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60 Indian nationals arrested in Sri Lanka for cyber crime operations
Indian nationals engaged in online financial scams were arrested in Madiwela and Battaramulla following simultaneous raids. The arrests uncovered a scheme involving coerced deposits after promising cash for social media interactions, with international links to Dubai and Afghanistan.
Can cyber-attacks on the US stop its drinking water supplies?
In recent times, the US has been attacked by Iran, Russia and China based hackers who have targeted various water utility projects. This has exposed the country’s outdated infrastructure and has shown a lackadaisical approach in dealing with cyber-crimes that threaten its critical IT infrastructure.
Has America’s banking information been compromised? What is this ransomware group’s demand?
A ransomware group named ‘LockBit’ is claiming to have hacked into the servers of the US Federal Reserve and stolen ‘sensitive’ banking information. They claim to be negotiating with the Central Bank and have threatened to release the information if their demands aren’t met by Tuesday.
Beware... 800 online financial frauds a day
Furthermore, if all the cases from the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal are included, the surge is even higher. Many frauds reported on the portal are not recorded as banking frauds because the money is transferred voluntarily to a third party masquerading as a merchant or service provider.
IBA chief explains what bank frauds really are, stresses on critical 'golden hour'
As per the RBI's recent annual report, fraud cases surged to 36,075 in FY24, marking a significant rise from 13,564 reported in the previous fiscal year. The report highlighted that a majority of these frauds, in terms of volume, were related to digital payments, including card and internet transactions.
Google tests new AI scam call detection feature amid rising cyber crime
Google is testing a new AI-based scam call detection feature. However, its legality is in question, as profiling callers based on conversation content without their consent is not permitted in India. In 2021, one scammer in India was responsible for 202 mn scam calls, which is about 27,000 fraud attempts every hour.
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The man who escaped the scam rings of Cambodia
Thousands of workers are trafficked to Southeast Asia to commit cyber fraud on their fellow citizens over social media. Ex-serviceman Botcha Sankhar, who was forced to work in the scam compounds of Cambodia for six months, unravels the modus operandi of this new and terrifying form of crime and forced labour
More cyber fraud cases getting detected in India due to enhanced vigil, says Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah reported 27 lakh cyber fraud complaints in the past year, highlighting increased detection due to enhanced vigilance. He noted that 99.5% of police stations are now connected to the Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems (CCTNS), aiding investigations and citizen services. The I4C tackles these rising cyber crimes.
Govt blacklists 8 principal entities in fresh strike down on SMS scammers
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has taken this decisive action to protect citizens from potential SMS fraud through the Sanchar Saathi initiative, the government said in a statement Monday.
Mobile users can expect relief from 'spoof international calls'
Hoax international calls originate outside the country, but cyber criminals manipulate the calling line identity (CLI) to make such calls appear as originating within India. The DoT has directed telecom carriers to block such calls. DoT noted that fraudsters are making international spoofed calls displaying Indian mobile numbers to Indian citizens and committing cyber-crime and financial fraud.
Indians lost over ₹1,750 crore to cyber fraud in first four months of 2024
According to Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), on an average 7,000 cybercrime complaints were registered per day in May 2024, a jump of 113.7% between 2021-2023 and 60.9% from 2022-2023, and 85%of them were financial online frauds.
DoT, telcos develop new mechanism to block spoof overseas calls masquerading as Indian numbers
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and mobile operators have developed a system to detect and block spoofed international calls that appear as Indian numbers. This measure aims to protect millions of mobile users from cyber criminals. These spoofed calls, manipulated to look like domestic calls, originate from abroad. The DoT has instructed telecom carriers to block such calls to prevent cybercrime and financial fraud.
90,000 scams in 4 months: How Southeast Asia is becoming the next Jamtara; Fraudsters recruiting from Andhra, TN, Odisha
India faces a surge in cyber fraud from Southeast Asia, surpassing domestic hotspots. Nearly half of the defrauded money comes from scams such as investment, trading, digital arrest, and dating scams. Between January and April 2024, Rs 1,775 cr was lost to these scams. Organized crime networks employ Indians through illegal recruiters, with suspected Chinese involvement in these operations.
Government rescues 360 Indians forced into committing cyber fraud
Union home ministry and MEA rescued 360 Indians from Cambodia involved in cyber scams, with I4C CEO Rajesh Kumar noting a rise in cybercrime incidents originating from Southeast Asia.
Band ho Jaa SIM SIM: Govt targets cyber thieves
On May 9, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had asked telcos to disconnect 28,220 mobile handsets and re-verify over two million mobile connections misused with these handsets.
Fraud, crypto & wallet: A virtual hold for a real crime
Soon after a transaction by a scammer or the use of a mule account to purchase cryptos is tracked, the virtual digital assets (VDAs) can be moved to the proposed special account which would be under the control of a law enforcement agency (LEA).
