Make Telangana number one in cyber safety in India, says Revanth Reddy
1 month ago

Make Telangana number one in cyber safety in India, says Revanth Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy here on Tuesday said the State Government was committed to make Telangana number one in cyber safety in the country. Participating as a chief guest at SHIELD 2025, a premier cyber security conclave organized by Telangana Cyber Security Bureau, Cyberabad police, and the Society for Cyberabad Security Council at HICC here, he said that he was delighted to meet all police officers and cyber security experts who have been working together to promote Telangana number one in cyber safety. Appealing to all to share 1930 cyber helpline number which works round-the-clock, Revanth Reddy said Telangana was one among a few States which established a fully functioning cyber security bureau and a dedicated cyber crime helpline to protect citizens from cyber frauds and crimes. He said that the State government has started seven new dedicated cyber crime police stations last year and extended congratulations to Director-General of Police, Dr Jitender and the TGCSB Director Shikha Goel, who were also present on the occasion, for setting up these facilities.

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TG security to be beefed up: Bhatti
1 month ago

TG security to be beefed up: Bhatti

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Every citizen has to live with a sense of security and the state government is committed to fulfilling the requirements of the police department, said Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka. Speaking at a pre-Budget meeting with police officials at the Secretariat on Saturday, Bhatti said Telangana was developing fast into an urban state and noted that in addition …

Top cybercrime police officials of southern States to meet in Hyderabad
1 month ago

Top cybercrime police officials of southern States to meet in Hyderabad

The Hindu  

Hyderabad is gearing up to host a high-level cybercrime meeting in March, bringing together top police officials from southern States to strengthen inter-State collaboration, identify critical loopholes, and develop effective strategies to combat online frauds that transcend borders. Conference eased inter-State coordination challenges: official By bringing together police officials from 14 States, Shield 2025 helped in creating a mechanism for …

Telangana to have new digital security policy and Cyber Defence Centre
1 month ago

Telangana to have new digital security policy and Cyber Defence Centre

The Hindu  

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy flagged cybersecurity as a challenge to the country as there has been a unbridled growth in cybercrimes. Mr Reddy while speaking at the Cyber Security Conclave SHIELD 2025 held in Hyderabad on Tuesday said: “Cyber criminals looted ₹22,812 crore in the country last year, posing a big threat to the country’s economy as well as …

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 …

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 …

Cybercrimes in Telangana up by 18% this year: Report
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cybercrimes in Telangana up by 18% this year: Report

Hindustan Times  

In Telangana, there has been an increase by 18% in cybercrime cases in 2024 compared to last year, but the monetary loss caused to the people went up by a 140%, an annual report released by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau said. The Cyberabad area of Hyderabad registered the highest number of 25,112 cases, followed by the rest of Hyderabad, …

Cyberabad Police Commissionerate Gets DSCI Excellence Award
3 months, 1 week ago

Cyberabad Police Commissionerate Gets DSCI Excellence Award

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Cyberabad Police Commissioner Avinash Mohanty appreciated DCP Cybercrimes, B Sreebala, for receiving the prestigious Data Security Council of India Excellence Award-2024 on behalf of the Cyberabad police at the NASSCOM-DSCI Annual Information Security Summit held in New Delhi. The Cyberabad Police Commissionerate was honored with the DSCI Award for “Excellence in Capacity Building of Law Enforcement Agencies", recognizing the …

Karnataka becomes first state to create DGP role dedicated to cybersecurity
4 months, 1 week ago

Karnataka becomes first state to create DGP role dedicated to cybersecurity

India Today  

In a first of its kind, Karnataka is set to become the first state in India to create a dedicated Director General of Police position focused solely on cybersecurity. This move adds to Karnataka’s growing achievements in tackling cybercrime, following the establishment of India’s first cybercrime police station in the early 2000s. Presently, the Director General and Inspector General of …

