cybercrime

New scam alert: This 'wedding invitation' takes over your phone, steals data and money

WhatsApp invitations are the norm these days - convenient, environment-friendly and cost-effective. it is what most people have begun to use.

5 hours ago

New scam alert: This 'wedding invitation' takes over your phone, steals data and money

5 hours ago

Cybercriminals impersonate US firm CEO, draw his salary for seven months

'Since the CEO, who constantly travels between Bengaluru and the US, was a highly paid individual, he seldom checked his bank statements regarding the salary,' a police officer said.

14 hours ago

Cybercriminals impersonate US firm CEO, draw his salary for seven months

14 hours ago

Retired Delhi engineer cheated of Rs 10 crore via 'digital arrest'

Police managed to freeze Rs 60 lakh as the money was further distributed in several bank accounts.

18 hours ago

Retired Delhi engineer cheated of Rs 10 crore via 'digital arrest'

18 hours ago

Gang involved in providing bank accounts to cyber scamsters busted in Gujarat; 4 held

A preliminary probe has revealed the four accused, arrested on Tuesday, were part of a gang which used to work with cyber fraudsters against whom the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP) has so far received 866 complaints.

13 November 2024, 20:31 IST

Gang involved in providing bank accounts to cyber scamsters busted in Gujarat; 4 held

13 November 2024, 20:31 IST

Delhi schools to get cybercrime education through police-made brochures

According to a circular issued on Friday, the content is supposed to be supplied by the Delhi police, which has developed a series of brochures, focusing on cybersafety, cyberfraud, cyberbullying, online pornography, drug abuse, bullying, human trafficking, and online predators.

09 November 2024, 14:48 IST

Delhi schools to get cybercrime education through police-made brochures

09 November 2024, 14:48 IST

3 nabbed from Gujarat for swindling Delhi man of almost Rs 10 lakh in e-commerce fraud

The frauds used bank accounts registered in Surat, Gujarat, from people unaware their accounts were being used for illegal proceeds.

29 October 2024, 15:09 IST

3 nabbed from Gujarat for swindling Delhi man of almost Rs 10 lakh in e-commerce fraud

29 October 2024, 15:09 IST

Most companies are bracing for a cyberattack within a year

Among the various types of attacks, credential theft remained a significant threat, wherein attackers steal login information to gain unauthorised access to systems. This often occurs through AI generated phishing or vishing, social engineering or exploiting weak password policies.

29 October 2024, 02:42 IST

Most companies are bracing for a cyberattack within a year

29 October 2024, 02:42 IST

Cybercrime alert: Centre warns people against 'selling or renting' bank accounts

Illicit funds deposited in such bank accounts can lead to legal consequences, including arrest, it said.

28 October 2024, 17:17 IST

Cybercrime alert: Centre warns people against 'selling or renting' bank accounts

28 October 2024, 17:17 IST

Explained | What is a 'digital arrest' scam?

In a 'digital arrest', victims are tricked into remaining under constant visual surveillance via Skype or other video conferencing platforms until the criminals’ demands are met.

27 October 2024, 11:20 IST

Explained | What is a 'digital arrest' scam?

27 October 2024, 11:20 IST

The cyber Sherlocks

Lost money to an online scam? Blackmailed with morphed images? DH journalist Nina C George visits the Cyber Research Unit in Bengaluru where digital trails of such crimes are hotly pursued

25 October 2024, 23:34 IST

The cyber Sherlocks

25 October 2024, 23:34 IST