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Tata Technologies IT services reinstated after ransomware attack

Tata Technologies

Tata Technologies assured stakeholders that client delivery services will continue uninterrupted. A ransomware attack impacted some IT systems owned by Tata Technologies. As a result, the business temporarily suspended several IT services, but they have now resumed. It gave stakeholders peace of mind that client delivery services would go on as usual. With the assistance of specialists, the business is carrying out a sweeping investigation to determine the incident’s cause and implement the necessary corrective measures. “We are dedicated to defending the highest security and data protection standards, and are taking all necessary steps to minimise any potential risks,” the business said. This organization is regarded as one of India’s leading providers of ER&D services and provides outsourced engineering and digital modification resolves to creation clients across the globe. The Tata Electronics (TEPL) office in Hosur, Tamil Nadu, experienced a significant fire incident in September 2024. The incident is presently being investigated by forensic experts. Tata Technologies has emphasized the significance of boosting investment in upskilling programs to prepare India’s workforce for the demands of Industry 4.0 in a related development. In advance of the next Union Budget, the business presented these suggestions. Warren Harris, CEO and Managing Director, stated that policies that encourage innovation, encourage investment in cutting-edge technology, and make it easier to produce goods “in India, for India, and the To meet India’s $5 trillion economic goal, “in India, for India, and the world” is required.

Rs 157.90 crore cyber crime fraud committed across India: Gurugram Police

Gurugram Police

“Cybercriminals used fake investments, online loans and impersonation to defraud thousands of people across India Gurugram Police busts cybercrime syndicate behind Rs 157.90 crore fraud, arrests 27 accused” On 24 February 2025, the Gurugram Police said that their cybercrime squads had apprehended 27 persons, including a young cybercriminal who had scammed people in 14,633 complaints totalling Rs 157.90 crore nationwide. The Indian Cyber Crime Coordinate Center (I4C) provided the police with data from 17 cell phones and three SIM cards recovered from the accused. The police said the data showed that the accused were involved in approximately Rs 157.90 crore in fraud and that 14,633 complaints had been filed against them throughout India. Out of 14,633 complaints, 611 were turned into cases in this regard, and they were filed all over India. Out of 611 cases filed against them in Haryana, 28 were filed against them—four of which were in Gurugram. Before the salutes, the accused disclosed that they had previously engaged in task-based fraud, digital arrest, investment fraud, KYC fraud, and fraud involving the creation of fictitious IDs on Instagram and defrauding people. The investigative teams found three SIM cards, two debit cards, and seven cell phones in the accused’s hands. Priyanshu Diwan, ACP (South), stated, “The accused used to defraud people in the name of investing in the stock market, loans made online, and offered lucrative offers to the victims and duped them.” He claimed that to combat these scams, the Gurugram police are collaborating closely with various organizations and institutions. Gurugram Police on to say, “We urged the public to avoid such suspicious callers and to exercise caution when disclosing personal information to strangers who are stalking them online.” “The cybercriminals commit fraud by enticing people with good profits, investing in the stock market, lowering electricity bills, extorting through video calls on WhatsApp, morphing, sending links through various means, posing as a customs officer or police officer to implicate false charges, issuing a No-Objection Certificate, digitally arresting people by demonstrating the fear of implicating them in a criminal case, etc.,” he said.