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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

In a major crackdown, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau arrested 15 repeat offenders for circulating explicit content involving minors. Acting on Cyber Tipline complaints, officials registered 34 FIRs and are now tracing victims, networks, and the origins of the content

As part of the pact, Google will implement its cloud-based Google SecOps at no cost through Ilois Digital; MoU will remain in effect for three years

During recent investigations, the Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) and the Telangana Anti-Narcotics Bureau (TGANB) uncovered a troubling pattern where women, particularly those from vulnerable backgrounds, were deceived into sharing their banking credentials through false assurances. Disturbingly, in some instances, the exploitation extended to cases of sexual harassment and abuse.

Telangana Cyber Security Bureau launches thorough probe, books nine cases across Telangana

Amount refunded since CSB started the initiative through Lok Adalat mechanism in 2024 stands at Rs 191.21 crores

According to Shikha Goel, Director TGCSB the prime suspects Kaivan Patel Rupesh Kumar alias Jaddhu of Gujarat was operating the racket with the help of his brother Vickey, who stays in Dubai and another person Azad.

Influencers gain popularity by increasing their followers on social media with interviews and funny videos. But some of them, eager to make money, promote betting apps and websites. 

The police seized nine mobile phones, a laptop, a car and Rs. 97,000 in cash from them.

The police across the Telangana identified the ATM centres through which the money collected from cybercrime victims was withdrawn periodically.

On December 10, the victim made a complaint to 1930 call centre and informed that an amount of Rs. 1.90 crore was debited from his bank account

Shikha Goel, Director of TGSCB, revealed that fraudsters were distributing APK files via fake links to ‘PM-KISAN’ and ‘PM YOJANA’ apps on WhatsApp. Clicking these links prompts the download of an application that hacks the phone, potentially leading to financial losses.