Veteran Actor Rakesh Bedi Falls Prey to Cyber Scam, Duped of Rs 85,000
In a surprising turn of events, veteran Bollywood actor Rakesh Bedi fell victim to a cunning Cyber Scam orchestrated by an imposter posing as an army officer who duped him with Rs 80,000. The fraudster, operating under the alias “Aditya Kumar,” targeted Bedi in a bogus property deal, highlighting the growing threat of cyber scams. […]
How a Juhu Resident Lost Rs 4.4L to Cyber Fraud While Booking Dubai Air Tickets
In a distressing incident, a senior citizen from Juhu recently fell victim to Cyber Fraud while attempting to book air tickets for a trip to Dubai. Gita Shenoy, a 64-year-old woman, found herself swindled of Rs 4.4 lakh when she unknowingly interacted with fraudsters who manipulated the phone number associated with the popular ticket booking […]
Web of Despair: Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2 Developers Hit by Distress in Massive Ransomware Attack
As the Ransomware strikes, the PlayStation powerhouse Insomniac finds itself entangled in a web of distress and fury. The creative minds behind the Spider-Man series, express a potent mix of sorrow and anger as a colossal ransomware attack infiltrates their digital fortress. Sensitive Data on the Loose: The cyber assailants, known as Rhysida, brazenly expose […]
Malware Threat: Indian Government Entities Targeted by Rust-Based Malware in Operation RusticWeb
Indian cybersecurity specialists have sounded the alarm over a recent wave of malware targeting government entities, dubbed Operation RusticWeb. The defining characteristic of this campaign is the use of malware written in the Rust programming language, a departure from the more commonly encountered C++ or Python. Rust, known for its speed, memory safety, and concurrency […]
Over Rs.1,000 Crore Safeguarded: Citizens Tackle Cybercrime, Finance Ministry Reports
In a recent update, the Ministry of Finance revealed that citizens have thwarted over 400,000 cybercrime attempts, saving a whopping Rs 1,000 crore through the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System. Let’s break down the key details and actions taken. The Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System is up and running, […]
Bengaluru Connection Unveiled in Rs 250 Crore Job Fraud: Ernakulam Police Expand Investigation
In a bid to unravel the complexities of a massive part-time Job Fraud linked to China, Ernakulam Rural Cyber Police have extended their investigation to Bengaluru. The move comes after the arrest of Manoj Sreenivas, a 33-year-old resident of Swagath Layout in Vidyaranyapura, Bengaluru, who spilled the beans on a substantial network operating in the […]
Delhi Police Nabs Culprits Behind Rs.5 Lakh Cyber Fraud
In a recent cybercrime incident, the Delhi Police exhibited commendable efficiency in apprehending two individuals involved in a sophisticated theft and subsequent Cyber Fraud, totaling a staggering Rs 5 lakh. The accused, identified as Shubham (24 years old) and Vishvnath Mishra (41 years old), meticulously executed their plan by stealing a cell phone and orchestrating […]
Understanding the Significance of Cyber Insurance in Modern Security
Amidst the array of cybersecurity measures, one pivotal element often underestimated is Cyber Insurance. In an era where technological advancements coexist with escalating cyber threats, the imperative for businesses to fortify their digital defenses has never been more pronounced. This article aims to illuminate the critical role that Cyber Insurance plays in contemporary security strategies, […]
Beware of the Latest Cyber Fraud in India: “Digital Arrest” Scams and How to Dodge Them
So, there’s this shady cyber game in town causing chaos – “Digital Arrest” scams. Picture this: scammers playing dress-up as local cops or customs folks, throwing fake charges around, scaring the daylights out of people. And the victims? They end up coughing up big bucks, like thousands or even lakhs. Take this recent saga in […]
Govt Cracks Down on 70 Lakh Mobile Numbers Involved in Digital Payment Frauds
The government is on a roll, suspending a whopping 70 lakh mobile numbers caught red-handed in Cybercrime and Digital Payment Frauds. Let me break it down for you. Disconnecting the Bad Apples Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi spilled the beans on Tuesday, revealing that the government is playing no games when it comes to digital […]