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Operation Octopus: Trapping the tentacles of India’s cyber fraud networkAmidst the alarming increase in cyber scams, the Hyderabad Police have initiated Operation Octopus, a mission aimed at dismantling the enti...- 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...
- What does ‘clock it’ mean? All about the viral trend used by Delhi Police to promote cyber safetyDelhi Police is using a popular Gen Z internet trend to promote cyber safety. The "Clock It" campaign encourages responsible online behavio...
- 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 ...
- UK pushes safer immigration advice system with new public campaignThe UK's Immigration Advice Authority has launched a nationwide campaign. It urges people to check if immigration advisers are officially r...
- AI is a gold mine for spammers and scammers, but Google is using it as a tool to fight backGenerative AI is supercharging online spam and scams, with the FBI reporting over $893 million in losses last year. Tech giants like Google...
- What are Money mule accounts? Australia’s financial intelligence regulator targets financial crime vulnerabilities in foreign-owned banksAustralia's financial intelligence unit, AUSTRAC, has uncovered significant control and reporting issues within foreign-owned banks. Review...
- AUSTRAC flags financial crime risks in foreign-owned banks over low AML reporting and money mule activityAustralia's financial intelligence agency, AUSTRAC, has flagged serious concerns regarding foreign banks. Weaknesses in controls and low re...
- Global financial fraud hits USD 442 billion in 2025, AI scams surge: InterpolIn 2025, global financial fraud skyrocketed to a staggering USD 442 billion, with Interpol’s latest findings highlighting a disturbing tren...
- Australia joins global partners to combat visa fraud during International Fraud Awareness WeekAustralia and its international partners are launching a campaign to fight visa fraud. This initiative aims to protect people from scams an...
- Keanu Reeves fights back: Spends big to delete imposters from TikTok and MetaKeanu Reeves is tackling fake social media accounts. Scammers use his image for ads and romance scams. Reeves employs a firm to remove thes...
- Google wields AI to fight scams on Chrome, Search, Android — Here's how it worksGoogle said in a blog post that it is catching 20 times more "scammy results" in Search using AI. This is helping keep users away from dang...
- Meta warns about online holiday shopping scams that you should watch out for this DecemberSocial media giant Meta has launched a global anti-scam awareness campaign to help users stay vigilant online. Meta owns Facebook, WhatsApp...
- Swipe left! AI-generated bots proliferate online dating spaceCybersecurity firm McAfee has found in a survey that 77% of Indians have come across fake profiles and photos generated using AI tools crea...
- Surge in QR code scams sparks concern in BengaluruQR code-related cybercrimes are on the rise in Bengaluru's online marketplaces, with unsuspecting users being left in financial distress by...
- Scammers cash in on 'Barbie' mania! Cybercriminals bait consumers to download movie in Hindi & Tamil, says McAfee studyOnline protection company McAfee is warning people of 'Barbie'-related scams surfacing since the movie was released earlier this month. The...
- WhatsApp wants to protect users against online fraud, highlights 4 safety features in new campaignThe all-new 'Stay Safe with WhatsApp' campaign will educate users on online safety.
- Indulging in Black Friday? Be wary of e-criminalsFrom fashion and home décor to health supplements and home appliances, practically every brand is trying to entice consumers with special B...
- Britain to force Big Tech to combat online scamsThe government said its draft law on preventing online harm would include the requirement for large platforms to improve protection from cr...
- Chinese hackers targeted shoppers during Flipkart festive salesThe biggest festive sale hacking emerged via 'Spin The Lucky Wheel Scam' that emerged within days of Flipkart announcing its 'Big Billion D...
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