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Ariana Grande sues hackers for ‘malicious invasion’ of her privacy
The "Eternal Sunshine" songstress accused two defendants — listed as John Does — of allegedly hacking “various personal digital accounts," resulting in “unlawful and egregious thef…
Google goes it alone with a new cybercrime crew taxonomy
So much for Microsoft and CrowdStrike’s plans for consistent names across the industry…
Police seek ‘heavy station’ upgrade for Coimbatore city cybercrime unit
Police request upgrade of Coimbatore's cybercrime unit to handle increasing complaints and enhance personnel capacity.…
This Russian cybercrime campaign can infect a user just by viewing an email
A high-severity flaw in Zimbra allowed Russian hackers easy access…
US new visa restriction targets individuals involved in cybercrime
US has announced a new global visa restriction policy. The latest policy targets individuals involved in cybercrime and cyber-enabled offences.…
Rubio unveils visa restrictions targeting cybercrime networks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sweeping new visa restrictions targeting individuals complicit in cybercrime, online investment scams and sextortion.…
US announces visa restriction policy for people complicit in cybercrime
July 23 : U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday announced a new visa restriction policy that he said would target individuals responsible for or complicit in cybercrime a…
Young cybercriminals facing jail over TfL hack that cost millions
Thalha Jubair, 20, and Owen Flowers, 18, hacked TfL’s online network, resulting in a £39 million loss, prosecutors previously said…
Scammers are now cloning trusted news websites to steal your money
Cybercriminals are cloning trusted news websites using AI-generated content to promote fake investment schemes, making it harder than ever to distinguish legitimate journalism from…
Sri Lanka sees ‘alarming’ rise in cybercrime as scam networks relocate from south-east Asia
Experts say criminal networks favour Sri Lanka due to ease of getting tourist visas and limited regulation on sim cards and internet connections Experts have warned that Sri Lanka …
Israelis, Americans should prepare for new sextortion scam, expert warns ‘Post’
A new AI-driven sextortion scam preys on high-net-worth individuals via manipulated video calls. Israeli cybersecurity experts warn that the fraud is spreading from the US to Israe…
Home Minister reviews policing, traffic, cybercrime and narcotics control measures
Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge on Wednesday visited the Bengaluru City Police Commissioner’s Office and held a comprehensive review meeting with senior police officials on …
If you don't fall for these extortionists' calls, they'll show up with USB sticks
When 'Chatty Spider' morphs into tech services cosplay spider…
Pseudo-police gang that kidnapped businessman and extorted ₹5.26 lakh busted in Cyberabad
Pseudo-police gang that kidnapped businessman and extorted ₹5.26 lakh busted in Cyberabad…
Future City Police focus on cybercrime, road safety and monsoon preparedness
Future City Police prioritize cybercrime prevention, road safety, and monsoon preparedness to enhance public safety and awareness.…
'Dumbass' criminal breaks the 'first rule of ransomware club'
You don't infect anyone in Russia or other CIS countries…
Malkajgiri police arrest five persons in multiple cyber fraud cases
Malkajgiri police arrest five in cyber fraud cases, revealing extensive criminal networks and recovering ₹50.31 lakh for victims.…
Cybercrime Crew Claims It Hacked Mike Lindell’s MyPillow
Plus: A ransomware group is now stealing data in person, BusPatrol wants to hand its license plate surveillance data to the cops, and more.…
Naidu orders Zero FIR mechanism to curb cyber crime
Chief Minister Naidu implements Zero FIR mechanism and cyber war room to combat cyber crime and enhance bank intervention.…
This Week in Security: Ubiquiti Fixes, and FreeBSD Joins the Club you Don’t Want to Join
Ubiquiti released a new security bulletin detailing fixes for six security issues, including one rated 9.1 (critical) and one scoring a perfect 10.0 on the CVE risk scale. The vuln…
ShinyHunters adds Charter to trophy shelf after 4.9M customer records leak
Telco giant says no sensitive data was taken, though names, addresses, phones, and emails are now out there…
CrowdStrike and Google take down botnet used by hackers to target software developers in supply chain attacks
Cybercriminals used the Glassworm botnet to infect open source software projects with malware, and in turn hack the developers and companies that use that software.…
Cyberabad cybercrime police detect 6 cases, arrest 10 accused across multiple States in week-long crackdown
Cyberabad police arrest 10 suspects in a week-long crackdown on online fraud, uncovering six cases of cybercrime.…
Federal Bureau of Investigations Internet Crime Report 2025 [pdf]
Man held in Tambaram for sharing morphed photos of woman on Instagram, Telegram
Man arrested in Tambaram for sharing morphed obscene photos of a woman on Instagram and Telegram for profit.…
Police warn people against online astrology, tantra frauds on social media
Police warn people against online astrology, tantra frauds on social media…
Fake 'parivahan' portal busted; techie arrested in pan-India cyber fraud case
Techie arrested for running a fake 'parivahan' portal, cheating victims nationwide through fraudulent vehicle booking services.…
Police launch cybercrime prevention training for constables in Vijayawada
Police Commissioner launches "NTR Police Khaki Studio" training for constables on cybercrime prevention using AI technology.…
Bengaluru digital arrest scam: Accused linked to ₹15 crore Belagavi cyber fraud too
The six inter-State cyber fraud suspects arrested in connection with the ₹24 crore “digital arrest” scam involving a 74-year-old retired teacher in Bengaluru have also been found l…
