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Cyber Fraud Hits Rs 300 Crore, Police to Target Bank Collusion
20 hours, 24 minutes ago

Cyber Fraud Hits Rs 300 Crore, Police to Target Bank Collusion

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Bank managements will be under the radar of the city police in 2025 and anyone found colluding with fraudsters directly or indirectly would be duly prosecuted. Of this, the city cybercrime units froze Rs.77 crore and the police facilitated return of about Rs.39 crore to the victims. It has been observed that cyber fraudsters had managed to open current …

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Online Masterclass, Information Technology, Dr. Swapnil Bengali, Cyber Law And AI, RGNUL
2 days, 6 hours ago

Online Masterclass, Information Technology, Dr. Swapnil Bengali, Cyber Law And AI, RGNUL

Live Law  

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab is an autonomous National Law University established by the RGNUL Act passed by the Legislature of the State of Punjab, under the second wave of reforms instituted by the Bar Council of India. The Centre for Advanced Studies in Cyber Law and Artificial Intelligence at Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab, …

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Undermines His Right To Livelihood: Delhi HC Orders De-Freezing Of Chhole-Bhature Vendor's Bank Account In Alleged Cyber Fraud Of ₹105
4 days, 9 hours ago

Undermines His Right To Livelihood: Delhi HC Orders De-Freezing Of Chhole-Bhature Vendor's Bank Account In Alleged Cyber Fraud Of ₹105

Live Law  

Finding no justification for freezing the bank account of a "small-scale vendor" selling Chhole-Bhature for alleged cyber fraud of Rs. “Indubitably, passing of an order of freezing the entire bank account of the petitioner has a serious and adverse implication and invades and encroaches upon his invaluable right to earn and live with dignity. The Court said, “Furthermore, when the …

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Businessman’s instant cyber complaint helps in saving Rs.50 lakh in Hyderabad
5 days, 6 hours ago

Businessman’s instant cyber complaint helps in saving Rs.50 lakh in Hyderabad

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A 53-year-old businessman from Hyderabad approached the cybercrime unit two days ago stating that he received a WhatsApp message promoting trading on the PML Pro App. Upon follow-up, four transactions totaling Rs.50.87 lakh with UCO bank, categorized under layer-1, were successfully put on hold. In a public advisory, the police cautioned the people to avoid investments based on unsolicited …

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[Call for Abstracts] Conference On Navigating The Future: Ethics, Regulations And Sustainability In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence By RGNUL, Punjab
5 days, 9 hours ago

[Call for Abstracts] Conference On Navigating The Future: Ethics, Regulations And Sustainability In The Age Of Artificial Intelligence By RGNUL, Punjab

Live Law  

The Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law, Punjab is an autonomous National Law University established by the RGNUL Act passed by the Legislature of the State of Punjab, under the second wave of reforms instituted by the Bar Council of India. Theme and sub-themes for Submission: Main theme: Navigating The Future: Ethics, Regulations, And Sustainability In The Age Of Artificial …

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Elderly woman in Bengaluru cheated of Rs 1.24 crore in cyber fraud
6 days, 15 hours ago

Elderly woman in Bengaluru cheated of Rs 1.24 crore in cyber fraud

India Today  

An 83-year-old woman from Bengaluru was cheated of Rs 1.24 crore by fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials. The incident, which took place between October and November, came to light when the victim filed a complaint with the city cyber police after growing suspicious of the scammers’ activities. The FIR also detailed the four separate transactions made by the woman …

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The Top Cybersecurity Agency in the US Is Bracing for Donald Trump
1 week ago

The Top Cybersecurity Agency in the US Is Bracing for Donald Trump

Wired  

Donald Trump helped create the US government’s cybersecurity agency during his first term as president. Trump’s alliances with libertarian-minded billionaires like Elon Musk and his promises to cut government spending and corporate oversight have alarmed staffers at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the component of the Department of Homeland Security that defends US government computer systems from hackers and …

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Gujarat police bust cyber fraud network, arrest eight as Rs 50 crore routed through 42 bank accounts
1 week ago

