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Apple Issues Warning To Millions Of iPhone Users As Scammers Weaponise FaceTime
Fraudsters use Apple FaceTime video calls to impersonate banks and steal user data, Apple says.
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Bonzo Lend Hit by $9 Million Oracle Exploit on Hedera Network
Bonzo Lend has suffered a $9 million exploit after an attacker manipulated the price of the SAUCE token through a flaw in the Supra oracle verification system. The exploit enabled the attacker to borrow assets far exceeding the value of the deposited collateral. While Supra has patched the vulnerability, both Bonzo Lend and Hedera said their core s...
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Bengal Man Poses As IAS Officer, Dupes Job Aspirant Of Rs 20 Lakh In Odisha
The accused identified as Rabinarayan Das, a native of Kendrapada district, is presently staying at Uttarpara police station area in Hooghly district of West Bengal.
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Interpol Traces $122 Million Crypto Wallet Connected to Romance Scam Network
Interpol has traced a cryptocurrency wallet that received more than $122 million over 10 months as part of an alleged romance scam and money laundering network. The investigation, conducted under Operation First Light 2026, led to arrests, the freezing of thousands of bank accounts and crypto wallets, and the recovery of millions of dollars in illi...
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Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission Tightens Anti-Phishing Standards for Crypto Platforms
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has introduced new cybersecurity requirements for crypto trading platforms and online brokers, mandating phishing-resistant authentication methods within 12 months. The new framework bans one-time passwords sent via SMS, email, or apps, replacing them with stronger security measures such as passkeys, ...
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BonkDAO Suffers $20 Million Loss Through Malicious Governance Proposal
BonkDAO has disclosed that attackers stole $20 million worth of BONK tokens after exploiting what it described as a malicious governance proposal. The decentralised autonomous organisation said it has reported the incident to law enforcement and is working to recover the stolen funds while identifying those responsible. The exploit comes as crypto ...
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Maharashtra Legislature Passes Amendment to Bring Virtual Digital Assets Under Depositor Protection Law
Maharashtra has become the first Indian state to explicitly include cryptocurrencies and other virtual digital assets under its depositor protection law. The amendment allows authorities to trace, attach, value, and liquidate digital assets linked to fraudulent investment schemes. While the move does not legalise cryptocurrencies or introduce a lic...
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Florida Woman's Driveway Stolen As Part Of Nigerian Scam
A Florida woman had her driveway ripped up and taken away as part of an alleged scam.
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Actor-Entrepreneur Parul Gulati Alleges Rs 10-Lakh Scam By Staff In Bengaluru
In an Instagram video, Parul Gulati alleged that two staff members from Nish Hair's Bengaluru store had been selling her products worth Rs 15,000 to 20,000 every day to customers and diverted payments to their personal accounts
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Choosing A WhatsApp Username? Expert Warns Of 6 Cybersecurity Risks
India recorded 24.65 lakh cyber fraud complaints. AI scams, digital arrests, fake investment schemes and identity theft are already rising rapidly.
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Your Phone Says 'No Service.' Minutes Later, Your Savings Could Be Gone
Victims realise they've been attacked only after they receive emails about successful fund transfers or discover their accounts have been emptied.
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Rs 700-Crore Delhi Medical Scam: Two Accused Sent To Judicial Custody
According to the officer, the investigation remains at an early stage and further action will depend entirely on evidence collected during the probe.
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Delhi Police Busts 'Digital Arrest' Cyber Fraud Racket, 3 Arrested
Delhi Police arrest three in cyber fraud network involved in digital arrest scam.
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How AI Helped Uncover Rs 2 Crore Salary Fraud' In Chhattisgarh Police
Three Bastar policemen arrested for Rs 2 crore salary embezzlement after AI audit uncovered fraud.
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Huge Theft At Ram Mandir During Kumbh, Spotlight On 2 Brothers-In-Law: Cops
Ram Mandir Theft Case: The probe has revealed that the brother-in-law duo, Lavkush Mishra and Anukalp Mishra, stole the maximum amount.
