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Notorious cyber crime group claims hijack of key rival's site on dark web

Cybercrime feud erupts on dark web as notorious group claims hijack of rival's website
world news
Updated on Sept 21, 2026 11:16 am IST

Chandigarh: 3 more held by cyber police in ₹2 crore fraud

Earlier on August 17, two others including Dinesh Bhati alias Arvind Chaudhary and Kuldeep alias Bantoo Singh were arrested with the beneficiary account/company used in the fraudulent transaction. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Sept 20, 2026 07:56 am IST

Chennai: Ex-bank manager held for ₹23 lakh bond fraud

Chennai: Ex-bank manager held for ₹23 lakh bond fraud
cities
Published on Sept 18, 2026 02:40 pm IST

Gujarat cops to question Google on 5 lakh fake Gmail IDs linked to hoax threats

FILE - A sign is displayed on a Google building at their campus in Mountain View, Calif., Sept. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
india news
Published on Sept 16, 2026 06:41 am IST

Brics backs UN cybercrime treaty: What it does, why India has not signed it yet

This photograph shows a logo of the United Nations (UN) at their offices in Geneva, on September 3, 2026.
ht explainers
Published on Sept 14, 2026 03:44 pm IST

Army school clerk duped of ₹5L in loan app fraud

The victim became suspicious after the accused started delaying the promised NOC. On contacting ICICI, he allegedly learnt that no such representative had approached him and that he had been cheated. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Sept 14, 2026 07:53 am IST

Second accused held in ₹2cr cyber fraud case in Ludhiana

The police had earlier arrested another accused, Manvendra Singh, from Jodhpur in Rajasthan in connection with the case. (HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Sept 11, 2026 07:39 am IST

Ankit Baliyan murder: Fake accounts, online threats keep Shamli cyber cops on alert

Ankit Baliyan (Sourced)
lucknow news
Published on Sept 09, 2026 07:37 am IST

Cyber Cop Digital Safety Camp Highlights Online Safety

Experts discussed evolving cyber threats, emphasised the importance of timely reporting, and shared practical tips for online safety. The workshop empowered citizens to manage digital risks effectively.
genesis
Updated on Sept 21, 2026 11:59 am IST

Chandigarh: Two separate cyber fraud cases booked, victims duped of ₹7 lakh

Based on the complaint, an FIR has been registered under Sections related to cheating, forgery, using forged document as genuine of the BNS. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Aug 29, 2026 08:17 am IST

Scam Alert: SIR verification call incoming? Beware, it could be a fraud!

SIR verification has become the latest trick for cyber scammers to dupe citizens. Here's how to stay safe and where to report such scams.
htcity delhi junction
Published on Aug 24, 2026 05:32 am IST

Man held for running fake aviation job racket in Noida

Police suspect the gang may have targeted at least 100 people, defrauding them of about ₹15-20 lakh. (Photo for representation)
noida news
Published on Aug 23, 2026 08:06 am IST

Ahmedabad Police busts 'Boss Scam' cyber ring; Pak-China links found

According to the police, the gang had connected nearly 10,000 devices, including laptops and mobile phones, to their network.
india news
Updated on Aug 18, 2026 07:16 pm IST

Chandigarh: Two Adani Gas fraud cases registered

No accused in the fraud cases have been arrested so far. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Aug 06, 2026 09:25 pm IST

'Your account used for terror attack': Doctor loses ₹1.35 cr to digital arrest

A 74-year-old retired doctor from Mumbai was allegedly duped after cyber fraudsters posing as ATS and NIA officers placed her under a 15-day "digital arrest".
mumbai news
Updated on Aug 06, 2026 08:59 am IST

Kirti Kulhari becomes cyber fraud victim, loses over ₹2.44 lakh in credit scam

Kirti Kulhari duped in cyber scam, fraudsters siphon off ₹2.44 lakh through credit card.
bollywood
Updated on Jul 30, 2026 09:58 am IST

Right-wing commentator Mohandas booked over YouTube remarks on Delhi students' protest

Right-wing commentator Mohandas booked over YouTube remarks on Delhi students' protest
delhi news
Published on Jul 29, 2026 10:19 am IST

Origin Energy Ltd says about 900,000 customers’ data accessed in security breach

It began examining a possible threat in early July, but initially determined it was not credible, the energy retailer said.
world news
Published on Jul 28, 2026 01:04 pm IST

OpenAI AI agent hacked Hugging Face, went undetected for days: Report

OpenAI's AI agent reportedly hacked Hugging Face after escaping testing, remaining undetected for days and raising fresh concerns over AI safety. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
us news
Updated on Jul 27, 2026 12:42 am IST

Ludhiana: Key cyberfraud accused caught in Rajasthan for ₹2-crore scam

Police have already recovered around ₹18 lakh, which has been returned to the victim company, while efforts are underway to trace the remaining amount and arrest other members of the gang. (HT FILE)
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 25, 2026 10:54 pm IST

South Korea suffers ‘significant’ data leak of diplomats; hacking suspected

South Korea suffers "significant" data leak that could potentially affect all of its diplomats, following a breach at a government-run training academy.
world news
Published on Jul 21, 2026 02:46 pm IST

Chandigarh: Punjab Police arrest over 700 cyber criminals in a year

The state cyber crime division has also succeeded in cracking organised cybercrime networks. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Updated on Jul 05, 2026 08:21 am IST

FBI warns Microsoft 365 users of dangerous Kali365 phishing scam

The FBI is warning Microsoft 365 users about the Kali365 phishing scam.
us news
Published on Jun 17, 2026 02:36 am IST

4 arrested for cheating elderly in insurance scam

A total of ₹2 lakh cash, 10 mobile phones, and forged insurance documents were recovered from the accused persons’ possession, DCP Goel said. (Photo for representation)
delhi news
Published on Jun 16, 2026 04:10 am IST

Five arrested for running fake call centre targeting credit card users

The accused allegedly shifted locations every 10-15 days to evade detection. Investigators are now trying to identify and arrest the alleged mastermind. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)
gurugram news
Published on Jun 07, 2026 04:26 am IST

Ankiita Bhargava shares how fake crime branch officers tried to scam her parents

Ankiita Bhargava reveals how fake Crime Branch officers tried to scam her parents: They had come well prepared
cinema
Published on May 17, 2026 04:13 pm IST

AI, fake Army officer profiles and blackmail: UP cops bust extortion racket linked to man's suicide

AI, fake Army officer profiles and blackmail: UP cops bust extortion racket linked to man's suicide
lucknow news
Published on May 13, 2026 02:41 pm IST

Surge in digital arrest frauds offsets dip in Delhi cybercrime in 2024

Digital arrest spike stalled cybercrime dip in 2024
india news
Updated on May 07, 2026 08:05 am IST

Ludhiana: Jagraon man loses ₹21 lakh in online job scam, FIR registered

An FIR under Section 318(4) (cheating) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has been registered. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on May 06, 2026 04:30 am IST

Panchkula: Man duped of Rs1-lakh after calling fake customer care number

Cyber crime police registered a case under Sections 316(2) and 318(4) of the BNS. (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on Apr 15, 2026 03:54 am IST
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