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...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
Can you use UPI abroad? Here’s what Indian travellers must know about charges, limits and security risksIndian travellers are increasingly using UPI abroad for convenient payments, but understanding its limitations and risks is crucial. While ...
29 May, 2026, 01.08 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
India to use AI to protect consumers from money mule banking cyber fraud, announces Home Minister Amit ShahIndia will now use Artificial Intelligence to fight money mule banking cyber fraud. The Home Minister announced a partnership between the I...
13 May, 2026, 05.27 PM IST
IPL 2026 scam season is here: Over 600 fake ticket sites, 400 malware-linked streams cheat fansAs the IPL 2026 season kicks off, a rise in cyber scams is alarming eager cricket enthusiasts. Unscrupulous fraudsters are capitalising on ...
13 May, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
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...
07 May, 2026, 09.00 AM 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
From trusted persons to kill switch: 6 ways how RBI is planning to safeguard your online paymentsAmidst rising online fraud, the RBI proposes enhanced digital payment security. Key measures include a one-hour wait for new payees and hig...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
NPCI expands AI use to enhance customer safety in digital transactionsNPCI is leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to bolster customer security in digital transactions amidst growing UPI usa...
02 Apr, 2025, 06.17 PM IST
Jumped deposit scam: Entering UPI pin casually can empty your bank account, know how you can protect yourselfJumped deposit scam: Scammers are using innovative methods to target UPI users these days. Sending money into your bank account is the easi...
18 Jan, 2025, 12.39 PM IST
NPCI debunks new 'Jumped Deposit Scam' reports; clarifies 3 points to noteNPCI Jumped Deposit Scam: The National Payments Corporation of India clarified that reports of the 'Jumped Deposit' Scam do not reflect bre...
15 Jan, 2025, 09.59 AM IST
New UPI scam: Fraudsters send you Rs 200.00 and ask to return Rs 20,000; how to protect yourself from UPI overpayment scamUPI overpayment scam: You should be careful before sending or accepting any UPI collect money request especially from unknown numbers or ID...
10 Jan, 2025, 11.10 AM IST
Fraudsters are using electricity bills to empty bank accounts. Here is how to protect yourselfOnline Scammers are hacking into individuals' phones and sending fraudulent text messages, demanding immediate payment to avoid power disco...
19 Oct, 2023, 01.13 PM IST
How not to get scammed while using credit cards or UPI credit linesRitesh Bhatia, a cyber security consultant, warns about two types of scams related to UPI transactions. The first involves the misuse of a ...
18 Oct, 2023, 04.01 PM IST
7 latest highly deceptive online scams; how to identify them and protect your moneyOnline scam and how to protect yourself: If you are not aware of their latest methods and tricks, you can easily fall into their trap, resu...
11 Aug, 2023, 01.22 PM IST
How UPI-based frauds take placeIn October, UPI based transactions have hit a landmark of one billion transactions. Therefore, as methods of making payments have become te...
09 Nov, 2019, 11.04 AM IST