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 […]
Taiwanese government networks experienced a daily average of 2.4 million cyber-attacks in 2024, most of which were attributed to Chinese state-backed hackers. This represents double the daily average from 2023 which saw 1.2 million daily attacks targeting government networks, Taiwan’s National Security Bureau said in a new report. “Although many of those attacks have been […]
Bhopal: A Border Security Force (BSF) official in Gwalior was held in the longest digital arrest for 32 days before his son came to his rescue. The victim identified as Absar Ahmed, posted as an inspector in the BSF Training Centre, Tekanpur, was under digital arrest from December 2, 2024, and was duped of Rs […]
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 […]
This January brings exciting launches from top brands. On January 7, OnePlus unveils its flagship 13 series at a live event. Samsung introduces Vision AI for smarter TVs, while Xiaomi rolls out the budget-friendly Redmi 14C 5G. Realme teases its 14 Pro series 5G, launching on January 16. LG also showcases its OLED EVO TVs […]
January 6, 2025: Popular content creator Ankush Bahuguna recently revealed a harrowing 40-hour ordeal in which he was held in a “digital arrest” by cybercriminals. In a deeply emotional video shared on Instagram, Ankush recounted how scammers isolated him from friends and family, coerced him into performing suspicious financial transactions, and manipulated him through fear […]
Ahead of the Mahakumbh Mela, which is scheduled to begin on January 13, the Uttar Pradesh Police released an awareness video on its social media account on 05/01/2025, urging people to stay cautious of cyber fraud related to any kind of online booking for the Mahakumbh. Mahakumbh Mela The Mahakumbh in Sangam Nagari Prayagraj is […]
A Delhi University student fell victim to a cyber fraud when a supposed U.S.-based model she met on a dating app conned her into sharing explicit content, which he later used for extortion. Delhi police have arrested the 23-year-old accused, revealing a shocking online scam operation. A college student from Delhi University was allegedly targeted […]
Rajasthan Police has launched Operation Cyber Shield to tackle cybercrime, focusing on resolving complaints, identifying hotspots, blocking suspicious SIMs, and raising public awareness. Jaipur: In a bid to curb the escalating graph of cyber crimes and organized financial fraud in Rajasthan, the Cyber Crime Branch of Rajasthan Police has initiated a month-long special campaign named […]
The ransomware juggernaut rolled inexorably in 2024, yet again, leaving more devastated victims in its wake. This year, the UK’s NHS found itself at the receiving end of some particularly nasty attacks, but there were other high-profile victims as well. Meanwhile, state-backed cyber intrusions from China and Russia continued apace, driven by global geopolitical uncertainty. […]