Dark Net Woes
Dark Net is that part of the internet which is not indexed by search engines and is only accessible through specific software or configurations.
Dark Net is that part of the internet which is not indexed by search engines and is only accessible through specific software or configurations.
In today’s interconnected digital landscape, the prevalence of cybercrime has reached unprecedented levels, posing significant threats to individuals, businesses, and…
In a breakthrough, law enforcement authorities have dismantled a major cybercrime network operating in Bengaluru.
The Kolkata Police commissioner, Vineet Goyal, issued a warning to the city’s residents regarding the increasing cases of biometric data…
Finance Minister Suresh Khanna told the assembly that that the government’s interventions to curb cybercrime led to significant outcomes as a total of 13,155 cybercrime cases have been registered between 2022 and March 2023.
The aim is to deal with the complaints and cases related to cybercrime with alacrity, swift response and professionalism and to ensure quality investigations of such crimes.
An official spokesperson said the caller had threatened to kill the victim and his family if he failed to comply with his demand of Rs 20 lakh.
Under new laws being considered by the government, company directors could be held accountable for cyber attacks.
Explaining the modus operandi, additional director general of police (law and order) said that first, these scammers pose as buyers or sellers for second hand goods online and then they send a QR code asking victims to scan it for ease of executing payment.
As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines, there is a three-day window for the affected customers to do the necessary formalities in case of a fraudulent online transaction.