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Cyber sexual predator arrested in Karnataka after a two-year manhunt

The accused created fake profiles, shared explicit content, and targeted women using over 90 email IDs and 13,500 stolen images. A 25-year-old man from Karnataka’s Ballari area was caught by Mumbai Police after he had eluded detection for two years. He had been harassing and defaming women online by posing as them, making phoney profiles, and posting sexual material. His arrest was made in Sandur following a complaint filed by a Mumbai-based student. When authorities found the culprit, Shubham Kumar Manoj Prasad Singh, he was employed in Sandur as a security guard. A female student in Mumbai filed a complaint after discovering pornographic content uploaded under her identity, sparking the start of the criminal probe. Shubham allegedly made more than 90 email accounts and more than ten phoney social media identities to harass and mimic women. Police recovered a massive cache of over 13,500 images of women, many obtained without consent, stored on his mobile phone. He used video calls to trap women, then edited and circulated the footage on social media, according to investigators. His digital trail was traced through technical inputs from Google, leading to his location. A senior cyber officer stated, “This arrest highlights the dangerous reach of digital predators and the need for public vigilance online.” The accused holds a diploma from Delhi and had managed to avoid arrest for over two years while continuing his activities in secrecy. Advice: The growing danger of cyber sexual offences and the pressing necessity for understanding digital safety are highlighted by this instance. Mumbai Police are continuing their investigation to identify more victims. Online Safety Tips: Never share personal videos or sensitive content online Enable two-factor authentication on social media accounts Report impersonation or harassment immediately on cybercrime.gov.in Be cautious of suspicious friend requests and video calls from strangers

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau signs MoU with NALSAR to combat cybercrime

MoU aims to reform cyber laws, boost investigations, and train law enforcement through a legal-forensic partnership. To improve cyber law enforcement in Telangana, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) and NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, inked a Memorandum of Understanding on June 18, 2025. In order to combat the growing threats of cybercrime, this collaboration attempts to combine TGCSB’s operational skills with legal education, forensic science, and policy research. Telangana DGP Jitender was present when TGCSB Director Shikha Goel and NALSAR Vice-Chancellor Srikrishna Deva Rao signed the memorandum of cooperation. Officials said the partnership will assist in developing rules on data protection, financial fraud, and digital evidence, as well as modernising important legislation like the Information Technology Act of 2000. A Legal and Forensic Advisory Unit will be established by TGCSB to support investigations into cybercrime. This section will provide professional legal assistance during investigations, assist in creating victim-centric compensation procedures, and develop digital dispute resolution solutions. Specialised training modules on cyber legislation, forensic procedures, and digital evidence management will also be created for police and judicial personnel. It is anticipated that this interdisciplinary approach would enhance the legal response to intricate cyber offences. Telangana DGP Jitender noted, “This MoU is a critical step in merging policy insight with ground-level enforcement.” NALSAR’s Rao added, “It is a societal service to build a future-ready legal framework to fight cybercrime.” Shikha Goel called it a “model for the nation”, highlighting the urgency of updating legal and forensic tools to meet the fast-evolving cyber threat landscape. Advice: This alliance between TGCSB and NALSAR marks a significant move toward creating a holistic and efficient cybercrime control system in Telangana. It blends law, policy, education, and enforcement into one framework. Public is advised to: Stay updated on cybercrime trends through government advisories. Turn on two-factor authentication for every account and device. Refrain from downloading programs from unidentified sources or clicking on dubious links. Report incidents immediately at cybercrime.gov.in or contact the local cyber cell.