Gujarat police bust cyber fraud network, arrest eight as Rs 50 crore routed through 42 bank accounts

India TV News  

The Gujarat police have succeeded in exposing an elaborate so-called underground network that had run several accounts for parking cyber fraud money and arrested eight individuals. The inspection of 42 out of approximately 200 suspect bank accounts revealed an astonishing amount, which is around Rs 50 crore deposited from cyber scam victims. The admission of the principal accused in Ahmedabad …

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International conference on responsible AI to begin at Mangalore University today
1 week ago

International conference on responsible AI to begin at Mangalore University today

The Hindu  

Mangalore University will organise a two-day international conference on Responsible Artificial Intelligence from Monday. The conference is being organised under the MoU signed between Mangalore University and Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK under the Karnataka Wales Partnership Programme, A.M. Khan, convener of the conference, said via a release on Sunday. Mangalore University and Cardiff Metropolitan University have made a cluster of …

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Cyber fraud: Lucknow police recover, return ₹19 lakh to online scam victim
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1 week, 2 days ago

Cyber fraud: Lucknow police recover, return ₹19 lakh to online scam victim

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW The cybercrime cell of the Lucknow police on Saturday helped a state capital resident Amit Gupta get back ₹19 lakh out of ₹ 28.7 lakh that he lost in a cyber fraud on the promise of earning huge profits from trading in the stock market between May and July earlier this year. The cyber frauds, impersonating as representatives of …

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Tamil Nadu: Attempt To Traffic Youth To Cambodia For 'Cyber Slavery' Foiled
1 week, 2 days ago

Tamil Nadu: Attempt To Traffic Youth To Cambodia For 'Cyber Slavery' Foiled

ABP News  

An attempt by an agent to send three Tamil Nadu youth to Cambodia for employment in "fraudulent, scam-based companies for cyber slavery" was foiled by the Protector of Emigrants, Chennai, and the Tamil Nadu Crime Branch CID, police said on Friday. The agent lured the victims with promises of well-paying jobs in Cambodia and convinced them to pay allegedly large …

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Eluru police appoints Cyber Sainiks to combat online crimes
1 week, 2 days ago

Eluru police appoints Cyber Sainiks to combat online crimes

Deccan Chronicle  

Kakinada: An innovative programme was launched here on Friday by the Eluru district police in association with a voluntary organisation to combat cybercrimes and check atrocities against women. In its inaugural address, SP Shiva Kishore said, “We will train students as ‘Cyber Sainiks’ to combat cybercrimes and atrocities against women. Students from various colleges are being selected and appointed as …

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France: 4 face trial for ‘cyber harassment’ of first lady Brigitte Macron
1 week, 3 days ago

France: 4 face trial for ‘cyber harassment’ of first lady Brigitte Macron

Hindustan Times  

Four men will appear in court next year in Paris over allegations they harassed French First Lady Brigitte Macron online, the public prosecutor said Thursday. Brigitte Macron, wife of the French President, filed a complaint in August due to cyber harrassment Disinformation on Macron's gender has circulated on social media for years. Brigitte Macron filed a complaint in August, and …

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Digital arrest scam: IT professional kept under ‘digital arrest’ for over a week in Coonoor, defrauded of ₹16 lakhs
1 week, 4 days ago

Digital arrest scam: IT professional kept under ‘digital arrest’ for over a week in Coonoor, defrauded of ₹16 lakhs

The Hindu  

Scammers pretending to be cyber crime police defrauded an IT professional in Coonoor of ₹16 lakhs in cash, falsely stating that she had been under ‘digital arrest’, and not allowing her to leave her home for over a week, the police have said. A few minutes later, the woman received a call on a video calling application from people claiming …

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Keep some cash at home because of cyber attacks, DNB says
1 week, 4 days ago

Keep some cash at home because of cyber attacks, DNB says

Dutch News  

Dutch banks are poised to recommend their clients always keep cash money hidden at home, because of the risk that payment systems may be disrupted because of mounting geographical tensions. The central bank does not suggest how much cash people should keep at home, but says it will come with more detailed recommendations about the best way to organise your …

