Govt eyes uniform digital platform username rulesThe platforms, which currently rely on mobile phone numbers for user identification, had submitted their formal responses to the government...
14 Jul, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
'Scam Altman' vs 'homeboy': Elon Musk and Sam Altman lock horns after Apple lawsuitElon Musk and Sam Altman reignited their public feud after Apple sued OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft. Musk accused Altman of "scamm...
12 Jul, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
Quote of the Day by René Descartes: "The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as..." European philosopher's timeless life lesson on intelligence, virtues, wisdom and characterQuote of the Day by René Descartes: René Descartes' quote “The greatest minds are capable of the greatest vices as well as of the greatest ...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
'A video on Facebook, a chat on Telegram': Deepfake Nirmala Sitharaman scam costs Bengaluru professor Rs 61 lakhA Bengaluru professor lost over sixty-one lakh rupees in a sophisticated cyber fraud. She was lured by a deepfake video featuring Finance M...
09 Jul, 2026, 08.46 AM IST
Ashwini Vaishnaw directs MeitY to summon Meta regarding Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse materialIndia's IT Ministry has summoned Meta over allegations that Instagram ads promoted child sexual abuse material. Officials are also concerne...
04 Jul, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
A free smartwatch gift cost an Egyptian 750 million pounds after cybercriminals allegedly used it to empty his accountsA free smartwatch offer turned into a $15 million disaster for an Egyptian businessman, highlighting a sophisticated 'real-time phishing' s...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
How global scammers use US tech to fleece peopleIndian scammer Safeer Koorimannil reveals how AI from American tech giants fuels global fraud rings in Myanmar. Trafficked to a scam center...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
RBI mandates kill switch for AI models at banks, introduces comprehensive model risk frameworkThe Reserve Bank of India is implementing stringent rules for banks and financial entities using Artificial Intelligence. A new draft frame...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.15 AM IST
Explained | What is the 'Boss Scam' and how hackers are using CEOs' WhatsApp accounts to steal moneyA sophisticated 'Boss Scam' is targeting Indian companies, with cybercriminals hijacking executives' WhatsApp accounts to authorise fraudul...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
FIFA World Cup fever fuels cyber scamsCybercriminals are exploiting the FIFA World Cup, creating thousands of fake ticket portals, merchandise stores, and streaming sites to sca...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
84% of Indian banking leaders report rising fraud losses, AI-driven threats emerge as major concern: ReportAs artificial intelligence increasingly reshapes the financial sector, Indian banks are facing a sharp rise in fraud-related challenges, wi...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
Digital arrest: How India’s fastest-growing scam uses fake investigations and video calls to siphon off croresThey pose as the police, put you under ‘digital arrest’, and tether you to a video call till your savings are gone. How India’s fastest gro...
08 Jun, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
How Artificial Intelligence is Reshaping Cryptocurrency Security and Fraud PreventionSophisticated AI-powered fraud is escalating, with global digital asset fraud surging 30% in 2025. Binance is combating this by deploying p...
16 May, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Scams, phishing made up over 75% of digital threats in first half of 2023: ReportAccording to the consumer cyber safety brand Norton's new report released on Thursday, cybercriminals now have added support from Artificia...
21 Sep, 2023, 04.06 PM IST
'Deepfake' scam in China fans worries over AI-driven fraudA fraud in northern China that used sophisticated "deepfake" technology to convince a man to transfer money to a supposed friend has sparke...
22 May, 2023, 05.16 PM IST
Almost half of Indians experience AI-enabled fake voice scams, 83% victims lost money: McAfee surveyThe report suggests using a verbal codeword among family members and trusted close friends as one of the protective measures from voice sca...
01 May, 2023, 09.59 PM IST
US FTC leaders will target AI that violates civil rights or is deceptiveIn a congressional hearing, FTC Chair Lina Khan and Commissioners Rebecca Slaughter and Alvaro Bedoya were asked about concerns that recent...
18 Apr, 2023, 11.19 PM IST