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Deputy Commissioner of Police Shavya Goyal said the accused posed as technical support agents and threatened their targets with claims of hacking and data theft to extort money. The police identified the four as Mohd Bilal, 26, Dev Kapahi, 25, and Kushagra Nimbekar, 24, all residents of Delhi, and Abhishek Mukheja, 27, a resident of Rajasthan's Alwar district. "They ran paid advertisements on the internet and social media platforms under the guise of 'Tech Support', displaying toll-free number ...Read More >
Noida, Apr 7 (PTI) Noida Cyber Crime Police on Tuesday arrested four alleged cyber frauds in Sector 76 for duping foreign nationals on the pretext of providing "tech support", an officer said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (Cyber Crime) Shavya Goyal said the accused posed as technical support agents and threatened their targets with claims of hacking and data theft to extort money. The police identified the four as Mohd Bilal, 26, Dev Kapahi, 25, and Kushagra Nimbekar, 24, all residents of Del ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A series of cyber fraud incidents have been reported across Indore, with fraudsters duping victims of large sums through online scams, impersonation and hacking techniques from June 2024 to March 2026. Following orders from Commissioner of Police Santosh Kumar Singh, Indore police registered nearly two dozen FIRs on Friday and initiated investigations. A businessman was duped of Rs 5.41 lakh while attempting to purchase an Rs 899 body massager online. After his initial ...Read More >
Mumbai: Statistics provided by the Mumbai police have revealed that there has been a significant increase in registration of cyber-crime cases this year as compared to the cases registered last year. In the first two months 952 cyber-crime cases were registered in the city as compared to the 715 cases registered last year during the same period. Maximum cases registered this year were related to credit/debit card online fraud followed by share market investment fraud and online investment fraud. ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Years of crypto scams running havoc on the social network X, formerly known as Twitter, have resulted in the implementation of a "kill switch" for users talking about crypto. The announcement of the toughest anti-crypto scam measure to date was made by Nikita Bier, X's Head of Product, through a post on the same social media on Wednesday. The measure was brought to public attent ...Read More >
Morbi pretium leo et nisl aliquam mollis. Quisque arcu lorem, ultricies quis pellentesque nec, ullamcorper eu odio. Solana-based Drift Protocol has suffered the largest exploit of 2026 to date, losing nearly $300 million in a "highly sophisticated operation" that has raised concerns about the growing threat of human-targeted attacks in the crypto space. On Wednesday, Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX) Drift Protocol was the victim of an exploit that stole hundreds of millions of dollars ...Read More >
The accused, S Balamurugan from Tirunelveli, had been separated from his wife, Sri Priya (30), for the past four months following repeated marital disputes. A 32-year-old man allegedly murdered his estranged wife inside a working women's hostel in the Gandhipuram area of Coimbatore on Sunday morning, police said. The incident took place on Raja Naidu Street. The accused, S Balamurugan from Tirunelveli, had been separated from his wife, Sri Priya (30), for the past four months following repeate ...Read More >
India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has privately asked smartphone makers to pre-load all new devices in India with its cyber safety app Sanchar Saathi, reports Reuters. The publication claims that a November 28, 2025, order by the DoT gives smartphone brands 90 days to ensure all new mobile phones are pre-loaded with the Sanchar Saathi (pronounced: sun-chaar saa-thi) app, with the provision that users cannot disable it. The order, meant to tackle a surge in cybercrime and hacking, ...Read More >
Madras High Court in a significant ruling, has held that cryptocurrency now qualifies as "property" under Indian law, an asset capable of being owned, enjoyed, and held in trust. "There can be no doubt that cryptocurrency is a property. It is not a tangible property, nor is it a currency. However, it is a property which is capable of being enjoyed and possessed (in a beneficial form). It is capable of being held in trust," observed a single-judge bench of Justice N. Anand Venkatesh. Also Read ...Read More >
A 19-year-old college student in Faridabad has died by suicide after being allegedly blackmailed with artificially generated obscene images and videos of his three sisters, in a case police are calling a serious example of AI-facilitated cybercrime. According to an NDTV report, Rahul Bharti, a second-year student at DAV College, succumbed in hospital on Saturday after consuming poison. His father, Manoj Bharti, stated that his son had been deeply distressed for the preceding two weeks after an ...Read More >
