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CBI nabs three people in ₹2.07 cr digital arrest scamThe CBI has apprehended three individuals in connection with a massive ₹2.07 crore digital arrest scam. Following raids in Odisha and Rajas...- ETtech Explainer: Why Telegram and Signal are under the government's scanner over usernamesIndia's scrutiny of username-based messaging has widened from WhatsApp to Telegram and Signal over concerns around fraud, impersonation and...
- India issues notice to Telegram, Signal on concerns over usernames, source saysIndia has issued notices to messaging apps Telegram and Signal, demanding explanations for safeguards on features allowing anonymous messag...
- A free smartwatch gift cost an Egyptian 750 million pounds after cybercriminals allegedly used it to empty his accountsA free smartwatch offer turned into a $15 million disaster for an Egyptian businessman, highlighting a sophisticated 'real-time phishing' s...
- WhatsApp says claims of people reserving popular, well-known usernames falseThe rebuttal came as part of a set of FAQs released by the Meta-owned messaging platform around its contentious username feature - which is...
- Do you lose your interest and deposit if you have multiple PPF accounts? Here's what the rules sayDiscovering you have two Public Provident Fund accounts can be a common oversight, but it's crucial to address. Indian regulations strictly...
- Usernaam ke Vaaste? Some things to consider about the ruckus over WhatsApp introducing usernamesWhatsApp's introduction of usernames, a feature long present in rivals like Telegram and Signal, has sparked debate, particularly in India....
- WhatsApp pushes back on privacy concerns over username featureWhatsApp announced last week that users can now reserve a username to use once the feature fully launches later this year. The idea, as per...
- 'WhatsApp has to worry, not us': Govt warns messaging platform over fraud risks as username feature sparks privacy debateThe recently announced WhatsApp username feature is under scrutiny, amid concerns over impersonation and scams. While WhatsApp claims safeg...
- Worries arise over gaming of WhatsApp usernamesThe feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. Whil...
- 'This could be a disaster': From Ankur Warikoo to Vijay Shekhar Sharma, why India's startup leaders are worried about Kunal Shah's first move at WhatsAppWhatsApp's new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers, has raised significant concerns about potential i...
- How global scammers use US tech to fleece peopleIndian scammer Safeer Koorimannil reveals how AI from American tech giants fuels global fraud rings in Myanmar. Trafficked to a scam center...
- UPTET Admit Card 2026 released at UPESSC portal; Check direct download link, exam dates and important instructionsup tet admit card 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (UPTET) admit cards for 2026 are now available on the UPESSC website. Th...
- Psychology says people who set multiple alarms even when one is enough aren't lazy: What repeated alarms revealPsychology says people who set multiple alarms even when one is enough aren't always unmotivated or careless. Psychology suggests this habi...
- Used-car market enters new era: Why more Indians are choosing used cars despite rising incomesIndia's used car market is booming, projected to hit $70 billion by FY31 as buyers increasingly choose pre-owned vehicles for value and sma...
- How schools breach children’s data privacy: A snapshotSchools and other organizations are posting children's photos and achievements online without proper parental consent, potentially violatin...
- Gujarat Police bust Jamtara-linked APK fraud network: Here's what is an APK scam and how does it work?Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has nabbed three individuals linked to a Jharkhand-based fraud network. These criminals allegedly distributed ...
- The Passport act: Why the little book was never a proof of citizenshipA recent statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarifying that a passport is not proof of citizenship has sparked debate. Indian cou...
- 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 ...
- Jhanvi, Riya, Simran: How a woman and agency used multiple names to ‘maid’ off with money from Delhi homesA woman, using aliases like Jhanvi and Riya, allegedly ran a fake domestic help racket. Families seeking house helps were defrauded after p...
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