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Airtel Shields 23 Lakh Users in J&K from Cyber Fraud in 47 Days

Airtel Shields 23 Lakh Users in J&K from Cyber Fraud in 47 Days

Jammu, July 1: In just 47 days, Bharti Airtel has successfully protected over 2.3 million users in Jammu and Kashmir from online fraud, thanks to its newly launched AI-powered fraud detection system, rolled out nationwide. The system is automatically enabled for all Airtel mobile and broadband users and works silently in the background. It analyses over one billion URLs every day and blocks malicious websites in under 100 milliseconds, offering users real-time protection against phishing, fake banking alerts, and scam messages across SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, and browsers. According to Airtel, it has blocked 2,01,146 malicious links and shielded over 11.7 crore users across India, with 23 lakh users in Jammu & Kashmir alone. The initiative is completely free and sends alerts in local languages such as Urdu and Hindi, making it effective even in regions with low digital literacy. “We are proud to bring our AI-powered fraud detection solution to J&K. This free, real-time protection empowers our users to enjoy the digital world with peace of mind,” said Dibyendu Aich, COO – J&K, Bharti Airtel. With Jammu & Kashmir now one of the most digitally connected regions, cyber fraud attempts have surged in both cities like Jammu and Srinagar, and smaller towns like Baramulla and Samba. Fraudsters often use fake delivery messages, phishing links, and bogus banking alerts to steal user data and money. In a move to strengthen cybersecurity collaboration, Aich also met Sunil Gupta, Inspector General of Police, Crime Branch (J&K), to explore joint efforts in tackling digital fraud. Conclusion & Cyber Safety Tips As digital adoption grows in J&K, tools like Airtel’s AI shield are crucial for safeguarding users from evolving cyber threats. Stay Safe Online: Don’t click on unknown links or fake SMS messages. Enable 2FA (two-factor authentication) for all important apps and banking services. Report suspicious activity at www.cybercrime.gov.in. Use spam filters and keep your device software updated regularly.

Sri Lankan police social media accounts, government website hacked

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Colombo, Dec 31 (PTI) The social media accounts of the Sri Lankan police and the official website of the government’s Printer Department were targeted by cyberattacks, according to officials. “Our YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Tik-Tok and X were hit by cyber-attacks. By now, we have restored all of them other than YouTube,” said Police Spokesman and Superintendent K B Manathunga. He added that the hackers had been identified, and investigations were ongoing. In addition to the police social media accounts, the official website of the government’s Printer Department was also hacked. The group behind the attack has yet to be identified, according to the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT), a state agency. The CERT said the website where all government publications, including key announcements, are published was breached. “We can safely say that the website data had not been compromised, they have only added certain data,” Niroshan Ananda, a CERT spokesperson told reporters. PTI CORR GRS GRS GRS