Cybercrime News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Gurugram Police unearths Rs 80.12 crore cyber crime fraud committed by 13 accused across India
Gurugram, April 2: The cyber crimes teams of the Gurugram Police have arrested 13 cyber criminals who defrauded people across India in 8,369 complaints worth Rs 80.12 crore, police said on Wednesday.
Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre helps reduce spoofed calls by 97 pc: Minister
New Delhi, April 2: To prevent the misuse of telecom resources for cyber-crime and financial frauds, the systems deployed by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) have reduced almost 97 per cent incoming spoofed calls, the government said on Wednesday.
K'taka Home Minister stresses on curbing drug-related activities, ensuring women's safety
Bengaluru, April 2: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara emphasized the need to eliminate crime and drug-related activities in the state and give priority to women's safety.
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.
Use technological advancements to control cybercrime: K'taka CM to police
Bengaluru, April 2: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah asked the state police on Wednesday to use technological advancements to control and prevent cybercrime while highlighting that law and order are directly linked to investment and development.
CBI must use technology to solve new-age crimes: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi, April 1: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Information & Broadcasting, and Electronics & IT, on Tuesday stressed the need for a robust techno-legal framework to address emerging new-age crimes.
Harassed by cybercriminals, elderly couple ends life in Karnataka
Belagavi, March 29: In a shocking incident, an elderly couple committed suicide after being harassed and blackmailed by cybercriminals for ransom in Karnataka's Belagavi district on Friday.
Telangana tops in cybercrime detection, recovery of lost phones
Hyderabad, March 28: Telangana Police have emerged as top performer in the country in cybercrime detection and lost mobile phone recovery.
83,668 WhatsApp accounts used for Digital Arrest blocked: Home Ministry
New Delhi, March 25: The ‘Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre’ (I4C) set up by the Ministry of Home Affairs has identified and blocked more than 83,668 WhatsApp accounts and 3,962 Skype IDs used for Digital Arrest, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.
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.
Enforcement actions against online money gaming firms intensified ahead of IPL season
New Delhi, March 22: The enforcement actions against offshore online gaming entities have been intensified by the Directorate General of Goods and Services Tax Intelligence (DGGI).
Fake call centre busted in Gurugram, 13 held
Gurugram, March 22: The cybercrime unit (south) of the Gurugram Police busted a fake call centre where fraudsters allegedly cheated Canadian nationals in the name of providing technical support by posing as a representative of the Microsoft company, officials said.
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.
Centre joins WhatsApp to curb digital frauds, cyber threats
New Delhi, March 17: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Monday collaborated with WhatsApp to extend 'Scam Se Bacho,' Meta's safety campaign against online scams and spam.
30 pc of registered general crimes in Bengaluru are cybercrimes: G Parameshwara
Bengaluru, March 15: Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara said on Saturday that 30 per cent of the general crimes registered in police stations of Bengaluru are cybercrimes.
Rising cybercrime: 1.8 million women fall victim in Pakistan
Islamabad, March 15: Over the past five years, approximately 1.8 million women in Pakistan have fallen victim to cybercrimes, according to official statistics obtained by Hum English News. Despite the alarming surge in digital offenses, the conviction rate remains dismally low.
India is witnessing significant surge in illegal betting and gambling; 1.6 billion visits in just three months: Report
New Delhi, March 15: Illegal betting and gambling activities in India have surged dramatically in recent years, with digital platforms accounting for a staggering 1.6 billion visits in just three months across four major sites, according to a report by Digital India Foundation.
Digital arrest: Centre blocks over 3,962 Skype IDs, 83,668 WhatsApp accounts
New Delhi, March 12: The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has proactively identified and blocked more than 3,962 Skype IDs and 83,668 WhatsApp accounts used for Digital Arrest scams so far, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
3,962 Skype IDs, 83,668 WhatsApp accounts used for digital arrest blocked so far: MHA to Rajya Sabha
New Delhi, March 12: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday informed the Rajya Sabha that its Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), a specialized wing, has identified and blocked more than 3,962 Skype IDs and 83,668 WhatsApp accounts involved in digital arrest scams.
India secures repatriation of 283 Indians from Myanmar, Thailand lured on pretext of fake jobs
Bangkok, March 12: The Indian Embassy in Thailand, in close coordination with Indian Embassy in Myanmar, secured the repatriation of 549 Indians who were lured by fake job offers.
