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CloudSEK has warned of a new cyber fraud technique that manipulates Android devices, intercepts OTPs and bypasses UPI security; UPI custodian NPCI says robust safeguards exist to manage such risks

India has mandated active SIM linkage for messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal, citing rising digital fraud. While telecom operators have welcomed the move for enhancing traceability, major tech firms have urged the government to pause implementation and review legal concerns

A 20-year-old Yakutpura resident lost more than ₹1 lakh after falling for a Telegram honeytrap scam in which a fraudster posed as a woman offering paid companionship. After repeated payment demands and threats, he realised the fraud and approached Cybercrime Police.

Hyderabad Police warn that fake Android apps shared through WhatsApp, SMS and social media are stealing personal and banking details. These apps copy official services, capture OTPs and even control phones. People are urged to avoid unknown links and report suspicious activity

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Police arrested 55 suspects across eight States and facilitated Rs 62.34 lakh refunds to victims during October. The accused operated 61 bank accounts linked to Rs 107 crore in transactions and 136 nationwide cybercrime cases

The Hyderabad Cybercrime Unit warned citizens against rising online trading scams run via Telegram and WhatsApp. Fraudsters lure victims with false profit dashboards and demand repeated processing fees. Police urged investors to verify platforms and report scams to 1930.

Deepak Kumar had fraudulently supplied a bank account to cyber fraudsters through Telegram platform on a commission basis

The 22-year-old, who invested Rs 2.12 lakh in a so-called job of giving reviews on Google search engine, realized that he was duped only when he could not withdraw the funds from his account

The arrested individual has been identified as 22-year-old Pathi Manikanta from Y.S.R Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh. He is involved in crypto and mule account trading and maintained contact with crypto traders, agents, and Chinese nationals. Meanwhile, the suspect’s associates from Haryana are on the run, and efforts are underway to apprehend them.

Telegram was found guilty of committing an administrative offence for failing to restrict access to information when such restriction is required by Russian law, the court said in a statement

Documents note that Israel continues to move military assets in place to conduct military strike in response to Iran's blistering ballistic missile attack on October 1

The Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC) announced that it held a face-to-face working-level meeting with Telegram on Friday to address concerns regarding deepfake content featuring altered images of Korean women that have emerged on the platform in recent months.

An analysis by the New York Times of over 3.2 million Telegram messages from 16,000 channels revealed that 1,500 are run by white supremacists, two dozen are involved in selling weapons, and at least 22 channels advertise drugs like MDMA, cocaine, and heroin for delivery.

In his first statement since his arrest, Durov took to Telegram to criticize France for arresting and charging him last month over the publication of extremist and illegal content on the messaging app. He stated, "Using outdated laws from the pre-smartphone era to hold a CEO accountable for third-party actions on the platform is a misguided approach."

Durov is now under investigation for six charges and has been prohibited from leaving France during the process, Beccuau stated on Wednesday night. He was arrested by French police at an airport near Paris on Saturday night.

Says Telegram abides by EU laws, including the Digital Services Act — its moderation is within industry standards and constantly improving

Durov was traveling on his private jet when he was arrested at around 8 p.m. local time, according to TF1 TV. The 39-year-old was reportedly targeted by an arrest warrant in France while flying from Azerbaijan.

The governments must strike a fair balance between privacy and protecting national security

Durov defends its freedom of speech.

"Following analysis of technical devices seized from detained terrorists, along with studying their activities and financial transactions, evidence emerged linking them with Ukrainian nationalists," the committee stated on Telegram, as reported by Xinhua news agency on Thursday