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The DSP, working with the cyber crime unit, had allegedly passed on information about the whereabouts of a person to kidnappers after checking the Telangana police apps

Arrested persons are Harpal Singh (54), a home loan consultant from Ahmedabad and Saiyad Aiyub Bhai (50), a property dealer from Surat

Commissioner brought to the fore lapses in compliance protocols, such as the improper opening of current accounts and the use of mule accounts by fraudsters

The 57-year-old complainant was searching for a personal loan online when she came across an individual who introduced himself as a bank executive

‘SHIELD’ is a premier annual cybersecurity conclave from this year onwards, which aims to work together in building secure and resilient digital future

The suspects were arrested for downloading X-rated content involving children from various adult sites, watching it and also shared it with their friends through social media platforms

Cyber warriors to educate students about misuse of the internet, online frauds and cyber frauds by conducting awareness programmes in schools and colleges across the district

Says persons demanding ransom, threatening to release ‘pirated version’ of movie

Fraudsters luring devotees by offering accommodation at significantly discounted rates, setting up fake websites and booking links to collect advance payments for hotels, dharamshala and tents

Cyber fraudsters spend time understanding psychological vulnerabilities of their targets, such as fear, greed or curiosity, says TGCSB Director Shikha Goel

Duo had been conspiring with other suspects and duping people by luring them with promises of huge profits from investments in fake stocks

The arrested persons extorted Rs 34 lakh from a trader

The Cybercrime unit of Hyderabad police arrested three persons who allegedly cheated and extorted Rs.48.38 lakh from a woman. The arrested are Aman Joshi, resident of Ramkoti, Prashanth Biradar, a resident of Shahinyathgunj and Rohit Sharma of Panduranga Nagar

Cybercriminals creating fake platforms that offer premium services, including accommodations and special VIP bathing arrangements, to extort money

The 45-year-old victim had uploaded his profile on the site seeking a suitable alliance and was contacted by an unidentified woman who claimed to be a doctor and a divorcee, settled in abroad

14,746 complaints were related to WhatsApp, 7,651 against Telegram, 7,152 against Instagram, 7,051 against Facebook, and 1,135 against YouTube till March 2024, says MHA report

Cybercrime cases constituted almost half of the total crime rate, with 46 percent of cases being cybercrime cases, followed by land related offences at 15 percent, money related crimes at eight percent, and chit fund frauds at 7 percent.

The cyber crime rate increased by around 43.33 per cent in the year in the State.

Under Hyderabad Police Commissionerate limits, the incidence of cybercrimes increased by 24% this year; cops say cyber security is no longer just a policing duty now, but a collective responsibility

Meanwhile, Cybercrime cases have increased by 42.5 per cent this year when compared to the previous year.