The Centre said coordinated I4C action, including geo-blocking malicious command-and-control servers through the Sahyog Portal, has protected over 10,000 Indians from a WhatsApp account takeover campaign. Attackers use fake regulatory files to install malware, hijack WhatsApp Web sessions and spread further
Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that I4C and Reserve Bank Innovation Hub signed an MoU to combat cyber fraud and detect mule accounts using artificial intelligence. The collaboration aims to strengthen fraud detection systems and improve security across the banking ecosystem
The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Supreme Court of India about coordinated measures against digital arrest scams, including WhatsApp banning 9,400 accounts, SIM blocking systems, RBI safeguards, and a proposed biometric verification framework to strengthen cybercrime prevention nationwide
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
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and Amazon India have launched #ScamSmartIndia, a nationwide campaign to combat online fraud. The initiative includes awareness drives, multilingual safety tips, and AI-powered solutions to safeguard consumers ahead of the festive season.
