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What Is an E-Passport? Benefits, Features and How to Apply in India
An e-passport is a modern version of the traditional passport, equipped with a contactless chip that securely stores personal and biometric details such as a digital photo, fingerprints or iris scans. This technology improves identity verification and reduces fraud. E-passports allow faster processing at airports through automated e-gates and provi...
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Canada Rejects 3 In 4 Indian Applicants Amid Immigration Clampdown
Canada's clampdown on international students has hit applicants from India particularly hard, government data shows, as what was once a preferred destination loses its allure for Indian students.
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Who Is Charlie Javice? Founder Behind $175 Million JPMorgan Scam Jailed For Over 7 Years
Charlie Javice, founder of Frank startup, sentenced to 85 months in prison for defrauding JPMorgan Chase in a $175 million acquisition deal by falsely inflating user numbers.
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"'Hydrogen Bomb' Coming": Rahul Gandhi Teases After New 'Vote Chori' Claim
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi - who earlier this month promised a 'vote chori' hydrogen bomb' to expose 'collusion' between the ruling BJP and the Election Commission to commit voter fraud - launched his fiercest critique of the poll body yet.
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Hacker Flips The Script On UP Scammer, Exposes Him Live Through Webcam Sting
The scam involved pressuring victims into granting remote access to their devices using tools like AnyDesk or TeamViewer to steal data or money.
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WhatsApp Restrictions Worldwide: From China's Full Ban to UAE's Partial Ban
Russia on Wednesday became the latest country to restrict some WhatsApp calls, accusing the Meta-owned platform of failing to share information in fraud and terrorism cases.
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Telangana Firm Accused Of Rs 100 Crore Tax Evasion Using Fake Bills
The Commercial Taxes Department of Telangana has uncovered a significant Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud amounting to over Rs 100 crore allegedly orchestrated by Hyderabad-based M/s Keshaan Industries LLP.
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Cyber Scams Are Converging Real World Crime, Here's How To Safe
It starts with a call from someone claiming to be your bank. They know your name, your bank, even know your credit card number. There's been "unusual activity" on your account, they say - and they just sent you OTP to verify your identity.
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DoT to Share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator Data With Banks, UPI Service Providers and Financial Institutions
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) data with financial institutions, including banks and UPI providers. This FRI metric, developed by the Digital Intelligence Platform, classifies mobile numbers into three risk levels linked to financial fraud. PhonePe is an early adopter, using FRI data to al...
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Google Announces New Android Security and Privacy Features to Protect Users from Scams and Attacks
Google showcased several new security and privacy features it will release later this year. The announcements were made during The Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday, and the company said the new features will protect users from scams, fraud, and theft on Android. The new protections range from security layers while a user is on a call and improv...
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WhatsApp Partners Department of Telecommunications to Tackle Scams and Digital Fraud
WhatsApp has joined forces with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to combat the misuse of telecom resources for scams and digital fraud. Partnering with DoT’s Digital Intelligence Unit, WhatsApp will leverage relevant data to address financial fraud and cybercrime. Informative resources on identifying and reporting spam or scams will be ...
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Intelligence Analysis Firm i2 Group Partners Chainalysis to Upgrade Software With Blockchain Technology
i2 Group has partnered with blockchain data firm Chainalysis to integrate blockchain to its link analysis platform, named Analyst’s Notebook. Chainalysis said this will allow cybersecurity experts using the Analyst’s Notebook to gather detailed insights on suspicious crypto-related activities.
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Bank Manager Arrested For Data Theft, Defrauding Company Of Rs 12.51 Crore
Four people, including the manager of a private bank, were arrested for allegedly siphoning off Rs 12.51 crore by stealing sensitive data from a company, police said on Saturday.
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Banking Frauds Rise In H1FY25, Amount Involved Jumps 8-Time: RBI Report
The number of bank frauds witnessed a significant on-year increase in the first half of the current fiscal to 18,461 cases and the amount involved jumped more than eight-fold to Rs 21,367 crore, according to RBI data released on Thursday.
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Check Unique Courses Offered By IITs In Cybersecurity
The demand for professionals has increased as companies need Cybersecurity experts for keeping a check on the data breach and fraud in businesses.
