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'Boss Scam' alert: Cybercriminals hijack executives' WhatsApp accounts to trick staff into transferring moneyA new cyber fraud, the 'Boss Scam,' is targeting top executives, according to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre. Criminals are sen...
Digital arrest: How India’s fastest-growing scam uses fake investigations and video calls to siphon off croresThey pose as the police, put you under ‘digital arrest’, and tether you to a video call till your savings are gone. How India’s fastest gro...
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,...
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...
War without borders: The rise of cyberattacks beyond the battlefieldCyber conflict has escalated beyond borders following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, with hacktivists and state-backed actors launching global...
Rs 40 lakh return from Rs 22,000 investment? How ‘Quantum AI’ scam is misusing Nirmala Sitharaman’s name to lure investorsQuantum AI scam: A viral message falsely claims Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is promoting a 'Quantum AI' investment scheme. It promi...
Bengaluru director made a Rs 34 payment mistake, then his account started draining until nearly Rs 74,000 vanishedA 56-year-old Bengaluru-based company director lost nearly Rs 74,000 in an online scam after falling for a fake bank reward points redempti...
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...
Trying to book LPG cylinder? Delhi Police has an urgent message for you that can save your bank a/c from getting emptyDelhi Police are warning residents about a surge in phishing scams targeting LPG cylinder bookings amid West Asian conflict concerns. Scamm...
FBI warns of ‘ATM Jackpotting’ scam — what it is and how to protect your moneyThe FBI has warned about a rise in ATM jackpotting scams. In this crime, hackers install malware in ATM machines to make them release cash ...
Stuck UPI payment on PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm? Possible fraud prevention against flagged mobile numberTo combat financial crime, the Department of Telecommunications has adopted the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI), disseminated through ...
Delhi Police draws strategy to curb digital arrest frauds, online complaint platform in worksDelhi Police is developing a comprehensive strategy to combat the surge in digital arrest frauds, including establishing a centralised comp...
FBI urges all iPhone and Android users to be on high alert for suspicious texts from one person that could compromise security - here's who he isFBI alert for iPhone and Android users has sparked serious concern as AI-generated scam messages are being used to steal personal informati...
MHA alerts public of online booking scams impersonating religious institutions, tourist servicesThe Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre warns of online booking scams. These scams target pilgrims and tourists through fake websites an...
Delete these texts Apple or Android device before it is too late! Here's what the FBI is sayingFBI warns of surging smishing attacks using 10,000+ malicious domains targeting U.S. cities like Boston, Denver, and Detroit. Learn to spot...
Digital arrest: Beware of the new cyber scam that alleges you of serious crime to extort moneyCriminals are posing as law enforcement officers to scare people by threatening them with fake digital arrests. This scam is leading to sig...
Bengaluru airport lounge scam: How scamsters stole Rs 87000 from woman through appA woman named Bhargavi Mani claimed to have lost over Rs 87,000 in a scam at Bengaluru International Airport. She was tricked into download...
ICICI Bank warns customers about rising parcel fraud scams: Use these tips to stay safeICICI Bank has alerted customers about parcel fraud scams involving fake calls from supposed Customs or Police officials. Scammers claim th...
Don't leave your crease: ICICI Bank asks UPI users to follow cricket strategy to stay safe from fraudsICICI Bank issued a warning about rising fake UPI payment scams, urging caution through social media. They shared a video advising users to...
Cybercrime cases triple in Bengaluru in six years, card payments/online transfer top charts of fraudCybercrime cases in Bengaluru have more than tripled between 2017 and 2022, and the number of cases this calendar year may beat all previou...