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Mumbai Police capable of meeting cyber crime challenges: CM Fadnavis
Mumbai, April 7: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis claimed on Monday that the Mumbai Police is capable of meeting the challenge of preventing cyber crimes.
J-K: Kashmir Cyber Police uncovers mule account network behind cyber frauds
Srinagar, April 6: Cyber Police Station Kashmir Zone, Srinagar, has unearthed a sprawling and sophisticated network involved in the creation and management of mule accounts, which have become critical tools in the execution of large-scale cyber fraud and financial crimes.
US National Security Agency Director, cyber security chief fired
Washington DC, April 4: United States' National Security Agency and Cyber Command chief Gen. Timothy Haugh has been ousted, the Washington Post reported on Friday citing two current and one former US officials. US Air Force General Timothy Haugh was let go along with his civilian deputy at the NSA, Wendy Noble, according to the officials, as per the US publication.
Maha govt to establish corporation to ensure cyber security
Mumbai, April 2: Amid rising cyber crimes and digital frauds, the Fadnavis government has taken a crucial decision to establish the Maharashtra Cyber Crime Security Corporation under the Companies Act, 2013.
Telangana Cyber Security Bureau warns firms about impersonation scams
Hyderabad, March 23: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has issued a public advisory warning corporate offices and IT companies across the state about a rising trend in cyber fraud involving impersonation scams targeting accounts and finance personnel.
Rajasthan blocks over 2.5 lakh fraudulent SIM cards, 2.34 lakh mobile IMEI handsets to curb cybercrime
Jaipur, March 22: Rajasthan Minister of State for Home Affairs Jawahar Singh Bedham reaffirmed the state's stance on combating cybercrime, highlighting several initiatives undertaken by the government.
Telecom fraud: DoT disconnects over 3.4 cr mobiles, blocks 17 lakh WhatsApp accounts
New Delhi, March 21: In an effort to combat telecom fraud, the government on Friday said it has disconnected more than 3.4 crore mobile phones while blocking 3.19 lakh IMEI numbers to date through the Sanchar Saathi portal.
Majority of Indians long-term investors, volatility inherent feature of economic progress: NSE CEO
New Delhi, March 18: Out of 110 million market participants in India, only 2 per cent actively trade in derivatives and the majority are committed to long-term investing, Ashishkumar Chauhan, MD and CEO of the National Stock Exchange (NSE), has said, reinforcing the growing culture of disciplined and sustainable investment in the country.
Hyderabad company almost loses Rs.1.95 crore after message from 'CMD'
Hyderabad, March 14: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB), on Friday, prevented a cyber fraud of Rs 1.95 crore by acting swiftly to stop fraudsters from withdrawing money from a bank account, officials said.
Cyber security handbook released to empower women
New Delhi, March 7: To mark the International Women's Day observed on March 8, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has released the 'Cyber Security Handbook for Mahila Suraksha', a comprehensive guide aimed at empowering women.
Cyber fraud racket busted at Hyderabad, 63 working at fake call centre held
Hyderabad, March 6: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has busted a major cyber fraud operation running out of a fake call centre here and arrested 63 individuals, most of them from the northeastern states.
Delhi: Rajnath Singh inaugurates DRDO-MHA collaboration conference-cum-exhibition
New Delhi, March 4: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday inaugurated the DRDO-MHA Collaboration Conference-cum-Exhibition in the national capital.
Gujarat Police bust cybercriminal network involved in massive CCTV hacking in 20 states
Ahmedabad, March 2: The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Unit has dismantled a cybercriminal network that had gained unauthorised access to a staggering 50,000 CCTV cameras across 20 states, said Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi on Sunday.
Mumbai Police receive threat message from Pakistani number to attack CM's office
Mumbai, Feb 28: The traffic wing of the Mumbai Police has received a message on WhatsApp, threatening to attack Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis’ office. The Worli Police immediately registered a case and launched an investigation.
SEBI imposes Rs 5.05 crore fine on ICCL for cyber security lapses
Mumbai, Feb 25: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) on Tuesday imposed a penalty of Rs 5.05 crore on the Indian Clearing Corporation (ICCL), a subsidiary of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), for failing to comply with cyber security and system audit-related rules.
Two MoUs signed with IIT Madras will enhance sustainable audit skill sets: CAG
New Delhi, February 24: The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with IIT Madras to enhance sustainable audit skill sets and foster innovation in auditing.
Rs 157.90 crore cyber crime fraud committed across India: Gurugram Police
Gurugram, Feb 24: The cyber crimes teams of the Gurugram Police have arrested 27 including a minor cyber criminal who defrauded people in 14,633 complaints worth Rs 157.90 crore across the country, police said on Monday.
Govt taking effective measures to combat cybercrime: Rajasthan Home Minister
Jaipur, Feb 20: Rajasthan Minister of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham said in the Assembly on Thursday that the state government is taking continuous and effective measures to combat cybercrime by integrating new technologies and innovations.
Misinformation on social media creating chaos, says Telangana CM
Hyderabad, Feb 18: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy on Tuesday voiced concern over fake news and said misinformation on social media is creating chaos in society.
Cyber crime: Amit Shah hints at using AI to detect mule accounts
New Delhi, Feb 11: Efforts are underway to use Artificial Intelligence for identifying mule accounts, while over 19 lakh such accounts have been caught and transactions worth Rs 2,038 crore prevented in the fight against cybercrime, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday.
Efforts underway to use AI for identifying mule accounts: Amit Shah to Parliamentary Consultative Committee
New Delhi, February 11: Efforts are underway to use Artificial Intelligence for identifying mule accounts, in coordination with the Reserve Bank and all banks, to establish a system for their detection, Union Home Minister Amit Shah informed a Parliamentary Consultative Committee.
A lot of discussions held on how poll bodies must conduct fair elections, says CEC Rajiv Kumar on global election conference in Delhi
New Delhi, January 24: On the two-day international conference titled "Global Election Year 2024: Reiteration of Democratic Spaces; Takeaway for EMBs, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Friday said that discussion was held on how poll management bodies must carry out fair and inducement-free elections across the world.
BIMSTEC states eye action plan against cyber crimes
New Delhi, Jan 24: Aiming to build a resilient cyberspace in the region, BIMSTEC member states propose to implement an action plan in the next five years for cyber incident response and protection of critical information infrastructures, an official said on Friday.
Cybercriminals target rural bank in Karnataka, siphon off Rs 2.3 crore
Ballari (Karnataka), Jan 24: Cyber criminals have siphoned off Rs 2.3 crore after targeting a rural bank in Ballari district of Karnataka, said officials on Friday.
India's economic prosperity is linked to maritime security, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, January 17: India's economic prosperity is linked to its maritime security, said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday.
'Cyber security, maritime security important for safeguarding India's interests': Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, January 17: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressed a gathering during the commemoration of the Year of Naval Civilians, emphasizing the importance of maritime security and cyber security in safeguarding India's interests.
Punjab to establish security operations centre for protection of IT infrastructure
Chandigarh, Jan 16: The Punjab government on Thursday announced to establishment of a security operations centre to ensure the protection of critical IT infrastructure, including applications and websites of the government.
NDMC, Delhi Police sensitise teachers on drug menace, hoax calls
New Delhi, Jan 6: The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), in association with Delhi Police, organised an awareness programme for school teachers about drug menace, cyber security and hoax call threats on Monday.
Digital data protection rules to empower citizens, curb harms: Govt
New Delhi, Jan 5: The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules aim to safeguard citizens’ rights for the protection of their personal data and also address specific challenges like unauthorised commercial use of data and digital harms, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said on Sunday.