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'BIG WARNING' for internet users searching certain topics on Google or ChatGPT could lead to serious legal trouble
Kumar Utkarsh January 21, 2026 5:59 PM IST
Certain Google and ChatGPT searches may seem harmless but can trigger legal action. Experts warn users to avoid sensitive queries that could invite serious trouble.
Cyber fraud: Mumbai businessman duped of lakhs in PM Mudra Yojana loan scam; Here's how he was cheated on pretext of...
Analiza Pathak August 14, 2025 3:29 PM IST
Police said the victim runs a packaging business for imitation jewellery in Malad and needed a loan of Rs. 10 lakh to expand his work. In June 2025, he downloaded a mobile app and applied for the loan.
Devoleena Bhattacharjee files FIR against trolls targeting her son over skin colour
Shiwani August 4, 2025 6:48 PM IST
After trolls made racist comments about her son, actress Devoleena Bhattacharjee has taken the legal route to fight back.
Meet the owners of CoinDCX and WazirX, victims of India's biggest crypto theft after platforms hit by Rs 23610000000 cyber crime
Analiza Pathak July 25, 2025 9:18 AM IST
Over the last few years, India has seen multiple cyber fraud cases in the crypto sector, and now CoinDCX has also joined the list of affected companies.
No sim card, no social media account..., yet a Rs 400 crore scam, international cyber racket BUSTED, mastermind communicated only through...
Analiza Pathak July 16, 2025 6:52 AM IST
During the investigation, police found that the mastermind and his associate had created nearly 25 fake companies, where they showed themselves as directors. Out of these, 16 companies were completely fake.
India needs an 'Amitabh Bachchan' to thwart cyber crime: Lt. Gen. Dr Rajesh Pant
Smrity Sharma March 4, 2025 7:57 PM IST
At the Payment Security Summit & Awards India 2025 held in Mumbai, Lt. Gen. Dr Rajesh Pant, Chairman of the Cyber Security Association of India, spoke to us about how India can pull a stop to cyber crime.
Pro-India Pakistani Youtubers Sana Amjad, Shoaib Chaudhary hanged by Pakistan army? Reports say...
Abhijeet Sen January 20, 2025 9:40 PM IST
Rumors circulating on Twitter claim that both YouTubers may have faced severe punishment, with some unverified accounts alleging that the Pakistani Army hanged them.
Bengaluru senior citizen falls prey to digital arrest scam, loses huge amount totalling ...
Tahir Qureshi December 14, 2024 5:33 PM IST
The victim received a WhatsApp video call from an unknown number.
Supriya Sule challenges allegation of 'Bitcoin transaction', says 'Ready for a debate with any representative of the BJP'
ANI November 20, 2024 2:41 AM IST
Earlier on Tuesday, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sudhanshu Trivedi held a press conference accusing Supriya Sule and Congress leader Nana Patole of engaging in a conspiracy involving illegal bitcoin transactions to influence election results in favour of the Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA). Trivedi also presented an alleged audio clip related to these transactions, which purportedly involved "big names."
Biggest cyber-fraud busted, Rs 1110000000 stolen from 623 bank accounts in..., police say...
Victor Dasgupta November 18, 2024 8:55 AM IST
Mule accounts are bank accounts made by scamsters using stolen, purchased, or coerced identity documents along with a phone number registered under the same name.
ICICI Bank issues advisory for customers, highlights signs of potential fraud attempts
India.com Business Desk September 17, 2024 4:35 PM IST
In an email, the private bank said, the fraudsters may try to get details of your card such as User-ID password, URN card number , CCV , Expiry date, Grid, OTP through mails and messages by posing themselves from the tax authority and bank representatives.
Indian National Fired By Singapore Company Takes 'Revenge' By Deleting Data Worth Crores
Tahir Qureshi June 15, 2024 7:31 PM IST
He felt 'upset' and 'confused' after termination.
Cybercriminal Posing As Cop Threatens Nagpur Senior Citizen With Money Laundering Case, Pockets Rs 1.90 Lakh
Tahir Qureshi May 13, 2024 12:00 AM IST
The case dates back to April 25 when the petitioner received a call from an unknown number.
What Is 'Digital House Arrest'? Delhi Police Warns Citizens About New MO Of Cyber Scammers
India.com News Desk March 1, 2024 8:11 PM IST
The Delhi Police has termed this new modus operandi of 'digital house arrest, being perpetrated by cyber crooks as a serious concern which enables the scammers to easily extort money from the victims once someone is trapped in their vicious circle.
Rs 10,300 Crore Drained Out Of India By Cyber Criminals Since 2021, Says I4C
India.com News Desk January 4, 2024 12:33 AM IST
A stupendous amount of Rs 10,300 has been siphoned off from the country by cybercriminals since April 1, 2021, Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre or I4C revealed.
Bengaluru Engineer Falls Into Sextortion Trap, He Opened Website That Offered 'Paid Sex'
Analiza Pathak December 2, 2023 9:00 AM IST
The victim met the suspect on the said website and began a conversation with her, which went on for some time. Later, the victim found out that the suspect followed him on Instagram after he shared his details.
Bengaluru Woman Opens Boyfriend's Phone Gallery, Finds 13,000 Nude Photos Of Herself, Her Colleagues
Analiza Pathak November 29, 2023 11:20 AM IST
Reportedly, the accused, Santosh, has been working with the company for the past five months as a customer service agent. The company clarified that he had not used any devices of the firm to morph the photographs.
‘Mobile Phone Connection Will Be Cut Off’; TRAI Warns Users About This Message: Details Inside
Tahir Qureshi November 15, 2023 9:17 PM IST
AADHAAR numbers of the public were used for obtaining SIM cards and are being used for illegal activities.
Google Play Introduces Unique Feature, Here's How Android Users Can Know Which VPN Apps Are Safe
Ananya Srivastava November 6, 2023 11:18 AM IST
If you are an Android user, this news is for you! Google Play has introduced a new feature with whose help you can know if the VPN Apps you're using, are safe and trustworthy or not.
Sextortion Scam: Delhi Man Receives WhatsApp Video Call, Nude Woman On Other Side; Here's What Happened Next
Analiza Pathak November 3, 2023 8:11 AM IST
On July 18, the victim got a WhatsApp video call in which a woman was sitting undressed. By the time the man could understand anything, she took a screenshot of the call with the victim's face.
In Massive Aadhaar Data Leak, Personal Information of 815 Million Indians On Sale On Dark Web: Report
India.com News Desk October 31, 2023 8:55 AM IST
Reports suggested that the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) database might have been compromised, given the extensive scope and sensitive nature of the information.
ISRO Battles Over 100 Daily Cyber-Attacks, With Heightened Risk In Rocket Technology: S Somanath
Joy Pillai October 8, 2023 9:47 AM IST
ISRO faces over 100 cyber-attacks daily, with the risk of cyber-attacks being much higher in rocket technology, said Chairman Somanath in Kochi.
Software Professional Loses Rs 10.5 Lakh To Online Job Scam, How To Avoid Such Cons
India.com Business Desk August 21, 2023 7:14 PM IST
A Manguluru-based software professional clicked on an Instagram ad to get a part-time job. The job seeker was scammed of Rs 1.5 lakh in an online scam.
Mumbai Financial Advisor Falls Victim To Cyber Fraud, Loses Rs 9.35 Lakh; Here's How It All Happened
India.com News Desk July 13, 2023 9:13 AM IST
Cybercrime has been a menace for many and in what seems to be another cyber fraud incident a Mumbai man who is said to be a financial advisor has been duped a huge sum of money in the name of an online earning opportunity.
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