CERT-In flags 'high-severity risks' from AI-driven cyber threats amid Mythos concernsCERT-In has issued a high-severity warning about AI-driven cyber threats, noting that new tools make attacks faster, cheaper, and easier. A...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Public sector banks told to take quantum leap in encryption for added securityIndian banks are preparing for a quantum computing future. The finance ministry has asked public sector banks to explore quantum-resistant ...
20 Apr, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
IRS dirty dozen 2026: Internal Revenue Service warns of top tax scams, AI fraud calls, and refund traps to avoid this filing seasonThe Internal Revenue Service has shared its 2026 Dirty Dozen tax scams list to warn people about online fraud, fake messages, AI phone call...
20 Mar, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Hackers demand Google's action: Scattered LapSus Hunters threaten information leakA hacker group, Scattered LapSus Hunters, is threatening Google, demanding the termination of two employees and cessation of network probes...
02 Sep, 2025, 07.18 PM IST
Scarlett Johansson sues OpenAI: Rising concerns over AI voice replication and identity rightsScarlett Johansson sues OpenAI for replicating her voice without consent, sparking global concern over ownership of voices in the age of AI.
23 May, 2024, 11.12 PM IST
Telcos, tech players join forces to counter pesky calls/SMSTelecom operators in India leverage blockchain-based DLT to combat pesky calls, SMS phishing, and protect users. Collaboration with COAI, T...
21 May, 2024, 02.52 PM IST
Trai pings OTT cos to form joint front against phishing, spamsThe telecom regulator will soon call the app makers for a meeting during which it will discuss how these over-the-top (OTT) communication p...
22 Jun, 2023, 08.19 AM IST
Phishing attacks up 50%, education sector most targeted: ReportPhishing is a technique that attempts to acquire sensitive data, such as bank account numbers, through a fraudulent solicitation in email o...
18 Apr, 2023, 04.09 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
A new kind of banking-related fraud is becoming prevalent: Here’s how to keep your money safeICICI Bank issued an email to its customers to highlight a new kind of financial fraud that is becoming more widespread. Bank scammers alle...
06 Jul, 2022, 10.20 AM IST
Beware of ‘social engineering’ attacks: Home MinistryThe Home ministry has cautioned government officers against online attacks seeking unauthorised access to sensitive information by imperson...
22 Jul, 2019, 10.55 AM IST
When trouble comes calling and empties your bank accountPolice have warned people against sharing such details on phone, SMS or email.
15 Jan, 2018, 11.07 AM IST
Online fraud jargons you must knowKnow what you are up against by going through the fraud jargon.
01 Aug, 2016, 04.42 PM IST
- SMS phising can take you to a fraudulent website
SMS phishing dupes the mobile user to visit a phished site by sending an SMS pretending to be from a trustworthy entity. Sins gadget lovers...
21 Jul, 2008, 11.03 AM IST
- Banks are new targets for hackers
The fastest growing threat is that of phishing & hacking with the intention of making money. Recent attacks show that Indian banks are unpr...
12 Sep, 2007, 02.45 PM IST
- Fraudsters take to phishing on phone
While banks and other financial institutions have discovered new methods to beat online frauds, phishers have come up with a way to beat th...
19 Jun, 2006, 12.29 AM IST
- Fraudsters now phish on phone
In phone phishing, fraudsters typically use a phone call to extract financial information from users.
18 Jun, 2006, 01.31 AM IST