MHA warns against cybercriminals posing as police officials
The Union home ministry warns against cyber fraud by criminals posing as law enforcement agencies, leading to financial losses for victims. Fraudsters use various tactics, including 'digital arrests', and impersonate government bodies like CBI and RBI. The fraud is part of online economic crime by syndicates.
Amit Shah's deep fake video probe: Police suspect Congress' Arun Beereddy to be 'main' creator
Delhi Police suspect Arun Beereddy, the national coordinator of Congress' social media team, as the main creator of a fake video of Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Beereddy was arrested on May 3 and sent to custody for further interrogation by the Delhi Police's Special Cell. Investigations have revealed more names suspected to be Beereddy's associates and those who helped him create the fake video and spread misinformation during the elections. The Special Cell has conducted raids in Hyderabad and questioned several people.
Telecom department blocks mobile handsets, disconnects numbers involved in frauds
The Department of Telecom (DoT) has launched the Chakshu portal to combat telecom fraud. Since its launch, the DoT has blacklisted 52 entities involved in sending malicious SMSes, blocked 348 mobile handsets, and flagged 10,834 suspected mobile numbers for re-verification. The DoT has also deactivated 700 SMS content templates and disconnected 8.272 mobile connections failing re-verification.
RBI plans curbs on suspect bank accounts to fight cyber fraud
RBI plans to amend guidelines allowing banks to temporarily freeze accounts suspected of cyber crimes, combating a surge in online fraud. Victims currently face delays in freezing accounts, hindering recovery. The Reserve Bank of India aims to empower banks to suspend accounts linked to cybercrime without requiring police reports first.
Chinese gangs in Cambodia behind rising cyber-crimes worldwide
Owing to its prolonged political unrest, hundreds of small and medium-sized criminal gangs have found a safe haven in Cambodia. Most of these have either been operated from China or been run by Chinese citizens residing in Cambodia, according to one of persons quoted above.
Third Eye: Pendulum politicians, uploading fraud deets, stance change hasn't helped
Congress circles are amused at ex-MP Sandeep Dikshit's plight. Former CM Sheila Dikshit's son has been TV channels' go to man for a quote against the Kejriwal government and AAP for many years. Yet, Dikshit tactically silenced his anti-Kejriwal/AAP quotes when Congress inked pact with the rival.
Alert: Voter ID card download scam on rise ahead of Lok Sabha polls 2024; What you need to know
To safeguard yourself from falling victim to such scams, it is crucial to stay informed and exercise caution. Here are some tips to help you avoid becoming a victim of a voter ID scam:
Don't pick up calls from foreign origin numbers like +92 on WhatsApp: DoT
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in New Delhi warned mobile users about potential scams involving calls from foreign numbers like +92 on WhatsApp. They cautioned against sharing personal information if callers claim to be government officials threatening to disconnect mobile numbers due to illegal activities. DoT urged proactive reporting of such incidents on the Sanchar Saathi portal and advised contacting cyber-crime helpline if victimized.
What's Chakshu portal? How to report fraud spam calls, messages and cybercrime on this portal?
The government has launched Chakshu portal under Sanchar Sathi initiative to combat telecom fraud, empowering users to report suspicious calls and leaked phone numbers. Department of Telecom has also introduced Digital Intelligence Platform to share information, aiding fraud prevention. Citizens can report fraud via Chakshu portal. Telecom Secretary Neeraj Mittal emphasizes safeguarding digital assets.
Over Rs 10,300 crore siphoned off by cyber criminals since 2021: report
Over 4.52 lakh cyber crime cases were reported on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) in 2021, which rose by 113.7% in 2022, with 9.66 lakh cases being reported on the portal.
Cyber crime cases in Delhi nearly doubled in 2022: NCRB report
As many as 184 cyber crime cases were registered for online publication of obscene or sexually explicit acts and 21 for publishing or transmitting obscene material online. A total of 116 cases were registered in Delhi for publishing or transmitting pictures and audio or video clips depicting children involved in sexually explicit act.
Centre suspends 70 lakh mobile numbers due to suspicious activity, according to DFS Secretary
A meeting chaired by the Financial Services Secretary also deliberated on how to ensure better coordination among various agencies to check cyber fraud. Joshi said there was a need to create awareness about cyber fraud in society to protect gullible customers from being duped. During the meeting, the Indian Cyber Crime Co-ordination Centre made a presentation on the latest statistics of digital payment frauds as reported in National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (NCRP), including challenges and issues faced in countering such issues.
Govt disconnects 70 lakh mobile numbers involved in financial frauds: DFS Secretary
To check digital frauds, the government has disconnected 70 lakh mobile numbers so far involved in cybercrime or financial frauds, Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi said on Tuesday.
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