India's digital war: Surge in cyber crime rate highlights need for deeper scrutiny of medium's social, psychological threats
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India's digital war: Surge in cyber crime rate highlights need for deeper scrutiny of medium's social, psychological threats

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The increasing penetration of internet, number of cyber crime cases asks for a deeper scrutiny of social and psychological consequences posed by this medium The era of globalisation and ICT revolution has reduced the social dimension of time and space, bringing everybody under a single platform of cyberspace. The statistics released by the National Crime Record Bureau assert that a total of 12,317 cases have been registered under “cyber crime” in 2016, an increase from 696 reported cases in 2009. The emerging trends in cyber crime cases in the metro cities highlight that Mumbai has experienced the highest number of cases in 2016 followed by Bangalore and Jaipur. In the context of cyber crime, the data shows that out of the total reported cases in 2016, a chargesheet was filed in only 30 percent cases.

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Nagpur violence: Cyber cell identifies over 140 online posts with objectionable content
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3 days, 15 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Cyber cell identifies over 140 online posts with objectionable content

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: In the wake of the Nagpur violence, Maharashtra Cyber department has identified more than 140 posts and videos containing objectionable contents across social media platforms aimed at inciting communal unrest, officials said.These videos and posts were found uploaded on Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube, an official said on Wednesday. The Maharashtra Cyber, in coordination with the Nagpur City Cyber …

Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Cyber flags provocative content, reports over 140 posts and videos
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3 days, 18 hours ago

Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Cyber flags provocative content, reports over 140 posts and videos

India TV News  

Nagpur violence: Maharashtra Cyber flags provocative content, reports over 140 posts and videos Notices have been issued under section 79 of the Information Technology Act 2000 to ensure immediate take-down of such content. Maharashtra Cyber has identified and reported more than 140 objectionable contents posted to incite communal violence. Bangladesh connection The cyber cell of Nagpur police has identified a …

Karnataka reports 12 deepfake-related cybercrime cases in two years
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4 days, 17 hours ago

Karnataka reports 12 deepfake-related cybercrime cases in two years

The Hindu  

Karnataka is seeing an increase in cybercrimes linked to deepfake technology. Revenge crime A senior police official said while deepfake-related cases have been reported in Karnataka, their numbers remain relatively low compared to other forms of cybercrime. In most instances, the victim has a strong suspicion about who might be responsible, making it easier for us to identify and apprehend …

State govt. releases updated investigation manual for tackling cybercrimes
1 week, 1 day ago

State govt. releases updated investigation manual for tackling cybercrimes

The Hindu  

Amid a surge in cybercrimes, Home Minister G. Parameshwara on Saturday released the fourth edition of the Cybercrime Investigation Manual at CIDECODE-2025, a cybercrime investigation summit held in Bengaluru. The release of the fourth edition of the Cybercrime Investigation Manual, alongside initiatives like the hackathon and cyber law ideathon, reflects our unwavering commitment to building a secure digital Karnataka—and a …

How India's cybercrime crackdown is ensnaring digital devils
3 weeks, 4 days ago

How India's cybercrime crackdown is ensnaring digital devils

India Today  

For those who relish the sport of stringing along scammers—those insidious voices claiming to be police officers, courier agents demanding OTPs or bank officials offering too-good-to-be-true deals—you may have noticed a change in their tone. India’s offensive against cybercriminals Like a vast, invisible web spun across the country, India’s cybercrime crackdown has ensnared thousands of digital fraudsters. Empowering the citizen …

Thiruvananthapuram City police launch probe into cybercrime
1 month, 1 week ago

Thiruvananthapuram City police launch probe into cybercrime

The Hindu  

The City Cyber police have launched an investigation into a case where an online scam led to a city resident being defrauded of ₹1.84 crore. The victim was reportedly tricked by scammers who posed as officials from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India and falsely claimed that he was involved in a money laundering case. According to the police, the …

Cyber Suraksha launched in Andhra’s Anantapur
1 month, 1 week ago

Cyber Suraksha launched in Andhra’s Anantapur

The Hindu  

The District Police have embarked on a ‘Cyber Suraksha’ initiative with an aim to spread awareness among the public on the prevention of cybercrimes. Superintendent of Police P. Jagadeesh, who launched the programme on Thursday at the JNTU-Anantapur Auditorium, said the programme would be taken up with the support of college managements, banks, students and NGOs. He said bank officials, …

