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Operation Octopus: Trapping the tentacles of India’s cyber fraud networkAmidst the alarming increase in cyber scams, the Hyderabad Police have initiated Operation Octopus, a mission aimed at dismantling the enti...31 May, 2026, 03.28 PM IST- Can you use UPI abroad? Here’s what Indian travellers must know about charges, limits and security risksIndian travellers are increasingly using UPI abroad for convenient payments, but understanding its limitations and risks is crucial. While ...29 May, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
- Google blocked the first known AI-powered attack on 2FA accounts; here is how hackers tried to break in, know how to stay safeForeign hackers attempted a novel AI-powered cyberattack targeting two-factor authentication using a zero-day exploit. Google's Threat Inte...25 May, 2026, 03.22 PM 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
- Trust at scale: What it takes to build a resilient digital asset ecosystem in IndiaAs India leads global digital asset adoption, building a robust trust infrastructure is critical. The article emphasizes a systems approach...07 May, 2026, 09.00 AM IST
- Bengal reset: How BJP dismantled TMC's fortress with strategy, structure and sentiment shiftThe Bharatiya Janata Party achieved a significant victory in West Bengal, ending the Trinamool Congress's long rule. This outcome resulted ...05 May, 2026, 07.46 PM IST
- Mother's Day Special: How AI, apps are empowering women to manage finances, improve health, build careerWomen are learning to keep pace with the ubiquitous apps and AI, shrugging off dependence on their kids for financial transactions, online ...04 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
- Don't loot a charity: Musk takes stand against OpenAIBillionaire Elon Musk took the stand Tuesday to accuse OpenAI and its boss Sam Altman of betraying the AI company's altruistic origins, in ...29 Apr, 2026, 06.20 AM IST
- Preserving your crypto wealth: The definitive seven step security auditDigital asset investors face significant risks due to operational negligence, with billions lost to security incidents. This article outlin...22 Apr, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
- India mulls payment lags, checks for senior citizens as digital fraud rises, RBI paper showsThe Reserve Bank of India is proposing new rules to combat rising online fraud. High-value digital payments may face a one-hour delay. Extr...10 Apr, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
- RBI proposes one-hour delay on high-value digital transfers to curb fraudThe Reserve Bank of India is proposing new rules to fight digital payment fraud. These include delays for certain bank transfers and extra ...10 Apr, 2026, 12.30 AM IST
- Unraveling the digital arrest scams: How scammers target vulnerable pensionersLaw enforcement officials uncovered a digital scam operation possessing data of 20,000 pensioners, including banking information. The sophi...20 Mar, 2025, 01.44 PM IST
- 51% of Indians have been catfished by an AI chatbotA McAfee study reveals a significant increase in AI-driven romance scams, with 70% of online daters targeted for money and gifts. Among Ind...13 Feb, 2025, 12.40 PM IST
- How to avoid online scams and what to do if you become a victimSome of the most damaging and costly scams involve what's known as "social engineering." That's when fraudsters use time-tested techniques ...19 Aug, 2024, 08.32 AM IST
- Here's why so many people are losing money in online scamsThe promise of quick financial gains has lured many into the web of deception. Cybersecurity, a vital aspect of Information Technology, pla...04 Dec, 2023, 04.31 PM IST
- How fraudsters are using Facebook, Insta, Twitter to empty your account: Here are safety tipsSocial media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, and X (formerly Twitter) have become hotspots for fraudulent activities and scam...20 Oct, 2023, 03.46 PM IST
- Beware of ‘social engineering’ attacks: Home MinistryThe Home ministry has cautioned government officers against online attacks seeking unauthorised access to sensitive information by imperson...22 Jul, 2019, 10.55 AM IST
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