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Why Indian Railways Deactivated 2.5 Crore "Bogus" IDs On IRCTC
A Railways official shared that 134 complaints were registered with the national cybercrime portal and they have blocked more than 6,800 email domains.
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"Crime Is Bad": The Fall Of Russian Ransomware Giant LockBit
The sudden fall of a ransomware supplier once described as the world's most harmful cybercrime group has raised questions about Moscow's role in its development and the fate of its founder.
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Airtel Reportedly Approached Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi) to Propose a Joint Initiative Against Fraud and Scam
Airtel has reportedly approached Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea (Vi) to propose a joint initiative against fraud and scams. As per the report, Airtel has also informed the government, as well as the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), about approaching the two major telecom service providers. The company highlighted the rising instances o...
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Navi Mumbai Businessman Duped Of 2.74 Crore In Online Gaming Scam
A 42-year-old businessman was cheated of Rs 2.74 crore by cyber fraudsters after persuading him to join an online gaming platform, Navi Mumbai police said on Thursday.
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Ways To Keep Yourself Safe From Cyberfraud
Think about how many things you have done online today. Paid a bill? Logged into your bank account? Used social media or spent time answering emails? Maybe you have used your phone to pay at a supermarket or train station.
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Tamil Nadu Women Duped Of Rs 81.7 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam, 4 Arrested
The Cyber Crime wing of the Tamil Nadu Police has arrested four individuals, including a woman from Pollachi, for allegedly opening mule bank accounts to assist a cyber fraud network operating out of North India.
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Monk Becomes Victim Of Cyberfraud, Loses Rs 2.5 Crore Over 26 Days
The secretary of the Ramakrishna Mission Ashram in Gwalior, Swami Supradiptananda, became a victim of what is being described as Madhya Pradesh's biggest "digital arrest" fraud.
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Delhi Family Loses Rs 8 Lakh To 'Digital Arrest' Scam, 4 Arrested
The preliminary investigation conducted by North District Cyber police traced the call to Zamrudpur, East of Kailash, and Greater Kailash areas.
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US Department of Justice Reportedly Shuts National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team
The US DoJ has reportedly disbanded the "National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team". The members of the unit were informed about the development through an internal memo. The NCET included prosecutors with backgrounds in cryptocurrency, cybercrime, money laundering, and forfeiture.
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ChatGPT Can Now Create Fake Aadhaar & PAN Cards: Are We At Risk of Cybercrimes?
OpenAI's ChatGPT, particularly with its GPT-4 model, has raised significant privacy concerns due to its ability to generate hyper-realistic fake documents like Aadhaar and PAN cards.
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Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre Helps Reduce Spoofed Calls by 97 Percent, Minister Says
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) systems have slashed spoofed calls by 97 percent, curbing cyber-crime and financial fraud, according to Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications. The Department of Telecommunications' Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) facilitates secure information sharing among stakeholders...
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Hyderabad Man Loses Rs 3.5 lakh To 'Digital Arrest' Fraud, 3 Arrested
The accused were involved in several fraud cases, impersonating as government officials, including police officers, and threatening victims with false cases and arrests.
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FBI Warns Of Malware Risks In Free Online File Converters: Key Information You Need
The FBI warns about cybercriminals using free file conversion tools to install malware, putting users at risk of data theft and ransomware attacks.
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Sonu Sood’s Fateh Now Available for Streaming on JioHotstar
Fateh, starring Sonu Sood and Jacqueline Fernandez, is now streaming on JioCinema. The film, which revolves around an ex-special operations officer battling cybercrime, was released in theatres on 10 January. It earned Rs. 26.86 crore at the box office and received mixed reviews. The movie also features Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Raaz, and Dibyendu Bh...
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CloudSEK Identifies Large-Scale 'PrintSteal' Fake KYC Document Generation Scam in India
CloudSEK has uncovered a large-scale fraud operation in India, dubbed 'PrintSteal', involving the creation of fake Know Your Customer (KYC) documents. The operation used fake domains mimicking government websites to generate over 1.67 lakh fake documents, earning more than Rs. 40 lakh. The scammers used personally identifiable information (PII) fro...