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Apple Issues Warning To Millions Of iPhone Users As Scammers Weaponise FaceTime
Fraudsters use Apple FaceTime video calls to impersonate banks and steal user data, Apple says.
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Bonzo Lend Hit by $9 Million Oracle Exploit on Hedera Network
Bonzo Lend has suffered a $9 million exploit after an attacker manipulated the price of the SAUCE token through a flaw in the Supra oracle verification system. The exploit enabled the attacker to borrow assets far exceeding the value of the deposited collateral. While Supra has patched the vulnerability, both Bonzo Lend and Hedera said their core s...
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Bengal Man Poses As IAS Officer, Dupes Job Aspirant Of Rs 20 Lakh In Odisha
The accused identified as Rabinarayan Das, a native of Kendrapada district, is presently staying at Uttarpara police station area in Hooghly district of West Bengal.
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Interpol Traces $122 Million Crypto Wallet Connected to Romance Scam Network
Interpol has traced a cryptocurrency wallet that received more than $122 million over 10 months as part of an alleged romance scam and money laundering network. The investigation, conducted under Operation First Light 2026, led to arrests, the freezing of thousands of bank accounts and crypto wallets, and the recovery of millions of dollars in illi...
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Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission Tightens Anti-Phishing Standards for Crypto Platforms
Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission has introduced new cybersecurity requirements for crypto trading platforms and online brokers, mandating phishing-resistant authentication methods within 12 months. The new framework bans one-time passwords sent via SMS, email, or apps, replacing them with stronger security measures such as passkeys, ...
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BonkDAO Suffers $20 Million Loss Through Malicious Governance Proposal
BonkDAO has disclosed that attackers stole $20 million worth of BONK tokens after exploiting what it described as a malicious governance proposal. The decentralised autonomous organisation said it has reported the incident to law enforcement and is working to recover the stolen funds while identifying those responsible. The exploit comes as crypto ...
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Maharashtra Legislature Passes Amendment to Bring Virtual Digital Assets Under Depositor Protection Law
Maharashtra has become the first Indian state to explicitly include cryptocurrencies and other virtual digital assets under its depositor protection law. The amendment allows authorities to trace, attach, value, and liquidate digital assets linked to fraudulent investment schemes. While the move does not legalise cryptocurrencies or introduce a lic...
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Florida Woman's Driveway Stolen As Part Of Nigerian Scam
A Florida woman had her driveway ripped up and taken away as part of an alleged scam.
-
Actor-Entrepreneur Parul Gulati Alleges Rs 10-Lakh Scam By Staff In Bengaluru
In an Instagram video, Parul Gulati alleged that two staff members from Nish Hair's Bengaluru store had been selling her products worth Rs 15,000 to 20,000 every day to customers and diverted payments to their personal accounts
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Choosing A WhatsApp Username? Expert Warns Of 6 Cybersecurity Risks
India recorded 24.65 lakh cyber fraud complaints. AI scams, digital arrests, fake investment schemes and identity theft are already rising rapidly.
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Your Phone Says 'No Service.' Minutes Later, Your Savings Could Be Gone
Victims realise they've been attacked only after they receive emails about successful fund transfers or discover their accounts have been emptied.
-
Rs 700-Crore Delhi Medical Scam: Two Accused Sent To Judicial Custody
According to the officer, the investigation remains at an early stage and further action will depend entirely on evidence collected during the probe.
-
Delhi Police Busts 'Digital Arrest' Cyber Fraud Racket, 3 Arrested
Delhi Police arrest three in cyber fraud network involved in digital arrest scam.
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How AI Helped Uncover Rs 2 Crore Salary Fraud' In Chhattisgarh Police
Three Bastar policemen arrested for Rs 2 crore salary embezzlement after AI audit uncovered fraud.
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Huge Theft At Ram Mandir During Kumbh, Spotlight On 2 Brothers-In-Law: Cops
Ram Mandir Theft Case: The probe has revealed that the brother-in-law duo, Lavkush Mishra and Anukalp Mishra, stole the maximum amount.
