, HDFC Life Insurance, Tata AIG General Insurance, and Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) have found themselves at the forefront of data breaches

    • CERT-In warns of hacktivism ransomware attacks on Indian organisations

      Unlike conventional ransomware attacks that focus solely on monetary gains, these incidents involve data encryption, exfiltration, and public leaks to serve broader agendas.

    • Over 19 lakh mule accounts unearthed, Rs 2,038 crore worth of fraud prevented, says Amit Shah

      Based on I4C’s recommendations, 805 apps and 3,266 website links were blocked for national security, while 399 banks and intermediaries joined efforts to combat cybercrime. Over six lakh suspicious data points were shared with enforcement agencies.

    • Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on PIL over rising cyber crimes, spam calls

      Observing government agencies were doing their bit, a bench comprising Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar issued a notice to the Department of Telecommunications.

    • Big B-ait: How images of Bachchan, other celebs are being used for social media scams

      This the latest in line of how social media platforms' policies are being abused by bad actors, and how netizens are being baited by the lure of prominent personalities into possible fraudulent schemes

    • Government cracks down on illegal loan apps: 379 websites shut down, Rs 2,400 crore saved in cyber fraud

      I4Cs initiative also targeted 91 phishing and fake websites, tightening the net around cybercriminals. Around 310 malicious or phishing domains have also been shut down

    • Jio Cinema files complaint with cyber crime cell over the 'doctored obscene' video of couple Armaan Malik and Kritika Malik

      Jio Cinema has lodged a complaint with the cybercrime cell over a 'doctored' clip featuring Bigg Boss OTT 3 contestants Armaan Malik and Kritika Malik. This clip, which went viral a few days ago, shows the couple in an intimate moment, leading to widespread outrage and demands for action.

    • Log out of your IT systems after work daily, it's important for cyber security: PM Modi tells senior bureaucrats

      One person in each office can be designated to go around at the end of the day to ensure all systems have been logged out of, says PM Modi.

    • Cyberabad police warns against peer-to-peer crypto trading

      The law enforcement agencies are intensifying efforts through the ‘1930’ online financial fraud helpline and cybercrime reporting portal, and freezing bank accounts linked to fraudulent transactions has become more common.

    • Infosys Foundation grants Rs 33 cr to Karnataka police to fight cybercrimes

      "Infosys Foundation has committed a grant of over INR 33 crore to strengthen the cybercrime investigation capabilities of the Karnataka police, by extending its association with CCITR for four more years," it said in a statement.

    • FBI-Indian agencies' joint operations led to 26 arrests for cyber crimes, call centre frauds

      The arrests were made through 13 joint operations launched by the FBI and Indian law enforcement agencies in 2023, a US government report has said. The collaboration continues

    • Delhi Police arrests four people accused for selling personal details on dark web

      The data sold was leaked from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

    • Man finds Rs 42,000 gone from UPI account 15 minutes after losing phone: Report

      'I do not keep passwords saved in mobile phones. I am certain it has been hacked,' the victim said.

    • Karnataka govt to partner with tech firms to establish Bengaluru Cybersphere Centre to curb crime

      Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara outlined the primary objectives of the centre, which include strategic innovation to combat cybercrime, technological monitoring of social media, community engagement and skill development.

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