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Why Indian Railways Deactivated 2.5 Crore "Bogus" IDs On IRCTC
A Railways official shared that 134 complaints were registered with the national cybercrime portal and they have blocked more than 6,800 email domains.
-
"Crime Is Bad": The Fall Of Russian Ransomware Giant LockBit
The sudden fall of a ransomware supplier once described as the world's most harmful cybercrime group has raised questions about Moscow's role in its development and the fate of its founder.
-
Airtel Reportedly Approached Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi) to Propose a Joint Initiative Against Fraud and Scam
Airtel has reportedly approached Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea (Vi) to propose a joint initiative against fraud and scams. As per the report, Airtel has also informed the government, as well as the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), about approaching the two major telecom service providers. The company highlighted the rising instances o...
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Navi Mumbai Businessman Duped Of 2.74 Crore In Online Gaming Scam
A 42-year-old businessman was cheated of Rs 2.74 crore by cyber fraudsters after persuading him to join an online gaming platform, Navi Mumbai police said on Thursday.
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Ways To Keep Yourself Safe From Cyberfraud
Think about how many things you have done online today. Paid a bill? Logged into your bank account? Used social media or spent time answering emails? Maybe you have used your phone to pay at a supermarket or train station.
-
Tamil Nadu Women Duped Of Rs 81.7 Lakh In Digital Arrest Scam, 4 Arrested
The Cyber Crime wing of the Tamil Nadu Police has arrested four individuals, including a woman from Pollachi, for allegedly opening mule bank accounts to assist a cyber fraud network operating out of North India.
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Monk Becomes Victim Of Cyberfraud, Loses Rs 2.5 Crore Over 26 Days
The secretary of the Ramakrishna Mission Ashram in Gwalior, Swami Supradiptananda, became a victim of what is being described as Madhya Pradesh's biggest "digital arrest" fraud.
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Delhi Family Loses Rs 8 Lakh To 'Digital Arrest' Scam, 4 Arrested
The preliminary investigation conducted by North District Cyber police traced the call to Zamrudpur, East of Kailash, and Greater Kailash areas.
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US Department of Justice Reportedly Shuts National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team
The US DoJ has reportedly disbanded the "National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team". The members of the unit were informed about the development through an internal memo. The NCET included prosecutors with backgrounds in cryptocurrency, cybercrime, money laundering, and forfeiture.
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ChatGPT Can Now Create Fake Aadhaar & PAN Cards: Are We At Risk of Cybercrimes?
OpenAI's ChatGPT, particularly with its GPT-4 model, has raised significant privacy concerns due to its ability to generate hyper-realistic fake documents like Aadhaar and PAN cards.
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Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre Helps Reduce Spoofed Calls by 97 Percent, Minister Says
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) systems have slashed spoofed calls by 97 percent, curbing cyber-crime and financial fraud, according to Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications. The Department of Telecommunications' Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) facilitates secure information sharing among stakeholders...
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Hyderabad Man Loses Rs 3.5 lakh To 'Digital Arrest' Fraud, 3 Arrested
The accused were involved in several fraud cases, impersonating as government officials, including police officers, and threatening victims with false cases and arrests.
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FBI Warns Of Malware Risks In Free Online File Converters: Key Information You Need
The FBI warns about cybercriminals using free file conversion tools to install malware, putting users at risk of data theft and ransomware attacks.
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Sonu Sood’s Fateh Now Available for Streaming on JioHotstar
Fateh, starring Sonu Sood and Jacqueline Fernandez, is now streaming on JioCinema. The film, which revolves around an ex-special operations officer battling cybercrime, was released in theatres on 10 January. It earned Rs. 26.86 crore at the box office and received mixed reviews. The movie also features Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Raaz, and Dibyendu Bh...
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CloudSEK Identifies Large-Scale 'PrintSteal' Fake KYC Document Generation Scam in India
CloudSEK has uncovered a large-scale fraud operation in India, dubbed 'PrintSteal', involving the creation of fake Know Your Customer (KYC) documents. The operation used fake domains mimicking government websites to generate over 1.67 lakh fake documents, earning more than Rs. 40 lakh. The scammers used personally identifiable information (PII) fro...
