Cyber Crime
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad doctor conned of Rs 19.7 lakh by cyber fraudsters
Hyderabad: A doctor from the city was duped of a whopping Rs 19.7 lakh by cyber fraudsters after he decided to earn a little extra money through a part-time job. The doctor,…
- Technology
Hackers exploit Israeli-Hamas war via fake donation emails, web links
New Delhi: Cyber-security researchers on Monday said they have identified a scam donation campaign exploiting the Israel-Hamas war via malicious emails and fake websites. To date, cybercriminals have disseminated over 500 scam…
- Telangana
State Cyber Security Bureau set up in Telangana
Hyderabad: The state government established the Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau (TSCSB) headquarters in the city to combat cybercrimes and ramp up cybersecurity. Subsequently, the TSCSB initiated a mass investigation against cyber…
- Middle East
Sharjah police warn against one-time password scam
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Police have warned the public against sharing one-time passwords (OTPs) with unidentified sources. The warning came during the launch of the ‘Be Aware: Stop, Think, Protect’ campaign, as…
- Business
Crypto market saw illicit transactions of USD 70 billion in 5 years: Report
New Delhi: The cryptocurrency market witnessed nearly $70 billion worth of illicit transactions in the last five years, a new report said on Tuesday. According to data presented by AltIndex.com, illicit crypto…
- World
Global ransomware attacks at all-time high, US primary target: Report
San Francisco: The global ransomware attacks are at an all-time high, and the US is the primary target, a new report has said. The findings from the internet security firm Malwarebytes showed…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Cybercrime sleuths bust fake call centre, 5 arrested
Hyderabad: The sleuths of CCS, cyber crime have busted a fake call center in Pileru Town of Chittor District in Andhra Pradesh and arrested five accused persons. Addressing a press meet, the…
- India
Goa files complaint against Uber for ‘illegal’ operations
Panaji: Goa Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho on Tuesday said that a complaint has been filed against ride-hailing major Uber for commencing operations in the coastal state without taking permission. Speaking to reporters…
- India
Online WFH Scam: Man loses Rs 70 lakh in Gurugram
Gurugram: A Gurugram resident has become a victim of cyber fraud as he lost Rs 70 lakh after he clicked on a link while applying for an online work from home (WFH)…
- Business
IIT-K develops virtual system to fight cyber crime
Kanpur: In a first-of-its-kind initiative, a virtual investigator will guide the police, from catching cybercriminals to helping convict them in a court of law. The initiative is backed by the Indian Institute…
- Middle East
Iran, Vietnam sign deal on fighting cybercrimes, drug trafficking
Tehran: Iran and Vietnam have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on fighting organised crimes, cybercrimes and drug trafficking, media reported. The MoU was signed in a meeting between Iranian Interior Minister…
- India
Six held for duping prospective brides through fake matrimonial profiles
Gurugram: A gang was busted with the arrest of six people, including four Nigerian nationals, for making a fake profile on a matrimonial website and duping a woman of around Rs 9…
- Hyderabad
Fake Amazon Prime call centre in Hyderabad dupes people in Aus, Canada; 13 held
Hyderabad: 13 people running fake international Amazon Prime subscription call centres were arrested by the Cyberabad police on Wednesday. The sleuths of the Special Operations Team (SOT), Medchal Zone busted an international…
- India
Over 3 dozen cyber crime hotspots detected in 9 states: Sources
New Delhi: More than three dozen towns and villages of nine states — from Delhi to Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat to Assam — have become cyber crime hotspots which are being closely…
- Technology
Hackers exploiting SaaS platforms to target Indian BFSI sector
New Delhi: Cyber-security researchers on Monday said they have discovered several freemium software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms that scammers abuse to conduct phishing campaigns against popular companies. Most of these campaigns targeted Indian banking,…
