Germany plans 'active cyberdefence' as online attacks riseGermany is developing active cyberdefence to counter increasing online attacks. New laws will allow security services to strike back at att...
12 May, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
Most non-consensual intimate images being removed in two hours: officialsSocial media platforms are now removing non-consensual intimate imagery within two hours of complaints, a significant improvement from the ...
11 May, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
Inside WhatsApp's measures to curb digital arrest scamsWhatsApp is using AI to combat digital arrest scams, banning thousands of impersonating accounts. Authorities are working to prevent signif...
29 Apr, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
WhatsApp to roll out SIM binding, tighten curbs on digital arrest scamsWhatsApp has agreed to implement SIM binding and enhanced safeguards against prolonged scam calls, as per a Supreme Court filing. The compa...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.35 AM IST
From May 1, CBI notices to carry QR code to verify genuinenessThe Central Bureau of Investigation is launching a new system to fight cybercriminals. From May 1, CBI notices will feature a special QR co...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.01 PM IST
CJI Surya Kant flags rising 'digital arrest' scams duping educated peopleChief Justice of India Surya Kant voiced shock at educated people being defrauded by digital arrests. A recent case involved an elderly wom...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
"Productive meeting on US-India commercial roadmap": Sergio Gor meets US Commerce SecretaryUS Ambassador Sergio Gor met with US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in Washington DC. They discussed boosting cooperation in Artifici...
08 Apr, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Personal data isn't collected: MHA on security agencies using open-source intelligence from public sourcesSecurity agencies are utilizing open-source intelligence from public sources like social media for information gathering, assuring no priva...
31 Mar, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
AI has led to industrialisation of cybercrime, says I4C CEOThe advent of artificial intelligence has led to the industrialisation of cybercrime, with a lot of automated attacks being carried out by ...
10 Feb, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
AI-driven cybercrime threatens India's $5 trillion dreamAs the battle against cybercrime intensifies, sophisticated hackers are using advanced AI tools to penetrate the fragile defenses of Indian...
27 Oct, 2025, 04.03 PM IST
How AI is supercharging cyber criminals' kitsAI is lowering the technical bar for cybercriminals, making it easier and cheaper to generate content for attacks. Software used in fraud a...
20 Apr, 2025, 01.42 PM IST
Indian entities may lose Rs 20,000 cr to cyber crimes in 2025: CloudSEK ReportIndian entities are projected to incur losses of Rs 20,000 crore due to cyber crimes in 2025, with Rs 9,000 crore resulting from brand name...
01 Mar, 2025, 08.13 PM IST
"Cybercrime, AI misuse featured prominently": PM Modi after attending DGP/IGP conferencePM Narendra Modi attended the DGP/IGP conference in Bhubaneswar and discussed national security challenges, urban policing, and new-age thr...
01 Dec, 2024, 11.15 PM IST
Over 600 SIMs on one Aadhaar: Here is how to find amount of mobile numbers linked to your AadhaarA Tamil Nadu resident has been caught obtaining 100-150 SIM cards using a single Aadhaar number, while Vijayawada saw 658 SIMs issued under...
11 Aug, 2023, 05.47 PM IST
House panel to suggest ways to curb cases of cybercrimeThe committee chaired by former Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha on Thursday held a meeting with representatives of the Ministry ...
16 Jun, 2023, 12.56 AM IST
Cybersecurity threats can cost large organizations in India an average of $10.3 mn in economic lossesThe survey ranged from mid-sized organisations (250 to 499 employees) to large-sised organizations (more than 500 employees).
05 Dec, 2018, 02.37 PM IST
Banks have underestimated financial crimes: SurveyOvervaluation and diversion of funds were reported to be the top four types of fraud.
27 Nov, 2018, 10.28 AM IST