Telangana Cyber Bureau's state-wide crackdown helps solve 2,702 all-India cases
4 months, 1 week ago

Telangana Cyber Bureau's state-wide crackdown helps solve 2,702 all-India cases

India Today  

In a significant move against cybercrime, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau recently arrested 48 suspects linked to a widespread cybercrime network. The statewide crackdown, conducted in collaboration with local law enforcement, targeted suspects involved in 508 cases in Telangana and over 2,194 cases across India, amounting to financial losses of more than Rs 8.16 crore. Suspects face charges under various …

Most of 165 cybercrooks held over past 6 months are graduates
4 months, 1 week ago

Most of 165 cybercrooks held over past 6 months are graduates

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Over the past six months, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has arrested 165 cyber fraudsters from across the country. Highlighting TGCSB’s commitment to ensuring a cyber-safe Telangana, Goel revealed that seven cybercrime police stations have been set up across the state, which have been operational since April. “Most of them were arrested under extreme challenging conditions such as the …

Telangana Cyber Crime Police Arrests 165 Criminals
4 months, 1 week ago

Telangana Cyber Crime Police Arrests 165 Criminals

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: More than half of those suspected of committing cyber fraud are not super-qualified professionals, it turns out. About 35 per cent had only cleared their SSC or had dropped out earlier, and another 20 per cent had only cleared their Intermediate, according to data developed by the Telangana Cybercrime Security Bureau. The bureau said the remaining 45 per cent …

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 …

H.A.C.K. calls for cyber resilience
4 months, 2 weeks ago

H.A.C.K. calls for cyber resilience

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:Telangana is deeply committed to fortifying digital security with comprehensive policies and public initiatives. The summit, which was hosted by the Hyderabad City Security Council, highlighted several pressing issues of cybersecurity and underscored the role of citizens in creating a resilient cyber landscape. In his opening address, C.V. Anand, Hyderabad police commissioner and the chairman of HCSC, emphasised that “Cybersecurity …

Telangana police begin cyber hygiene audit
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana police begin cyber hygiene audit

The Hindu  

Following a security audit of all the Telangana police applications and websites, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has initiated a ‘cyber hygiene audit’ across all police units in the State. This comes about six months after a data breach in Telangana Police’s Hawk Eye, with subsequent leaks concerning TSCOP app and Telangana Police SMS service portal. The overall security audit …

TGCSB Nabs 27 Cyber Criminals
5 months, 3 weeks ago

TGCSB Nabs 27 Cyber Criminals

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested from Rajasthan, 27 cyber criminals said to be involved in over 189 cybercrimes in the state. We have deployed four SOW teams in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Nagaur and conducted operations during the last fortnight of September,” said Shikha Goel, DGP, TGCSB, on Tuesday. Goel said the suspects used to commit cyber fraud after offering high …

Telangana registers over 58,000 cybercrime cases in first half of 2024, loses ₹898 crore
8 months, 1 week ago

Telangana registers over 58,000 cybercrime cases in first half of 2024, loses ₹898 crore

The Hindu  

Telangana has the dubious distinction of having crossed the 50,000-mark in cybercrime cases in the first half of 2024. The State reported 58,654 cases between January and June, in which a whopping ₹898.01 crore was lost to cyber criminals, as per information shared by the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau. Cyberabad a cybercrime hub In the past six months, Cyberabad police …

Telangana registers 10,000 FIRs pertaining to cybercrimes in first six months of 2024
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana registers 10,000 FIRs pertaining to cybercrimes in first six months of 2024

The Hindu  

Telangana registered 10,000 First Information Reports pertaining to cyber crime cases in the first six months of 2024. The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has established crime links of 671 accused to almost 77,000 cyber crime cases registered across the country. This information has been shared with all the concerned States, said Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy as he flagged of …

World is facing biggest threat of cybercrimes, says CM Revanth Reddy
8 months, 2 weeks ago

