Cyber crime

Beware of THIS scam! Here’s how to save your money online

The tech support scam is quite common, and it is becoming more prevalent as more and more people turn to the digital world during the pandemic.

Oct 18, 2021, 18:14 PM IST

Fake terror-op email circulates, Maharashtra cyber cell issues phishing alert

The cyber cell informed that the email with the subject ‘Terrorist behind JK gunned down in Mumbai’ was sent to email ids of many government officials. 

Oct 12, 2021, 20:50 PM IST

IIT student who stalked and harassed girls arrested by Delhi Police Cyber Cell

Talking about his modus operandi, the Cyber Cell said that the accused used Hi-Tech Apps for fake Caller ID and Virtual Numbers available on Play Store to contact and harass victims who were all minors.

Oct 07, 2021, 12:11 PM IST

Delhi police busts interstate gang of cyber cheats, four arrested

The group allegedly committed 126 cyber-fraud incidents across 16 states. 

Sep 05, 2021, 13:50 PM IST

Delhi police registers FIR against mobile app for allegedly auctioning Muslim women

The case is related to an app named `SULLI DEAL` that allegedly uploads photos of Muslim women without their consent and uses the hosting platform `GITHUB` to auction the stolen photos.

Jul 11, 2021, 10:26 AM IST

FRAUD TO PHONE: Pan-India network neutralised in joint operations of several state police units

The F2P gang bought these phones for about Rs.10,000 each and sold them in the black market for a 5-10% discount.

Jun 15, 2021, 16:07 PM IST

Facing issues with income tax e-Filing accounts? Here’s how to report misuse of it

Now, if you think your e-Filing account may have been compromised or accessed in an unauthorized manner, then you may be a victim of cybercrime. In order to report these issues, you need to make a formal complaint to the local police or inform the cyber cell authorities about your grievances.

Mar 01, 2021, 13:49 PM IST

Hackers demands Rs 10 cr from Ghaziabad man, threaten to circulate his obscene pictures

A group of hackers demanded a ransom of Rs 10 crore from a Ghaziabad man and threatened to circulate his obscene pictures and personal details of his family if he fails to meet their demands. The cyber crime cell of the police are probing the case and efforts are on to nab the hackers.

Jan 25, 2021, 08:49 AM IST

Cybercrime unit in Delhi busts trans-national malware and fraud syndicate, arrests 12

 The Cyber Crime Unit (CyPAD), of Delhi Police, took note of various WhatsApp messages getting circulated, wherein the recipients were being induced and enticed to download an App through the link given in the WhatsApp messages.

Jan 15, 2021, 22:25 PM IST

J&K: Cyber Police bust fake call centres, 23 arrested for duping people

During the course of further investigation, it surfaced that there is a huge scam of fake call centres in Srinagar City, where a good number of employees are working round the clock. These fake call centres have been identified as are Secure Tech Rangreth Srinagar, YSS Micro Technologies Rangreth and Vertex Technology, Karfalli Mohalla Srinagar.

Jan 14, 2021, 00:37 AM IST

DNA Exclusive: Women soft target of cyberbullying, online violence on social media

In a shocking report, about 35 per cent of the women in the world are victims of some or the other kind of cyber violence. The DNA analysis will look into the different aspects of cyber ​​violence against women related to nearly 400 million women around the world. 

Oct 07, 2020, 07:28 AM IST

Plea in Supreme Court seeks probe into China's surveillance on President, PM, judges

The PIL sought a direction to register the FIR for Cyber terrorism and Cybercrime under sections 66F, 70, 72, and 72A of the Information and Technology Act 2000 and under various sections of the IPC.

Sep 17, 2020, 17:08 PM IST

Personal data of 2.9 crore Indians leaked on dark web for free by cyber criminals

This breach includes sharing of sensitive information such as email, phone number, home address, educational qualification, work experience etc. 

May 23, 2020, 12:27 PM IST

Delhi Police arrests man for sharing obscene posts of woman BJP youth leader

Delhi Police's cyber ​unit (CyPAD) arrested a person for writing objectionable posts on social media platform against a BJP youth leader.

May 18, 2020, 15:09 PM IST

3 booked in Ghaziabad for sharing objectionable post against mediapersons

A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered against 3 people in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad for posting objectionable content against media persons. 

Apr 19, 2020, 14:03 PM IST

Horrified to hear cyber harassment stories, says Hina Khan

Hina Khan, is gearing up for the release of a horror drama 'Hacked', urges people to be courageous enough to fight their stalkers in real life.

Jan 29, 2020, 14:51 PM IST

Amit Shah inaugurates I4C, launches National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal

I4C is a 7 pronged scheme to fight cyber crime which includes cyber crime reporting portal, analysis of threats, capacity building, research and innovation, creating an ecosystem for cyber crime management and joint cyber crime investigation platform for law enforcement agencies. 

Jan 10, 2020, 22:00 PM IST

1.3 million Indian at risk as debit, credit cards details up for sale for Rs 920 crore on Dark Web

According to ZDNet, the cards' details is available on Joker's Stash -- one of the oldest card shops on the dark web which is known to be the place where major hackers sell card dumps.

Oct 31, 2019, 14:05 PM IST

Cyber experts blame hacked smart TV after Surat couple's personal moments make way to porn site

Equipped with cameras and able to connect to the internet, smart TVs are fast becoming popular in Indian households. They are also fast becoming targets for hacking.

Jul 09, 2019, 13:01 PM IST

Gautam Budh Nagar Police to start 'Dial FIR' for reporting street crimes from July 1

People won't have to rush to different places for getting their FIRs registered in such cases giving relief to victims of street crimes and cybercrime. 

Jun 29, 2019, 18:09 PM IST