FBI data breach is getting personal: Why ShinyHunters’ alleged hack has agents fearing stolen home addresses, family details and medical records could put families at riskThe records stolen from the FBI include blood test results, spouse names, and home addresses. Thousands of agents face the reality that the...
26 Sep, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
The more AI banks deploy, the bigger the cyber battlefield getsIndian banks and fintech firms face growing AI-powered cyber threats. Attackers use AI to find vulnerabilities faster than before. Financia...
12 Sep, 2026, 09.32 AM IST
AI fuels low-value cybercrimes, use of 'salami slicing'The rise of low-value cybercrimes is alarming, as scammers increasingly focus on individuals rather than systems. Driven by AI and the digi...
05 Sep, 2026, 08.12 AM IST
Meta removes ads for fraud apps posing as porn after India sounds alarmThe government said ads on Facebook and Instagram operating under names such as "Night Play" and "Kyss" directed users to phishing websit...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.10 PM IST
India orders Google to take down hundreds of Firebase accounts over cyber fraudIndia has directed Google to remove hundreds of accounts on its Firebase platform after officials found scammers using the service to imper...
22 Aug, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
India orders removal of Google Firebase accounts after spotting scam patternOnline scams have become one of India's most pressing law enforcement challenges, with Indians losing nearly $2.4 billion in alleged cyber ...
21 Aug, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Meta more cautious on CSAM after unequivocal govt message; action visible: IT Ministry sourcesSources said the government's intent is not censorship or restricting coverage in any way, but ensuring Indian laws and norms are followed ...
18 Aug, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
Got Income Tax notice asking you to pay Rs 6,000 in tax? Check this warning from government’s fact check teamAttention taxpayers: a fraudulent Income Tax notice demanding a payment of Rs 6,000 has been detected online. The Fact Check team from the ...
14 Aug, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Gurgaon founder says scammer impersonated him to trick employee into buying vouchersA Gurgaon startup founder's employee was nearly defrauded by an email scammer impersonating him. The impersonator requested gift vouchers w...
09 Aug, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Did PM Modi announce a Rs 25 lakh monthly income scheme? Here's the truthA fake video using artificial intelligence shows Prime Minister Modi promoting an investment scheme. This fraudulent platform falsely promi...
17 Jul, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Beware, these two words in your emails could signal a scam. FBI issues warning and steps to enhance cybersecurityPhishing scams have become more deceptive, with scammers exploiting AI and creating a false sense of urgency using specific phrases. The FB...
24 Jan, 2025, 03.34 PM IST
How to save your crypto assets from phishing attacksPhishing attacks have become a major threat in the realm of digital dangers, including the world of cryptocurrency. These scams exploit hum...
04 Sep, 2023, 12.23 PM IST
Around 5 lakh people potentially fall victim to phishing scams in India: reportThe Hyderabad-based company unveiled an anti-phishing platform during the Mobile World Congress to prevent phishing messages from reaching ...
03 Mar, 2023, 06.15 PM IST
You may soon get an AI shield to thwart phishing via SMSesThe initial results from a trial of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based solution being undertaken by Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Tanla Platfor...
03 Mar, 2023, 12.38 AM IST
Phishing attacks are a major challenge that need to be dealt with preemptivelyPhishing is a type of social engineering where an attacker sends a fraudulent - spoofed, fake or otherwise deceptive - message designed to ...
16 Feb, 2023, 11.30 PM IST
- Crooks offer refund on online tax refund
Cyber crooks are on the prowl this financial year closing and are using phishing attacks and hoax-alerts to gain access to account details.
22 Mar, 2011, 01.03 PM IST
- Cyber criminals rely on mind games
McAfee has announced the results of a groundbreaking study that details the psychological games and other tactics cyber criminals use in so...
04 Jul, 2007, 05.22 PM IST