World is facing biggest threat of cybercrimes, says CM Revanth Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday said the world was facing the biggest threat of cybercrimes. He flagged off 14 new four-wheelers and 55 two-wheelers sanctioned by the State government to Telangana Cyber Security Bureau at Telangana Command and Control Centre here. “Telangana is known for fighting agitations and unfortunately the drug abuse has become rampant in the …

Telangana cop saves woman from cyber fraud
10 months ago

Telangana cop saves woman from cyber fraud

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: In a timely intervention, TS Cybersecurity Bureau police stopped a fraudulent transfer of Rs 60 lakh to cyber criminals. Bureau director Shikha Goel said in a release on Friday that on May 15, a woman from Cyberabad received a call from an unknown number, claiming to be a police officer from Maharashtra. “TSCSB officials uploaded the transaction details on …

‘Telangana citizens lost ₹127.88 crore to cyber criminals during election month’
10 months, 1 week ago

‘Telangana citizens lost ₹127.88 crore to cyber criminals during election month’

The Hindu  

Amid the peak election season, Telangana citizens lost a whopping ₹127.88 crore across 8,668 cybercrime cases reported in April 2024. In the month that also marked the beginning of the new financial year, FY25, Cyberabad, with a significant tech population, topped the list with 1,829 cases in which citizens lost ₹44.71 crore, data shared by officials from the Telangana State …

DSCI Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence hosts Cybersecurity and Privacy Conference
10 months, 3 weeks ago

DSCI Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence hosts Cybersecurity and Privacy Conference

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The DSCI’s Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence, Telangana hosts a Cybersecurity and Privacy Conference at Hyderabad. This pioneering effort by Dr Sriram Birudavolu, CEO of the Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence Telangana was aimed at sensitising the government departments to the vulnerabilities of cyber-attacks and developing a strategy to counter the same. Led by industry experts, these sessions provided invaluable insights …

Spurt in cybercrimes sees Telangana citizens lose ₹150 crore in one month
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Spurt in cybercrimes sees Telangana citizens lose ₹150 crore in one month

The Hindu  

Citizens in Telangana lost ₹150 crore to cyber criminals in 10,135 cases in March alone, data shared by the officials at Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau shows. “IT professionals constitute over 70% of the targets for fraudsters particularly for business and investment, part time jobs and stock trading frauds,” the official said. 26.28% of the total complaints filed pertained to …

Telangana gets seven new Cyber Crime Police Stations, 10 FIRs registered on day 1
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Telangana gets seven new Cyber Crime Police Stations, 10 FIRs registered on day 1

The Hindu  

Some 10 First Information Reports were registered at the seven newly launched Cyber Crime Police Stations on Tuesday. The State government, under the ambit of Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau, has set up seven exclusive CCPS under six police commissionerate limits to fight the rising number of cyber crimes. The CCPS at Warangal, Nizamabad, Karimnagar, Siddipet, Khammam and Ramagundam have …

Cyber Crime Police Station inaugurated in Warangal
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Cyber Crime Police Station inaugurated in Warangal

The Hindu  

Commissioner of Warangal Police Ambar Kishor Jha inaugurated the newly established Cyber Crime Police Station on the premises of Warangal Police Commissionerate headquarters in Hanamkonda on Tuesday. “In response to the escalating cyber crimes, the State police department has taken proactive measures by establishing six new cyber crime police stations across Telangana under the Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau. Among …

Cyber crime victims in Telangana get refund of ₹2.19 crore through Lok Adalat
1 year ago

Cyber crime victims in Telangana get refund of ₹2.19 crore through Lok Adalat

The Hindu  

March 18, 2024 04:34 am | Updated 01:16 pm IST - HYDERABAD The victims of cyber fraud were refunded ₹2.19 crore of the money they lost in online fraud after their cases were addressed in the national Lok Adalat. The court heard and cleared 546 cases by refunding ₹2,19,80,840 to the victims, officials from the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau said. …

