Cyber Crime
(Search results - 21)BusinessApr 23, 2024, 1:22 PM IST
Learn these 5 ways to protect yourself from credit card frauds in 2024
Credit card fraud is becoming a major problem, and anyone can be its target. However, with proper precautions and awareness, it can be prevented.
TechApr 18, 2024, 11:25 AM IST
How to identify and report scam calls
Mobile scam calls often try to trick people into disclosing their personal information. TRAI has announced the upcoming launch of a tracker called CNAP, which will provide details of the Aadhar card linked to the caller’s SIM.
CrimeApr 12, 2024, 3:35 PM IST
Rs 1.3 crore recovered to ex-IAF officer by Gurgaon police amid cyber fraud
Rs. 1.3 crore were retrieved by Gurgaon police after cyber criminals extorted money from a former IAF officer for fake stock market investment. Seven suspects have been arrested, including two bankers from Yes Bank.
IndiaApr 12, 2024, 2:22 PM IST
India ranks 10th on the list of global cyber crimes, Russia tops the list
India ranks 10th in the list of cybercrime worldwide, according to a study published by the Department of Sociology, University of Oxford. Russia topped the list followed by Ukraine, China, and the US.
TechApr 8, 2024, 3:29 PM IST
How to protect yourself from fake calls and messages? Learn effective methods
Fake calls and messages can result in financial and security losses. Be sure to avoid suspicious calls and refrain from sharing sensitive information such as OTPs, PINs, credit/debit card details, and CVV with strangers over the phone.
IndiaApr 8, 2024, 12:32 PM IST
Fraudster poses as DGP, threatens people to scam money: J&K police take action
A fraudster has been posing as DGP and demanding money on the phone in Jammu and Kashmir. The officials are currently investigating crime and the police have issued an alert to warn the citizens
IndiaApr 2, 2024, 12:42 PM IST
Woman exposes scam police call on Instagram; WATCH viral video
An Instagram influencer recently posted a video showcasing a scammer pretending to be an Indian police officer and asking for Rs. 30,000 as a 'compromise'. The scammers even had a fake cop profile picture to decieve the victims.
IndiaMar 31, 2024, 2:55 PM IST
India rescues 250 Indians forced to participate in cyber frauds in Cambodia
More than 5,000 Indian nationals are trapped in Cambodia lured by fake job offers. The Indian embassy in Cambodia and local authorities are working to rescue and repatriate the individuals who were forced to perform cyber fraud. According to MEA, around 250 Indians have been rescued.
IndiaMar 15, 2024, 4:03 PM IST
Businessman from Gujarat loses Rs. 95 lakh in cyber scam to a ‘Facebook Friend’
A businessman from Gujarat got scammed for Rs. 95 lakh by a new Facebook friend. She offered him a money-making deal of buying herbal products from India and selling them to her company for double the price.
Lifestyle NewsFeb 24, 2024, 3:40 PM IST
Protection Against Cybercrime: Ways to prevent cyber fraud and steps to follow to register a complaint
In this age, learning how to prevent cybercrime is just as important as using any media. Equip yourself with basic knowledge about cybercrime and the steps you can follow to register a complaint.
PoliticsDec 9, 2019, 7:11 PM IST
DePress Room | How 300 million users' data was at risk
Hello and welcome to this episode of DePress Room, my name is Amal Chowdury and today we will be talking about how a bug in Airtel would have affected millions of Indians.
A bug was found in India's third-largest mobile network which could have exposed the personal data of more than 300 million users.
TechDec 1, 2019, 4:58 PM IST
Cyber crimes: Shoaib Patwary uses impressive way to bring media, cyber security closer
Cyber crimes have soared in the recent past in a big way with the growth of FinTech ideas getting popular in the market.
IndiaJun 16, 2019, 12:55 PM IST
ATM card cloning: Swipe your bank card safely, skimmers on prowl
Despite the measure of installing chips in the credit cards, data can be copied and a clone of the card can be made
IndiaJun 12, 2019, 6:11 PM IST
Why Turkish hackers are targeting Indian celebrities?
Turkish hackers are under the high influence of Pakistanis as they consider them their allies. Although they don't have anything specific against India but time and again to spread false Pakistani agenda they keep attacking Indian celebrities
IndiaJun 3, 2019, 11:27 AM IST
Cybercrooks target former CJI RM Lodha, cheat him of Rs 1 lakh
According to the police, the crooks demanded 1 lakh rupees from Lodha by sending an email from hacked email id of another retired justice