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Cyber criminals are ‘parasites’ must be dealt harshly: SC
New Delhi: Cyber criminals are “parasites” who take money from innocent investors to dupe them and we have to be very harsh with them, the Supreme Court on Wednesday said. The observations came from a bench of Chief
Vietnam arrests 19 Chinese nationals in cross-border online scam crackdown
Vietnamese authorities have arrested 19 Chinese nationals accused of operating an online fraud network in the northern province of Lao Cai, highlighting the growing challenge Southeast Asian nations face in combating transnational cybercrime. The suspects
Onslow County Schools victim of cyberattack
Onslow County Schools is partnering with state and federal agencies to investigate a cybersecurity incident that is affecting district networks. OCS information technology staff detected a cybersecurity incident on June 9 and immediately secured systems and
Japan’s tech business SoftBank rolls out OpenAI ‘patches’ against cyberattacks
Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp. is launching a service using OpenAI technology to protect against the looming threat of cyberattacks, both companies said Tuesday. Chief Executive Masayoshi Son called Japan’ s vulnerability to cyberattacks
Cyberattack sees crops kept in the ground
A cyberattack on Australia’s second-largest sugar producer has forced farmers to keep crops in the ground, and looks like denting their incomes. Mackay Sugar, based in the Australian state of Queensland, processes sugar cane farmed in nearby districts. The
Japan's tech business SoftBank rolls out OpenAI 'patches' against cyberattacks
TOKYO — Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp. is launching a service using OpenAI technology to protect against the looming threat of cyberattacks, both companies said Tuesday. Chief Executive Masayoshi Son called Japan’ s vulnerability to
Forum highlights cybercrime Law
Muscat, June 16The Government Communication Centre organised an awareness forum for influencers, content creators and news accounts holders with the participation of the Ministry o ...
In Mali, 2 more journalists arrested under cybercrime law for criticizing authorities
Dakar, June 16, 2026—The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Malian authorities to release two prominent journalists imprisoned last week for criticizing the country’s embattled military government over its press freedom record and losses to insurgents.
The Father's Day gift that protects your dad from scammers
You have probably already thought about the usual Father's Day gifts. A golf shirt. A grill tool set. Another gift card that feels easy, but not exactly meaningful. So, here's something worth thinking about this year. Your dad's name, home address, phone
735 Telangana doctors lost Rs 30 cr to cyber frauds since 2024
Hyderabad: As many as 735 doctors in Telangana have lost nearly Rs 30 crore to cyber frauds since September 2024, a senior police official said on Tuesday, June 16. Addressing a high-level interaction meeting with the medical fraternity on cyber awareness
Your smart home devices could be part of a cybercrime network without you knowing
Smart home devices and gadgets are now commonplace in many modern homes. Security cameras watch front doors, streaming boxes power TVs, and connected appliances constantly exchange data over the internet. Most people worry about companies collecting too much
Nigeria: Federal Government Denies Cyberattack On National Education Database
The Federal Ministry of Education has refuted reports alleging that the Nigeria Education Management Information System (NEMIS) was hacked, maintaining that the platform remained secure and has not suffered any cyber intrusion. ...
Vikrant Massey reveals his family was targeted by cybercrime: 'Money was deducted from my wife’s account twice'
Vikrant Massey has revealed that he and his family have faced repeated cybercrime incidents. The actor said hackers targeted his social media accounts several times, while money was fraudulently withdrawn from his wife’s account twice. He made the disclosure
Japan’s tech business SoftBank rolls out OpenAI ‘patches’ against cyberattacks
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese technology giant SoftBank Group Corp. is launching a service using OpenAI technology to protect against the looming threat of cyberattacks, both companies said Tuesday. Chief Executive Masayoshi Son called Japan’ s vulnerability to
Chinese police bust cybercrime ring behind 'Silver Fox' Trojan virus
Chinese police have cracked a series of cybercrime cases involving a new variant of the Silver Fox Trojan virus, which has recently emerged in cyberspace, the Ministry of Public Security's cybersecurity bureau said on Tuesday. The Trojan is highly deceptive
Will the World Cup be safe? New report finds huge surge in cyberattacks targeting professional ...
AI is amplifying cybersecurity risk around major sporting events, researchers find. ...
Sri Lanka sees ‘alarming’ rise in cybercrime as scam networks relocate from south-east Asia
Experts say criminal networks favour Sri Lanka due to ease of getting tourist visas and limited regulation on sim cards and internet connections
19-year-old Bihar student held by Ahmedabad cybercrime police for NEET refund cyberfraud
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Text job scam cost him $10K in crypto
A text about making extra money can feel harmless at first. Maybe it
How Millions of Digital Home Devices Are Secretly Powering Cyberattacks
Watch WSJ’s Jack Gillum investigate how questionable foreign companies turn cheap gadgets into tools for some of the most damaging cyberattacks on record. ...
Elderly citizen duped of Rs 5 lakhs via mobile banking app
Hyderabad: An elderly woman was duped of Rs 5 lakh by a fraudster who installed a mobile banking app on her phone to siphon funds into online gaming accounts. The 37-year-old accused, Narender, befriended the victim, V Bharathi and her family, gaining their
Novo Nordisk reveals cyberattack: Ozempic and Wegovy maker says clinical trials data breached
The company says the data is pseudonymous and apparently can't be linked to actual people. ...
Pritam and Pedro Trailer: Arshad Warsi Leads A Cybercrime Investigation
Pritam and Pedro is set to arrive on JioHotstar on July 3 ...
Justice minister: Egypt expands efforts to combat cybercrime
Minister of Justice Mahmoud al-Sherif said that Egypt is intensifying efforts to build a secure digital environment and combat cybercrime through continued investment in digital
The FBI built a small town to simulate cyberattacks
There’s also a fake power company to jack up prices thanks to the fake data center. | Image: FBI Last year, the FBI opened
Cyberattack hits four banks in Iran
ALBAWABA - A cyberattack on Sunday targeted Iran\u0027s banking industry,
FBI says Russian hackers hijacked old Wi-Fi routers
Your Wi-Fi router may be the least glamorous gadget in your home. It sits on a shelf, blinks in the corner and only gets attention when Netflix freezes. However, that little box controls a lot more than you may think. The FBI and Justice Department say a