India 'proactively monitoring' Telegram over concerns about illegal content, government report showsAn Indian government investigation has revealed Telegram's extensive use for child abuse material and financial scams. The Home Ministry's ...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.31 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
The 'Boss Scam': I4C warns of cyber fraud targeting CEOs, firmsCybercriminals are employing a new 'Boss Scam' to defraud companies. Impersonating regulators, they send malicious files via email or Whats...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.07 AM IST
India's digital fraud rate nearly double global average as scammers target existing accountsIndia's digital fraud rate in 2025 reached 7.1%, almost double the global average. This indicates growing online fraud risks as digital pay...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.00 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
No law bans withdrawal of cryptocurrency: BinanceIndian crypto exchanges are blocking user withdrawals fearing misuse for money laundering. Global exchange Binance, however, permits free w...
21 May, 2026, 06.14 AM 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
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
How to spot an investment scam before it spots youIndia's digital investment boom is fueling a surge in cybercrime, with financial fraud leading the charge. Criminals are increasingly using...
29 Apr, 2026, 10.44 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
Trai asks mobile users to report fraudulent calls/ SMSes/ WhatsApp messages to DoTThe telecom regulator in India has urged mobile users to report fraudulent calls, text messages, and WhatsApps from third-party agencies cl...
06 Jun, 2024, 05.14 PM IST
India proposes 24x7 global communication link to curb cybercrimesThe proposal is part of India’s submission to a draft treaty on prevention of cybercrime, which is being deliberated upon by an ad-hoc comm...
22 Feb, 2024, 06.01 AM IST
Parliamentary panel calls for body to regulate digital marketsRajya Sabha's standing committee on commerce, in a recent report on regulation of e-commerce, has recommended a "Digital Market Division" w...
02 Apr, 2023, 07.36 PM IST
Need tighter regulations to deal with cybercrimes: IT minister in Lok SabhaThere is a need for tighter regulations to deal with cybercrimes, IT minister said. Replying to questions in Lok Sabha, Vaishnaw underlined...
08 Dec, 2021, 02.57 PM IST
Experts suggest proper grievance redressal mechanism to tackle cybercrimes against womenIn its fifth law review consultation on cybercrime against women, the National Commission for Women (NCW) said experts from the cyber world...
02 Dec, 2020, 06.10 PM IST
Trai wants be country's data czar, MeitY not keenThe telecom watchdog is pitching to become the nodal authority for data security, privacy and cybercrime.
23 Jul, 2019, 06.19 PM IST
- Symantec Corporation wishes to tackle cyber crime with govt
Cybercrime in India has been rising at an alarming rate and Symantec Corporation would like to be an associate of the govt to tackle such c...
12 Mar, 2013, 08.42 PM IST