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Black Friday Scam Alert: From Fake Websites To AI Videos, Watch Out For These Common Scams
Cybersecurity experts warn of Black Friday scams including fake online stores, phishing emails, and delivery scams that steal personal and financial information.
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Google Announces New AI Safety Tools for India, Expands Access to SynthID
Google announced new India-focused AI safety initiatives, including a screen-sharing scam alert for apps such as Google Pay, Navi and Paytm, and a new Enhanced Phone Number Verification system to replace SMS OTPs. Scam Detection via Gemini Nano is rolling out to Pixel phones. Google Play Protect and SynthID access are also being expanded to strengt...
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Google's Latest Pixel Drop Brings Remix Feature to Messages, AI Notification Summaries, and More
Google on Wednesday released the latest Pixel drop for November 2025, and it brings several new features to Pixel devices. The company has added a Remix feature to the Messages app, enabling users to restyle any photo with the Nano Banana image editing model. AI-powered notification summaries are claimed to help users find details faster, while the...
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In New Scam, Fraudsters Pose As CISF Personnel To Dupe People
After digital arrests and investment scams, a new kind of con has come to light in which criminals pose as personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to defraud people.
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Will Deal With Iron Hands: Supreme Court On Rs 3,000-Crore Digital Arrests
The Supreme Court noted that almost Rs 3,000 crores have been collected from victims and warned of an exacerbating problem.
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"Scam Alert For Bengaluru Citizens": Nails Placed On Road To Trap Drivers, Claims Viral Video
A viral video showing nails deliberately scattered on a Bengaluru flyover has highlighted growing safety concerns, with motorists suspecting sabotage aimed at extortion, prompting calls for urgent police action.
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Ex-Delhi Banker Loses 23 Crores In Digital Arrest: "First Woman Called, Then ED, CBI"
In early August, when Naresh Malhotra received a call from a woman, claiming to be a senior officer from a telecom company, little did he know he would fall prey to a digital arrest scam and lose Rs 23 crore over the next month.
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"With Just One Click...": IPS Officer Warns Of Scam Amid Nano Banana Trend
IPS officer VC Sajjanar on X (formerly Twitter) alerted users about the danger of sharing personal information online. He emphasised that while online trends can be fun, users could face serious risks if they are careless with their private data.
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Cyber Fraudster Poses As Police Chief, Tries To Scam Kerala Cops Using Fake WhatsApp Account
Police have launched an investigation after a cyber fraudster attempted to cheat cops in this south Kerala district by impersonating the district police chief and seeking money through a bogus WhatsApp account, a police official said on Monday.
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Samsung Unveils AI-Driven Voice Phishing Scam Detection on One UI 8 Smartphones
Samsung is rolling out a new feature to address the threat of AI-powered voice phishing attacks. The South Korean brand has announced a ‘Voice Phishing Suspected Call Alert’ feature in One UI 8. The new functionality is available in South Korea only for now.
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WhatsApp Launches New Safety Tool, 6.8 Million Scam Centre Accounts Banned
WhatsApp has launched a new 'safety overview', which will alert a user when someone not in their contact list adds them to a new WhatsApp group that they may not recognise, as Meta's messaging platform intensified its crackdown on scams and fraud.
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Safety Overview Which Lets You Review Group Information for Protection Against Scams
WhatsApp is rolling out a new scam prevention tool, it announced on Tuesday. This feature, dubbed Safety Overview, works when someone who is not saved in your contacts adds you to a WhatsApp group. The Meta-owned messaging app will provide key information about the group, along with tips to stay safe from phishing and scams. As part of its ongoing ...
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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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NDTV Impact: Ghost Employee Alert Triggers Statewide Audit in Madhya Pradesh
After an explosive report by NDTV on the possibility of thousands of "ghost employees" in Madhya Pradesh, based on a letter from the state treasury, the government has finally responded with an extensive data cleansing drive.
