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A computer science professional, a banker, a doctor, a cybersecurity expert — you might expect such people to spot an online scam quickly. A new IIT Madras study suggests that assumption can be dangerously wrong. Researchers who interviewed 33 financial cybercrime victims across five Indian cities found that many were highly educated, digitally experienced professionals….
Hindi News National Tamil Nadu CM Vijay AI Deepfake Scam | Case Filed, WhatsApp Alert Issued Chennai10 minutes ago copy link A case of an attempt to dupe people with an AI deepfake video created using the identity of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has come to light. Investigation of this video confirmed…
Last Updated:July 02, 2026, 9:55 PM IST The government has now widened its scrutiny to other messaging platforms as well, sources said. News18 The Centre has widened its scrutiny of messaging platforms, with Telegram and Signal now coming under the government’s radar after the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) raised concerns over WhatsApp’s…
After WhatsApp, the Central Government has also sent a notice to social media platforms Telegram and Signal on Thursday, July 2 regarding the username feature. The government has asked what steps are being taken to stop online fraud, fake identities and cyber crimes through the username feature. According to news agency PTI, the government asked…
The use of dark patterns (digital fraud) that mislead users is increasing on OTT platforms. According to a survey by LocalCircles, 8 out of 10 or 80% Indian users admitted that they have been victims of such deceptive strategies on OTT apps. The survey included responses from more than 1.18 lakh people from 324 districts…
The style of relationships is changing rapidly in the digital age. Through social media and online platforms, people connect with each other, make friendships and sometimes even fall in love. But in this digital world, the dangers of fraud and scam have also increased equally rapidly. Keeping this issue at the centre, Colors’ show ‘Do…
The style of relationships is changing rapidly in the digital age. Through social media and online platforms, people connect with each other, make friendships and sometimes even fall in love. But in this digital world, the dangers of fraud and scam have also increased equally rapidly. Keeping this issue at the centre, Colors’ show ‘Do…
Last Updated:November 19, 2025, 09:21 IST In Pune district, scammers posing as police duped an ex-professor and an elderly couple, stealing over Rs 5 crore through digital arrest scams. FIRs were filed. Digital arrests are on the rise in India. (Representative Image) An elderly couple and a retired professor in Pune district recently fell victim…
New Delhi: In today’s digital age, shopping online for everything from groceries to daily essentials has become a part of everyday life. But for a 71-year-old woman from Mumbai’s Wadala area, a simple attempt to order just 1 litre of milk online took a shocking turn. What seemed like a routine purchase ended in disaster,…
New Delhi: Google on Tuesday announced a major initiative to make India’s digital space safer by unveiling its new ‘Safety Charter’ during the ‘Safer with Google India Summit’. The initiative is focused on protecting users from online fraud, boosting cybersecurity for critical infrastructure and ensuring that AI is developed responsibly. This Safety Charter is built…