Karan Patel, founder of Redfox Cybersecurity Pvt. Ltd., joins the board of Fairfield by Marriott Mumbai Andheri West. His diverse expertise exemplifies a strategic approach to entrepreneurship, navigating multiple sectors. Patel's leadership, coupled with the team's varied skills, positions the hotel as a hub for hospitality excellence. In India's entrepreneurial ecosystem, Karan Patel stands out for his pursuit of excellence across sectors. As the founder of Redfox Cybersecurity Pvt. Ltd., and ...Read More >
. NEW DELHI: The Staff Selection Commission (SSC), which recently completed Tier 1 of the computer-based Combined Graduate Level Examination (CGLE) 2025, will allow each of 13.5 lakh aspirants who wrote the exam, to view, store and review their question papers, responses and the correct answers from Oct 15.Thanks to this recent reform, the examinees can challenge the answer keys with evidence, that too at a fee now halved to Rs 50, and keep the copies for their personal use. To further assist as ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sept 30: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that warfare is now "measured in hours and seconds, not months", with satellites, drones and sensors redefining the nature of conflict, as he urged the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) to develop a futuristic roadmap that anticipates new challenges, integrates cutting-edge technologies and continuously adapts strategies. In his address at the 42nd ICG Commanders' Conference held at the force's headquarters here, Singh also underlined tha ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Cybercrime police have dismantled what they describe as the largest movie piracy network in India, arresting five key members across multiple states. Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand said the racket was responsible for leaking hundreds of films online. Anand stated that the Telugu film industry alone lost about Rs 3,700 crore to piracy in 2024, while the wider Indian film industry recorded losses of nearly Rs 22,400 crore in 2023 from pirated content across theatres and OTT pla ...Read More >
A sophisticated, multi-state movie piracy racket has been busted with the arrest of five men allegedly responsible for leaking high-profile films and causing estimated losses of Rs 3,700 crore to the Telugu film industry. The operation by the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police uncovered a complex network that used both advanced server hacking and in-theatre cam-cording, with all transactions routed exclusively through cryptocurrency. The arrested individuals are linked to the illegal release of seve ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai police has recorded the statement of Shilpa Shetty's husband Raj Kundra in a Rs. 60 crore alleged fraud case. Mumbai Police shared an update in the case and stated: "Investigations are going on against actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra in an alleged fraud case of Rs. 60 crore. A summon was issued by the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police to Raj Kundra. He was asked to appear before police for the investigation." They further stat ...Read More >
BENGALURU: Actor Upendra has urged the public not to fall for messages or calls seeking money from him or his wife Priyanka's phone numbers, after both their phones were hacked on Monday morning under the guise of an online delivery order. Upendra recorded a video and shared it on social media with the caption "Beware". In the video, he explained that his actor-wife had ordered a product online and later received a message from an unknown person asking her to type a code containing special char ...Read More >
Bengaluru: In a shocking turn of events, Sandalwood couple Upendra Rao and Priyanka Upendra became victims of a ruthless digital scam. What began as a routine day quickly spiralled into a nightmare when fraudsters hacked their phones, impersonated trusted couriers, and unleashed a deceptive campaign to swindle money from their contacts. Some of their family and friends transferred money to the fraudsters, forcing the couple to fight back and raise alarm before more damage could be done. Fraudste ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 15 (PTI) Kannada actor Upendra Rao on Monday said his and wife Priyanka's phones were hacked and cautioned the public against responding to any messages from their phone numbers demanding money. In a video message, the 56-year-old actor said this morning, his wife fell victim to cyber fraud after receiving a message from an unknown number regarding an online order. He said, he too fell for a similar scam and suspected the role of a hacker behind it. Upednra claimed that around ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Sep 15 (PTI) Kannada actor Upendra Rao on Monday said his and actor wife Priyanka's phones were hacked and cautioned the public against responding to any messages from their phone numbers demanding money. In a video message, the 56-year-old star said this morning, his wife fell victim to cyber fraud after receiving a message from an unknown number regarding an online order. He said he too fell for a similar scam and suspected the role of a hacker behind it. Upendra further said he ...Read More >
