In the CBI searches, Rs 2.2 crore in cash, foreign currency, cryptocurrency and important documents have been seized. Further investigation is underway, said the officials.
The incident took place back on October 10 this year, when the woman lost Rs 33,000 while ordering alcohol online and reported FIR on October 16 (2023). The FIR was made under Section 420 (cheating) of the IPC.
Since OTPs are linked to your email or phone number with the company, scammers can't get them easily. But they might try tricky ways to steal your OTP or fool you into telling them. You can stay safe from these tricks if you know about OTP fraud and how to prevent it.
A 75-year-old businessman in Mumbai was tricked by a Ukrainian woman named Esema. She told him that she wanted to start a business in India because her country, Ukraine, was in a bad situation due to a war.
Deepfake is the latest technology used by cybercriminals to use it for swiping faces of the people, especially in explicit images or videos. This technology is dangerous and here is everything you need to know about it.
FasTag Cybercrime: A man recently lost 2.4 lakh when he followed the steps suggested by the customer service providers, which were later discovered that it was fake. Here is everything you need to know about the scam and how to take care of your bank account.
Mumbai cyber crime: Husband of the complainant prior worked in a prominent IT services and consulting company. After his retirement, couple had withdrawn invested funds post-maturity, the official said. The caller then asked the woman to deposit money required towards the payment of TDS, GST etc.
Vietnam-based cybercriminals target digital marketing firms in India, US and UK. The Vietnamese hackers utilize 'Darkgate' malware and MaaS toolkit in malicious campaign.
Online frauds are constantly evolving, and scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their tactics. To safeguard yourself against these threats, it's essential to stay informed about the latest scams and learn how to protect your personal information and finances.
With the looming threat of cybercriminals, who aim to breach our phone's security for various malicious purposes such as tracking our activities, extracting sensitive information, or even extorting ransom, it's crucial to stay vigilant.
Rental fraud in the UK has surged by 23% from 2021 to 2022, highlighting the need for caution and thorough verification when entering rental agreements. Travellers, particularly Indians in unfamiliar territories, should exercise vigilance to avoid falling victim to such scams.
The accused gang had lured the victims through WhatsApp and Telegram. Thousands of victims had invested money in between Rs one lakh to 10 lakh or more.
A recent case has emerged where Prachi Mathur, a Ghaziabad resident, fell victim to scammers who lured her through text messages with an apparently straightforward method to earn extra money. They offered her compensation for liking YouTube videos.
A recent advertisement on SpoofMyAss.com offers tools that assist in large-scale vishing attacks, raising concerns about cybersecurity and the need for heightened awareness and security measures.
The victim was already employed at a private firm and received an initial task that seemed legitimate—writing Google Map reviews.
The Future Crime Research Foundation (FCRF), a non-profit start-up incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)-Kanpur found that 80 per cent cybercrimes took place in 10 districts.
A report highlights that cybercriminals have harnessed AI capabilities to create highly sophisticated scams that appear increasingly credible, making them difficult to detect. As a result, consumers are faced with a growing array of online threats.
According to TechCrunch, access to a database containing records of over 10,000 users was gained by the researcher using two vulnerabilities. The researcher exploited the bugs to see what data it could get access to.
According to the police, the arrested duo had made a video call on WhatsApp to Prahlad Singh Patel, Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and Jal Shakti, in June.
Amit Shah's participation in the G-20 Conference emphasized the growing threat of terrorists using the dark net and the risks associated with cyber-attacks and cybercrimes. He called for understanding the patterns of these activities and developing a robust operational system.
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