‘Digital Arrest’ scam: Noida family loses ₹1.10 crore to cyber criminals; here’s what happened
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Digital Arrest’ scam: Noida family loses ₹1.10 crore to cyber criminals; here’s what happened

Live Mint  

A family in Noida has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyber fraud, losing over ₹1 crore after being subjected to a five-day 'digital arrest' by fraudsters impersonating government officials, police confirmed on Monday. The emerging scam, termed 'digital arrest', involves criminals posing as law enforcement officers, such as officials from the Central Bureau of Investigation or customs authorities. Within minutes, …

Kerala government allocates Rs 2 crore to combat cyberbullying, online financial fraud
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Kerala government allocates Rs 2 crore to combat cyberbullying, online financial fraud

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: With cyber crimes and online financial fraud on the rise in the state, serious attention by authorities to counter cyber bullying and conduct financial-literacy campaigns was seen as the need of the hour. The government also allocated Rs 2 crore for financial-literacy campaigns and a comprehensive financial conclave to tackle investment and financial fraud. “The government must take urgent …

Delhi police adds cyber fraud warning in its Propose Day wish: ‘Love should be…’
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi police adds cyber fraud warning in its Propose Day wish: ‘Love should be…’

Hindustan Times  

Propose Day: The Delhi Police on Saturday took to X to put a witty twist to warnings about cyber fraud and commemorated ‘Propose Day’ to caution citizens about suspicious transactions. If you suspect cyber fraud, dial 1930 immediately, the warning from the Delhi police said {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} In the post, the Delhi police said “Happy Propose Day! Earlier …

Foreign Cyber Crooks Prove Tough Nuts for Police
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Foreign Cyber Crooks Prove Tough Nuts for Police

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Tracking cyber criminals operating from other countries, a majority of them from organised gangs in southeast Asia, has become a challenge for cyber crime police, an official said. According to the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System, a total of 12 lakh cybercrime incidents were reported from metro cities in India last year. Telangana Cyber Security Bureau …

Emerging Technology Trends And Its Effect On Criminal Justice System
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Emerging Technology Trends And Its Effect On Criminal Justice System

Live Law  

The then Chief Justice of India Dr D.Y Chandrachud, while delivering the 20th DP Kohli memorial lecture on the Central Bureau of India Raising Day April 1st 2024, remarked that “In the era of digital transformation, the interplay between law and technology can result in better crime detection and also ensure criminal justice reform”. Emerging technologies such as Forensic Artificial …

Rs 1.7K crore lost to cyber crimes in Tamil Nadu last year
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Rs 1.7K crore lost to cyber crimes in Tamil Nadu last year

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu’s residents lost Rs 1,673.85 crore in 2024, of which Rs 771.98 crore was frozen and around Rs 83.84 crore was returned to the victims, official statistics released by the state cyber crime wing on Wednesday said. Data shows that 1.3 lakh complaints were registered on the National Cyber Crime Registration Portal in 2024 in Tamil Nadu, which …

International Cyber Crooks a Challenge to Agencies
1 month, 2 weeks ago

International Cyber Crooks a Challenge to Agencies

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Dealing with international fraudsters, who keep updating their modus operandi, has become a challenge for cyber crime agencies in the city. According to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Center, 11,383 cybercrimes were reported in metro cities of the country, including online trading frauds over the last nine months of 2024. According to the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and …

No Provision For Law Enforcement To Conduct Arrests Via Video Calls: Rajasthan HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of 'Digital Arrest Scams'
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2 months ago

No Provision For Law Enforcement To Conduct Arrests Via Video Calls: Rajasthan HC Takes Suo Motu Cognizance Of 'Digital Arrest Scams'

Live Law  

Terming “Digital Arrest scams” as one of the most insidious forms of cybercrime, Rajasthan High Court took suo motu cognizance of the increasing trend of cybercrimes in India including digital arrest, directing the State and Central Government to submit a report on the steps being taken to curb the offence. and manipulate them into believing that they have committed some …

'Cyber Crime Like A Silent Virus Costing Society More Than Money': Allahabad HC Denies Bail To 'Digital Arrest' Accused
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2 months ago

'Cyber Crime Like A Silent Virus Costing Society More Than Money': Allahabad HC Denies Bail To 'Digital Arrest' Accused

Live Law  

Taking note of the surge in cybercrimes across the nation, the Allahabad High Court recently observed that cybercrime in our country is like a silent virus, and it has affected an uncountable number of innocent victims who have been defrauded of their hard-earned money. The court made these observations while denying bail to one Nishant Roy, booked under Sections 384, …

