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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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Beyond cash: How deepfakes are violating privacy, robbing people of dignityDeepfakes are a growing threat in India, impacting individuals, businesses, and politicians. These AI-generated fakes are used for financia...
Bengaluru woman loses Rs 3.75 crore after falling for AI-generated deepfake video of SadhguruThe woman, a resident of C V Raman Nagar, who claimed to be unaware of deepfake technology fell for the AI-generated video of Sadhguru whil...
Deep love or deepfake? Dating in the time of AIBeth Hyland, a Michigan resident, fell victim to a romance scam, losing $26,000 to a con artist using deepfake technology. Scammers are usi...
SBI cautions users against viral deepfake videos promoting fraudState Bank of India (SBI) has issued a public caution regarding deepfake scam videos circulating on social media. These fraudulent videos f...
Deepfake pandemic triggers a rush for tools to fight e-fraudAs AI-generated deepfakes surge, industries face growing threats from fake documents, voices, and identities. Traditional detection fails a...
4 remote job scams to watch out for in 2025Remote work is increasing, but so are job scams utilizing deepfake interviews, fake listings, and phishing schemes. Warning signs include u...
AI threat prediction by 'Living Nostradamus': Warning includes election manipulation, sophisticated deepfakesParanormal expert Athos Salomé, known as the "Living Nostradamus," has warned about the growing dangers of artificial intelligence (AI) and...
51% of Indians have been catfished by an AI chatbotA McAfee study reveals a significant increase in AI-driven romance scams, with 70% of online daters targeted for money and gifts. Among Ind...
Elon Musk impersonation scam: Brazilian businesswoman loses $25,900—Why these scams are increasing and how to protect yourselfElon Musk impersonation scam has once again surfaced, this time targeting a 71-year-old businesswoman from Goiás, Brazil. A fraudster, pret...
#25 For 2025: How much further will AI disrupt lives?Cyber threats will increase as AI makes scams more sophisticated. Deepfake tools and voice cloning will become harder to detect. Cybersecur...
Rashmika Mandanna gets a special role from central govt, after deepfake video controversyIn this capacity, she will oversee a range of national programs designed to inform the public about the dangers linked to cybercrime, such ...
Lured by deepfake Mukesh Ambani Insta reel, Doctor loses Rs 7 lakh in trading scamA 54-year-old Ayurveda doctor from Andheri lost over Rs 7 lakh to a trading scam involving a deepfake video of Mukesh Ambani. Dr. K K H Pat...
Hong Kong MNC suffers $25.6 million loss in deepfake scamSophisticated deepfake scam ensnares Hong Kong multinational, resulting in $25.6 million loss. Perpetrators utilize AI to mimic company off...
AI.con: a new voice for Jamtara-type scammersVoice clones or deepfakes have emerged as the latest tool for cyber scammers, they said, as artificial intelligence (AI)-related scams are ...
Here's why so many people are losing money in online scamsThe promise of quick financial gains has lured many into the web of deception. Cybersecurity, a vital aspect of Information Technology, pla...