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US Man Stole Coworker's Identity For 30 Years, Sent Victim To Jail And Mental Hospital
Federal appeals court upholds 12-year sentence for man who stole coworker's identity for 30 years.
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Ghost Office Scam: Applicant Shows Up For In-Person Interview, But The Company Doesn't Exist
A job applicant is scammed via a fake interview after sharing their Social Security Number and ID scans.
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Over 600 Indian SIM Cards Sent To Cambodia For Cyber Fraud, 5 Arrested In Hyderabad
Officials said the gang had secretly transported more than 600 Indian SIM cards to Cambodia since 2023. Investigators believe these SIM cards were used for online crimes such as phishing, fake calls, identity theft and extortion
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26-Year-Old Woman CEO And Forbes 30 Under 30 Recipient Charged With Fraud
Turkish entrepreneur Gokce Guven, founder and CEO of fintech startup Kalder, has been charged with multiple counts of fraud, including securities fraud and visa fraud, by the US Department of Justice.
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Kriti Kharbanda Calls Out Fraudster Posing As Her On WhatsApp: "Not Ok. Not Cool"
Kriti has alerted her followers to stay cautious and verify before responding to any such communication
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Aadhaar Masking: How to Share a Copy of Your Aadhaar Without Showing the Full 12 Digits
Aadhaar is a 12-digit number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to each individual in India. It is a crucial document that is required by several organisations to access government-issued benefits and welfare schemes. Due to its increasing importance, Aadhaar details must be securely stored, and one of the ways to do so ...
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"Sorry, I Forgot to Pay": Indian Woman Allegedly Caught Shoplifting At US Store
Details such as her identity, the store's exact location, and the value of the stolen items have not been officially confirmed.
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Trump Commutes Sentence Of Former Republican George Santos In Fraud Case
US President Trump commuted the sentence of disgraced former Republican lawmaker George Santos, who was convicted of committing wire fraud and identity theft to splurge on lavish vacations and Botox injections with funds stolen from campaign donors.
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Think Twice Before Uploading: 6 Risks Of Feeding Your Photos to AI Image Generators
Such images raise concerns about data privacy, security, and the potential misuse of personal images.
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10 Reasons You Should Never Post Your Boarding Pass Online
Sharing a photo of your boarding pass online may look harmless, but it exposes you to cybercrime, identity theft, and even cancelled trips. From hidden barcodes to loyalty point theft, here are 10 reasons you should think twice before posting it.
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Bengaluru Man Chased By Dogs, Ends Up Being Suspected Of Theft
A man working as a software engineer in Bengaluru was chased by dogs late at night in HSR Layout, only to be accused of being a thief.
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A Disturbing Trend: Viral Deepfakes Promoting Fake Investment Schemes
A deepfake video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi promoting a fake investment scheme has gone viral on Facebook, posing digital risks to lakhs of potential victims.
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16 Billion Login Credentials Leaked in Massive Data Breach Impacting Apple, Google and More
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a “mysterious database” comprising a staggering 16 billion login credentials, in what is being called one of the biggest data breaches in history. According to a report, it impacted some of the world’s biggest technology companies including Apple, Facebook, and Google, along with government portals fr...
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OpenAI’s Viral Ghibli Trend Might Be a Privacy Minefield, Experts Say
The viral Ghibli-style image trend on ChatGPT has sparked global participation, including from celebrities and brands. However, experts warn of serious privacy risks, as users unknowingly share facial data that may train AI models. With permanent digital footprints, the potential for misuse, like deepfakes or identity theft, raises critical concern...
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Delhi Police Arrests 3 For Identity Theft, Recovers 121 Aadhaar Cards
In a major breakthrough, the Central District Police busted a large-scale fake identity card racket and arrested three individuals involved in preparing forged documents and fraudulently updating Aadhaar details using impersonated biometric data.
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US Man Stole Coworker's Identity For 30 Years, Sent Victim To Jail And Mental Hospital
Federal appeals court upholds 12-year sentence for man who stole coworker's identity for 30 years.
-
Ghost Office Scam: Applicant Shows Up For In-Person Interview, But The Company Doesn't Exist
A job applicant is scammed via a fake interview after sharing their Social Security Number and ID scans.
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Over 600 Indian SIM Cards Sent To Cambodia For Cyber Fraud, 5 Arrested In Hyderabad
Officials said the gang had secretly transported more than 600 Indian SIM cards to Cambodia since 2023. Investigators believe these SIM cards were used for online crimes such as phishing, fake calls, identity theft and extortion
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26-Year-Old Woman CEO And Forbes 30 Under 30 Recipient Charged With Fraud
Turkish entrepreneur Gokce Guven, founder and CEO of fintech startup Kalder, has been charged with multiple counts of fraud, including securities fraud and visa fraud, by the US Department of Justice.
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Kriti Kharbanda Calls Out Fraudster Posing As Her On WhatsApp: "Not Ok. Not Cool"
Kriti has alerted her followers to stay cautious and verify before responding to any such communication
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Aadhaar Masking: How to Share a Copy of Your Aadhaar Without Showing the Full 12 Digits
Aadhaar is a 12-digit number issued by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to each individual in India. It is a crucial document that is required by several organisations to access government-issued benefits and welfare schemes. Due to its increasing importance, Aadhaar details must be securely stored, and one of the ways to do so ...
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"Sorry, I Forgot to Pay": Indian Woman Allegedly Caught Shoplifting At US Store
Details such as her identity, the store's exact location, and the value of the stolen items have not been officially confirmed.
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Trump Commutes Sentence Of Former Republican George Santos In Fraud Case
US President Trump commuted the sentence of disgraced former Republican lawmaker George Santos, who was convicted of committing wire fraud and identity theft to splurge on lavish vacations and Botox injections with funds stolen from campaign donors.
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Think Twice Before Uploading: 6 Risks Of Feeding Your Photos to AI Image Generators
Such images raise concerns about data privacy, security, and the potential misuse of personal images.
-
10 Reasons You Should Never Post Your Boarding Pass Online
Sharing a photo of your boarding pass online may look harmless, but it exposes you to cybercrime, identity theft, and even cancelled trips. From hidden barcodes to loyalty point theft, here are 10 reasons you should think twice before posting it.
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Bengaluru Man Chased By Dogs, Ends Up Being Suspected Of Theft
A man working as a software engineer in Bengaluru was chased by dogs late at night in HSR Layout, only to be accused of being a thief.
-
A Disturbing Trend: Viral Deepfakes Promoting Fake Investment Schemes
A deepfake video of Prime Minister Narendra Modi promoting a fake investment scheme has gone viral on Facebook, posing digital risks to lakhs of potential victims.
-
16 Billion Login Credentials Leaked in Massive Data Breach Impacting Apple, Google and More
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a “mysterious database” comprising a staggering 16 billion login credentials, in what is being called one of the biggest data breaches in history. According to a report, it impacted some of the world’s biggest technology companies including Apple, Facebook, and Google, along with government portals fr...
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OpenAI’s Viral Ghibli Trend Might Be a Privacy Minefield, Experts Say
The viral Ghibli-style image trend on ChatGPT has sparked global participation, including from celebrities and brands. However, experts warn of serious privacy risks, as users unknowingly share facial data that may train AI models. With permanent digital footprints, the potential for misuse, like deepfakes or identity theft, raises critical concern...
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Delhi Police Arrests 3 For Identity Theft, Recovers 121 Aadhaar Cards
In a major breakthrough, the Central District Police busted a large-scale fake identity card racket and arrested three individuals involved in preparing forged documents and fraudulently updating Aadhaar details using impersonated biometric data.
