Cyber Crime Blogs

  PUNE: A software engineer residing in Pune recently became a victim of a distressing cybercrime incident , resulting in a loss of Rs 6.7 lakh from her net banking account. The incident, which occurred on May 1, involved fraudulent individuals exploiting the trust of the engineer by posing as a bank executive and manipulating her into divulging sensitive information. The 24-year-old victim, employed by a well-known multinational Information Technology services company, took immediate action by filing a First Information Report (FIR) at the Hinjewadi police station. She recounted receiving a call from an unidentified number around 1 pm on that fateful day. Also Read: Kashmiri Brother-in-Law could not show Kamal, and pressure on Nagpur police failed The caller, pretending to be a bank executive, informed her about two credit cards issued in her name and proposed the suspension of an inactive card. Trusting the imposter, the woman consented to the card suspension. Subsequently, the ...

  In an exciting collaboration, the Centre for Digital Innovation and Transformation (CDiT) at IIM-Kozhikode and the Kerala Police Cyberdome Project have joined forces to bolster cyber security and policing efforts. Solidifying their commitment, the two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on various cyber and information technology projects, enabling Kerala Police to stay ahead in the ever-evolving cyber landscape. Lt. Col. M. Julius George (retd.), Chief Administrative Officer at IIM-K, and P. Prakash, Inspector General of Police and Nodal Officer of Kerala Police Cyberdome, signed the MoU. Professor R. Radhakrishna Pillai, head of CDiT at IIM-K, has been appointed as the IIM-K nodal officer for all related matters. This partnership aims to leverage the extensive knowledge base of industry and academic experts, along with access to technology, process knowledge, industry standards, and practices. By doing so, they will assist Kerala Police in na...

  The rapid rise in technology usage has brought about a corresponding increase in cyber scams. These unscrupulous individuals constantly evolve their fraudulent tactics to deceive unsuspecting victims. Examples of these deceitful methods include phishing, charitable donation scams, smishing, sim swapping, card warranty fraud, and the sending of SMS messages and deceptive links to ensnare people. Given this challenging landscape, it is crucial for individuals to stay informed about the latest forms of cybercrime in order to protect themselves from falling victim to these scams. New ways of cheating that need to be avoided 1: Fraud through fake loan apps Cyber fraudsters are adept at exploiting unsuspecting individuals through the use of fake loan apps, thereby ensnaring them in scams. The methods employed by these fraudsters are quite astonishing. They lure users by offering loans through these deceptive apps, only to subsequently impose exorbitant interest rates during the repayme...

NEW DELHI: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has recently made an exciting announcement regarding the launch of online courses on cyber security and artificial intelligence (AI). They are inviting applications from individuals who are interested in these subjects, with the aim of providing a platform for people from various backgrounds to enhance their knowledge and skills in these rapidly evolving fields. The online courses offered by DRDO are open to a wide range of individuals, including students, graduates, IT professionals, officers from the tri-services, and research and development professionals. The cyber security course has been carefully designed to cover a variety of topics such as malware analysis, drone technology, and anti-drone technology. On the other hand, the AI course will delve into machine learning and natural language processing, offering valuable insights into these cutting-edge technologies. Also Read: Kashmiri Brother-in-Law could not s...

  Cybercriminals are constantly evolving their methods to infiltrate the digital world, presenting new challenges for law enforcement agencies. One particular challenge that has recently emerged is the use of fake notices bearing the police logo. These deceptive notices are designed to appear as though they have been sent by the police department, and they target unsuspecting individuals while they are browsing the internet. When a person receives such a notice on their computer or laptop, it claims that their device has been locked due to allegations of accessing pornographic or objectionable content. The notice includes the victim's name and address, further enhancing its perceived legitimacy. To make matters worse, the notice warns the recipient that failure to pay a specified fine within a limited timeframe will result in their arrest and the initiation of criminal proceedings against them. Also Read: Kashmiri Brother-in-Law could not show Kamal, and pressure on Nagpur police ...

  GURUGRAM : In a recent development, the Gurugram Police have taken into custody six individuals, comprising four Nigerians and two women, on charges of defrauding numerous women through social media networks. The police investigation revealed that this gang would establish connections with young women via various social media platforms, eventually persuading them to part with their money with the assistance of the arrested women. It all began when the police received a complaint on March 13 from a woman who claimed to have struck up a friendship with a man on social media. The man, presenting himself as a doctor residing in the United Kingdom, engaged her in conversations over the phone. On April 4, the woman unexpectedly received a call from an alleged customs official, who informed her that a consignment of gold and foreign currency had been dispatched in her name. Consequently, she was instructed to pay a tax amounting to Rs 45,000, which she promptly did. Subsequently, she en...

  CHANDIGARH : The Union defense minister Rajnath Singh laid the foundation stone for the Centre for Cyber Operations and Security (CenCOPS) . This center, which is the first of its kind in India, will be equipped to stop or counter any cyber-attack on the data of local administration or to secure any crucial government data in the city. CenCOPS will enable police forces of Chandigarh and neighboring states, including Punjab, Haryana, Uttrakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal, to solve complex cybercrimes and strengthen their cyber security setup. Also Read: Kashmiri Brother-in-Law could not show Kamal, and pressure on Nagpur police failed What is CenCOPS The Centre for Cyber Operations and Security (CenCOPS) is a first-of-its-kind cybercrime centre in India that has been established to counter any cyber-attacks on the data of local administration or to secure any crucial government data in the city. The centre will enable the police forces of Chandigarh and neighboring states t...