Cybercrime

UPI fraud cases on the rise: How to protect yourself from such scams?

As per the Indian government, more than 95,000 fraud incidents linked to UPI transactions were recorded in 2022-23. From sending suspicious QR codes to posing as customer care executives, scammers are using various methods to lure targets. Here’s what to do to keep yourself safe

How an international sting took down 'Genesis', the dark web market, where stolen passwords, bank logins were sold

Genesis Market was taken offline on Tuesday as a result of the sting coordinated by the FBI and Dutch police with the assistance of other law enforcement agencies. The crime forum enabled hackers to access 1.5 million compromised computers across the world to commit frauds like identity theft

Worldwide police operation shuts down huge cybercrime site in Operation Cookie Monster

According to regulators in various countries, Genesis Market sold the names of over two million people for as little as $0.70, allowing hackers to target bank accounts and commit online fraud

Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023: Geopolitical instability will cause "catastrophic" cyberattack in 2 years, says World

According to the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023 report, worldwide geopolitical instability has exacerbated the risk of catastrophic cyberattacks

Want to keep your credit card safe from fraud? Use these methods

For further security, it is a healthy habit to review the monthly credit card statement and SMS alerts to keep records of card transactions.

We have entered 5G era, have to be 10 steps ahead of crime world: PM Modi calls for smart law and order system

PM Modi said that with 5G technology, there will be manifold improvement in facial recognition technology, automatic number plate recognition technology, drone and CCTV technology

Scammers hacking personal information through 4G to 5G SIM upgrade trick, here’s how to stay safe

Scammers will be aware of the mobile number connected to the bank accounts as soon as consumers click on the malicious link.

Assam: Police arrests a man for his involvement in cybercrimes

A man was arrested in Bongaigaon district of Assam for his alleged involvement in cybercrimes, mostly in financial matters.

Cybercrimes in India sees 5% hike in 2021, online fraud tops list, says govt data

The charge-sheeting rate in cybercrime cases in 2021 was recorded at 33.8, the report showed, suggesting that the police probe was completed only in one-third of the cases registered across the country

Supreme Court stays proceedings of WB's Lokur panel probing Pegasus snooping allegations

A bench comprising Chief Justice N V Ramana and Justices Surya Kant and Hima Kohli took note of the plea that despite the assurance of the West Bengal government that the Lokur panel would not proceed with the inquiry, the commission has commenced its work.