Google Launches AI Safety Charter to Combat Rising Cybercrime Threats in India

With 60 million threats blocked and ₹5 million pledged, Google partners with Indian agencies and IIT-Madras to secure the digital future In India’s rapidly growing digital space, hackers are increasingly targeting users with sophisticated scams, including fake banking apps and phishing attacks. This week, Google revealed new efforts under its AI-led “Safety Charter” to detect and stop such scams in real-time through artificial intelligence. The goal: to protect Indian users and institutions from cyber fraud and data theft. Google is leveraging AI to block scams before they impact users. According to Preeti Lobana, Google India’s Country Manager, the company has already: Prevented 60 million attempts to install malicious applications Flagged 500 million scam messages Marked 12 million fake listings on Google Maps Issued 2.5 billion warnings for suspicious URLs Financial frauds now account for 75% of cybercrimes, with global cybercrime costs estimated to reach $14 trillion by 2028. To tackle this, Google has introduced a three-pronged AI Charter focused on: User safety Enterprise and government cybersecurity Responsible and ethical AI development In addition to deploying advanced AI tools, Google is collaborating with Indian authorities such as the Department of Telecommunications, the Home Ministry, and SEBI for centralised intelligence sharing. Google.org also announced a $5 million expansion of the APAC Cybersecurity Fund via The Asia Foundation, enabling cyber clinics and training in Indian universities, especially for MSMEs and students. Meanwhile, a new partnership with IIT-Madras aims to push forward Post-Quantum Cryptography, securing future digital interactions through anonymous, privacy-first tokens. According to Lobana, “AI systems are always evolving to detect new threats—even those that haven’t been seen before.” Additionally, Heather Adkins, Google Security’s VP of Engineering, said: “AI isn’t just narrowing the gap between attackers and defenders—it’s eliminating it in some cases.” Advice: Google’s AI-driven defence strategies signal a major leap in protecting India’s digital users. But while tech giants act, user vigilance remains essential. Security Tips for Users: Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA) for every application. Never click on unknown links in emails or communications. Download apps only from official stores Report cybercrimes at cybercrime.gov.in Stay updated with Google’s Safety Centre and CERT-In alerts

Google Flags 500M Scam Messages Monthly as Cybercrime Surges in India

Tech giant launches AI-powered Safety Charter to combat rising cybercrime, warns of deep fake scams and ₹20,000 crore projected losses As cybercrime accelerates across India, Google has announced a major AI-driven initiative under its new “Safety Charter” to fight online fraud. The tech giant revealed this week that it now detects over 500 million scam messages monthly and is working closely with Indian authorities to boost public cybersecurity awareness and enforcement. With India’s digital economy growing rapidly, cybercriminals are using refined methods such as deep fakes, voice cloning, and fake banking apps to trick users. According to Google, scams involving Unified Payments Interface (UPI) alone caused ₹1,087 crore in losses in 2024, and total cybercrime-related damages could hit ₹20,000 crore in 2025. The company is using AI across Google Messages, Search, and Ads to detect and block threats. It claims to have removed 247 million scam ads, suspended 2.9 million accounts, and prevented access to thousands of fake support and government websites, down 80% and 70% respectively. Google’s new scam detection tool in Google Messages has flagged over 500 million suspicious messages per month, triggering 2.5 billion user warnings. The company is also partnering with India’s DigiKavach programme and the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) to launch public awareness campaigns. “AI is now a critical frontline defence,” Google wrote in its blog post. “Our systems are identifying and stopping threats much earlier — often before they reach the user.” Advice: The magnitude of cybercrime threats and the expanding significance of AI in defence are demonstrated by Google’s most recent action. Users must remain alert as scammers change. Security Tips: Make sure all accounts have two-factor authentication enabled. Never download dubious programs or click on unidentified links. Report scams to cybercrime.gov.in. Verify banking apps from official app stores only. Stay updated with alerts from CERT-In and Google’s Safety Centre.

