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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...
IRCTC cracks down on fake accounts, expands AI surveillance in kitchensIRCTC has deactivated millions of suspicious user IDs to combat fraudulent train ticket bookings. This move addresses passenger concerns ab...
Arunachal govt sets up 4 panels on infiltration, indigenous rights issuesArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced four high-powered committees. These panels will examine infiltration issues and stre...
IRCTC sets new records in online ticket booking, blocks 3 crore suspicious IDs in 2025-26IRCTC intensified anti-fraud measures in 2025, deactivating 3.03 crore suspicious user IDs and blocking 13,343 email domains. The corporati...
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...
161,000 affected in Krispy Kreme data breach settlement: Eligibility, payout details, and claim rules explainedThe Krispy Kreme Data Breach Settlement has drawn attention after reports confirmed a 2024 data breach affecting about 161,000 individuals ...
Comcast's dirty secret cost them $117 million, you could be owed $10,000; here's how to grab your share by August 14The Comcast $117.5 million settlement has triggered a nationwide rush as millions of Americans now check eligibility for a possible $10,000...
Insurance companies see a growth path in ecommerce, fintech embedded modelsEmbedded insurance is expanding in ecommerce and fintech, with payment and online retail platforms bundling protection for merchants. Start...
Trust at scale: What it takes to build a resilient digital asset ecosystem in IndiaAs India leads global digital asset adoption, building a robust trust infrastructure is critical. The article emphasizes a systems approach...
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...
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...
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...
A loan you never took; How PAN fraud is wrecking credit scores in India and what you should do to protect yourselfIndians are facing a new threat: PAN-based loan fraud. Criminals are using stolen PAN details to take out loans without consent. This is da...
Beyond KYC: Why digital trust needs real-time intelligenceAshok Hariharan of IDfy argues that digital trust must evolve beyond one-time KYC to continuous, intelligence-led risk assessment across th...
Thailand warns travellers against fake digital arrival card websitesBeware of fake websites charging for Thailand's Digital Arrival Card. This service is free and mandatory for all foreign visitors. Register...
ISI-backed BKI module exposed, MBA graduates and tech-savvy recruits used for terror opsSecurity agencies have uncovered a terror module. Delhi Police identified Manu Agwan and Maninder Billa as key handlers. The module involve...
CoinDCX promoters get bail in alleged cheating caseCoinDCX's co-founders were granted bail after a court found no prima facie case against them. The company stated the arrests stemmed from a...
Compensation for cyber fraud: RBI’s new initiative works for many customers but know when it doesn’t work for othersDigital transactions are rising in India. This has led to an increase in digital frauds. The RBI is proposing compensation for customers lo...
Delhi HC orders Meta, WhatsApp, NPCI and banks to restrict accounts misusing Razorpay’s identityThe Delhi High Court has directed social media platforms to remove accounts misusing Razorpay's trademark for fraudulent activities. Banks ...
DoT asks telcos to reverify 6.8 lakh suspect mobile connectionsThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is initiating a re-verification process for approximately 6.8 lakh mobile connections suspected ...