Cyber Crime Blogs

  The rise of cybercrime is a growing concern globally. Criminals are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to carry out their illegal activities, leaving people vulnerable to identity theft, financial fraud, and other online crimes. In recent years, India has become a hotbed for such activities, and the latest bust by the cybercrime unit in Vadodara highlights the gravity of the situation. The racket involving the exportation of activated SIM cards from India to other countries is a well-organized operation that ensures the masterminds remain untraceable. The police stumbled upon this operation while investigating a cyber fraud case and found that local suspects were buying SIM cards in bulk using fake ID cards or identity documents belonging to their acquaintances. These SIM cards were then transported to Dubai, where they were sold to a middleman for a sum of Rs 2,000 to Rs 2,500. Also Read: Kashmiri Brother-in-Law could not show Kamal, and pressure on Nagpur police failed The m

  In a recent operation, the Noida police arrested six individuals belonging to a cyber gang involved in creating fake websites for companies like Big Bazaar, D-Mart, and Big Basket. The gang created these websites and offered fake discounts and deals to unsuspecting buyers. The buyers were tricked into making purchases and paying online through these fake websites, thereby revealing their credit and debit card information to the scammers. The increasing prevalence of fake website scams is a growing concern for authorities and consumers alike. Fraudsters create clones of original websites that look very similar to the real ones, making it difficult to tell them apart. Such scams are not limited to e-commerce sites; people have also fallen victim to fake travel websites or job scams where they are asked to do commission-based work. Also Read: Kashmiri Brother-in-Law could not show Kamal, and pressure on Nagpur police failed The Noida police’s swift action against this cyber gang has hi

  ICICI Bank, one of India's major private sector banks, has denied allegations of a data breach that supposedly exposed the personal information of 35 lakh users. The bank refuted the claims, calling them unfounded and accusing Cybernews , the media outlet that published the story, of having malicious intent. According to Cybernews, the bank's systems were not being properly managed, resulting in user data being stored in the cloud and accessible to anyone. The leaked data included sensitive information such as customers' names, birth dates, home addresses, email IDs, bank account details, credit card numbers, passport and PAN card details, bank statements, and KYC documents. ICICI Bank categorically denied these reports, stating that their data security systems were robust and secure. Despite the denial, Cybernews alleged that on February 1st, sensitive data belonging to ICICI Bank and its clients was found to be exposed on a Digital Ocean bucket that was misconfigured an

  The Cybercrime Department is continuously working to protect people from cyber fraud as online transactions increase. They are also spreading awareness through social media. Recently, the department shared a video on their Twitter handle that shows how fraud can happen in big stores in shopping malls. The video shows the Adidas Store inside DLF Mall, Vasant Kunj, Delhi. In the store, a debit card machine is installed for making payments, and just above it is a CCTV camera. The camera records the complete details of the credit card when it is swiped in the machine. The Cybercrime Department shared this video to raise awareness among people. They advised people to check the surrounding cameras before entering their PIN or OTP in an ATM or POS machine. This cautionary measure will help prevent fraudulent activities and keep people's information secure. Cyber fraud has become a serious issue in recent years. As people increasingly rely on online transactions, criminals have found new

  Rentomojo, an Indian start-up that operates an online rental marketplace for furniture, utilities, and motorbikes, has announced a potential security breach that may have impacted 150,000 of its subscribers. The breach was reported to the appropriate authorities, and the company has stated that it is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation. Rentomojo's subscription-based service is currently available in four major cities in India: Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi NCR, and Pune. The platform allows users to rent a variety of items and pay for them on a monthly basis. The company has not provided any further details about the nature or scope of the security breach, but it is likely that personal information such as names, addresses, and payment details may have been compromised. Also Read: Cybercrime in Nagpur - Cyber Blackmailer Couple Arrested in Pune for Extorting Money Data breaches have become a common occurrence in recent years, and start-ups and established businesses ali

  BENGALURU : In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an increasingly important topic for governments around the world. In India, the government has recognized the potential benefits of AI and is committed to developing AI-powered solutions that can transform the lives of its people. This commitment was emphasized by Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Union Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship. Chandrasekhar acknowledged that the development of AI has the potential to create enormous economic and social benefits for India. The technology can be leveraged to improve healthcare, education, transportation, and many other areas of public life. The Indian government aims to harness these benefits by investing in the development of AI and related technologies. To this end, the government has launched several initiatives to promote the development of AI in India. The National Programme on AI was launched in 2018 to