₹4.14 crore lost to cyber fraud returned to victims in 2024: Puducherry police
2 months ago

₹4.14 crore lost to cyber fraud returned to victims in 2024: Puducherry police

The Hindu  

The cybercrime wing of the Puducherry police received 3,129 complaints pertaining to cyber fraud in 2024. According to a police official, a total of ₹46.08 crore was lost by victims to cyber fraud last year as against ₹10.83 crore in 2023. Police sources said that online trading, online part-time job fraud, fedex courier scam, and instant loan app fraud were …

[Advt.]Legal Expatiate: 5 Day Online Certificate Course On Cyber Law And Cyber Crime Litigation [27th Jan to 31st Jan]
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[Advt.]Legal Expatiate: 5 Day Online Certificate Course On Cyber Law And Cyber Crime Litigation [27th Jan to 31st Jan]

Live Law  

In this course, you'll delve into the dimensions of cyber law and cyber crime matters. TOPICS COVERED Module 1 - Information Technology Act - ⁠Provisions of BNS on Cyber Crime in India - ⁠Provisions of BNSS on Cyber Crime in India - ⁠Provisions of BSA on Cyber crime in India Module 2 - Cyber Crimes in India - Emerging trends …

India's 'digital arrest' scammers stealing savings
2 months ago

India's 'digital arrest' scammers stealing savings

Hindustan Times  

Within five hours while sitting at home in India, retired professor Kamta Prasad Singh handed over his hard-earned savings to online fraudsters impersonating police. Indians have emptied their bank accounts "out of sheer fear", Modi said in an October radio broadcast, adding fraudsters "create so much psychological pressure on the victim". India runs the world's largest biometric digital identity programme …

India's 'digital arrest' scammers stealing savings
2 months ago

India's 'digital arrest' scammers stealing savings

Hindustan Times  

Within five hours while sitting at home in India, retired professor Kamta Prasad Singh handed over his hard-earned savings to online fraudsters impersonating police. HT Image {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The cybercrime known as "digital arrest" where fraudsters pose online as law enforcement officials and order people to transfer huge amounts of money has become so rampant that Prime Minister …

₹83.34 crore lost to cyber fraud returned to victims in 2024: T.N.’s Cyber Crime Wing
2 months, 1 week ago

₹83.34 crore lost to cyber fraud returned to victims in 2024: T.N.’s Cyber Crime Wing

The Hindu  

The Cyber Crime Wing of the Tamil Nadu police has frozen a total amount of ₹771.98 crore lost to cyber fraud and returned ₹83.34 crore to cybercrime victims in 2024. A press release said, the State police, under which the Cyber Crime Wing operates through the National Cyber Crime Helpline 1930, have filed 4,326 First Information Reports by generating 79,449 …

‘Pathshala’ of a different kind
2 months, 1 week ago

‘Pathshala’ of a different kind

New Indian Express  

CHHATTISGARH: In Chhattisgarh’s Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi district, a pioneering initiative called ‘Cyber Pathshala’ is making waves in the fight against cybercrimes. However, ‘Cyber Pathshala’ is attempting to bridge this gap by educating the public about the latest cyber threats and how to avoid falling victim to them. The brainchild of Gupta, an IPS officer from the 2014 batch, the initiative operates through …

2,732 complaints of cyber financial fraud received by Cyber Crime Wing in 2024
2 months, 1 week ago

2,732 complaints of cyber financial fraud received by Cyber Crime Wing in 2024

The Hindu  

The Cyber Crime Wing of the Greater Chennai Police received 2,732 complaints pertaining to cyber fraud last year. Police said in terms of financial recovery, due to swift police action, Rs.36.63 crore was frozen before they could be misused, and Rs.12.31 crore was successfully reverted to victims’ bank accounts through court orders. To assist the public further, the Cyber Crime …

www.online.con: Cyber fraud cases in Kerala
2 months, 2 weeks ago

www.online.con: Cyber fraud cases in Kerala

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: In October last year, a Perumbavoor man, doing business in a Gulf country, met a person in Dubai who shared his success story of earning crores through a share trading app. In 2024, cyber fraudsters swindled around Rs 698 crores from individuals in the state, a 200% increase from the Rs 210 crores lost in 2023. “Kerala, despite its …