Huge discovery: DRDO-IIT Delhi milestone reshapes future warfare and guarantees India’s leadership in quantum technology

India pioneers quantum-secure free-space communication with DRDO-IIT Delhi breakthrough, marking a leap in defence, cybersecurity, and future warfare capabilities. With the successful demonstration of quantum entanglement-based free-space secure communication, carried out in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and IIT Delhi, India has made a significant step toward the quantum era. Secure quantum communication across a distance of more than one kilometre was accomplished in the experiment, which was conducted at the DRDO-Industry-Academia Centre of Excellence (DIA-CoE) on the campus of IIT Delhi. With the use of a free-space optical link, the milestone achieved a safe key rate of around 240 bits per second and a quantum bit error rate of less than 7%. This lays the groundwork for long-distance Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), real-time applications in quantum cybersecurity, and the larger goal of creating quantum networks and a future quantum internet. The Directorate of Futuristic Technology Management (DFTM), DRDO, has approved the project named “Design and development of photonic technologies for free space QKD.” DRDO’s DG (MED, COS & CS), Director SAG, Director DFTM, and top academics from IIT Delhi were among the senior authorities who attended the demonstration, which was headed by Prof. Bhaskar Kanseri’s research group. Higher security is guaranteed by quantum entanglement-based communication, in contrast to conventional prepare-and-measure QKD systems, even if the hardware is compromised. The entangled quantum state is changed by every attempt at eavesdropping, making it observable. Additionally, it avoids the need to install expensive and disruptive optical fibre networks, which is especially advantageous in urban or remote locations. This accomplishment builds on earlier successes, such as the 2022 establishment of India’s first intercity quantum communication link between Vindhyachal and Prayagraj and the 2024 demonstration of a 100-km fibre-based quantum key distribution system. DRDO’s DIA-CoEs, which currently encompass 15 prestigious academic institutions nationwide, serve as the foundation for all initiatives. “India has entered into a new quantum era of secure communication, which will be a game changer in future warfare,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, congratulating the team. Both IIT Delhi Director Prof. Rangan Banerjee and DRDO Chairman Dr. Samir V. Kamat reiterated the view, praising the discovery as a crucial step towards technical sovereignty and national security.

India and Cyprus to step up defence, maritime and cybersecurity cooperation, Indian PM says

India and Cyprus to boost defence industry ties, launch maritime training and cybersecurity talks, and enhance counterterrorism information sharing, marking a new phase in bilateral cooperation. Cyprus, Nicosia — On June 16, 2025, the prime minister of India said that the two nations will strengthen their defence connections by working together in their respective defence industries. Although Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not provide specifics, he announced that negotiations to strengthen bilateral cybersecurity and maritime cooperation will start. Following discussions with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, he declared that the two nations would also establish a system of information sharing aimed at countering the threat of terrorism. Before his departure to Canada for the G7 conference, Modi is making his first two-day visit to Cyprus as the prime leader of India in over twenty years. In a joint statement, the two nations also promised to increase maritime cooperation by looking at improving collaborative marine training and search and rescue operations, as well as by having the Indian Navy visit Cypriot ports more frequently. In order to bring about peace and prosperity in the Middle East, Modi emphasised the importance of the proposed India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Given its geographic location as the closest European Union nation to both India and the Middle East, Cyprus is expected to serve as the pivotal link in the commerce, energy, and digital connectivity corridor connecting India, the Middle East, and Europe. According to Christodoulides, Cyprus serves as a platform for Indian companies and is India’s “gateway into Europe.” He promised to support the implementation of programs like IMEC, which will link India with the Gulf, the Mediterranean, and the European continent through targeted infrastructure projects. When Cyprus takes up the rotating presidency of the 27-member union in the first half of 2026, the Cypriot president stated that improved free trade agreements and India-EU relations would be among his nation’s top priorities. The visit was heralded by the Indian prime minister as a sign of a new era in India-Cyprus relations, one based on strong historical links and shared ideals that “have been tested time and again.” The Non-Aligned Movement, a group of countries that chose not to support the Communist bloc or the West during the Cold War, including former British colonies like India and Cyprus.

