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CYBERSep 30Pause, think and verify before responding to money requests: Shikha GoelThe Hindu
CYBERSep 29Highly educated professionals are vulnerable to financial cybercrime, finds IIT-Madras studyThe researchers found that victims were often targeted during periods of stress or life disruption, including illness in the family, retirement, job searches, or workplace pressureThe Hindu
CYBERSep 2914 arrested, police search for content creators of AI-generated videos that led to Ujjain violenceThe Hindu
CYBERSep 29Digital arrest scam: cyber fraudsters loot ₹10 crore from retired engineerCyber fraudsters reportedly defrauded a retired engineer of ₹10 crore through a digital arrest scam. This incident highlights a significant financial cybercrime targeting individuals.The Hindu
CYBERSep 28Police educate SVMC students on women’s safety, cybercrime under Operation TrishulAddressing the students, personnel explain the functioning of the Shakti app and urge them to seek police assistance without delay in emergenciesThe Hindu
CYBERSep 27Ranipet police returns recovered phones to ownersThe phones were traced by the Ranipet district cybercrime police thanks to the introduction of a cell tracker applicationThe Hindu
CYBERSep 27Keralam General Administration department website hacked, suspected Pakistani group claims responsibilityA message claiming that the website was hacked by “Team Blackleets”, along with a slogan hailing Pakistan, was also posted on the websiteThe Hindu
CYBERSep 27When AI agents go rogue: Australia breach offers warning for countries like India“India should bring in regulations. It could become horrible when one major incident happens, and somebody steals the secrets of one of the major departments or, say, atomic energy,” says Dr. Srinivas PadmanabuniThe Hindu
CYBERSep 27Teenager in Pakistan arrested after allegedly using AI for poison guidanceA teenager in Pakistan has been arrested on suspicion of using artificial intelligence to obtain guidance on poisons, raising concerns about AI misuse.jpost.com · Israel
CYBERSep 27When AI agents go rogue : Australia breach offers warning for countries like IndiaAn AI-related security breach in Australia serves as a cautionary tale for other nations, including India, regarding the potential risks of autonomous AI agents. The incident highlights the importance of robust security measures and oversight in AI deployment.livemint.com · India
CYBERSep 26Social media user booked for 'uploading AI-generated videos' of Jamui victim, her friendThe uploading of such video clips resulted in "revealing the identity of the girl and could affect social harmony", the Jamui police said in the statementThe Hindu
CYBERSep 25Two held for planting AI generated Maoist threat letters in ToopranTwo individuals were apprehended for allegedly planting AI-generated Maoist threat letters in Toopran. This indicates a concerning use of artificial intelligence for malicious activities and a security incident.The Hindu
CYBERSep 25CBI arrests key accused in cyber fraud case targeting U.S. nationalsThe Central Bureau of Investigation says the syndicate ran illegal call centres from Gujarat’s Ahmedabad since 2024, defrauding victims of over $7.21 million by posing as U.S. federal agency officersThe Hindu
CYBERSep 25Delhi HC directs Meta to immediately remove objectionable morphed photo of woman with PMJustice Girish Kathpalia observed that this is an extraordinary position in which the matter is not of one woman but also of the country’s Prime MinisterThe Hindu
CYBERSep 25Sri Lankan Banks Bolster Digital Defences as Sophisticated Online Fraud Rings Close InSri Lankan banks are enhancing their digital defenses to counter sophisticated online fraud rings. This indicates an increasing threat of cybercrime targeting financial institutions in the region.lankanewspapers.com · Sri Lanka
CYBERSep 24Case lodged after woman alleges her morphed photo used at CJP Jantar Mantar protestA case has been lodged after a woman alleged that her digitally altered photo was used at a protest. This highlights potential misuse of digital media in public discourse.newindianexpress.com · India
CYBERSep 22Google to report child sexual abuse content directly to India , following MetaGoogle will directly report child sexual abuse content to Indian authorities, following a similar move by Meta. This represents a significant policy shift by tech companies in addressing online criminal content.straitstimes.com · Singapore
CYBERSep 22Google to report child abuse content directly to Indian authoritiesGoogle will directly report child abuse content to Indian authorities, marking a significant step in combating online child exploitation. This initiative aims to streamline the process of addressing illegal content and protecting children.thehindu.com · India
CYBERSep 22Google to report child abuse content directly to Indian authoritiesThe decision comes after two Indian government sources told Reuters they had in recent weeks ‌pressed tech companies like Google and Microsoft to report child abuse content concerning India directlyThe Hindu
CYBERSep 21Jade Sleet Linked to Indian IT Provider Breach With FLATROOF and ROOFDECK BackdoorsThe Hacker News
CYBERSep 20SIM Camera trail leads to alleged ISI spy link in KathuaA SIM camera investigation has reportedly uncovered an alleged link to an ISI spy in the Kathua region. This indicates a potential intelligence operation.thenorthlines.com · India
CYBERSep 20‘Stop Vizag Data Centers’ Instagram account blocked in IndiaNine posts were taken down before the account itself was restricted on Saturday, the campaign says; it has drawn 56 lakh views and 11,800 followers in two months questioning AI data centres around VisakhapatnamThe Hindu
CYBERSep 20Vaishnaw cautions industry about cyberattacks, disruption that may target India's growing chip mightIndia's chip push marks a bold attempt to move beyond packaging and build a broader domestic supply chain, while attracting global companies to manufacture and develop semiconductor technologies in IndiaThe Hindu
CYBERSep 19CID trains officers in cybercrime investigation, digital forensicsThe CID is training its officers in cybercrime investigation and digital forensics. This initiative aims to enhance law enforcement capabilities in combating digital threats.The Hindu