Cybercrime
- Telangana
Cybercrimes up by over 17% in Telangana in 2023
Hyderabad: The overall crime rate in Telangana increased by 8.97 per cent during 2023, mainly due to a 17.59 per cent rise in cybercrimes. The number of cybercrimes increased to 16,339 in…
- Hyderabad
Report cybercrimes with losses below Rs 50K at local stations: Hyderabad police
Hyderabad: Given the escalating difficulties faced by locals in lodging FIRs related to cybercrime, Cyberabad Police commissioner Avinash Mohanty said citizens can file a police complaint if they lose an amount below…
- India
Kolkata Police to do area mapping to identify cybercrime-prone zones in city
Kolkata: Kolkata Police have decided to conduct mapping of all areas under the jurisdictions of different police stations of the city to have a clear idea about those pockets that are most…
- Hyderabad
10% spike in cybercrime cases in Hyderabad; victims lost Rs 133 cr
Hyderabad: The cybercrime police in Hyderabad recorded a 10 percent spike in the number of cybercrime cases recorded from 2023 to 2022, with a significant surge in losses in investments, trading OTP…
- Technology
Fraudsters attack Booking.com customers after hacking hotels
London: Cybersecurity researchers have warned people about a new scam that is targeting Booking.com customers by posting advertisements on the Dark Web, asking for help finding victims. Hackers are targeting accommodation listed…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad woman loses Rs 1.59 cr to fraudsters in single transaction
Hyderabad: A middle-aged woman in the city fell victim to cybercriminals who posed as police officials and looted Rs 1.59 crore from her in a single online transaction. The amount included deposits…
- Technology
Know how AI is being leveraged to launch sophisticated attacks
New Delhi: In a world where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has made its presence felt in every aspect of our lives, it’s imperative to understand the profound impact it has on our personal…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: GHMC employee nabbed for fake fingerprint attendance
Hyderabad: A GHMC staffer was arrested by the city’s Central Crime Station for marking the attendance of outsourced employees using fake fingerprints. The accused Sabavath Ravi Kumar is a sanitary field assistant…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: 2 Nigerians held for duping people on pretext of sending gifts
Hyderabad: Two Nigerian nationals were arrested by Rachakonda cyber crime sleuths for duping people online, on the pretext of sending gifts. The accused Omenonye Sylvester, 23 and Alimeke Endurance Chukkwuka, 23, made…
- World
22% consumers bought fake influencer-endorsed goods: Study
New Delhi: About 22 per cent of consumers aged 16-60, who are active on social media, have purchased counterfeit goods endorsed by influencers, a new study said on Thursday. In the study,…
- India
Nuh cyber crime PS attack was aimed at destroying evidence: Haryana govt
Chandigarh: The Haryana government on Saturday said the attack on the cybercrime police station in Nuh district was aimed at destroying evidence related to a massive fraud unearthed earlier this year. The…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Cyber fraudsters dupe software engineer of Rs 43L
Hyderabad: A software engineer was duped Rs 43 lakh by cyber fraudsters under the guise of earning enormous profits with small investments in a scheme. According to the Hyderabad Cybercrime Police, the…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: 17-yr-old hacker retrieves Asif Nagar Police’s FB page
Hyderabad: A 17-year-old ethical hacker, Thanishq K played a pivotal role in recovering the hacked Facebook page of the Asif Nagar police station. Acknowledging Thanishq’s exceptional skills and dedication in recovering the…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Cybercriminals post obscene videos on Asif Nagar PS’s FB page
Hyderabad: The Facebook page of the Asif Nagar Police Station fell victim to hackers, who uploaded explicit videos onto their official page on Wednesday. The breach was discovered by local persons who…
- Middle East
Arab Interior ministers urge stronger fight against cybercrime
Tunis: Arab Interior Ministers called for strengthening the fight against cybercrime as the 40th session of the Arab Interior Ministers Council concluded, according to an official statement. During the conference, the Council…