Haryana: Over 5,000 cybercrime-related arrests made, Rs 268 crore recovered, says top cop
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Haryana: Over 5,000 cybercrime-related arrests made, Rs 268 crore recovered, says top cop

India TV News  

Haryana Police arrested 5,156 people in 2024 in cybercrime cases, recovering a total of Rs 268 crore, the state’s top police officer said on Friday. Kapur said nodal officers from 10 banks are working round-the-clock with the Haryana Police to prevent cybercrimes and from next week, more such officers will team up. He said, in 2023, Haryana Police made about …

Indore reports over 10,000 cyber fraud complaints in 2024: Rs 60 crore lost, Rs 12.5 cr recovered
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Indore reports over 10,000 cyber fraud complaints in 2024: Rs 60 crore lost, Rs 12.5 cr recovered

India TV News  

In a shocking revelation, online fraudsters have duped residents of Indore of Rs 60 crore in 2024, according to Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police Rajesh Dandotia. Fraudsters appropriated Rs 60 crore from victims, but we managed to retrieve and return Rs 12.5 crore,” ADCP Dandotia said on Monday. “Victims included professionals and even a former judge of the Madhya Pradesh …

Cybercrime Losses in Kakinada Surge to Rs 26.57 Crore in 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cybercrime Losses in Kakinada Surge to Rs 26.57 Crore in 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada:The Kakinada district police headquarter would provide one drone to every police station under it as part of the efforts to bring down the crime rate in 2025. He said women police would visit colleges, schools, villages, government and private offices and hold meetings to spread awareness about cyber safety and security in 2025. However, he said the police achieved …

Crime rate in NTR district down by 10.76% in 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Crime rate in NTR district down by 10.76% in 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada:The NTR district witnessed an overall reduction in the crime rate in 2024. This represents a 26.05 per cent reduction compared to the 1,977 cases reported in 2023. Addressing the media after NTR District’s annual crime review meeting here on Monday, city police commissioner Rajasekhara Babu cited a staggering 73.14 per cent increase in cybercrimes. He said there was a …

AP police take to AI VijayASTraM; overall crime falls by 5.7% in 2024
2 months, 3 weeks ago

AP police take to AI VijayASTraM; overall crime falls by 5.7% in 2024

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: AP director general of police Ch. He said, “Andhra Pradesh will use AI – VijayASTraM all over the state through smartpolice.ai to supervise traffic management, send real-time alerts, perform predictive analysis and ensure dynamic police deployment. The DGP said although the overall crime rate in the state has decreased by 5.7 per cent this year, cybercrimes have seen a …

TG records 25% increase in cybercrime complaints, about 2,000% increase in refunds
3 months ago

TG records 25% increase in cybercrime complaints, about 2,000% increase in refunds

The Hindu  

Cybercrime losses for Telangana citizens stood at a staggering ₹1,867 crore in 2024, more than doubling the last year’s figure of ₹778.7 crore. The State recorded 1.14 lakh cybercrime complaints in 2024, up by 24.5% from 91,652 in 2023, as per the latest data shared by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau. Another 21 cyber criminals involved in 25 cybercrime cases …

Public awareness crucial to combat rising cybercrimes, says Guntur SP
3 months ago

Public awareness crucial to combat rising cybercrimes, says Guntur SP

The Hindu  

In an effort to address the growing menace of cybercrimes, District Superintendent of Police S. Satish Kumar emphasised the importance of public awareness at the ‘Cyber Valour-2024’ programme held at Sri Venkateswara Vignan Mandir in Guntur on Monday. Speaking at the event, SP Satish Kumar highlighted the increasing number of cybercrime victims, ranging from professionals to homemakers, often targeted due …

Cyber cheats dupe citizens of ₹1.58 crore
3 months ago

Cyber cheats dupe citizens of ₹1.58 crore

Hindustan Times  

The Pune Police have lodged nine cyber fraud cases where cybercriminals siphoned off funds worth ₹58 lakhs from different bank accounts of the victims. All nine cases were lodged on Thursday, December 19 while as many as ten cyber fraud-related cases were lodged on Wednesday, wherein an aggregate amount of ₹1 crore was siphoned off by the accused. The city …

Rs 700 cr lost in fraud in Cyberabad: Mohanty
3 months ago

Rs 700 cr lost in fraud in Cyberabad: Mohanty

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: FedEx, digital arrests, investment frauds, and so on, have made people residing in Cyberabad limits lose around Rs 700 crore to cybercrime this year, said Cyberabad police. To make more people aware of the existence of cybercrime and to curb this menace, the Cyberabad police has launched a brand-new initiative - Project P.R.O.T.E.C.T - Preventing Risks Online Through Education, …

