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
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...
12 May, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
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...
17 Apr, 2026, 08.36 AM IST
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...
13 Apr, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
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...
13 Apr, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
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...
16 Mar, 2026, 08.16 PM IST
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...
18 Nov, 2025, 02.41 PM IST
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...
12 Jul, 2025, 12.39 AM IST
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...
09 May, 2025, 08.14 PM IST
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...
10 Dec, 2024, 05.26 PM IST
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...
12 Feb, 2024, 05.20 PM IST
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...
21 Aug, 2023, 04.53 PM IST
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...
26 Jul, 2023, 03.05 PM IST
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.
12 Apr, 2023, 10.47 AM IST
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...
25 Nov, 2022, 07.14 PM IST
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...
09 Mar, 2022, 08.42 AM IST
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...
19 Dec, 2020, 07.56 AM IST