Comcast's dirty secret cost them $117 million, you could be owed $10,000; here's how to grab your share by August 14The Comcast $117.5 million settlement has triggered a nationwide rush as millions of Americans now check eligibility for a possible $10,000...
15 May, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Canada's privacy watchdog calls for urgent action after nearly 45,000 tax account breaches reported since 2020Canada's privacy watchdog has called for urgent cybersecurity upgrades at the Canada Revenue Agency. Over 42,000 tax accounts were breached...
08 May, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Are you affected? Medicare breach may expose Social Security Numbers — steps to check nowThe Medicare data leak has triggered fresh fears around Social Security number exposure and identity theft across the United States. A publ...
07 May, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
eCommerce fraud goes 'Jamtara-style', powered by device farming: ReportIndian online shopping faces a new threat. Organised groups are using device farms to commit large-scale eCommerce fraud. These networks ex...
29 Apr, 2026, 02.55 PM IST
West Bengal elections: FIR filed against TMC's Kunal Ghosh, Garga Chatterjee over circulation of forged BJP documentWest Bengal Assembly Elections 2026: An FIR has been filed against Trinamool Congress leader Kunal Ghosh and Bangla Pokkho General Secretar...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
A loan you never took; How PAN fraud is wrecking credit scores in India and what you should do to protect yourselfIndians are facing a new threat: PAN-based loan fraud. Criminals are using stolen PAN details to take out loans without consent. This is da...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Thailand warns travellers against fake digital arrival card websitesBeware of fake websites charging for Thailand's Digital Arrival Card. This service is free and mandatory for all foreign visitors. Register...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
ISRO intern by day, robber at night: Booked in 11 theft cases, techie shoots jeweller in heist attempt in Gujarat's NavsariUmang Vachhani, an aeronautical engineer who had interned at ISRO and has a record of theft cases, was arrested along with two others for a...
09 Apr, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
Social Security Administration warns beneficiaries about 'perfect' scam - What to do if you become a victimThe Social Security Administration is warning beneficiaries about a sophisticated email scam impersonating SSA officials. These convincing ...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
IRS fresh alert ahead of Christmas: Waiting for stimulus checks? Don’t fall into scammers’ trap — here’s what protections the IRS recommendsIRS is warning millions of Americans about rising identity theft and tax scams this Christmas. Holiday shopping plus tax season makes a per...
04 Dec, 2025, 06.12 PM 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
Flipkart, Bajaj Allianz launch cyber insurance to cover online financial fraudsThis insurance compensates for direct financial loss (up to the sum insured) due to unauthorised digital financial transactions as a result...
29 Sep, 2020, 03.19 PM IST
Social media addicts, just watch your postsA sharp rise in identity thefts calls for moderation in your tendency to display personal information online.
02 Mar, 2016, 11.13 AM IST
Identity theft costs Indians Rs 7,500 on an average: MicrosoftCases of identity theft are also on the rise and a survey by Microsoft has found damages to have costed individuals about Rs 7,500 on an av...
11 Feb, 2014, 07.09 PM IST
How to avoid online identity theftIn today’s cyber world, where most of your personal information is online, it’s easy for fraudsters to steal and misuse it.
28 Jan, 2013, 08.27 AM IST
RBI warns against fraud emailsThe central bank said it was come to its notice about an email from mail id: alert@rbi.org, which was signed by RBI Online offering a new o...
21 May, 2012, 11.22 PM IST
- Cyber crime: Beware of Identity theft
According to Norton Cybercrime Report 2011, globally 431 mn adults experienced cybercrime in 2011 and more than 1 mn plus adults became vic...
28 Jan, 2012, 03.08 PM IST