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The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau reached 15.48 lakh people through 24,886 awareness programmes till October 2026. Cybercrime-related financial losses fell 20.2 per cent during January-September, while the amount placed under lien in fraudsters’ bank accounts increased by 42.2 per cent.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has warned people against a fake WhatsApp message promising Rs 8,000 as a Diwali benefit in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's name. It cautioned recipients against clicking suspicious links or sharing sensitive banking information

TG-iPASS, Telangana’s single-window portal for industrial clearances, has been disrupted since October 22 following a suspected ransomware attack. Investigators are examining the affected server to determine whether data was stolen, while officials say backups are available and restoration efforts are underway.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested 101 persons, including 18 women, in a two-week interstate operation across six States and Union Territories. Officials said around Rs 17 crore in fraudulent transactions was traced through mule accounts, with 1,172 cybercrime links identified.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested over 100 persons in a two-week operation across five southern States for allegedly supplying mule accounts and KYC documents to cybercriminals. Police seized debit cards and bank passbooks linked to mule accounts

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau officials saved Rs 85.20 lakh after an 85-year-old retired bank employee from Neredmet was targeted in a digital arrest scam. A fraudster posing as an NIA officer threatened him with arrest before demanding money for verification.

Actor Nagarjuna Akkineni urged people to remain vigilant against cyber fraud during a Telangana Cyber Security Bureau awareness programme. He shared his own experience of being targeted by fraudsters and advised people not to share sensitive information or respond impulsively.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has registered a case after Star Hospitals alleged that sensitive patient records, employee details and confidential internal documents were published on an unauthorised website. Police are investigating the alleged breach under the BNS and Information Technology Act.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has warned citizens about the rising "Boss Scam" or CEO impersonation fraud, in which cybercriminals use malicious files to gain access to devices and impersonate senior officials to trick victims into making financial transfers.

Cyber fraudsters targeted doctors across Telangana, with 735 medical professionals losing nearly Rs 30 crore since September 2024. Investment scams caused the highest losses, while digital arrest, impersonation, cryptocurrency, loan and UPI frauds also affected victims, prompting renewed cybersecurity warnings

BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank criticized a Telangana Cyber Security Bureau notice to X Corp over a takedown request involving a video allegedly linking Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy to Hitler. He called it an attempt to suppress dissent and questioned restrictions on free expression

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has drafted a Standard Operating Procedure to guide investigations into film piracy cases. The SOP outlines procedures for registering FIRs, collecting digital evidence and coordinating with service providers to curb organised piracy networks

With Ramzan approaching, cyber crooks are circulating fake ‘Ramzan Ration’ messages offering free grocery kits. Telangana Cyber Security Bureau has warned citizens not to click suspicious links, as scammers may hack phones, steal data and withdraw money from bank accounts.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested six persons for providing bank accounts to cyber fraudsters. Police said the accused also helped in transferring money obtained through cyber crimes. All the accused are from Kerala and Bengaluru.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau launched a six week campaign, ‘Fraud ka full stop’, to raise awareness on digital frauds across the State. Officials said cybercrimes had increased sharply in recent years, though Telangana is now seeing a slight decline in cases.

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested 81 persons, including seven women, from five States for aiding cybercrime operations. The arrests target facilitators providing bank accounts and SIM cards to fraudsters. Several accounts have been frozen, and refunds are being processed.

Telangana victims have lost nearly Rs 640 crore in 17,169 investment fraud cases this year. Cybercriminals use phishing, fake investment apps, and social media promotions to lure victims with promises of high returns, warning citizens to be cautious

The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau and IIIT Hyderabad have launched ‘Vyuha Labs’, a cyber innovation hub. It will bring together startups, researchers, and companies to work on new ways to fight cybercrime and improve cybersecurity across Telangana and India

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) has uncovered a new cyber fraud where victims receive fake ‘DoT-verified’ smartphones preloaded with malware that hijacks OTPs. A Hyderabad man lost Rs. 77 lakh in 24 hours. TGCSB has issued safety advisories

A Hyderabad-based businessman escaped an extortion attempt after cyber fraudsters impersonated a senior Telangana official on WhatsApp and claimed his daughter was arrested in Canada. He verified with her and filed a complaint with the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau