Cybercrime
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India News
ISKCON Temple in Tirupati Receives Bomb Threat
On Sunday evening, the ISKCON temple in Tirupati received a bomb threat via email, with claims that ISIS-affiliated groups intended to target the temple. In response, the temple management immediately filed a complaint, prompting a police team to rush to the location. The email reportedly stated that “Pakistan’s ISI-linked terrorists” were planning an attack on the temple. Police quickly launched…
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Cyber Security-Cyber Crime
“Digital Arrest” Scam: Three Hubballi Residents Fall Prey to Cyber Fraud, Lose ₹1.67 Crore
Hubballi: Three residents of Hubballi have fallen victim to a “Digital Arrest” scam, collectively losing ₹1,67,15,286. The Cyber Crime Police have registered three separate cases related to this scam, each involving significant financial loss. In the first case, a 76-year-old retired resident named Venkatesh was targeted by cybercriminals. According to the FIR, he received a WhatsApp call on September 20…
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State News
Six Dharwad Students Arrested for Uploading Vulgar Content on Instagram
Dharwad: Six students residing and studying in Dharwad have been arrested by the Hubballi-Dharwad police for editing photos of young college girls with vulgar stickers and adding inappropriate voice messages, which they then uploaded to Instagram. According to a complaint filed by a person named Kumar, a group photo of his female classmates was uploaded on Instagram. Some individuals downloaded…
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World News
Russian Arrested in Argentina for Laundering $100 Million Stolen by North Korean Hackers
Argentine authorities have arrested a Russian national accused of laundering cryptocurrency stolen in a $100 million heist by North Korea’s Lazarus Group, highlighting the DPRK’s integration into global money laundering networks. The arrest, made by the Argentine Federal Police, involved the seizure of over $120,000 in cryptocurrency and $15 million in assets. The suspect, a 29-year-old Russian living in Buenos…
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Cyber Security-Cyber Crime
Can You Trust Your Eyes? The Rise of Deepfakes and the Erosion of Truth
Imagine waking up one morning to find your face plastered across the internet, but the words coming out of your mouth are not your own. Not only are they false, but they are deeply damaging, capable of ripping apart your career and shattering your reputation. This is the chilling reality that actress Rashmika Mandanna faced when a deepfake video of…
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The Ultimate Weapon Against Cybercrime: Pen Testing for a Safer World
Imagine a world where your most sensitive data, your financial information, and your personal secrets, are all laid bare for anyone to see. This isn’t a dystopian nightmare; it’s a harsh reality for organizations with inadequate security measures. Cybercriminals lurk in the shadows, constantly probing for weaknesses in our digital defenses. In this ever-evolving game of cat and mouse, pen…
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Cyber Security-Cyber Crime
Protect Yourself Online: India’s New 24/7 Cybercrime Helpline Offers Immediate Support
In today’s digitally interconnected world, cybercrimes pose a significant threat to individuals and organizations alike. India, with its rapidly growing digital landscape, is not immune to this challenge. To combat cybercrime and protect its citizens, the government has established a dedicated Cybercrime Helpline and Portal. Understanding Cybercrime and its Impact: Cybercrimes encompass a wide range of offenses committed in the…
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