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Digital arrest scam rising in India: Here is how to protect yourself and everything else you need to know
1 week, 4 days 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 …

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Maha Kumbh 2025: Cyber police station set up in Prayagraj to safeguard devotees from online frauds
1 week, 5 days ago

Maha Kumbh 2025: Cyber police station set up in Prayagraj to safeguard devotees from online frauds

India TV News  

Maha Kumbh Mela 2025: In view of the upcoming Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj, the Uttar Pradesh Police has established a cyber police station in the Mela area to protect devotees from potential online fraud. About Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 Kumbh Mela is organised every 3 years, Ardh Kumbh Mela every 6 years and Maha Kumbh Mela every 12 years. …

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Kerala man loses Rs 4 crore after downloading an app from WhatsApp
1 week, 5 days ago

Kerala man loses Rs 4 crore after downloading an app from WhatsApp

India Today  

In yet another case of cyber fraud, a 45-year-old man from Thekkumbhagam, Tripunithura lost Rs 4.05 crore over a period of two and a half months. The victim fell prey to a deceptive WhatsApp message that included a link to an app promising lucrative investment opportunities and high returns. This incident reported from Kerala started when the victim was contacted …

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Cyberabad Police Commissionerate Gets DSCI Excellence Award
1 week, 6 days 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 …

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How AI, GenAI malware is redefining cyber threats and strengthening the hands of criminals
1 week, 6 days ago

How AI, GenAI malware is redefining cyber threats and strengthening the hands of criminals

Live Mint  

Trojan threats – malware disguised as legitimate programmes – continue to plague India, but sophisticated artificial intelligence and generative AI attacks are increasingly rearing their heads. Thus, on average, the country faced 702 potential security threats every minute, or almost 12 new cyber threats every second. Cyber threats will increasingly rely on AI, with GenAI enabling advanced, adaptable malware and …

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Kadapa: YSRC MP Avinash Reddy’s PA Questioned for 2nd Day in Cyber Crime Case
1 week, 6 days ago

Kadapa: YSRC MP Avinash Reddy’s PA Questioned for 2nd Day in Cyber Crime Case

Deccan Chronicle  

Kadapa: YSRC MP Avinash Reddy’s personal assistant Raghava Reddy appeared for police questioning for the second consecutive day on Tuesday at the Cyber Crime police station. The Pulivendula police had earlier registered a case against Raghava Reddy after YSRC social media co-convener Varra Ravindra Reddy confessed to his involvement. In response to the notices, Raghava Reddy, accompanied by advocate Obula …

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Chennai Cyber Crime team arrests Telangana man for circulating child pornography
1 week, 6 days ago

Chennai Cyber Crime team arrests Telangana man for circulating child pornography

India Today  

The Chennai Cyber Crime team arrested a resident of Telangana, Vanga Raghunath Reddy, for his involvement in the circulation of child pornography. The arrest comes after a thorough investigation by the West Zone Cyber Crime team, which was alerted to the illegal distribution of explicit material. Following his arrest, Reddy was brought to Chennai, where the Cyber Crime team took …

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US sanctions China cyber firm for potentially deadly ransomware attack
1 week, 6 days ago

US sanctions China cyber firm for potentially deadly ransomware attack

Al Jazeera  

Some firewalls targeted in the US were protecting critical infrastructure companies, the US Treasury Department says. Guan Tianfeng, an employee of Sichuan Silence Information Technology Company, deployed malicious software to 81,000 firewalls run by thousands of companies worldwide in April 2020, including 23,000 in the US, the Treasury Department said in a statement on Tuesday. Sichuan Silence is a cybersecurity …

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NIA arrests Kamran Haider, absconding accused in human trafficking, cyber slavery case
1 week, 6 days ago

NIA arrests Kamran Haider, absconding accused in human trafficking, cyber slavery case

India TV News  

The National Investigation Agency in a major breakthrough in the Laos human trafficking and cyber slavery case arrested an absconding accused, who was nabbed with the support of the Delhi Police Special Cell. The agency arrested Kamran Haider, who was directly involved in arranging flight tickets and documents for the victims and in facilitating their illegal border crossings with the …

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