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- 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
- FIFA World Cup fever fuels cyber scamsCybercriminals are exploiting the FIFA World Cup, creating thousands of fake ticket portals, merchandise stores, and streaming sites to sca...16 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM 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
- Google blocked the first known AI-powered attack on 2FA accounts; here is how hackers tried to break in, know how to stay safeForeign hackers attempted a novel AI-powered cyberattack targeting two-factor authentication using a zero-day exploit. Google's Threat Inte...25 May, 2026, 03.22 PM IST
- Mother's Day Special: How AI, apps are empowering women to manage finances, improve health, build careerWomen are learning to keep pace with the ubiquitous apps and AI, shrugging off dependence on their kids for financial transactions, online ...04 May, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
- UPI underdogs seek fair play; WhatsApp tightens scam defencesSmaller UPI players will meet NPCI to curb the growth of industry leaders PhonePe, Google Pay and Paytm. This and more in today’s ETtech To...29 Apr, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
- Inside WhatsApp's measures to curb digital arrest scamsWhatsApp is using AI to combat digital arrest scams, banning thousands of impersonating accounts. Authorities are working to prevent signif...29 Apr, 2026, 05.25 PM IST
- eCommerce fraud goes 'Jamtara-style', powered by device farming: ReportIndian online shopping faces a new threat. Organised groups are using device farms to commit large-scale eCommerce fraud. These networks ex...29 Apr, 2026, 02.55 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
- WhatsApp issues warning over latest money-stealing con trick - don’t fall for itWhatsApp scam alert 2025: WhatsApp is rolling out a new screen-sharing alert to combat a rising scam targeting users' finances. Cybercrimin...23 Oct, 2025, 01.57 AM IST
- Meta expands safety tools to safeguard older adults from online scamsMeta cautioned that scammers may pressure their targets to share their screen to trick people into giving away sensitive information, inclu...22 Oct, 2025, 12.09 PM IST
- Added to a random WhatsApp group? New Safety feature warns you before you join in; here is everything you need to knowWhatsApp has introduced a 'safety overview' feature to combat scams by alerting users when added to unfamiliar groups by unknown contacts. ...08 Aug, 2025, 08.52 AM IST
- Meta says working to thwart WhatsApp scammersMeta said it shut down nearly seven million scam-linked WhatsApp accounts in the first half of 2025, mostly in Southeast Asia. Scams includ...06 Aug, 2025, 09.08 AM IST
- Not OTP or links, but hackers now use WhatsApp images for fraud; Check details hereA new WhatsApp image scam is targeting smartphone users. Hackers are hiding malware inside image files. Opening these images can lead to da...25 May, 2025, 05.28 PM IST
- WhatsApp monitors fraudulent activities, scams; bans 9.96 million Indian accountsAccording to WhatsApp, even before receiving user complaints, the Meta-owned messaging app banned 1.32 million accounts. This, it said, dem...21 Mar, 2025, 10.14 PM IST
- What is Pink Whatsapp? How to stay safe from this scam?Pink WhatsApp is a scam that targets users of the messaging platform by offering a pink-colored version of WhatsApp with additional feature...15 Sep, 2023, 02.25 PM IST
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