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'Beaten, nails pulled out': 60 Indians rescued from Myanmar ‘cyber slavery’ ring

The rescue operation was carried out by the Maharashtra Cyber with the help of external affairs ministry and home affairs ministry.

The racketeers promised the victims high-paying jobs abroad but instead threatened and tortured them into cyber crimes in Myanmar. (Representative Image)

india news

Published on Apr 11, 2025 10:16 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Written by Asmita Ravi Shankar

Flixreview.com: Is this 'Netflix reviewer' job legit or scam? Grok answers

The site lacks transparency, makes unrealistic promises, and has numerous user complaints.

One website, Flixreview.com, has been making waves lately by posting an ad for a

world news

Published on Apr 03, 2025 09:07 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Haryana man arrested for duping investor of ₹3.30 lakh in cyber fraud scheme

Raj Kumar, 31, from Sirsa, Haryana, was arrested for duping a man of ₹3.30 lakh through a fake investment scheme.

According to authorities on Saturday, a guy was taken into custody for allegedly defrauding others in an online part-time employment scam.
(Getty images/representative )

india news

Published on Feb 15, 2025 03:39 PM IST

PTI |

Two arrested in Delhi for running fake PhD admission racket, cheating 15 victims

Delhi Police arrested Javed Khan and Shahrukh Ali for running a fake PhD admission racket, defrauding a woman of ₹1,80,000.

Two suspects were taken into custody by Delhi Police on Saturday in relation to a fraudulent online PhD admissions scheme. (Arvind Yadav/ Hindustan Times)

india news

Published on Feb 01, 2025 10:08 AM IST

ANI |

Delhi man sought in multiple exam fraud cases arrested by cyber cell

The Delhi Police has arrested a man wanted in multiple cheating cases

The court ordered to send all 18 accused arrested by the police in connection with <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>8.49 crore robbery to jail on judicial remand on Monday. While 12 accused were directly involved in the robbery, six accused were arrested for stealing robbed money from the car of the accused. (HT FILE)

india news

Published on Jan 20, 2025 04:59 PM IST

PTI |

Gurugram student sends school bomb threat e-mail to shift classes to online mode

A 12-year-old student from Shriram Millennium School in Gurugram sent a bomb threat email to prompt online classes

Allegedly, a 12-year-old kid at a private school attempted to switch to online learning by sending the school a bomb threat email(Hindustan Times)

india news

Published on Dec 21, 2024 11:16 PM IST

PTI |

3 cyber fraudsters pose as CBI officers, dupe Delhi family of ₹5 lakh

Three men, Satish Kumar Yadav, Sunil Kumar, and Shivam, were arrested in Gurgaon for defrauding a family in South Delhi.

Three cybercriminals have been taken into custody after defrauding a family of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>5 lakh by pretending to be Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) agents.(PTI)

india news

Published on Dec 20, 2024 10:56 PM IST

PTI |

BPSC 70th prelims on Dec 13, EOU warns candidates against cyber fraudsters’ trap

BPSC has clarified that the state preliminary examination will be held on 13 December in a ‘one shift-one paper’ format.

The exam for over 2000 vacancies will be held across 925 centres in the state. (File Photo)

education

Published on Dec 09, 2024 06:20 PM IST

ByAvinash Kumar

Vlogger faces sexual harassment probe for filming Russian woman on Goa beach

The timeline on the accused vlogger's social account suggested that the videos were posted around eight-nine months ago.

india news

Published on Dec 08, 2024 06:00 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

Ex Air Force employee made to travel to Bihar, bank account wiped clean

The man travelled all the way to Bihar to transfer money from a bank account before realising he was getting scammed and was put under ‘digital arrest’.

The man on October 6 received a video call from someone claiming to be from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI),(Pixabay/Representative)

india news

Updated on Nov 27, 2024 01:52 PM IST

ByHT News Desk

As ‘digital arrest’ cases surge, know ways to detect a fraud attempt

Digital arrest: The first striking feature of a fraud call that one can identify is the channel through which one is getting an alleged notice.

In a recent such case, a woman in Uttar Pradesh's Noida was duped of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>34 lakh by cyber criminals who threatened her with fake notices by the ED.(Pixabay/Representative)

india news

Published on Nov 25, 2024 03:07 PM IST

ByHT News Desk | Edited by Nayanika Sengupta

ICRI, EC-Council launch joint programme in in Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity

The new joint programme bridging the gap between theoretical learning and practical application, and enable students to engage in real cybersecurity scenarios.

ICRI and EC-Council have joined hands to launch a joint programme in ethical hacking and cybersecurity. (Representative image)

education

Published on Aug 05, 2024 07:34 PM IST

ByHT Education Desk

Server of Nainital Bank’s Noida branch hacked, ₹16.71 crore siphoned off

Prima facie, it was found that the money was siphoned off after accessing the bank manager’s ID and password

Suspecting a technical error for showing up a difference of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3 crore, the bank official decided to wait a day. But on June 18, when a similar issue popped up and a difference of around <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 crore was found, the matter was escalated on June 19. (Representative image)

cities

Updated on Jul 16, 2024 01:41 AM IST

ByArun Singh, Noida

Charting your cybersecurity career: List of popular courses

By enrolling in these carefully curated online courses, individuals can acquire the specialized expertise needed to excel in the field of cybersecurity.

With the growing demand for cybersecurity professionals, it is essential to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technological advancements. ((Representative)

education

Published on May 07, 2024 06:32 PM IST

ByRohit Gupta

IT ministry looks to block Proton Mail on request of Tamil Nadu police

The IT ministry decided to issue an order blocking the end-to-end encrypted email service at the request of TN police over a hoax bomb threat sent to 13 schools

india news

Updated on Feb 15, 2024 08:18 AM IST

ByAditi Agrawal

Hacked, but ethically! DU's Campus of Open Learning has new certification course

Delhi University’s Campus of Open Learning (COL) is now offering a four-month course in ethical hacking. Experts weigh in on its benefits.

