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Zoho's Arattai to drop username feature amid WhatsApp controversyThis comes amid a wider standoff between the Centre and messaging platforms over features that let users connect without sharing phone numb...02 Jul, 2026, 11.27 PM IST- Kapil Sharma’s co-star reveals two of her employees at Bengaluru store robbed her of Rs 8 lakh: ‘They sold….’Actress Parul Gulati has accused two employees of her Bengaluru store, Nish Hair, of financial fraud. She alleges the store manager and a s...02 Jul, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
- WhatsApp usernames safe from scams, impersonation? Meta issues FAQs amid government scrutinyWhatsApp is rolling out a new username feature, allowing users to connect without sharing phone numbers. The company has released an FAQ ad...02 Jul, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
- 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...02 Jul, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
- 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...02 Jul, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
- India Inc's email security gaps leave top firms vulnerable to attacks: SurveyThe study analysed the 2025 Fortune 100 India companies, including Reliance Industries, TCS, Wipro and State Bank of India, to assess their...02 Jul, 2026, 07.53 AM IST
- Candidate gets hired after he tells boss he would steal $10 million from company: ‘Others rushed to defend themselves…’A job candidate impressed an interviewer by acknowledging that integrity alone isn't enough, stressing the need for strong internal control...01 Jul, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
- '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...01 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
- Haryana scam shocker: IAS officer arrested on retirement day in ₹593-crore IDFC Bank fraud probeIn a significant development, the CBI apprehended senior IAS officer Pardeep Kumar on his retirement day in connection with a ₹593-crore Ha...01 Jul, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
- Kisan Credit Card loan 'scam' unearthed in Jammu and KashmirJammu and Kashmir Crime Branch's Economic Offences Wing has exposed a significant Kisan Credit Card loan scam. A daily wage JK Bank employe...01 Jul, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
- 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...30 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
- 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 ...26 Jun, 2026, 02.33 PM IST
- Lost Rs 50,000 in digital fraud? Soon, you can get 85% amount back if you follow these rules - 3 calculations to explain how this worksAs per the latest RBI guidelines, if you have lodged a complaint for the fraudulent transaction within 5 calendar days, you shall be compen...25 Jun, 2026, 02.27 PM IST
- WhatsApp 'Boss' Scam: Employees opened a ZIP file sent by 'manager' and lost Rs 3.5 crore; here’s how this dangerous fraud is targeting company officialsWhatsApp Boss Scam: Two Indian companies have collectively lost nearly Rs 3.5 crore in a sophisticated cyber fraud involving malicious zip ...25 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
- Online: Two-thirds of Indians (66%) have encountered a health or wellness scam: McAfee Health & Wellness researchNew research from McAfee reveals a surge in health scams targeting Indians, particularly young adults. Scammers are exploiting influencer t...24 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
- 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
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