Cybersecurity upgrade for cooperative banks planned

The Yogi government will upgrade cybersecurity in 50 cooperative banks across Uttar Pradesh with support from TCS, Wipro, and NABARD. A ₹10 crore budget will back cloud integration, cyber safety training, and public awareness to boost banking security and trust. Lucknow: The Yogi government plans to outfit 50 district cooperative banks and Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Bank Limited with cutting-edge cybersecurity equipment as a significant step toward modernising and safeguarding the state’s cooperative banking network. These banks will be onboarded onto a cloud platform based on the core banking system (CBS) as part of this project, guaranteeing the total security and transparency of all consumer transactions. Prominent IT companies like TCS and Wipro will assist in putting this ambitious project into action. By providing cutting-edge solutions for data security, server administration, and cyberattack prevention, these businesses will contribute to the strengthening of the cooperative banking system. Additionally, NABARD will support the initiative by offering financial assistance, technical help, training, and monitoring. The goal is to increase the security, resilience, and consumer trust of all cooperative banks. The Yogi government is starting a public awareness campaign about cyber safety in addition to putting in place a strong technological defence. Customers of banks will receive education on how to guard against cyber fraud, where to report incidents, and safe practices. Digital media, gram panchayats, and bank offices will all be used for awareness campaigns. For the fiscal year 2025–2026, the state government has allocated Rs. 10 crore in special budgetary funds to guarantee the successful execution of this plan. Establishing technical infrastructure, improving server security, holding training sessions, increasing cyber awareness, and integrating services with the cloud platform are all planned uses for this grant. This project will strengthen district cooperative banks’ financial stability in addition to enhancing cybersecurity. It is anticipated that increased public trust in the cooperative banking industry will result from improved technology infrastructure and more transparent services, which will raise deposits and credit disbursements.

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah most recent episode: Gokuldham society’s drama meets knowledge of cybercrime

Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah's most recent episode: Gokuldham society's drama meets knowledge of cybercrime

In the latest episode of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Mehta Sahab decides to sell his house to repay the Gokuldham residents after a cyber scam gone wrong. Created with I4C, the episode highlights emotional accountability and cybercrime awareness. Tonight’s episode of Asit Kumar Modi’s well-known sitcom, Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashma, which was produced in collaboration with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, promises a great deal of drama and emotional depth as the residents of Gokuldham Society deal with a moral dilemma. As the repercussions of his poor decision-making continue to weigh heavily on him, Mehta Sahab is seen grappling with a tremendous sense of guilt for leading his fellow neighbours into a disastrous financial decision. In an attempt to restore his reputation and earn back the faith of those who lost their hard-earned money, he makes the life-altering decision to sell his own home to pay them back. Mehta Sahab, unable to handle the embarrassment and emotional strain, resolves to make sure that not a single penny is left unpaid, “even if it means sacrificing his comfort and stability.” Although he acts with integrity, the residents have conflicting feelings about it. While some praise his audacious action and his sense of responsibility, others are concerned that taking such a drastic measure could backfire. Viewers are left wondering after watching the episode: Was this a decision influenced by emotion, or is this the correct course for redemption? Watch SAB TV tonight at 8:30 PM as the emotional storm plays out. Previously on the Show Gokuldham was depicted in the most recent episode as being extremely tense. Anger and anguish swept through the town, shattering its togetherness. Mehta Sahab, who had promised a “paison ki baarish” that developed into a financial nightmare, was despised by the locals, from Iyer to Sunita the sabziwali. Their finances were gone, their aspirations were dashed, and the pain of betrayal was unbearable. Mehta Sahab, already distraught at losing his job, was emotionally cornered and made a heart-breaking vow to make things right: “Promising to repay every single rupee they have lost.” But is it a losing struggle for him?

