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Police may also seek Red Corner or Blue Corner notices against foreign based cyber fraudsters, similar to action taken against gangsters and international criminals

How Hyderabad Police’s cyber fraud crackdown, Operation Octopus, has peeled the layers of a criminal ecosystem spanning multiple states, banking channels, shell accounts, crypto networks and international actors

Rajeev Krishna, the newly appointed DGP of Uttar Pradesh, shared exciting developments in law enforcement during a press conference. He praised the transformative impact of Mission Shakti on women’s safety, alongside a surge in crime prevention efforts bolstered by high-tech solutions like the Yaksh App.

Fraud Came To Light On April 24 When Karnataka Cyber Command Unit Was Alerted By Bank About Suspicious Transaction Attempts

Delhi Police, under 'Operation Vishwas', returned 532 lost or stolen mobile phones to their owners. Recovered over three weeks from across multiple states, these devices were restored to citizens in a special handover event. This initiative highlights the force's commitment to citizen-centric policing and technological prowess in recovering lost property, fostering public trust.

Jamtara police have apprehended five individuals in simultaneous raids, dismantling a sophisticated cyber fraud network. The accused, operating from Mattand and Lokania villages, posed as bank and electricity officials to dupe victims by obtaining sensitive banking details and conducting fraudulent online transactions. Seized devices are under examination to uncover further accomplices and the extent of their illicit operations.

Dhanbad police revealed a massive digital scam potentially affecting over 3.5 lakh individuals. Arrests have been made, with accused allegedly developing and distributing malicious APK files embedded in popular apps. These files granted cybercriminals remote access, enabling them to steal banking details and personal data, leading to significant financial losses. A central team is now assisting the investigation.

Uttar Pradesh STF has nabbed a key player in a cyber fraud ring that generated thousands of fake Ayushman Bharat health cards for ineligible individuals. The syndicate bypassed verification systems using an illegal portal, allowing them to add unqualified people to genuine beneficiary families. This enabled free medical treatment at government expense, causing substantial financial losses.

Arrests were made following a complaint filed by Karimnagar techie who lost ₹10 lakh through online betting

Google has recently laid off employees within its Cloud division, impacting its Threat Intelligence Group and Mandiant. This move, mirroring broader tech industry trends, sees the company reallocating resources towards artificial intelligence development. Google AI CEO Demis Hassabis, however, believes companies should leverage AI-driven productivity gains to expand, not reduce, their workforce.

Gonda cyber cell is intensifying its probe into an interstate cyber fraud racket, tracing more complainants and coordinating with police units across multiple states. The investigation follows the arrest of nine individuals involved in operating mule bank accounts used for online scams worth crores, with authorities freezing over Rs 14.87 crore in suspicious transactions.

Forget Bollywood drama; India's intelligence recruitment is mostly through civil services, armed forces, and specialized exams. Agencies like RAW and IB focus on foreign and internal security respectively, with technical roles in cyber intelligence growing. Direct recruitment for positions like IB's ACIO exists, but many join via UPSC after gaining experience

The cell closely tracks emerging digital trends, Internet usage patterns among youngsters and the online activities of individuals linked to criminal cases.

Cybercriminals are exploiting a new 'Phishing-as-a-Service' tool, Kali365, to bypass Microsoft 365 security, including multi-factor authentication. This sophisticated scam tricks users into authorizing access via a legitimate Microsoft login page, granting hackers persistent entry to emails and files without passwords. Security experts warn this trend is a direct response to improved corporate defenses.