People in Madhya Pradesh lost 130 per cent more money due to digital arrest in 2024 compared to 2023
3 months ago

People in Madhya Pradesh lost 130 per cent more money due to digital arrest in 2024 compared to 2023

New Indian Express  

BHOPAL: Money lost due to digital arrest -- the rising phenomenon of cyber fraudsters posing as enforcement agencies’ sleuths to extort money from targets -- has increased by more than 130 per cent within a year in Madhya Pradesh. The alarming statistics were shared by the state government on the second day of the ongoing winter session of the Vidhan …

The digital frontier of inequality
3 months, 1 week ago

The digital frontier of inequality

The Hindu  

India stands at a pivotal moment in its digital revolution, underpinned by an internationally recognised model of digital public infrastructure. In response, the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, recently launched ‘Ab Koi Bahana Nahi ’, a national campaign aligned with the global ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence’. Already constrained by societal norms, many …

Digital arrest scam rising in India: Here is how to protect yourself and everything else you need to know
3 months, 1 week ago

Digital arrest scam rising in India: Here is how to protect yourself and everything else you need to know

India Today  

Imagine this – You are busy completing your daily chores when suddenly you receive a call from an unknown person. Unfortunately, this has been the reality for many individuals who fell victim to the "digital arrest" scam, losing significant amounts of money to fraudsters posing as senior officials. These digital scams, particularly the digital arrest scam, are targeting individuals across …

Hyderabad Hosts India’s First Cyber Crime Run
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Hyderabad Hosts India’s First Cyber Crime Run

Deccan Chronicle  

: Sree Bala Devi, DCP – Cyber Crime has today flagged off The Finrun, India’s First Cyber Crimes Awareness Run- 5K & 10K Run at Gachibowli, Hyderabad. The event was also attended by SD Joel Davis, IPS, Joint Commissioner of Police, Naved Alam Khan, CEO, SCSC, Dr. Sajida Khan, President Awardee, Anil Bollina, Director - Aquatron, Jayapavan, Managing Director - …

What is Digital Arrest and How to Avoid Falling Victim?
3 months, 3 weeks ago

What is Digital Arrest and How to Avoid Falling Victim?

Deccan Chronicle  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned citizens of a rising cyber scam known as “Digital Arrest” during the Mann Ki Baat radio program. Digital Arrests are a new form of cyber fraud where criminals pose as law enforcement officials to exhort money from their victims. The criminals pose as law enforcement officials from CBI, Income Tax, Customs and make video …

India lost over ₹11,000 crore to cyber scams in first 9 months of 2024: Report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

India lost over ₹11,000 crore to cyber scams in first 9 months of 2024: Report

Hindustan Times  

India has endured a loss of around ₹11,333 crore to cyber scams in the first nine months of 2024, said a recent report. Stock trading frauds caused the maximum amount of loss, ₹ 4,636 crore from over 2 lakh complaints. Meanwhile, cases of digital arrests, which authorities have seen an uptick in, caused a loss of ₹1,616 crore from around …

Mumbai senior citizen put under ‘digital arrest’, duped of Rs 3.8 crore: How to protect yourself from such scams
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mumbai senior citizen put under ‘digital arrest’, duped of Rs 3.8 crore: How to protect yourself from such scams

Firstpost  

A 77-year-old woman from South Mumbai was kept under ‘digital custody’ for over a month by scammers who threatened her with arrest and duped her of Rs 3.8 crore. With cases of ‘digital arrest’ scams on the rise, it is important to understand what they are and how to protect yourself from such frauds Digital arrest is a fraudulent tactic …

India’s Scamdemic
4 months ago

India’s Scamdemic

New Indian Express  

The Psychology factor Cyber psychologist and psychotherapist Nirali Bhatia cites her own experience before diving into the psychology of the scammer and the victim. I shared this information on a WhatsApp group I am part of, and seven others responded saying they had received similar calls,” says the founder of Cyber B.A.A.P, an anti-cyber bullying platform. Through the experiences narrated …

Cyber-Bullying: How Should India Legally Equip Itself?
4 months, 1 week ago

Cyber-Bullying: How Should India Legally Equip Itself?

