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Cyber Crimes

Android phones get two new security features to combat online fraud, malware-laced apps

Google's Scam Detection feature uses powerful on-device AI to notify you of a potential scam call happening in real-time by detecting conversation patterns commonly associated with scams.

14 November 2024, 07:26 IST

Google brings new security features to combat online fraud, malware-laced apps on Android phones

Google brings new security features to combat online fraud, malware-laced apps on Android phones

Android phones get two new security features to combat online fraud, malware-laced apps

14 November 2024, 07:26 IST

Bengaluru lost record Rs 1,242 crore to cybercrimes this year

According to data, the city reported 12,356 cybercrimes this year (until August 31), or 1,544 cases per month on average. In 2023, the number of cybercrimes stood at 17,633, or 1,470 cases per month on average.

13 October 2024, 21:13 IST

Bengaluru lost record Rs 1,242 crore to cybercrimes this year

Bengaluru lost record Rs 1,242 crore to cybercrimes this year

Bengaluru lost record Rs 1,242 crore to cybercrimes this year

13 October 2024, 21:13 IST

Fraudsters make woman lawyer strip on video call, send Rs 50,000 in Maharashtra: Report

Before extorting money from her, she was told by the fraudsters to stay in an isolated place for alleged confidential inquiry. They threatened her with arrest in a money laundering case.

14 September 2024, 14:08 IST

Fraudsters make woman lawyer strip on video call, send Rs 50,000 in Maharashtra: Report

Fraudsters make woman lawyer strip on video call, send Rs 50,000 in Maharashtra: Report

Fraudsters make woman lawyer strip on video call, send Rs 50,000 in Maharashtra: Report

14 September 2024, 14:08 IST

Centre sets up 'suspect registry'; to train 5,000 'cyber commandos' in next five years to crack online fraud

Shah said several states have suspect registries in silos but it is not available at the national level, hindering effective action against cyber criminals who have no boundaries. He said a common platform is needed and that is why a Suspect Registry at the national level is being set up.

10 September 2024, 09:19 IST

Centre sets up 'suspect registry'; to train 5,000 'cyber commandos' in next five years to crack online fraud

Centre sets up 'suspect registry'; to train 5,000 'cyber commandos' in next five years to crack online fraud

Centre sets up 'suspect registry'; to train 5,000 'cyber commandos' in next five years to crack online fraud

10 September 2024, 09:19 IST

Nearly 700 people falling prey to cyber crimes in Delhi every day, says top cop

The cyber helpline number 1930 receives, on average, 55,000 to 60,000 calls per month or 1,700 per day, of which 700 to 800 are new complaints.

19 July 2024, 13:46 IST

Nearly 700 people falling prey to cyber crimes in Delhi every day, says top cop

Nearly 700 people falling prey to cyber crimes in Delhi every day, says top cop

Nearly 700 people falling prey to cyber crimes in Delhi every day, says top cop

19 July 2024, 13:46 IST

2,400 complaints lodged in Bhubaneswar cyber police station in last 6 months

Police have so far frozen approximately Rs 9.50 crore in fraudulent funds and returned Rs 46 lakh to victims.

11 July 2024, 17:15 IST

2,400 complaints lodged in Bhubaneswar cyber police station in last 6 months

2,400 complaints lodged in Bhubaneswar cyber police station in last 6 months

2,400 complaints lodged in Bhubaneswar cyber police station in last 6 months

11 July 2024, 17:15 IST

Goa police arrest man for posting obscene videos on Instagram

The accused created an Instagram handle using a fake name and befriended the complainant, a resident of Margao town, the official said. He allegedly posted obscene chats and videos of the complainant and threatened her.

01 June 2024, 08:39 IST

Goa police arrest man for posting obscene videos on Instagram

Goa police arrest man for posting obscene videos on Instagram

Goa police arrest man for posting obscene videos on Instagram

01 June 2024, 08:39 IST

What can lawmakers, regulators and judiciary do to reduce cybercrime?

Experts say there is a case for the RBI to use AI or build an algorithm that will detect abnormal transaction patterns to identify mule accounts.

12 May 2024, 22:33 IST

What can lawmakers, regulators and judiciary do to reduce cybercrime?

What can lawmakers, regulators and judiciary do to reduce cybercrime?

What can lawmakers, regulators and judiciary do to reduce cybercrime?

12 May 2024, 22:33 IST

FedEx says it never asks for personal details in calls, emails after Bengaluru woman loses ₹14 lakh in cyber fraud

The company's statement came after a 29-year-old woman lawyer from Bengaluru recently lodged a police complaint stating that she was 'digitally arrested' for two days from April 3 to April 5 after she received a call by a person who posed as FedEx executive.

10 April 2024, 09:10 IST

FedEx says it never asks for personal details in calls, emails after Bengaluru woman loses ₹14 lakh in cyber fraud

FedEx says it never asks for personal details in calls, emails after Bengaluru woman loses ₹14 lakh in cyber fraud

FedEx says it never asks for personal details in calls, emails after Bengaluru woman loses ₹14 lakh in cyber fraud

10 April 2024, 09:10 IST

Bengaluru: Woman lawyer loses Rs 14.57 lakh to cyber criminals; made to strip on camera

The woman was told since the 'parcel' which arrived for her contained narcotics, it was on hold and if it has not been placed by her then she should reach out to the cyber crime team in Mumbai to register a complaint of ID theft. On the pretext of conducting 'narcotic tests', she was forced to strip and pose on camera, the woman said in the complaint.

09 April 2024, 17:15 IST

Bengaluru: Woman lawyer loses Rs 14.57 lakh to cyber criminals; made to strip on camera

Bengaluru: Woman lawyer loses Rs 14.57 lakh to cyber criminals; made to strip on camera

Bengaluru: Woman lawyer loses Rs 14.57 lakh to cyber criminals; made to strip on camera

09 April 2024, 17:15 IST