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SEBI warns of securities market frauds via YouTube, Facebook, X and more
Mumbai, April 12: Alarmed at frauds related to securities market on various social media platforms, capital markets regulator SEBI has issued an advisory for investors to exercise caution and due diligence to verify the genuineness of social media handles of SEBI-registered entities while accessing them.
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.
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.
Centre blocks 357 illegal offshore online money gaming platforms, 700 under scanner
New Delhi, March 22: The government on Saturday said that it has blocked 357 websites/URLs of illegal/non-compliant offshore online money gaming entities so far, and 700 such entities are under the scanner.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Laos to tighten telecom rules for enhanced cybersecurity
Vientiane, Feb 14: Laos' Ministry of Technology and Communications has issued strict regulations regarding the use of telecommunication and internet services in the country, aiming to ensure secure and efficient operations while protecting against fraud.
Love or a trap? Cyber Police warns against romance scams this Valentine's Week
Ranchi, Feb 7: As Valentine's Week starts with promises of love, roses, and heartfelt commitments, cybercriminals are also gearing up to exploit emotions for financial fraud.