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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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Black Friday Scam Alert: From Fake Websites To AI Videos, Watch Out For These Common Scams
Cybersecurity experts warn of Black Friday scams including fake online stores, phishing emails, and delivery scams that steal personal and financial information.
-
Google Announces New AI Safety Tools for India, Expands Access to SynthID
Google announced new India-focused AI safety initiatives, including a screen-sharing scam alert for apps such as Google Pay, Navi and Paytm, and a new Enhanced Phone Number Verification system to replace SMS OTPs. Scam Detection via Gemini Nano is rolling out to Pixel phones. Google Play Protect and SynthID access are also being expanded to strengt...
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Google's Latest Pixel Drop Brings Remix Feature to Messages, AI Notification Summaries, and More
Google on Wednesday released the latest Pixel drop for November 2025, and it brings several new features to Pixel devices. The company has added a Remix feature to the Messages app, enabling users to restyle any photo with the Nano Banana image editing model. AI-powered notification summaries are claimed to help users find details faster, while the...
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In New Scam, Fraudsters Pose As CISF Personnel To Dupe People
After digital arrests and investment scams, a new kind of con has come to light in which criminals pose as personnel of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) to defraud people.
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Will Deal With Iron Hands: Supreme Court On Rs 3,000-Crore Digital Arrests
The Supreme Court noted that almost Rs 3,000 crores have been collected from victims and warned of an exacerbating problem.
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"Scam Alert For Bengaluru Citizens": Nails Placed On Road To Trap Drivers, Claims Viral Video
A viral video showing nails deliberately scattered on a Bengaluru flyover has highlighted growing safety concerns, with motorists suspecting sabotage aimed at extortion, prompting calls for urgent police action.
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Ex-Delhi Banker Loses 23 Crores In Digital Arrest: "First Woman Called, Then ED, CBI"
In early August, when Naresh Malhotra received a call from a woman, claiming to be a senior officer from a telecom company, little did he know he would fall prey to a digital arrest scam and lose Rs 23 crore over the next month.
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"With Just One Click...": IPS Officer Warns Of Scam Amid Nano Banana Trend
IPS officer VC Sajjanar on X (formerly Twitter) alerted users about the danger of sharing personal information online. He emphasised that while online trends can be fun, users could face serious risks if they are careless with their private data.
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Cyber Fraudster Poses As Police Chief, Tries To Scam Kerala Cops Using Fake WhatsApp Account
Police have launched an investigation after a cyber fraudster attempted to cheat cops in this south Kerala district by impersonating the district police chief and seeking money through a bogus WhatsApp account, a police official said on Monday.
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Samsung Unveils AI-Driven Voice Phishing Scam Detection on One UI 8 Smartphones
Samsung is rolling out a new feature to address the threat of AI-powered voice phishing attacks. The South Korean brand has announced a ‘Voice Phishing Suspected Call Alert’ feature in One UI 8. The new functionality is available in South Korea only for now.
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WhatsApp Launches New Safety Tool, 6.8 Million Scam Centre Accounts Banned
WhatsApp has launched a new 'safety overview', which will alert a user when someone not in their contact list adds them to a new WhatsApp group that they may not recognise, as Meta's messaging platform intensified its crackdown on scams and fraud.
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WhatsApp Rolls Out Safety Overview Which Lets You Review Group Information for Protection Against Scams
WhatsApp is rolling out a new scam prevention tool, it announced on Tuesday. This feature, dubbed Safety Overview, works when someone who is not saved in your contacts adds you to a WhatsApp group. The Meta-owned messaging app will provide key information about the group, along with tips to stay safe from phishing and scams. As part of its ongoing ...
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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.
-
NDTV Impact: Ghost Employee Alert Triggers Statewide Audit in Madhya Pradesh
After an explosive report by NDTV on the possibility of thousands of "ghost employees" in Madhya Pradesh, based on a letter from the state treasury, the government has finally responded with an extensive data cleansing drive.
-
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...