27,600 SIM cards used by cyber criminals blocked by Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau
1 year, 1 month ago

27,600 SIM cards used by cyber criminals blocked by Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau

The Hindu  

Within the first nine months of its operations, the Hyderabad-headquartered Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau has identified 66,726 inter-State fraudulent links across the country. The bureau has also blocked 27,600 SIM cards used by cyber criminals and commenced IMEI blocking as well since November 2023. The bureau, on February 1, rolled out a specialised training centre for 870 police personnel …

Cybercrimes and economic offences rise in Telangana
1 year, 3 months ago

Cybercrimes and economic offences rise in Telangana

The Hindu  

Cybercrimes in the State have increased by a whopping 48.47% in 2022, compared to the previous year. The stark figures of the State’s crime situation were brought out in Crime in Telangana – 2022, the first-ever publication of the annual crime statistics by the State Crime Records Bureau under the Crime Investigation Department. Our special emphasis on optimum utilisation of …

TS Cops Brief on Best Practices at the ​Cybercrime Coordination Meeting
1 year, 6 months ago

TS Cops Brief on Best Practices at the ​Cybercrime Coordination Meeting

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The first Regional Conference of Joint Cyber Crime Coordination Team was held in Hyderabad on Friday at Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau Headquarters with key officials from the Union Home Ministry, Telangana, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Goa and Haryana states to discuss on coordination efforts, detection, prevention of cyber crimes among citizens and organisations. During the meeting attended by Sundari …

Mandatory Cyber Security course for Degree students launched in Telangana
1 year, 6 months ago

Mandatory Cyber Security course for Degree students launched in Telangana

The Hindu  

Students pursuing degree courses from this academic year in Telangana will have to mandatorily study the cyber security course with the Telangana State Council of Higher Education rolling out the new courses to be taught in the second year. Minister for Education P. Sabitha Indra Reddy, Education Secretary Vakati Karuna, TSCHE Chairman R. Limbadri and other officials launched the cyber …

Rs 578 cr Lost in Cyber Frauds in TS
1 year, 9 months ago

Rs 578 cr Lost in Cyber Frauds in TS

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Telangana residents lost over ₹578.59 crore in cyber frauds from July 2021 to date, the police department said on Tuesday, outlining the aims and measures taken by the TS Cyber Security Bureau, a first-of-its-kind dedicated wing in the country, to combat cybercrime. “TSCSB will not only combat rising cybercrime, but also cater to cyber security and deal with threats …

Telangana Government Launches Cyber Security, Anti-Narcotics Bureaus
1 year, 9 months ago

Telangana Government Launches Cyber Security, Anti-Narcotics Bureaus

ABP News  

The Telangana state government took a major step in combating cybercrimes and narcotics influence by launching the Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau and the Telangana State Anti-Narcotics Bureau on Wednesday. The inauguration ceremony, held at the Telangana State Police Integrated Command Control Centre, was attended by Home Minister Mohammed Mahmood Ali, Excise Minister V Srinivas Goud, and senior police officials. …

800 police stations to have cyberwariors, says Anjani
1 year, 10 months ago

800 police stations to have cyberwariors, says Anjani

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Setting up of a separate wing, and training cops to be cyberwarriors were among some of the steps highlighted by Telangana state Director General Anjani Kumar on Wednesday while speaking at a cybersecurity event. Speaking on the topic of National Architecture for Cyberspace management by the Telangana state government, Anjani Kumar said that Telangana state is the first state …

Cops empowered to fight drugs, narcotics
2 years, 3 months ago

Cops empowered to fight drugs, narcotics

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana police will be further strengthened to tackle increasing drugs and narcotics related crimes in the state with a two-pronged strategy — one making the force even more technologically capable, and two, by filling up 3,966 vacancies in the Hyderabad, Cyberabad, and Rachakonda police commissionerates. These were among the decisions taken by the state Cabinet meet that was …

