PNG gas scam: Man clicked on bill link & kept losing money until Rs 31 lakh was drained; 21 others fell for the same fraudFake gas bill update scam: A cyber fraud has targeted 22 individuals in Thane, Maharashtra. Victims received fake gas bill update messages,...
06 Jun, 2026, 08.11 PM IST
Forensic experts call for AI-driven playbook to counter deepfakes and digital scamsFinancial crime is evolving rapidly with AI-generated deepfakes and complex fraud rings. Traditional methods are no longer sufficient. Expe...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
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
Nancy Guthrie’s kidnappers may be hired by crypto hackers; new ‘wrench attack’ theory could finally offer a breakthrough in the caseNancy Guthrie update: A former FBI agent believes Nancy Guthrie's disappearance may be linked to a violent cryptocurrency crime. This theor...
28 May, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Bengal: Security tightened at 'jhalmuri' stall, which PM visited, after owner gets death threatsSecurity has been increased at a jhalmuri stall in Jhargram. The owner, Bikram Kumar Sau, reported receiving death threats and bomb threats...
23 May, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
Microsoft's GitHub confirms cyberattack involving unauthorised access of nearly 3,800 repositoriesGitHub has confirmed a cyberattack after a threat actor claimed to have stolen and listed company data for sale. The breach involved unauth...
21 May, 2026, 01.49 PM IST
Kash Patel's luxurious date-night outing with girlfriend sparks controversy: FBI's Gulfstream V jet, $35,000 suite date, Pearl Harbour VIP snorkelFBI Director Kash Patel faces scrutiny for allegedly using a government jet for a country music concert with his girlfriend, Alexis Wilkins...
18 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan vows strict CBI action and makes big change for next yearNEET examination will move to a computer-based format next year. This change follows a significant paper leak controversy. The Central Bure...
15 May, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
India to use AI to protect consumers from money mule banking cyber fraud, announces Home Minister Amit ShahIndia will now use Artificial Intelligence to fight money mule banking cyber fraud. The Home Minister announced a partnership between the I...
13 May, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
Universities around the world scramble after cyberattack disrupts student portalsA significant cyberattack on the Canvas learning platform has disrupted academic operations at numerous universities across the US, Austral...
08 May, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Apple, Meta warn Canadian bill could force them to weaken encryptionApple and Meta are opposing Canada's Bill C-22, arguing it could force them to break device and service encryption. Law enforcement claims ...
08 May, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Gangster Queens: Inside the rise of women in organised crimeYoung, educated women are increasingly taking central roles in criminal networks across India's National Capital Region and beyond. These w...
03 May, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
Hyderabad cops want RBI to plug gaps that facilitate cybercrimeHyderabad Police's crackdown on cyber fraud, revealing systemic banking gaps and Rs 400 crore annual losses, has prompted a high-level meet...
01 May, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
NARCL recovers ₹4,364 crore in FY26 as government steps up action on mule account fraudsNARCL achieved significant recoveries in 2025-26, nearing its acquisition target. Meanwhile, officials met to address rising digital financ...
01 May, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Four Chhattisgarh Police personnel detained in Guwahati following bribery allegationsFour Chhattisgarh Police personnel, including an inspector, were detained and questioned in Guwahati following bribery allegations in a cyb...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.06 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
WhatsApp banned 9,400 accounts involved in digital arrest scams since January this year: Centre to SCAuthorities are launching a major crackdown on digital arrest scams. WhatsApp has banned thousands of accounts involved in these frauds. Ne...
28 Apr, 2026, 01.22 PM IST