The Council for Digital Safety and Wellbeing (CDSW) was launched in Hyderabad to promote ethical and mindful technology use across India. Founded by Aditya Vuchi and Dr. Anil Rachamalla, the initiative seeks to bridge the gap between digital access and maturity.
Andhra Pradesh Police arrested 14 members of a Cambodia-linked cyber fraud syndicate that cheated a 75-year-old Bhimavaram resident of Rs 78.6 lakh through a fake digital arrest scam. Officials recovered Rs 42 lakh and seized phones, passports and digital evidence
Trai has advised mobile users to report spam calls and messages through its DND app, saying that blocking numbers on devices does not stop spam at the source. The regulator has already disconnected over 21 lakh numbers based on user complaints
The Enforcement Directorate has launched system-generated summons featuring QR codes and unique passcodes to curb fraudsters circulating fake notices. Citizens are urged to verify ED summons online and stay alert to avoid falling prey to digital arrest scams
Meta has begun warning thousands of Australian users under 16 to download their data and prepare for account removal ahead of a nationwide social media ban for minors beginning December 10. The move affects Facebook, Instagram and Threads, with age-verification measures introduced
A 75-year-old man from Hyderabad lost Rs 1.68 crore to cyber fraudsters who duped him through a fake trading website promising high returns. After repeated transfers, he realised the scam when he was unable to withdraw his “profits"
CJI BR Gavai highlighted the vulnerability of girls in the digital era, emphasizing online harassment, cyberbullying, and misuse of data. He called for specialized laws, training of law enforcers, and awareness initiatives to ensure their safety, equality, and empowerment
The company during the Google India Summit unveiled Safety Charter which is built around three key goals — keeping internet users safe from scams and frauds, strengthening cybersecurity for governments and businesses and building responsible AI systems
If one of your primary goals for the next year is to excel in work, school, or business, it's time for a digital and social media detox to keep the focus on actual resolutions.
