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Govt Urges Smartphone Makers to Preload Sanchar Saathi App on New Devices: Report
The Ministry of telecommunications has reportedly asked smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. As per the report, the notice was sent to mobile brands operating in the country on November 28, highlighting that users should not be able to uninstall or disable the app. The government’s cybersecurity app allows users...
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SIM Swappers Are Exploiting eSIM Vulnerabilities for Financial Frauds: Report
SIM swapping crimes are on the rise globally, according to a new report. These crimes are primarily committed using eSIM (Embedded Subscriber Identity Modules) users. eSIMs are digitally stored SIM cards which are embedded into a device using a software. Hackers are now reportedly exploiting vulnerabilities within this technology to brute force int...
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Work-From-Home, Part Time Jobs Scams Top Cyber Crimes In India
Work from Home or Part-time job scams contribute to highest number of cyber crimes reported in the country followed by illegal lending apps in 2023, as per the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), a part of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Cyber Fraud Cases Reports Crossed Over 14,000 in 2021, MoS Informs Parliament
As many as 14,007 cyber fraud cases were registered in 2021, Parliament was informed on Monday. Quoting National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, Minister of State for Finance Bhagwat Karad said "total number of cyber fraud cases which includes...frauds committed through online apps is 14,007 in 2021 (latest published data pertains to the year 20...
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Indian Cybercrime Team Warns WhatsApp Users Against Potential Scam Calls With International Numbers
WhatsApp users have been advised to report and block calls from some international numbers as they could be potential scam calls. The alert is being circulated by Home Ministry's Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) so that innocent people do not become victims of cybercrime. As per experts, these calls and alerts are made or sent by unscrup...
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Ransomware Incidents in 2021 Mostly Tied to Russian Hackers, US FinCEN Report Says
Ransomware incidents in the US in 2021 were mostly tied to Russian hackers, according to a report by the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The report states that out of 793 ransomware incidents reported to FinCEN in the second half of 2021, 75 percent "had a nexus to Russia, its proxies, or persons acting on its behalf.
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Russian Court Fines Twitch RUB 2 Million for Streaming Fake Video About War Crimes: Report
Russia has reportedly fined streaming service Twitch RUB 2 million (roughly Rs. 26,21,100) for hosting a short video containing what it calls "fake" information about alleged war crimes in the Ukrainian town of Bucha. The court accused Twitch of failing to remove a 31-second clip of a girl from the town of Bucha, according to reports.
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Online Gaming Platforms Involving Game of Chance Treated as Illegal, MoS IT Says
Online gaming platforms that involve a game of chance are treated as illegal, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The minister also added that 'police' and 'public order' are state subjects and states and union territories are primarily responsible for the prevention, detection, investigati...
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WhatsApp KBC Scam With Rs. 25 Lakh Lottery Rampant: Here’s How NOT to Fall for It
WhatsApp KBC scam is making rounds on the internet, and offering a potential victim of a lottery amount of Rs. 25 lakh by contacting them on their WhatsApp numbers. Here’s all about the WhatsApp scam, how to identify it, and what to do to be safe from it.
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Government Said to Be Working on New Platform to Track Criminals, Anti-Social Elements
Government in India is reportedly working to launch a new platform which will help security and intelligence agencies to deal with new age criminals and anti-social elements. The new platform will have information about crimes and criminals and can be accessed by police stations and different investigating agencies across the country.
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Govt Urges Smartphone Makers to Preload Sanchar Saathi App on New Devices: Report
The Ministry of telecommunications has reportedly asked smartphone makers to pre-install the Sanchar Saathi app on new devices. As per the report, the notice was sent to mobile brands operating in the country on November 28, highlighting that users should not be able to uninstall or disable the app. The government’s cybersecurity app allows users...
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SIM Swappers Are Exploiting eSIM Vulnerabilities for Financial Frauds: Report
SIM swapping crimes are on the rise globally, according to a new report. These crimes are primarily committed using eSIM (Embedded Subscriber Identity Modules) users. eSIMs are digitally stored SIM cards which are embedded into a device using a software. Hackers are now reportedly exploiting vulnerabilities within this technology to brute force int...
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Work-From-Home, Part Time Jobs Scams Top Cyber Crimes In India
Work from Home or Part-time job scams contribute to highest number of cyber crimes reported in the country followed by illegal lending apps in 2023, as per the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), a part of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
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Cyber Fraud Cases Reports Crossed Over 14,000 in 2021, MoS Informs Parliament
As many as 14,007 cyber fraud cases were registered in 2021, Parliament was informed on Monday. Quoting National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data, Minister of State for Finance Bhagwat Karad said "total number of cyber fraud cases which includes...frauds committed through online apps is 14,007 in 2021 (latest published data pertains to the year 20...
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Indian Cybercrime Team Warns WhatsApp Users Against Potential Scam Calls With International Numbers
WhatsApp users have been advised to report and block calls from some international numbers as they could be potential scam calls. The alert is being circulated by Home Ministry's Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) so that innocent people do not become victims of cybercrime. As per experts, these calls and alerts are made or sent by unscrup...
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Ransomware Incidents in 2021 Mostly Tied to Russian Hackers, US FinCEN Report Says
Ransomware incidents in the US in 2021 were mostly tied to Russian hackers, according to a report by the US Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The report states that out of 793 ransomware incidents reported to FinCEN in the second half of 2021, 75 percent "had a nexus to Russia, its proxies, or persons acting on its behalf.
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Russian Court Fines Twitch RUB 2 Million for Streaming Fake Video About War Crimes: Report
Russia has reportedly fined streaming service Twitch RUB 2 million (roughly Rs. 26,21,100) for hosting a short video containing what it calls "fake" information about alleged war crimes in the Ukrainian town of Bucha. The court accused Twitch of failing to remove a 31-second clip of a girl from the town of Bucha, according to reports.
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Online Gaming Platforms Involving Game of Chance Treated as Illegal, MoS IT Says
Online gaming platforms that involve a game of chance are treated as illegal, Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The minister also added that 'police' and 'public order' are state subjects and states and union territories are primarily responsible for the prevention, detection, investigati...
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WhatsApp KBC Scam With Rs. 25 Lakh Lottery Rampant: Here’s How NOT to Fall for It
WhatsApp KBC scam is making rounds on the internet, and offering a potential victim of a lottery amount of Rs. 25 lakh by contacting them on their WhatsApp numbers. Here’s all about the WhatsApp scam, how to identify it, and what to do to be safe from it.
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Government Said to Be Working on New Platform to Track Criminals, Anti-Social Elements
Government in India is reportedly working to launch a new platform which will help security and intelligence agencies to deal with new age criminals and anti-social elements. The new platform will have information about crimes and criminals and can be accessed by police stations and different investigating agencies across the country.