Live Law  

Growth in technology has changed the social fabric and given rise to new challenges such as cyberbullying, cybercrime, and digital harassment in India and worldwide. LEGAL FRAMEWORK India has several laws to address cybercrime, including the Information Technology Act of 2000 and its subsequent amendments. Despite laws and guidelines, victims may be disparaged owing to the complex nature of geographical …

Crime in Mumbai: How cyber conmen drive their victims into debt
4 months, 1 week ago

Crime in Mumbai: How cyber conmen drive their victims into debt

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Cyber scammers have found a new way to con people – saddling them with loans they never took. Police said the fraudsters sometimes lure their victims with the promise of massive profits, blackmail them via digital arrests and other means, or gain access to their victims’ phones remotely via software applications. They proceed to use the sensitive information they …

Delhi schools to educate students on cybercrime with police-curated brochures
4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi schools to educate students on cybercrime with police-curated brochures

India Today  

The Delhi Directorate of Education has instructed the heads of government and private schools to educate students about cybercrime by displaying informative banners and posters. These resources cover crucial topics such as cybersafety, cyberfraud, cyberbullying, online pornography, drug abuse, bullying, human trafficking, and the dangers posed by online predators. “This initiative aims to educate students on preventing cybercrimes and ensuring …

BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi users attention! TRAI warns of new scams targeting mobile users
4 months, 1 week ago

BSNL, Jio, Airtel, Vi users attention! TRAI warns of new scams targeting mobile users

India TV News  

Cybercrimes are becoming a significant issue in India, with scammers tricking people out of large sums of money. Rising Digital Arrest in India India reported a financial loss of approximately Rs 120.3 crore due to a ‘digital arrest’ scam from January to April 2024, according to government data. Rajesh Kumar, CEO of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, noted that …

NLUO: Single Credit Course On 'Exploring Cyber Forensics: Insights From The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

NLUO: Single Credit Course On 'Exploring Cyber Forensics: Insights From The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023'

Live Law  

With the rapid growth of technology, cybercrime has emerged as a significant global challenge, encompassing a broad spectrum of criminal activities carried out using digital platforms. This is where the discipline of cyber forensics steps in, offering a structured approach to uncover and preserve digital evidence, ensuring it is admissible in courts of law. The course, “Exploring Cyber Forensics: Insights …

Caught in a virtual web: The rise of 'digital arrest' scams in India
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Caught in a virtual web: The rise of 'digital arrest' scams in India

New Indian Express  

A sharp, official voice crackles through the line: "We are calling from the CBI. Digital arrests in India The term "digital arrest" refers to a growing scam in which cybercriminals impersonate law enforcement officials or government agencies, such as the state police, Enforcement Directorate, Central Bureau of Investigation, or Narcotics Control Bureau. Since January 2024, over 92,334 instances of ‘digital …

Telangana IT minister calls for digital hygiene to take on cybercrime
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana IT minister calls for digital hygiene to take on cybercrime

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Stressing the importance of continuous societal awareness to combat cybercrime, IT Minister D Sridhar Babu said that neglecting digital hygiene can make people vulnerable to cyber attacks. This year’s summit, themed ‘From Awareness to Action: Shaping a Secure Digital Future’, aims to raise cybersecurity awareness, equip citizens with essential knowledge and encourage proactive steps to counter digital threats, according …

Cyber-Secure India: A Collective Effort to Protect Citizens from Digital Crimes
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cyber-Secure India: A Collective Effort to Protect Citizens from Digital Crimes

Hindustan Times  

Cybersecurity is a top priority for the Indian government, with the country witnessing a surge in digital connectivity and a corresponding rise in cybercrimes. However, authorities have been proactive in safeguarding citizens from these threats, disconnecting fraudulent mobile connections and blocking over ₹2,400 crore in suspicious transactions. The government has also launched an indigenously developed International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention …

Cyber Criminals Put Retired Banker Under 'Digital Arrest' in Uttar Pradesh, Convincing Him to Transfer Rs 1 Crore
Trending News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cyber Criminals Put Retired Banker Under 'Digital Arrest' in Uttar Pradesh, Convincing Him to Transfer Rs 1 Crore

Deccan Chronicle  

Cybercriminals in Uttar Pradesh are using the tactic of digital arrest to target elderly citizens, tricking them into transferring large sums of money. The police have received numerous reports of this nature, with more than 38.85 lakh calls registered by the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal between January 2022 and August 2024. The criminals operate from multiple fronts, including bogus …

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