Cybercrime

Karnataka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) floats tender to acquire tool to trace illicit funds, map entities, and strengthen cybercrime investigations

Bengaluru gang poses as Microsoft tech support officials, steal crores from Americans

The 'Microsoft technicians' convinced US users that their computers were hacked and made them pay large amounts of money for fake security fixes and bogus Federal Trade Commission (FTC) compliance procedures.

MC India Web 3.0: India among most cyber-attacked nations, needs centralised cyber security body, says former cybersecurity coordinator

Former National Cyber Security Coordinator Rajesh Pant calls for a new national cyber security strategy and unified agency to protect India’s digital ecosystem amid rising threats

Nithin Kamath's X account compromised: 'I fell for a phishing e-mail, appeared to be fully AI-automated'

Reflecting on the incident, the Zerodha CEO stressed that technical safeguards alone cannot eliminate risk. 'As important as technical cybersecurity are human processes, policies, and procedures that account for worst-case scenarios and the psychology of the weakest link — which is us,' Nithin Kamath said.

Love scam: Fake astronaut cheats elderly Japanese woman of Rs 6 lakh to 'buy oxygen'

The couple met online and after the initial exchange, the scammer reportedly told the octogenarian he was 'in space on a spaceship right now' but was 'under attack and in need of oxygen' and urged her to pay him around Rs 6 lakh online.

CBI thanked by US on busting illegal call centre that duped its citizens of millions

The CBI had busted a sophisticated cybercrime syndicate that siphoned off more than Rs 350 crore from US citizens over the last two years, arresting three alleged fraudsters who bilked unsuspecting people posing as tech support.

Gujarat WFH techie, ex-colleague steal company data to open rival firm: Report

A forensic check later revealed that an external device had been on the company's system to extract data, and a proxy server had been set up—raising concerns of ongoing misuse.

Bengaluru business man loses Rs 89 lakh after clicking on Facebook ad: Report

According to the complaint, the businessman came across a Facebook advertisement promoting high returns via a platform named ‘FXROAD @FXRoad_Account_Mngr_bot’. He had registered through a free link.

‘Urgent need for stringent legislation’: Mamata Banerjee writes to Amit Shah over rise in cyber crime, provocative content online

In a 2-page letter, Banerjee highlighted that the menace of cybercrime is growing both in complexity and in its detrimental impact.

"We woke up at 6 am as per your orders. Jai Hind": Digital surveillance and arrests push elderly Indians into isolation and financial distress

A retired couple’s ordeal reveals how technology and fear are being used to quietly loot the life savings of India's senior citizens.

More people in Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh can use UPI than in Tamil Nadu, Kerala

84% of women can do online banking transactions using UPI compared with 79.9 percent of men, a statistics ministry survey shows

Over 150 people cheated of Rs 1 crore in Karnataka with fake app named after Donald Trump

Victims of the 'Trump Hotel Rental' scam included people from Bengaluru, Tamakuru, Mangaluru, and Haveri.

Bollywood assistant director loses Rs 3.4 lakh to KYC fraud

The victim, Chetan Desai, said in his complaint that he received a message last week from a number not known to him, which stated that his bank account had been closed, the police said.

86-year-old South Mumbai woman loses Rs 20.26 crore after digital arrest by fake CBI officer

The matter came to light after the woman's domestic help observed that she used to get out of her room only for food and shout at someone in her room. The help then informed the woman's daughter about it.

Bengaluru woman loses Rs 6 lakh to Instagram astrologer who predicted a love marriage

When the woman realised she was being duped, she demanded the 'astrologer' return her money. At this, she received Rs 13,000 but he also threatened to kill himself and name her in his suicide note if she asked for more money.

SEBI-registered research analysts face freezing of bank accounts, believe regulator's recent proposal will help

Unhappy clients are filing police complaints, causing RAs' bank accounts to be frozen without a chance to explain

India, US seal pact to enhance cooperation in cybercrime investigations

The agreement on cybercrime investigations, signed in Washington on Friday, allows the agencies concerned of the two countries to step up the level of cooperation with respect to cyber threat intelligence and digital forensics, according to an Indian readout.

Strangers asking for your phone to make emergency call? Nithin Kamath warns against new scam

'From intercepting your OTPs to draining your bank accounts, scammers can cause serious damage without you even realizing it,' Nithin Kamath said.

Nidhhi Agerwal receives threatening, violent comments online, files complaint with cyber crime

Actor Nidhhi Agerwal has filed a formal complaint with cybercrime authorities after receiving threatening and violent online comments. The harassment, which severely impacted her mental health, prompted the actor to take legal action. Nidhhi is seeking justice and hopes to raise awareness about the dangers of cyberbullying.

All about the 'wedding invitation' scam on WhatsApp that can get your phone hacked

Cyber experts and police officials caution that these messages arrive from unknown numbers, appearing as innocent wedding invitations but concealing dangerous software.

Four cybercrime complaints are filed in India every minute

Cybercrime fraud earnings have soared to an average payout of Rs 5 lakh per fraud in 2023-24 from Rs 3.8 lakh in 2018-19

Govt issues alert against four illegal payment gateways facilitating money laundering

Among the payment gateways flagged during recent operations by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Center (I4C) are PeacePay, RTX Pay, PoccoPay, and RPPay. These platforms are reportedly operated by foreign nationals and are part of a larger scheme that offers money laundering services.

Indians lost Rs 120 crore to ‘digital arrest’ scam between January and April this year

Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned the nation about this new cyber fraud and said no investigating agency conducts interrogations over the phone or video call.

Flight of Fear: Aviation the new ‘Jamtara’ as cybercriminals target the skies

The bomb hoax calls or any threats would earlier reach the authorities concerned through emails or calls. Now, the cyber criminals have shifted their modus operandi to social media platforms --- primarily X (formerly Twitter)

Firm hired North Korean for remote role. He hacked data, demanded crypto ransom on being fired

The firm, which operates in the UK, US, or Australia but has chosen to remain anonymous, reportedly hired the hacker after he falsified his employment history and personal information.