Bihar police arrests three men for renting out their accounts for up to Rs 5,000 to cyberfraudsters helping them commit Rs 25 crore fraudThree men were apprehended in Patna for reportedly offering their bank accounts for rent, aiding an interstate cybercrime group’s money lau...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
Assam man with China links held for Rs 1,071 crore cyber fraud across 1,090 casesGujarat CID arrested a man from Assam for orchestrating 1,090 cybercrimes. These frauds amounted to over Rs 1,071 crore and involved China-...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Security agencies dismantle ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti NetworkIn a strategic operation, security agencies dismantled the Shahzad Bhatti Network, a terror syndicate supported by ISI. Authorities detaine...
18 Aug, 2026, 01.08 AM IST
India may need data pact with US to tighten CSAM crackdownTo effectively tackle child abuse material investigations, India might require a formal data-sharing agreement with the United States. US s...
15 Aug, 2026, 10.34 AM IST
India may need data pact with US to tighten CSAM crackdownTwo years after the Supreme Court clarified that reporting suspected CSAM to a foreign organisation does not absolve a platform of criminal...
15 Aug, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Maharashtra clears Rs 5.47 crore expenditure for IT projects and servicesMaharashtra government approved over Rs 5 crore for IT projects and cybersecurity services. This includes cybersecurity audits for ten gove...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
Unmasking digital syndicates: How public-private cooperation transforms cyber investigations in IndiaIndian law enforcement is leveraging blockchain transparency to combat financial crime effectively. Recent initiatives have focused on dism...
12 Aug, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
Cyber fraud crackdown: Centre blocks over 3,700 mobile apps, saves Rs 11,158 croreThe government has blocked 3,718 mobile applications by June 30, 2026. Over Rs 11,158 crore has been saved through 32.80 lakh fraud complai...
11 Aug, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Rent a boyfriend: Hyderabad police commissioner cautions women over dating scamCity Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar issued a stern warning to young women regarding social media 'rent boyfriend' offers. These schemes a...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Govt earmarks Rs 790 crore for cybersecurity in FY27The government has allocated Rs 790 crore for cybersecurity projects in the current financial year. CERT-In conducts cybersecurity training...
07 Aug, 2026, 08.00 PM IST
Government tightens deepfake rules, mandates AI content labels and three-hour takedown timelineIndia has mandated clear labelling for AI-generated synthetic content. Social media platforms now have only three hours to remove unlawful ...
06 Aug, 2026, 10.34 PM IST
Government puts in place framework to tackle online child sexual abuseIndia's government has established a coordinated framework to combat online child abuse. The 'Sahyog' portal expedites content removal requ...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.54 PM IST
- Government aims to keep India's internet free from unlawful, obscene content: I&B Ministry to Lok Sabha
Minister of State (MoS) for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs L Murugan informed the Lower House of Parliament in a wr...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.12 PM IST
Govt aims to keep India's internet free from unlawful, obscene content: I&B Ministry to Lok SabhaThe government is dedicated to fostering a secure and accessible internet environment for all users. Their policies focus on safeguarding t...
05 Aug, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
Over 1 lakh senior citizens, 4.63 lakh women lodged financial cyber fraud complaints amounting to Rs 7,769 crore in 2025: GovtOver one lakh senior citizens and four lakh women reported financial cyber fraud in 2025. These victims collectively lost over seven thousa...
05 Aug, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Internet subscribers cross 109 crore; 2.21 lakh Gram Panchayats made service-ready under BharatNet: GovtInternet subscribers have surpassed 109 crore, and over 2.21 lakh Gram Panchayats are now service-ready. Telephone connections also saw a s...
05 Aug, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
Cyber fraud cases tripled between 2020 and 2024, Govt tells Rajya SabhaCyber fraud cases have nearly tripled in India since 2020. Telangana recorded the highest number of these cases in 2024. Online banking fra...
29 Jul, 2026, 05.49 PM IST