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National Commission for Women Launches 4th Phase of Digital Shakti with CyberPeace Foundation, Meta and Autobot Infosec
National Commission for Women launched the fourth phase of Digital Shakti Campaign, a pan-India project on digitally empowering and upskilling women and girls in cyberspace, run in collaboration with CyberPeace Foundation, Meta and Autobot Infosec. In line with its commitment to create safe spaces for women and girls online, the Commission, along with partners has launched the fourth phase of…
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Addressing an Ecological Fallacy: Does Lower Digital Access in Rural India Result in Minimal Cases of Cyber Abuse
The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights’ (NCPCR) Chairperson Shri Priyank Kanoongo launched a report titled, “Changing Trends in Online Abuse and Trafficking of Women and Children: A Study in Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and West Bengal” conducted in partnership by Space2Grow and CyberPeace Foundation in the NCPCR office on 19 October 2022. The study set out to…
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Austrade Education and Future Skills Initiatives and Australia-India Cybersecurity Hackathon Challenge Launched at AIBX 2022 Business Mission Event in Bengaluru
As a part of the AIBX 2022 Business Mission, the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) launched future skills initiatives, the Australia-India Cybersecurity Hackathon Challenge along with key partnerships and initiatives in Bengaluru today. Austrade Education and Future Skills Initiatives and Australia-India Cybersecurity Hackathon Challenge launched at AIBX 2022 Business Mission event in Bengaluru Austrade’s future skills initiatives will support…
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Hubballi Resident Falls Victim to Cyber Crime, Loses Rs 50 Lakh in Online Earning Scam
Hubballi: The allure of easy money online often proves too tempting to resist, as was the case for a 47-year-old resident of Arvind Nagar in Hubballi. The victim, an employee of a private company, lost over Rs 50 lakh to cybercriminals who lured him into a lucrative but fraudulent online earning scheme. The victim’s ordeal began with a message on…
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Main Accused in Rashmika Mandanna Deepfake Case Arrested by Delhi Police
The primary suspect behind the viral deepfake video depicting actress Rashmika Mandanna entering an elevator has been arrested by the Delhi Police more than two months after the video circulated widely on social media. Deputy Commissioner of Police Hemant Tiwari, from the IFSO Unit, confirmed the arrest on Saturday, according to a news report Indian Express. The Delhi Police’s Special…
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Online Deception Alert: Beware of Fraudulent Apps Offering VIP Access to Ram Mandir Event
As anticipation mounts for the upcoming Ram Lalla Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya, a disturbing trend of online deception has surfaced. Exploiting the religious fervor of devotees, scammers are circulating fraudulent VIP passes for the event through WhatsApp. According to a report by News18, users have reported receiving an APK (android application package) named ‘Ram Janmabhoomi Grihsampark Abhiyan.APK.’ This file…
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Gurugram Cyber Fraud Ring Busted: Six Arrested for Rs 6.69 Crore Job Scam
Six individuals have recently been apprehended on charges of orchestrating a cyber fraud scheme amounting to Rs 6.69 crore under the guise of offering employment opportunities in Gurugram. The suspects, namely Lokesh Kumar, Aditya Srivastava, Hemant Kumar, Mohamed Anis, Deepak, Ershad, and Aakash Parmar have been taken into custody. Authorities seized eight mobile phones and an equal number of SIM…
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Hubballi Medical Shop Owner Falls Victim to Cyber Fraud
Hubballi: A medical shop owner recently fell prey to cyber criminals, resulting in a loss of Rs 19,000 to the unsuspecting victim. Rashmi Rajeev Joshi, the victim, received a call from an unknown number where the miscreants informed her that her credit card had expired and needed renewal. Trusting their deceptive words, she provided all the necessary details. The realization…
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NWKRTC MD Bharat’s Photo Misused by Scammers to Target Officers, Case Filed
Hubballi: Miscreants have been impersonating NWKRTC Managing Director Bharat by using his picture as their WhatsApp display profile (DP) and attempting to scam NWKRTC officers into sending them money. The scheme came to light recently when one of the targeted officers filed a complaint with the Cyber Crime police. According to the officer, the scammer used Bharat’s photo as their…
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Surf Smart, Stay Secure: Top Cyber Safety Tips for a Digital World
The vast ocean of the internet holds endless possibilities, but like any open sea, it also harbors hidden dangers. With constant online connectivity, safeguarding ourselves from cyber threats has become more crucial than ever. From data breaches to malware attacks, the dangers lurk around every corner, waiting for the unsuspecting user to click the wrong link or download the wrong…
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