Supreme Court pushes Centre to define 'digital arrest' as standalone crime with tougher punishment amid rising deepfakes, frauds & fake callsSC on digital arrest: The Supreme Court suggested defining digital arrests as a standalone criminal offense. Existing laws may prove insuff...
28 Jul, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
US companies face rise in cyber attacksCompanies worldwide are experiencing a rise in AI-driven cyberattacks and ransomware incidents. Fairlife, a Coca-Cola-owned dairy company, ...
17 Jul, 2026, 03.11 PM IST
Madras HC says repeated sexual relations do not automatically mean consent, warns against ‘romance fraud’The Madras High Court clarified that repeated sexual relations do not automatically imply consent. Courts must examine surrounding circumst...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Over 63,000 bank accounts linked to cyber frauds worth Rs 540 cr frozen over past one year: Punjab DGPPunjab Police has taken decisive action against cyber fraud, freezing over 63,000 bank accounts linked to transactions worth ₹540.34 crore ...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
Jealous boyfriend turns cyber villain: How a petty feud over a girl dragged Delhi & Bengaluru police into terror panicA personal grudge between two young men escalated into a national security alarm, involving the Delhi and Bengaluru Police Commissioners. A...
10 Dec, 2025, 12.15 PM IST
Fraudsters extort money by creating fake email accounts of Nagpur cyber policeIn an unprecedented fraud scheme, a gang impersonated the Nagpur Cyber Police to freeze 176 bank accounts, then extorted money from the acc...
14 Aug, 2024, 04.58 PM IST
MHA warns against cybercriminals posing as police officialsThe Union home ministry warns against cyber fraud by criminals posing as law enforcement agencies, leading to financial losses for victims....
15 May, 2024, 12.15 AM IST
Do you need to get a personal cyber insurance policy?As cyber crime surges after Covid-induced work from home, it may be time to secure your risks. Find out if you should pick an individual cy...
25 Apr, 2022, 06.30 AM IST
IRDAI’s new norms on cyber insurance for individuals cover online theft of funds, identity, social mediaThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has underlined the need for cyber insurance by citing the increase in d...
09 Sep, 2021, 06.51 PM IST
Nagaland Police sets up Anti-Extortion Cells in all districts of the stateAddressing the first day of the state assembly he said that the general law and order situation in the State has remained largely peaceful ...
13 Feb, 2021, 12.13 AM IST
In times of Covid, firms rush to get cybersecurity coverLeading insurance companies have introduced identity theft, cyber bullying, malware intrusion and cyber extortion in their policies and sai...
29 Jun, 2020, 10.29 AM IST
Now buy cyber insurance policy for Rs 3 a dayThe policy offers comprehensive protection against cyber risks and frauds carried out from any device and from any location worldwide.
04 Sep, 2018, 05.12 PM IST
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance launches Cyber Safe Policy for individualsBesides financial loss, the policy also provides coverage for expenses incurred on counselling services treatment, claim for damages agains...
02 Nov, 2017, 05.04 PM IST
Maharashtra police lodges case against "unknown persons" in ransomware attackAccording to the complaint, Deshpandey's computer was taken over by the ransomware and money was demanded for the same.
29 Jun, 2017, 10.35 PM IST
Hackers target wealthy for cyber extortionWith cyber criminals keeping tabs on the social media footprint of the well-heeled, you may be at risk of virtual extortion.
04 Apr, 2016, 11.51 AM IST
26 cyber crimes to be under watchThe state of the art I-4C is being set up at the initial estimate cost of Rs 450 crore and will be housed within the home ministry, said of...
06 Nov, 2015, 02.16 AM IST
Rising online fraud pushes banks to seek insurance coverIndian banks are increasingly seeking insurance cover against fraudulent online transactions, including those involving credit cards.
04 Mar, 2014, 03.52 AM IST