North Face and Cartier customer data stolen in cyber attacks

The North Face and Cartier have suffered cyberattacks exposing customer data like names, email addresses, and account details, though no financial information was compromised. Both companies have contained the breaches and advised users to stay alert for suspicious activity. Although financial information has not been impacted, both fashion brands have disclosed that customer names and email addresses have been accessed. Brand of outdoor apparel. Following the discovery of “unusual activity,” The North Face experienced a “small-scale” attack on its website in April 2025. Because of the nature of the data, we advise clients to stay vigilant for any unsolicited or questionable correspondence. Cartier The US company claimed to have been the target of a “credential stuffing attack,” in which credentials for account authentication were taken from another source, such as hacks of other websites. It stated that it thinks email addresses and password information have been compromised by cybercriminals. The North Face claimed that after gaining access to select consumers’ accounts, the hackers were able to divulge details such as phone numbers, dates of birth, preferences, shipping addresses, and items bought on the company’s website. It emphasised that the assault did not compromise credit card details. In another email, the jewellery company Cartier informed clients that “an unauthorised party temporarily gained access to our system and obtained limited information.” The business, which is owned by the upscale corporation Richemont, claimed to have “contained” the problem and notified the appropriate authorities. According to its first assessment, the breach might have impacted client data, such as names, email addresses, and the nation in which they reside. “Considering the nature of the data, we advise you to stay vigilant for any unsolicited messages or other questionable correspondence,” the business stated. The businesses are the most recent retailers to be impacted by a wave of cyberattacks that have been plaguing the industry in recent months. Since April, Marks & Spencer has suspended all online orders due to a cyber issue that, according to executives, is expected to cost the company over £300 million. Over the previous two months, hacks have also targeted rival UK stores Harrods and The Co-op.

Quick Commerce Platform KiranaPro App Code Destroyed In Cyber Attack

Quick Commerce Platform KiranaPro’s App Code Destroyed In Cyber Attack

KiranaPro suffered a major cyberattack that wiped out its app code and user data after hackers accessed root accounts via a former employee’s credentials. The company has halted order processing and is pursuing legal action while investigating the breach. KiranaPro, a platform for quick commerce, has purportedly been hacked, affecting all of its data and private user information. Deepak Ravindran, the CEO and cofounder of KiranaPro, told TechCrunch that the “destroyed data” on the company’s servers contained user information such as names, mailing addresses, and payment details in addition to the app code. The KiranaPro app is available online, however, orders are not being processed by the platform. The problem was discovered on May 26 after KiranaPro executives allegedly discovered that hackers had obtained access to the company’s root accounts on GitHub and AWS while logging into their Amazon Web Services account. According to the report, the platform was targeted after an individual used a former employee’s account to access the startup’s servers. According to reports, Saurav Kumar, the chief technology officer (CTO) of KiranaPro, stated that the attack most likely took place between May 24 and May 25. According to Kumar, when executives tried to log in last week, the login code had changed even though the company had Google Authenticator set up for multi-factor authentication on its AWS account. When KiranaPro staff logged in, they discovered that all of their Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) services, which provided clients with virtual computers on which to execute their apps, had been erased. Since we lack the root account, Kumar allegedly continued, “We can only log in through the IAM [identity and access management] account, which shows that the EC2 instances don’t exist anymore, but we are unable to get any logs or anything.” Meanwhile, the company is said to have reached out to GitHub’s support team to help identify the hacker’s IP addresses. Additionally, according to reports, Ravindran stated that the business is currently pursuing legal action against its former workers who “failed to submit their credentials for accessing their GitHub accounts to check their logs.” The specifics of how the cyberattack occurred are still unclear. KiranaPro, a rapid commerce business founded in 2024 by Ravindra and Deepankar Sarkar, delivers groceries in 10–20 minutes by collaborating with neighbourhood merchants and kirana outlets. With the aid of its voice-based AI model, it links consumers with nearby kirana shops through the ONDC network. Supported by firms such as Unpopular Ventures, Blume Ventures, Snow Leopard Ventures, and TurboStart, the start-up has collected over $188K in capital thus far.

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