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Google's 1.8 billion account holders are being warned about a new artificial intelligence-driven scam that exploits the company's own Gemini AI assistant, which is designed as a chatbot. Hackers are using Gemini to trick users into revealing their passwords without their knowledge. This scam is
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In a significant crackdown on digital arrest and stock trading frauds, the police in Greater Noida, India, arrested five members of a gang that allegedly provided bank accounts, debit cards, and pre-activated SIM cards to cybercriminals. The gang members, identified as Chanpreet Singh, Ranvir Singh, Jagmohan Dhakad, Naveen Raikwar, and
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The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA) has launched a six-month campaign to combat online misinformation, fake news, and digital fraud. Dubbed "Futa Delete Kabisa", the initiative aims to raise public awareness on the dangers of sharing unverified online content, particularly as digital platforms become breeding grounds for misleading
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A massive operation by the Central Crime Branch (CCB) and Cyber Crime Police Station of the Bengaluru City Police led to the busting of a large-scale cyber fraud network that duped victims by offering fake online legal services. The operation was launched after a complaint was registered on February 12,
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The American Securities Association (ASA) has sounded the alarm on the growing threat of cyber criminals using artificial intelligence (AI) to target American investors and consumers. In a letter to the Senate Banking Committee, ASA President and CEO Chris Iacovella warned that AI-enhanced fraud has become a lucrative business opportunity
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As the use of AI-generated deepfakes continues to rise, causing substantial financial losses and threatening democratic values, Denmark is taking a bold step to safeguard individuals' rights. The country's government is proposing an amendment to its digital copyright law, which, if passed, would be the first of
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in Mumbai busted a cybercrime racket that targeted unsuspecting US citizens by claiming their online accounts had been compromised and used for illegal activities. The fraudsters, operating from a call centre in Pune, extracted money from their victims by impersonating customer care executives of
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China's Supreme People's Court, the Supreme People's Procuratorate, and the Ministry of Public Security have jointly released a 16-article guideline to strengthen the crackdown on individuals who assist in cybercrimes, particularly telecom fraud. The guideline emphasizes the importance of targeting those who exploit minors,
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Cyber crimes, including online investment traps, fake part-time job offers, and Telegram-based fraud networks, have become a major concern in Prayagraj. To combat the issue, the district's Cyber Cell has launched a year-long crackdown, blocking 10,400 SIM cards, 612 mobile phone IMEI numbers, and 59 mule bank
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Millions of Brits jet off on holiday each year, unaware of the sophisticated scams waiting for them. July is the peak month for holiday scams, with 22 million Brits, or 38%, either falling for a scam or knowing someone who has. The average loss per victim is a staggering £7,
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Cyber Crime Police in Jaipur, India, have cracked a fake SIM activation racket after arresting a 19-year-old man, Ghanshyam Meena. Meena, from Tonk district, allegedly used forged Aadhaar cards to supply mobile SIM cards to cybercriminals. The arrest followed a tip-off about a suspicious SIM activation attempt at a mobile
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Police in Jaipur have arrested a 19-year-old individual, Ghanshyam Meena, for allegedly running a fake SIM activation racket using forged Aadhaar documents. Meena, from Tonk district, supplied mobile SIM cards to cybercriminals after creating fake Aadhaar cards with his own photograph and fabricated details. The arrest was made after a
