Kapil Sharma’s co-star reveals two of her employees at Bengaluru store robbed her of Rs 8 lakh: ‘They sold….’Actress Parul Gulati has accused two employees of her Bengaluru store, Nish Hair, of financial fraud. She alleges the store manager and a s...
02 Jul, 2026, 11.15 PM 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
Usernaam ke Vaaste? Some things to consider about the ruckus over WhatsApp introducing usernamesWhatsApp's introduction of usernames, a feature long present in rivals like Telegram and Signal, has sparked debate, particularly in India....
02 Jul, 2026, 12.46 AM IST
WhatsApp pushes back on privacy concerns over username featureWhatsApp announced last week that users can now reserve a username to use once the feature fully launches later this year. The idea, as per...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.19 PM IST
'WhatsApp has to worry, not us': Govt warns messaging platform over fraud risks as username feature sparks privacy debateThe recently announced WhatsApp username feature is under scrutiny, amid concerns over impersonation and scams. While WhatsApp claims safeg...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Haryana scam shocker: IAS officer arrested on retirement day in ₹593-crore IDFC Bank fraud probeIn a significant development, the CBI apprehended senior IAS officer Pardeep Kumar on his retirement day in connection with a ₹593-crore Ha...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Kisan Credit Card loan 'scam' unearthed in Jammu and KashmirJammu and Kashmir Crime Branch's Economic Offences Wing has exposed a significant Kisan Credit Card loan scam. A daily wage JK Bank employe...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Arrest Ram Temple trustees: CongressCongress leaders, including UP chief Ajay Rai, were detained Tuesday en route to Ayodhya's Ram temple, where they intended to offer prayers...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
CBI arrests three in embezzlement of Rs 504 crore from Haryana govt accountsA senior IAS officer, Pardeep Kumar, has been arrested by the CBI for his alleged role in embezzling Rs 504 crore from Haryana government a...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
Binance intercepts $10.5 billion in frauds using AI, invests $300 million per year in complianceBinance said its AI-powered compliance systems intercepted $10.53 billion in potential fraud between 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, wh...
30 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
Supply crunch lifts stablecoin premium above 8.5% in IndiaIndia is facing a significant shortage of stablecoins like USDT, causing its price to surge locally. This premium, usually modest, has ball...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.09 AM IST
How schools breach children’s data privacy: A snapshotSchools and other organizations are posting children's photos and achievements online without proper parental consent, potentially violatin...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.31 AM IST
Gujarat Police bust Jamtara-linked APK fraud network: Here's what is an APK scam and how does it work?Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has nabbed three individuals linked to a Jharkhand-based fraud network. These criminals allegedly distributed ...
26 Jun, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
CBI raids 80 locations in 16 states in crackdown on digital arrest scamsIn a significant crackdown, the CBI has dismantled a cybercrime network behind digital arrest scams, conducting searches across 16 states. ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
WhatsApp 'Boss' Scam: Employees opened a ZIP file sent by 'manager' and lost Rs 3.5 crore; here’s how this dangerous fraud is targeting company officialsWhatsApp Boss Scam: Two Indian companies have collectively lost nearly Rs 3.5 crore in a sophisticated cyber fraud involving malicious zip ...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
RBI expands digital fraud protection, introduces compensation for small-value scam victimsThe RBI has expanded customer protection rules for digital payment frauds to cover cases where people are tricked into sending money to sca...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.54 PM 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