Computer dealer duped of ₹6.5 lakh
Computer dealer duped of ₹6.5 lakh…
Elderly man duped of ₹16.24 lakh in ‘digital arrest’ cyber fraud
Cyber fraudsters posing as Mumbai Crime Branch officials allegedly cheated a 76-year-old Bengaluru resident of over ₹16.24 lakh by threatening him with fake criminal cases and stag…
Two held for allegedly duping elderly Bengaluru woman of ₹24 crore
Two suspects arrested for duping an elderly Bengaluru woman of ₹24 crore in a major cyber fraud scheme.…
Vellore man arrested in cyber slavery trafficking case linked to Cambodia
Vellore man arrested for facilitating cyber slavery trafficking linked to Cambodian scam, recruiting victims for online fraud operations.…
Seven arrested in Malkajgiri cybercrime crackdown; investment and digital arrest frauds detected
Seven arrested in Malkajgiri for cybercrime, uncovering investment frauds and digital scams totaling ₹1.66 crore in losses.…
First VPN Seized by European Authorities Over Organized Crime Links
The FBI said the VPN had been used by 'at least 25 ransomware groups,' including Avaddon, for activities including botnet operations, denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks, scams, and h…
INTERPOL arrests 201 suspects in largest cybercrime operation to date
INTERPOL’s largest cybercrime operation to date targeted phishing, malware, and online scams across the Middle East and North Africa.…
Jana Nayagan leak case: Madras High Court denies bail to six accused
Madras High Court denies bail to six accused in Jana Nayagan leak case, citing serious offenses related to illegal movie sharing.…
A VPN built for criminals just got shut down by Europol and Eurojust
Earlier this week, European authorities carried out a continent-wide operation targeting a crime-focused VPN service known as "First VPN." Europol said the illicit service had been…
Inheritance scam email looks real but steals your data
A convincing inheritance scam email targets victims with fake deadlines and official-looking language. Learn how to spot it and protect your personal data.…
One arrested in ₹1.19-crore online trading fraud case
Thiruvananthapuram police arrest a man in ₹1.19-crore online trading fraud, warning against scams on social media.…
2 held from Goa for 'running cyber fraud-cash conversion racket', ₹40 lakh trail uncovered
2 held from Goa for 'running cyber fraud-cash conversion racket', ₹40 lakh trail uncovered | India News…
Fears scam operations are relocating to Sri Lanka
A growing number of scam operations are cropping up in Sri Lanka amid sweeping crackdowns in hotspot countries elsewhere in the region.…
Law enforcement shuts down VPN service used by two dozen ransomware gangs
First VPN promised hackers complete anonymity for their cyberattacks. But Europol said it was able to notify the service’s users that they have now been identified.…
European crime agencies seize VPN "deeply embedded in the cybercrime ecosystem"
The VPN was used by hackers to launch cyber attacks and steal data…
France, Netherlands dismantle VPN linked to cybercrime
First VPN was promoted on Russian-speaking cybercrime forums, Europol said. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.…
Mule account supplier arrested by Cyberabad Police in cyber fraud case
Cyberabad Police arrest a man for supplying mule bank accounts linked to various cyber fraud schemes during a recent operation.…
European law enforcement forces pull the plug on this free VPN in massive cybercrime crackdown —here's all we know
A joint operation led by Europol and Eurojust has targeted First VPN, taking 33 servers offline and seizing key domain names…
Man held for using fake social media accounts to harass woman
A man was arrested in Telangana for creating fake social media accounts to harass a woman using her private photos.…
Fake call centres duping US citizens busted in Bengaluru, two arrested
Bengaluru police arrest two persons for running fake call centres that duped U.S. citizens.…
Delhi Police nabs 89 individuals in month-long crackdown on cybercrime
Delhi Police arrest 89 individuals in a month-long cybercrime crackdown, uncovering frauds involving ₹70 crore across multiple states.…
Microsoft takes down 'Fox Tempest' cybercrime service which used legitimate platforms to hide dangerous malware
Fox Tempest created more than a thousand fake certificates, helping distribute Lumma, Vidar, and countless other malware.…
Sixty-six held in Hyderabad police crackdown on ‘Ghost SIM’ cyber fraud network
Sixty-six held in Hyderabad police crackdown on ‘Ghost SIM’ cyber fraud network…
Interpol's 'Operation Ramz' has arrested over 200 people for phishing scams, malware threats, and all sorts of internet ne’er-do-well behaviour
Knock knock, it's the cyber police.…
Cyberabad Police arrest man for cheating women on matrimonial sites with fake profiles
Cyberabad Police arrested a man for cheating women on matrimonial sites with fake profiles, urging caution against online scams.…
Crook leaks 468k+ records, claims they pwned Portugal’s postal carrier
Ordered packages via CTT? Those phishing emails could be tricky to spot…
'FedEx says your parcel has drugs': The scam that trapped an Indian comedian
Ankita Shrivastav is among millions of Indians who fall prey to cybercrimes every year.…
Two airlines staff booked for ₹2.2-crore fraud
Two SriLankan Airlines employees arrested for ₹2.2 crore fraud involving forged documents and diverted funds from company accounts.…
AI tools make it easier for scammers to defraud consumers
AI tools are making it easier for scammers to defraud consumers, leading to a 26% increase in losses last year.…
Police arrest 3 people in cybercrime investigation, seize ‘SMS blasters’ used to defraud victims
Loan defaulter arrested, assets worth ₹7 crore seized
Loan defaulter Neelam Pavan Kumar arrested; police seize ₹7 crore in assets after uncovering fraudulent loan schemes.…