Caught Off Guard: No Cyber Cells in Punjab, Rajasthan, Goa, Assam And 1 Or 2 in UP, Andhra, Says Parl Panel
3 years, 1 month ago

Caught Off Guard: No Cyber Cells in Punjab, Rajasthan, Goa, Assam And 1 Or 2 in UP, Andhra, Says Parl Panel

News 18  

While cybercrime is growing at a rate of 100% every three years and India is facing virtual threats from various neighbouring countries, there are states that don’t have a single specialised law enforcement unit to investigate such cases dedicatedly, according to information shared by the government. It observes that each day, cyber-criminals are using newer methods and new modus-operandi to …

Cybercrimes on rise, cops advise caution
3 years, 4 months ago

Cybercrimes on rise, cops advise caution

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The cybercrime rate has increased in Telangana for the third consecutive year, according to G. Sridhar, ACP, Cybercrime, Cyberabad. These cyber criminals cheated the victims through customer care calls, OLX, app downloads and online investment, said Sridhar. Several application links from various fake companies are sent where the person is asked to update their pan card number or bank …

Telangana showcases high-tech moves to reduce crime in state
5 years, 8 months ago

Telangana showcases high-tech moves to reduce crime in state

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Using high-end technology and gadgets besides human intelligence, the Telangana state police has been able to keep tabs on terrorist activities though radicalisation of youth was a matter of concern, the Telangana state police told a conference in New Delhi on Friday. Among other issues, the Telangana state police also gave presentations on cyber crime and prison reforms. “Greyhounds …

Telangana keen to have partnership with Israel for develping its cybersecurity architecture and policy
7 years, 3 months ago

Telangana keen to have partnership with Israel for develping its cybersecurity architecture and policy

Firstpost  

Telangana was the first state to come out with a dedicated policy for cybersecurity and was putting in place the cybersecurity architecture. Addressing a cybersecurity conference here, Telangana’s Principal Secretary, Information Technology Jayesh Ranjan said a quick diagnosis would help to know if Telangana has reached anywhere close to Israel and also what needs to be done to attain global …

Telangana: Zero conviction in cybercrime cases
7 years, 3 months ago

Telangana: Zero conviction in cybercrime cases

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Telangana has not had a single conviction in cyber crime related offences, NCRB data revealed. Telangana stood seventh in the cyber crime graph in the country with 703 cases reported and contributing about 4.8 per cent to the total cyber crime scenario of the country. Uttar Pradesh topped with 2639 cases, followed by Maharashtra with 2380 cases and Andhra …

Telangana: Kids to get tips on cyber safety
7 years, 4 months ago

Telangana: Kids to get tips on cyber safety

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: If all goes well, schools and higher educational institutions in Telangana will have cyber crime experts and police officials giving tips on cyber crime safety. The police is planning to organise awareness programmes in towns and cities where phishing, online abuses cyber stalking, bank, lottery and matrimonial frauds are on the rise. Focus will be on schools and higher …

Telangana: Niti Aayog calls for young blood to curb cyber crimes
7 years, 5 months ago

Telangana: Niti Aayog calls for young blood to curb cyber crimes

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The latest Niti Aayog report talks about a major overhaul of the cyber security task force due to a rise in the number of cyber security issues faced by companies. The presence of more youngsters will be a welcome change, said cyber security officials. The MCA syllabus includes a security audit course, which has cyber attack case studies. The …

Cyber warriors to combat IT sector crimes in Telangana
8 years, 6 months ago

Cyber warriors to combat IT sector crimes in Telangana

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Telangana Information Technology department is seeking as many as 200 ‘cyber warriors’ to deal with cyber security issues for the government and private sectors. IT secretary Jayesh Ranjan told this newspaper that the state government would create a state-run Computer Emergency Response Team for fighting cyber criminals. Mostly, the services of cyber warriors are required for medium and …

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