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The cases that are often registered include phishing, online fraud, cheating, stalking on social media, email abuse, hacking and copyright violations.

Lawmakers seek probe on US hacking services sold globally

National security experts have grown increasingly concerned about the proliferation of US hacking tools and technology.

16 May 2019 9:37 AM IST

The year, 2017, witnessed a variety of cybercrime spanning from malware attacks to data breaches Equifax, Deloitte and Verizon being the most notable firms to face breaches while Maersk, Merck, and FedEx were victims of ransomware.

Hackers demand 6 Bitcoins ransom for Telangana, AP power websites...

Previous history of ransomware attacks proved they originated from Central Europe and some African nations and so far no...

3 May 2019 12:16 PM IST

Fears of battery drain make Apple ban cryptocurrency mining.

Cryptocurrency thefts, fraud hit USD 1.2 billion in first quarter

The value of losses from crime in the digital currency sector in 2018 hit USD 1.7 billion.

1 May 2019 1:20 PM IST

The year, 2017, witnessed a variety of cybercrime spanning from malware attacks to data breaches Equifax, Deloitte and Verizon being the most notable firms to face breaches while Maersk, Merck, and FedEx were victims of ransomware.

Indian manufacturing industry at high cyber security risk

The sector accounted for more than 27 per cent of the threats detected by Seqrite between January and March 2019.

29 Jun 2019 6:04 PM IST

This cooperation strengthens the existing relationship between the two organizations, ensuring information and technology sharing can support INTERPOL in cybercrime-related investigations.

Kaspersky reinforce collaboration with INTERPOL in the fight against...

This is the second agreement between the two parties following the first signed in 2014.

3 July 2019 6:16 PM IST

Cyber security firm Kasperskys researchers have finally released their annual security bulletin titled Story of the Year 2019.

Scammers exploit new data-leak-compensation' scheme

Kaspersky experts have identified a brand-new scheme that exploits these issues around privacy.

20 Jan 2020 12:58 PM IST

This collaborative analysis suggested an evolution of IoT botnets, from a nearly exclusive use case of launching DDoS attacks to more sophisticated activities such as ransomware distribution and crypto-mining. (Photo: Pixabay)

DDoS attacks almost double in Q4 2019 compared to previous year

Further investigation of botnet activity reveals that around 28 per cent of attacks happened on weekends.

24 Feb 2020 6:46 AM IST

Established by a General Assembly resolution, the expert group brings together diplomats, policy makers and experts from around the globe to discuss the most pressing challenges in cybercrime today.

APIs are now target of choice for cybercriminals attacking financial...

Up to 75% of all credential abuse attacks targeted APIs.

20 Feb 2020 7:29 AM IST

Established by a General Assembly resolution, the expert group brings together diplomats, policy makers and experts from around the globe to discuss the most pressing challenges in cybercrime today.

Beware: Attackers find new ways to avoid detection when compromising...

Hackers monitor, track activity to learn and then launch phishing attacks.

11 Feb 2020 7:27 AM IST

Common criminals now corona criminals: Fraudsters go online, preying on Europes virus fears

Common criminals now corona criminals: Fraudsters go online, preying...

Police around the world seized 34,000 counterfeit surgical masks in one major operation targeting so-called "corona...

28 March 2020 4:55 PM IST

State banks reported 5,743 cases of fraud in the period, most of which had taken place over the last several years.

People's carelessness blamed for card theft

Around 33% of Indian consumers store their bank account, credit, debit card, ATM passwords, Aadhaar details in email,...

6 Sept 2021 2:28 AM IST

Established by a General Assembly resolution, the expert group brings together diplomats, policy makers and experts from around the globe to discuss the most pressing challenges in cybercrime today.

Parliamentary Panel Praises Inclusion of Scams, Cybercrimes in...

The committee said this will be "a very effective addition" in the substantive law

17 Nov 2023 2:21 AM IST