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Latest Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada OTT releases: Blast to Baahubali: The Torchbearer, new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime VideoThis week’s OTT releases bring a wide mix of content. Viewers can watch crime thrillers such as Lingam and Moondram Kan, enjoy martial arts...
Over 63,000 bank accounts linked to cyber frauds worth Rs 540 cr frozen over past one year: Punjab DGPPunjab Police has taken decisive action against cyber fraud, freezing over 63,000 bank accounts linked to transactions worth ₹540.34 crore ...
Psychology says people who say ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ may not always be avoiding blame, they could be trying to reduce emotional pain and guiltWhy do some people constantly say ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ during difficult conversations? Psychology suggests it may be linked to guilt man...
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...
SC refuses urgent listing of Bihar encounter PIL seeking CBI probeThe Supreme Court has declined an urgent hearing for a Public Interest Litigation demanding a CBI investigation into the alleged fake encou...
Can DigiLocker replace your bank locker? What you need to know about storing important documentsIndians face a choice between traditional bank lockers and the government's DigiLocker for important documents. While DigiLocker offers con...
Telegram blocked, edit feature disabled before NEET re-examIncidentally, the exam, originally held on May 3, was cancelled after the National Testing Authority (NTA) discovered that several question...
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...
Sarvam’s unicorn raise; Big exits in new IPOsHappy Tuesday! Sarvam has vaulted into the unicorn club after a fresh funding round. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
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...
Chinese hackers pose biggest espionage threat to tech firms, CrowdStrike saysChina-linked hackers presented the largest espionage threat to technology firms in the past year. This surge coincides with significant inv...
'Fake and fabricated': TMC leader Kirti Azad dismisses claim of 20 rebel TMC MPs extending support to NDAAll India Trinamool Congress (AITC) leader Kirti Azad on Tuesday dismissed a viral social media post claiming that a "separate group" of 20...
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,...
People who grew up without much affection often develop traits that look like strengths, but psychology says those traits usually trace back to survival patternsThroughout adulthood, numerous individuals exhibit exceptional self-discipline and autonomy, often rooted in experiences of emotional negle...
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...
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...
Santy Sharma says Cockroach Janata Party 'feels more like internet drama than a serious movement', cautions Indians in strong-worded postRapper Santy Sharma has labelled the "Cockroach Janta Party" as mere internet drama, questioning its founder's past associations and nation...
Faking death, tentacle traps, spider tails: Inside the minds of the world's most cunning snakesSnakes are not just scary, they are strategic. Some species use mind games and fake moves to survive. The King Cobra varies hunting tactics...
Researchers stuck a pair of googly eyes on the coast of Denmark and let them sit for 46 days, and here's what happened nextA floating windmill with giant spinning eyes, the Looming-Eye Buoy, was tested to deter seabirds from raiding fish traps in Europe. While i...