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Sajjanar Warns Against ‘Free 5K’ WhatsApp Scam
3+ hour, 29+ min ago (568+ words) Hyderabad: City police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar on Sunday cautioned citizens against fraudulent online schemes promising "free Rs 5,000" through WhatsApp links. Fraudsters have been circulating messages with attractive titles such as "Republic Day Mega Gift" and "Sankranti Gift", luring users into clicking…...
Tech Companies Oppose India's Proposed Phone Security Rules
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (346+ words) NEW DELHI: Below are key security requirements India is proposing for smartphone makers like Apple and Samsung, prompting opposition from tech companies, according to four sources, as well as industry and government documents seen by Reuters. Manufacturers must test and…...
Sajjanar Launches C-Mitra to Help Citizens Register Cybercrime FIRs from Home
1+ week, 2+ day ago (545+ words) Hyderabad: In a first-of-its-kind initiative in the country, the Hyderabad police on Friday launched "C-Mitra" (Cyber-Mitra), a virtual help desk designed to assist victims of cyber fraud in registering First Information Reports (FIRs) without visiting a police stations. The initiative…...
Google Upgrades Gmail with AI to Function as Personal Assistant
1+ week, 2+ day ago (392+ words) Initially available in English and limited to the U.S., Gmail's AI features reflect Google's commitment to innovation, with plans for broader rollout to other countries and languages as the year progresses. More artificial intelligence is being implanted into Gmail as Google…...
Genomic Study Solves Mite-Tick Evolution Puzzle
1+ week, 3+ day ago (293+ words) The research analysed not just gene composition but also the physical order of genes on chromosomes, tracking their movements like an evolutionary GPS. "Think of it like a deck of cards. HYDERABAD: A new genomic study by researchers at the…...
Cruise Booking Scam: Cyber Crooks Dupe Man of Rs 2.42 Lakh
1+ week, 5+ day ago (201+ words) A press release issued by cybercrimes DCP V. Arvind Babu, said the ordeal began on December 26, 2025, when the victim searched for cruise bookings on Google and landed on a fraudulent website. Hyderabad:Cyber crooks posing as representatives of a luxury cruise…...
50 Cyber Warriors Feted
1+ week, 6+ day ago (206+ words) The personnel were honoured by DGP B. Shivadhar Reddy, in the presence of TGCSB director Shikha Goel and senior officials. Hyderabad: The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) on Monday organised a programme to felicitate 50 of its best-performing "cyber warriors. They included…...
OF CABBAGES AND KINGS | Of The Nigerian Lottery & Other Scams On Web To Clean You Out | Farrukh Dhondy
2+ week, 1+ day ago (541+ words) The season's greetings were of warm desire And yet around our world the wailing choir Rings out in every wind, vibrations thick --Of the call of the bombed, displaced and sick Misery imposed by some human being Devoid of decency,…...
Cyber Crooks Loot Two Victim of Rs 1.39 Crores
2+ week, 2+ day ago (211+ words) Hyderabad: A city resident was duped of Rs 72 lakh in a sophisticated stock trading scam, while a firm lost Rs 57 lakh after hackers gained unauthorised access to its shipping portal. In one instance, a 59-year-old resident of Secunderabad fell prey…...
Clicking on Happy New Year Link on Whatsapp Could Empty Your Bank Account
2+ week, 3+ day ago (120+ words) Clicking on Happy New Year Link on Whatsapp Could Empty Your Bank Account'Deccan Chronicle The android users in India are especially at risk due to the widespread use of whatsapp and the ease with which APKs can be sideloaded.How…...