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What Is an E-Passport? Benefits, Features and How to Apply in India
An e-passport is a modern version of the traditional passport, equipped with a contactless chip that securely stores personal and biometric details such as a digital photo, fingerprints or iris scans. This technology improves identity verification and reduces fraud. E-passports allow faster processing at airports through automated e-gates and provi...
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Canada Rejects 3 In 4 Indian Applicants Amid Immigration Clampdown
Canada's clampdown on international students has hit applicants from India particularly hard, government data shows, as what was once a preferred destination loses its allure for Indian students.
-
Who Is Charlie Javice? Founder Behind $175 Million JPMorgan Scam Jailed For Over 7 Years
Charlie Javice, founder of Frank startup, sentenced to 85 months in prison for defrauding JPMorgan Chase in a $175 million acquisition deal by falsely inflating user numbers.
-
"'Hydrogen Bomb' Coming": Rahul Gandhi Teases After New 'Vote Chori' Claim
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi - who earlier this month promised a 'vote chori' hydrogen bomb' to expose 'collusion' between the ruling BJP and the Election Commission to commit voter fraud - launched his fiercest critique of the poll body yet.
-
Hacker Flips The Script On UP Scammer, Exposes Him Live Through Webcam Sting
The scam involved pressuring victims into granting remote access to their devices using tools like AnyDesk or TeamViewer to steal data or money.
-
WhatsApp Restrictions Worldwide: From China's Full Ban to UAE's Partial Ban
Russia on Wednesday became the latest country to restrict some WhatsApp calls, accusing the Meta-owned platform of failing to share information in fraud and terrorism cases.
-
Telangana Firm Accused Of Rs 100 Crore Tax Evasion Using Fake Bills
The Commercial Taxes Department of Telangana has uncovered a significant Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud amounting to over Rs 100 crore allegedly orchestrated by Hyderabad-based M/s Keshaan Industries LLP.
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Cyber Scams Are Converging Real World Crime, Here's How To Safe
It starts with a call from someone claiming to be your bank. They know your name, your bank, even know your credit card number. There's been "unusual activity" on your account, they say - and they just sent you OTP to verify your identity.
-
DoT to Share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator Data With Banks, UPI Service Providers and Financial Institutions
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will share Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) data with financial institutions, including banks and UPI providers. This FRI metric, developed by the Digital Intelligence Platform, classifies mobile numbers into three risk levels linked to financial fraud. PhonePe is an early adopter, using FRI data to al...
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Google Announces New Android Security and Privacy Features to Protect Users from Scams and Attacks
Google showcased several new security and privacy features it will release later this year. The announcements were made during The Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday, and the company said the new features will protect users from scams, fraud, and theft on Android. The new protections range from security layers while a user is on a call and improv...
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WhatsApp Partners Department of Telecommunications to Tackle Scams and Digital Fraud
WhatsApp has joined forces with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to combat the misuse of telecom resources for scams and digital fraud. Partnering with DoT’s Digital Intelligence Unit, WhatsApp will leverage relevant data to address financial fraud and cybercrime. Informative resources on identifying and reporting spam or scams will be ...
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Intelligence Analysis Firm i2 Group Partners Chainalysis to Upgrade Software With Blockchain Technology
i2 Group has partnered with blockchain data firm Chainalysis to integrate blockchain to its link analysis platform, named Analyst’s Notebook. Chainalysis said this will allow cybersecurity experts using the Analyst’s Notebook to gather detailed insights on suspicious crypto-related activities.
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Bank Manager Arrested For Data Theft, Defrauding Company Of Rs 12.51 Crore
Four people, including the manager of a private bank, were arrested for allegedly siphoning off Rs 12.51 crore by stealing sensitive data from a company, police said on Saturday.
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Banking Frauds Rise In H1FY25, Amount Involved Jumps 8-Time: RBI Report
The number of bank frauds witnessed a significant on-year increase in the first half of the current fiscal to 18,461 cases and the amount involved jumped more than eight-fold to Rs 21,367 crore, according to RBI data released on Thursday.
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Check Unique Courses Offered By IITs In Cybersecurity
The demand for professionals has increased as companies need Cybersecurity experts for keeping a check on the data breach and fraud in businesses.
