Tag: cybercrime

Centre Orders Blocking Of 28,000 Mobile Sets used in Cybercrimes

May 10, 2024 admin

This effort aims to dismantle networks of fraudsters. New Delhi: The Centre on Friday directed telecom operators to block for blocking 28,200 mobile handsets and issued directions to re-verify 20 lakh mobile connections associated with these handsets. Ministry of Communications in a statement today announced the collaboration of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of…

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Man Joins Interview Link For HR Round, Loses Rs 2.5 Lakh

April 3, 2024 admin

He said that the conversation moved to Discord where he was asked basic questions. India has witnessed a sharp increase in the number of cybercrime cases over the years. Job scams contribute to the highest number of cyber crimes reported in the country. Cybercriminals find innovative ways to scam people out of their hard-earned money….

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Samajwadi Party Leader Arrested For Running Cybercrime Racket In UP: Cops

September 24, 2023 admin

A case has been registered and further investigation is underway. (Representational) Mathura: Uttar Pradesh Police in a joint operation have arrested three persons, including a Samajwadi Party leader from Mathura, accused of running an alleged cybercrime racket under the guise of a public service centre. Samajwadi Party leader Munna Malik and two associates Kamaruddin and…

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International Criminal Court says cybersecurity incident affected its information systems last week

September 20, 2023 admin

Last year, a Dutch intelligence agency said it had foiled a sophisticated attempt by a Russian spy using a false Brazilian identity. (File) | Photo Credit: REUTERS The International Criminal Court said Tuesday that it detected “anomalous activity affecting its information systems” last week and took urgent measures to respond. It didn’t elaborate on what…

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Explained | What are the latest revisions to the process for the sale of SIM cards?

August 22, 2023 admin

Image for representational purposes The story so far: On August 17, seeking to further tackle the menace of cybercrimes and financial fraud, Union Minister for Telecommunications Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced two reforms. These entail revision of norms for bulk procurement of SIM cards and registering the final point of sale (PoS) by the licensees (or providers)….

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