Mumbai: Cash withdrawals with smartphones are about to become easier and can be done virtually anywhere. Plans are underway to widen the reach of unified payments interface (UPI)-India's ubiquitous tool to move money, pay bills, and make online purchases-for taking out cash. Millions of individuals, non-profits, and grocers who act as 'business correspondents' (BCs) of high-street banks will have quick response, or QR codes that users can scan with any UPI app on their handsets to withdraw cash. ...Read More >
Months before his death, Shivaprakash had written to the Bengaluru Police Commissioner raising alarm over threats to his life. The Karnataka High Court, on Friday, directed BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj to present himself before investigating authorities on July 19 at 11:30 am in connection with the brutal murder of a known rowdy-sheeter in the city. The court also instructed that the interrogation follow Section 35 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNSS), which outlines the procedure for arrest and ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 19 (SocialNews.XYZ) BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi launched a scathing attack on the Gandhi family on Saturday, accusing them of shielding each other in corruption cases and questioning the constitutional propriety of Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi's recent tweet defending his brother-in-law Robert Vadra. Speaking to the media in New Delhi, Trivedi took a sharp dig at LoP Gandhi, saying, "He stood in support of his 'hardworking farmer' brother- ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 19 (ANI): Messaging app Telegram on Saturday refuted claims of non-cooperation with authorities and emphasised its robust security measures following reports that the app has been banned in Nepal. In an official statement, Telegram expressed surprise at the Nepali government's decision to block the platform, asserting that it has consistently complied with legal requests from Nepali authorities. 'Telegram is surprised by these statements. We have consistently responded ...Read More >
Ranchi: JMM president and chief minister Hemant Soren on Sunday said the official X account of his party has been hacked, prompting him to order a police investigation into it.Apart from expressing concern over the breach, the chief minister appealed to the Elon Musk-owned social media giant to take cognisance of the matter.Party members said at 12:12 am on Sunday, the hackers posted a suspicious link along with an image of a rodent on the JMM's X account, which was immediately flagged by Hemant ...Read More >
Chennai, Jul 12 (PTI) PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss on Saturday claimed that his social media accounts have been hacked and sought help from the police to restore them. He has petitioned the police, alleging that his official accounts on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook were hacked, and passwords were changed, a party source said. The compromising of his social media accounts is his latest accusation since the souring of ties with his son Dr Anbumani, over the leadership of the Vanniyar-dominated ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan has confirmed that his official Instagram account, which was hacked on Tuesday, has now been fully recovered and is secure. The actor took to his Instagram Stories to share the update and thanked his followers and the Meta team for their support. In a detailed message, Unni stated that he was "pleased to confirm" his account had been successfully recovered. "I'm pleased to confirm that my official Instagram account @iam ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 9 (ANI): Malayalam actor Unni Mukundan has confirmed that his official Instagram account, which was hacked on Tuesday, has now been fully recovered and is secure. The actor took to his Instagram Stories to share the update and thanked his followers and the Meta team for their support. In a detailed message, Unni stated that he was pleased to confirm his account had been successfully recovered. Im pleased to confirm that my official Instagram account @iamunni ...Read More >
Chennai, July 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actor Unni Mukundan, who is best known for his performances in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, on Tuesday announced that his handle on the social media platform Instagram had been hacked. Taking to his Facebook page, actor Unni Mukundan wrote, "My official Instagram account @iamunnimukundan has been hacked‼️ Any updates, DMs, stories, or content going out from that account are not from me -- they are being posted by the hackers. Please do NOT engage, click on any su ...Read More >
Guwahati: Ratul Das, caretaker of a 72-year-old woman who was hacked to death on Tuesday night, was arrested after he confessed to the crime, DCP (Central) Amitabh Basumatary said on Thursday.A mason by profession, Ratul had been working as Bandana Das's caretaker for about a year. However, he did not think twice before hacking the elderly woman to death with a sharp sickle, after Das denied giving him the money he sought.Ratul, who was detained on Wednesday after Bandana's blood-soaked body was ...Read More >
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