India repatriates 266 nationals lured by cybercrime centres in Southeast Asia
New Delhi, March 12: The Government of India has successfully repatriated 266 Indian nationals who were released from cybercrime centres in Southeast Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday.
283 Indian nationals repatriated from Myanmar after being lured into cybercrime rackets
New Delhi, March 11: In a significant diplomatic and humanitarian effort, the Government of India successfully secured the release and repatriation of 283 Indian nationals from Myanmar on Monday.
India secures repatriation of 283 nationals from Myanmar lured on pretext of fake jobs
New Delhi, March 11: The Indian embassies in Myanmar and Thailand, in coordination with local authorities, secured the repatriation of 283 Indian nationals by an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft from Mae Sot in Thailand.
MeitY leads nationwide awareness campaign on Safer Internet Day to promote safe use of internet
New Delhi, March 7: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) spearheaded a nationwide awareness campaign on Safer Internet Day, observed on February 11, to promote safe and responsible internet use.
Strict measures taken on flashing of weapons & wheeling: K'taka Home Minister
Bengaluru, March 6: Responding to concerns raised on the incidents of flashing of weapons and wheeling endangering the safety and threatening the law and order system in the state, Karnataka Home Minister G. Parameshwara stated on Thursday that the Police Department can't remain idle, and neither can society.
Police find Cambodian link in Indore doctor's online fraud case
Bhopal, March 5: The Madhya Pradesh Police have uncovered an intricate fraud network linked to a Cambodian IP address in a case involving an Indore doctor who was swindled out of Rs 3.8 crore.
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) cautions about misuse of telecom resources
New Delhi, March 5: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has undertaken various initiatives to prevent the misuse of telecom resources for cybercrime and financial fraud. Fraudsters are deploying various tactics to misuse telecom resources, said a press statement from the Ministry of Communications.
Mizoram govt taking rigorous steps to combat cybercrime: CM Lalduhoma
Aizawl, March 4: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Tuesday said that his government has made a concerted effort to combat cybercrime and the misuse of social media and punish the offenders.
Centre warns miscreants against misuse of telecom resources
New Delhi, March 4: The Centre on Tuesday warned miscreants against tampering or spoofing of telecom resources, like mobile numbers, IP address, IMEI and SMS headers, as such offences are punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or up to Rs 50 lakh fine, or both.
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) says on job to prevent misuse of telecom resources
New Delhi, March 4: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has been undertaking various initiatives for the prevention of the misuse of telecom resources for cybercrime and financial fraud.
Man held in Punjab for generating fake mining receipts
Chandigarh, March 3: Punjab Police's State Cyber Crime Division has arrested the main accused running a fake website impersonating the official website of the state government's Mining Department to generate counterfeit receipts and forms, facilitating the movement of vehicles involved in illegal mining, said Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav here on Monday.
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.
Bengal: Mobile SIMs procured with fake documents create new risk for security agencies
Kolkata, March 1: Mobile SIM cards procured through forged Indian identity documents by the cross-border criminals active at India's international borders with Bangladesh, especially in Murshidabad district, have become a new headache for the security agencies.
South Korean watchdog seeks to block 1,428 websites over alleged investment scams
Seoul, Feb 23: South Korea's financial watchdog said on Sunday it has requested authorities to block access to 1,428 websites and online posts accused of facilitating illegal financial investment schemes.
Gujarat: Three more arrested in Rajkot's Payal Hospital cybercrime case
Rajkot, Feb 23: Rajkot's Payal Hospital CCTV hacking scandal has led to the arrest of three more accused by the Cybercrime Department in Gujarat, bringing the total number of arrests to six.
Cybercrime racket busted in Gujarat's Rajkot
Rajkot, Feb 22: A cybercrime scandal has come to light in Rajkot, where an organised racket was found selling hospital CCTV footage for profit, officials said.
200 fraud suspects repatriated from Myanmar to China
Beijing, Feb 20: A group of 200 Chinese citizens suspected of involvement in fraud returned to China under the escort of Chinese police on Thursday after being repatriated from Myawaddy in Myanmar.
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.
Retired govt officer falls prey to digital arrest; robbed off Rs 10 lakh
Yadgir, Feb 18: A retired state government employee fell victim to cybercriminals and was robbed of Rs 10 lakh after being digitally arrested for 12 days in Karnataka's Yadgir district, police said on Tuesday.