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Cybercrime in Hyderabad: Police Dismantle Nationwide Fraud Network

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Cybercrime in Hyderabad: Police Crack Down on Nationwide Financial Fraud Network Hyderabad, Jan 10: In a significant move to combat cybercrime in Hyderabad, the city police have arrested 23 offenders involved in a massive nationwide financial fraud network. This breakthrough came after coordinated operations across Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. Large-Scale Cybercrime […]

This state in India has saved $31.2 million from cyber criminals

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According to Director General of Police (DGP) Shatrujeet Kapur, the police also tied up with major banks, which led to 15 nodal officers from 10 major banks joining forces with the police on a common platform to combat cybercrime Police in Haryana claimed on 9 Jan 2025 that the north Indian state is the first […]

“The WhatsApp Wedding Invitation Scam: How to Protect Yourself from Digital Fraud”

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Sending wedding invitations is easier than ever. Digital invitations can easily replace traditional paper cards. However, this shift has opened doors for a dangerous trend: the WhatsApp wedding scam. Fraudsters are now using fake wedding invitations to target unsuspecting individuals, and you could be their next victim. In this article, you can get more information […]

TGCSB organizes Cyber Awareness Day to tackle digital frauds

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Telangana Cyber Security Bureau Launches ‘Cyber Jaagrookta Diwas’ to Combat Scams The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) started the New Year with a special initiative called ‘Cyber Jaagrookta Diwas’. On 08/01/2025, the bureau held 394 meetings and 23 awareness rallies across the state. These events aimed to educate people about the risks of digital arrest […]

Cyber Fraud Victim Wins: Supreme Court Directs SBI to Repay Stolen Funds

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The Supreme Court has upheld justice for a cyber fraud victim, directing the State Bank of India (SBI) to refund Rs 94,000 stolen during an online scam. The judgment highlights the bank’s accountability and failure to act promptly despite receiving timely fraud reports. In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India directed the State […]

Mahakumbh 2025: Cyber fraudsters dupe elderly man of Rs 1 lakh while booking tickets

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Maha Kumbh 2025: With over 40 crore pilgrims expected to arrive in Prayagraj, the authorities have extensive preparations for the mega-religious event. The Maha Kumbh will be held here in Prayagraj between January 13 and February 26. The Mumbai police have registered a case against an unidentified person for allegedly duping a senior citizen to […]

How to Protect Yourself Social Engineering Cyber Fraud

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The biggest weakness in a cybersecurity strategy is humans, and social engineering takes advantage of a targeted user’s inability to detect an attack. In a social engineering threat, an attacker uses human emotion (usually fear and urgency) to trick the target into acting, such as sending the attacker money, divulging sensitive customer information, or disclosing […]

India is the second most targeted nation in terms of cyberattacks: Cloud SEK

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Cyber intelligence firm Cloud SEK said in a report that India emerged as the second most targeted nation in terms of cyber-attacks worldwide, as 95 Indian entities were targeted for data theft in 2024. According to the company’s Threat Landscape Report 2024 based on data monitoring in the dark web, the US was the most […]