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Digital arrests, fake QR codes, deepfakes and more: 6 devastating financial scams robbing innocent victims and how to fight backIndia's digital boom is fueling a sophisticated criminal ecosystem, with cybercrime surging by 890% to over Rs 22,845 crore in 2024 from 20...- Myanmar junta says nearly 1,600 foreigners arrested in scam hub raidsMyanmar's military announced a major crackdown on a notorious internet scam hub near the Thai border. Nearly 1,600 foreign nationals were a...
- CBI arrests 8 cybercriminals in four month crackdown under Interpol's global operationGlobally, Interpol coordinated the operation across 40 countries and territories. It resulted in the recovery of $342 million in government...
- Woman lured, drugged and stole from older men in deadly scheme, US saysAurora Phelps, a 43-year-old woman from Las Vegas, has been charged in a deadly scam involving the drugging and robbery of older men she lu...
- Nigerian scammers accused in AI-driven fake Brad Pitt fraudThe scammers deceived 53-year-old Anne, into believing that she was in a romantic relationship with a 61-year-old Hollywood actor Brad Pitt...
- Almost 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scamThe suspects, including 148 Chinese and 40 Filipino nationals, were detained on December 10 at the seven-storey Big Leaf Building in Lagos,...
- Byju’s under scrutiny again; Infosys’ bonus bonanzaIndian authorities have started a fresh investigation into Byju’s financing and accounting practices. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
- Fake wedding cards emptying bank accountsCyberattacks in India are increasing by the day with criminals coming up with new modus operandi. In 2023, Indians lost Rs 120.30 crore to ...
- Watch out! Lure of a foreign job can land you in a big troubleMany Indians seeking high-paying jobs abroad found themselves trapped in cyber crime operations in Southeast Asia, particularly in Cambodia...
- The man who escaped the scam rings of CambodiaThousands of workers are trafficked to Southeast Asia to commit cyber fraud on their fellow citizens over social media. Ex-serviceman Botch...
- Pratibimb nails 454 black hats in Jamtara zoneThe Pratibimb app, launched in November-December, led to the arrest of 454 cyber criminals in Jamtara, Deoghar, and Giridih areas of Jharkh...
- FBI and European partners seize major malware network in blow to global cybercrimeCybersecurity experts said they were impressed by the deft dismantling of the network but cautioned that any setback to cybercrime would li...
- Exciting AI can make people vulnerable to scams. Tips to identify online fraudsOnline scams, deepfake porn and romance bots can be incredibly dangerous in the hands of criminals.
- Scams, deepfake porn and romance bots: dangerous side of advanced AIIn the wrong hands, generative AI could do untold damage. There's a lot we stand to lose, should laws and regulation fail to keep up.
- Are you digitally secure? Answer these 10 questions to find out how vulnerable you are to being connedIncreasing access to technology has also led to a rise in cybercrimes. Find out how savvy you are about digital security.
- Beware of fun games about first celeb crush! You may be the next victim of Covid online fraudIt may appear harmless, but you are giving away your passwords or answers to security questions.
- How one family rode the housing boom to dizzying heights and now stands accused of a range of financial crimesDHFL’s troubles started after a Cobrapost sting operation alleged in January that it had siphoned off money.
- Assembly elections, GST, high-profile cases mark 2017Two terrorists were killed by the army as it foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashm...
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