cyber
- Sep- 2024 -14 September
Mumbai woman lawyer duped Rs 50,000 in fake police FIR scam, stripped on video call
A 36-year-old lawyer from Andheri, Mumbai, fell victim to a shocking cyber fraud where she was coerced into stripping naked…
Read More » - 6 September
Govt Officials Warned of Phishing Scams Impersonating Defence Ministry to Steal Data
Cybersecurity experts have warned government officials of a sophisticated phishing scheme that aims to steal their login credentials by creating…
Read More » - 2 September
Austrian woman accuses Kerala man of Rs 3.5 crore fraud, files complaint
An Austrian woman, Parvathi Reitscher, has filed a complaint against Ajith Babu, a resident of Chovvara, Kerala, alleging that he…
Read More » - May- 2024 -3 May
Kerala man scammed of Rs 4 Lakh, Bank ordered to reimburse
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Malappuram bench, headed by Mohandasan K. (President), Mohamed Ismayil CV (Member), and Preethi Sivaraman…
Read More » - Apr- 2024 -27 April
Police retrieve Rs 1 Crore swindled by cyber criminals from two investors
The cyber cell of Mumbai Police has effectively retrieved over Rs 1 crore belonging to two residents who were victims…
Read More » - 13 April
Kochi man defrauded of Rs 1.2 crore by scammers
Reports of extortion cases involving various law enforcement agencies, such as the Police, Narcotics Control Bureau, TRAI, CBI, Enforcement Directorate,…
Read More » - 4 April
Swiggy customer service search: Elderly man loses Rs 3 lakh in online scam
An elderly man’s attempt to contact Swiggy’s customer service regarding a missing food delivery turned into a nightmare when he…
Read More » - Mar- 2024 -16 March
Kerala: Woman arrested for extorting Rs 5 lakhs from youth with nude video call
Rajasthan woman, identified as Manisha Meena (28), arrested for extorting Rs 5 lakhs from a native of Wayanad through a…
Read More » - 13 March
Panel recommends preemptive antitrust rules for digital firms
A committee tasked with shaping digital competition law has proposed a proactive approach to address the potential anti-competitive behavior of…
Read More » - 4 March
NCPCR urges IT Ministry to take action against Ullu App
The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has urged the IT ministry to take action against the Ullu…
Read More » - Feb- 2024 -25 February
Kerala man arrested for scamming Rs 51 lakh with fake app
Aluva police apprehended Muhammad Irfan, a 21-year-old resident of Edayanoor near Mattannur in Kannur, on Saturday. He stands accused of…
Read More » - 24 February
Kollam resident loses Rs 40 lakh to cyber fraud
Cyber criminals defrauded a Kollam resident of Rs 40 lakh by masquerading as officers from the Mumbai police. The victim…
Read More » - 18 February
Rahul Gandhi’s Nyay Yatra Set to Reach Amethi Tomorrow
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is scheduled to arrive in Amethi on Monday at around 3 pm,…
Read More » - Jan- 2024 -23 January
Indian Entities Experienced 15% Weekly Rise in Cyber Attacks in 2023: Report
In 2023, the number of cyber attack cases in India increased by an average of 15% per week, making it…
Read More » - 20 January
Amazon served notice for selling sweets with ‘Sri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad’ claim
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken action against Amazon Seller Services after receiving a complaint from the Confederation…
Read More » - 9 January
Left cyber activist found dead in Thiruvananthapuram
A 47-year-old left cyber activist, Gopi Unnikrishnan, known by the pseudonym Beena Sunny, was discovered dead in his rented house…
Read More » - 9 January
Police recover Rs 3.70 crore lost in cyber fraud
Mumbai police took prompt action on a complaint filed at the cyber helpline, successfully preventing an unauthorized transaction of nearly…
Read More » - 4 January
Cyber Criminals Siphon Off Over Rs 10,300 Crore Since April 2021: I4C
Cybercriminals have illicitly siphoned off more than Rs 10,300 crore from India since April 1, 2021, with approximately Rs 1,127…
Read More » - Dec- 2023 -7 December
Enforcement Directorate submits charge sheet against Vivo-India
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has submitted its inaugural charge sheet in relation to the money laundering investigation involving Chinese smartphone…
Read More » - Nov- 2023 -12 November
Can answering WhatsApp calls from +92 numbers pose a risk? Unveiling the reality.
Numerous inquiries have flooded Manorama Online’s Fact Check helpline (8129100164) about the potential risks associated with attending WhatsApp calls from…
Read More » - Aug- 2023 -14 August
Exploring Digital Personal Data Protection Legislation
President Draupadi Murmu’s approval has cemented the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, 2023, as official law, ushering in changes…
Read More » - 14 August
5 Malappuram youths arrested after failed attempt at creating viral video
Five youths from Malappuram have been apprehended after their attempt to create a viral video showcasing the bombing of a…
Read More » - 4 August
DPDP bill imposes a penalty of up to Rs 250 crore on entities violating digital data protection norms
The Indian government introduced the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2023 in the Lok Sabha, aiming to safeguard citizens’ privacy…
Read More » - Jul- 2023 -25 July
6 policemen booked for murder of criminal under custody
According to authorities, more than six officers from the NIT Faridabad cyber crime police station have been charged with murder…
Read More » - 18 July
Christopher Nolan Raises Concerns about AI’s Surge, Urges Accountability in Entertainment Sector
Acclaimed filmmaker Christopher Nolan voices grave concerns over AI’s ascent and the lack of accountability in the entertainment industry. In…
Read More » - 17 July
Kerala Man Conned of Rs 40,000 through AI Deepfake; Bank Account Owner Traced
The Kerala Police announced on Monday that they have successfully traced one of the individuals involved in the AI-enabled…
Read More » - 4 July
Electricity bill fraud: Businessman lost Rs 3.67 lakh
According to authorities, a businessman from Maharashtra’s Thane area fell victim to the ‘outstanding bill’ hoax and lost Rs 3.67…
Read More » - Jun- 2023 -29 June
Confectionery chain’s accountant duped of Rs 8 lakh in online gift scam
An accountant working for a confectionery chain in Kasaragod fell victim to a phishing expedition, resulting in a loss…
Read More » - 29 June
Confectionery chain’s accountant loses Rs 8 lakh to Facebook friend’s online gift scam
An accountant working for a confectionery chain in Kasaragod fell victim to a phishing expedition, resulting in a loss…
Read More » - 28 June
Delhi Doctor Loses Rs 4.5 Cr to Cybercrooks; Kerala Businesswoman Narrowly Escapes Similar Scam
In a chilling incident on May 5, a doctor in Delhi fell victim to a fraudulent call claiming to…
Read More » - 28 June
Impersonating woman on social media, man caught extorting money from NRI man
A man has been arrested by the Kerala police for extorting a significant amount of money from a Kannur native…
Read More » - 19 June
Online gaming restrictions: Certain apps face banning measures
The Central government takes a firm stance on online gaming, planning to ban three categories of game apps in the…
Read More » - 6 June
NCB busted pan-India drugs trafficking network operating on dark web
The Narcotics Control Bureau said on Tuesday that it had cracked a pan-India drugs trafficking network operating on the dark…
Read More » - May- 2023 -20 May
Free internet for poor; K-FON to be launched on June 5
Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced on Friday that the Left government’s ambitious Kerala Fibre Optic Network (K-FON) project, which…
Read More » - 20 May
Teenager from Rajasthan detained for cryptocurrency investment fraud
A 19-year-old student from Rajasthan was arrested for duping people by promising large profits on crypto investments. The arrested person…
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