A total of 55 students have enrolled in course in its first academic session.(Photo: Amal KS / HT (Photo for representational purposes only))

htcity

Published on Nov 16, 2023 12:10 AM IST

ByKriti Kambiri

UK to penalise social media companies that fail to remove self-harm material

"Social media firms can no longer remain silent bystanders … and they'll face fines for allowing this abusive and destructive behaviour to continue on their platforms under our laws," Digital Secretary Michelle Donelan said.

Social media companies will have to remove and limit users' exposure to material that deliberately encourages people to harm themselves.(File Photo)

technology

Published on Nov 27, 2022 07:53 PM IST

Reuters | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar

Long queues seen at Chandigarh petrol pumps, groceries

Petrol pumps in Chandigarh recorded 30% more earnings than its daily average

cities

Updated on Mar 19, 2020 10:36 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Chandigarh traffic police suspends work at challaning branch

In view of the coronavirus outbreak, the Chandigarh traffic police has suspended operations at the challaning branch in Sector 29 indefinitely. Taking to social media, senior superintendent of police (SSP, traffic) Shashank Anand said that those who have to pay their challans will be given an extended period of two months.

cities

Updated on Mar 19, 2020 09:23 PM IST

Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | ByHT Correspondent, Chandigarh

Take action against trolls attacking government critics: Congress to CM

The BJP has, however, debunked the accusation, claiming that in most cases, their workers are “provoked”.

Congress spokesperson Sachin Sawant said there is an atmosphere of intolerance spread across the state where any criticism is looked down upon and answered in abusive tones.(HT Photo)

cities

Updated on Jun 24, 2019 03:18 AM IST

Mumbai | ByHT Correspondent

We are intermediaries, can’t verify every account: Matrimonial websites

Ravichandran said websites like his have complained to the police about fake profiles and explained they couldn’t be held responsible by law.

Replying to a written query from HT, chief executive officer of Shaadi.com Gourav Rakshit said his website uses a multi-layered screening system in which checks are done at every stage of a member’s journey and every time they actively engage on the platform.(AFP File Photo)

cities

Published on Sep 19, 2018 06:41 AM IST

Hindustan Times, Mumbai | ByJayprakash S Naidu, Mumbai

Trapped during hunt for spouse online

96 cases filed between 2015 and 2018; only 43 of those solved; cops ask customers to be cautious

As many as 36 matrimonial fraud cases were reported in 2017 in Maharashtra and in 2018, eight cases have been reported till May.(PHOTO FOR REPRESENTATION)

cities

Updated on Sep 19, 2018 12:17 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByJayprakash S Naidu, Mumbai

Fine balance must for data availability, innovation and privacy: Prasad

Information and technology minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said India is making all out efforts to strengthen cyber laws and data protection framework.

Ravi Shankar Prasad (pictured) said India is setting the world agenda on sustainable development, climate justice, fighting terrorism, fight against black money and other important issues.(PTI)

business

Published on Apr 19, 2018 03:43 PM IST

Press Trust of India, New Delhi | ByHT Correspondent

War on apps: Need for a dedicated legal framework to govern mobile applications

There are no adequate legal provisions to regulate activities of mobiles application service providers

Today, every service provider is interested in a user not as a person but, as a data entity who is constantly generating, broadcasting and transmitting data.(Getty Images/Representative image)

opinion

Updated on Mar 27, 2018 03:49 PM IST

ByPavan Duggal

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The rescue operation was carried out by the Maharashtra Cyber with the help of external affairs ministry and home affairs ministry.

The site lacks transparency, makes unrealistic promises, and has numerous user complaints.

Raj Kumar, 31, from Sirsa, Haryana, was arrested for duping a man of ₹3.30 lakh through a fake investment scheme.

Delhi Police arrested Javed Khan and Shahrukh Ali for running a fake PhD admission racket, defrauding a woman of ₹1,80,000.

The Delhi Police has arrested a man wanted in multiple cheating cases

A 12-year-old student from Shriram Millennium School in Gurugram sent a bomb threat email to prompt online classes

Three men, Satish Kumar Yadav, Sunil Kumar, and Shivam, were arrested in Gurgaon for defrauding a family in South Delhi.

BPSC has clarified that the state preliminary examination will be held on 13 December in a ‘one shift-one paper’ format.

The timeline on the accused vlogger's social account suggested that the videos were posted around eight-nine months ago.

The man travelled all the way to Bihar to transfer money from a bank account before realising he was getting scammed and was put under ‘digital arrest’.

Digital arrest: The first striking feature of a fraud call that one can identify is the channel through which one is getting an alleged notice.

The new joint programme bridging the gap between theoretical learning and practical application, and enable students to engage in real cybersecurity scenarios.

Prima facie, it was found that the money was siphoned off after accessing the bank manager’s ID and password

By enrolling in these carefully curated online courses, individuals can acquire the specialized expertise needed to excel in the field of cybersecurity.

The IT ministry decided to issue an order blocking the end-to-end encrypted email service at the request of TN police over a hoax bomb threat sent to 13 schools

Delhi University’s Campus of Open Learning (COL) is now offering a four-month course in ethical hacking. Experts weigh in on its benefits.

"Social media firms can no longer remain silent bystanders … and they'll face fines for allowing this abusive and destructive behaviour to continue on their platforms under our laws," Digital Secretary Michelle Donelan said.

Petrol pumps in Chandigarh recorded 30% more earnings than its daily average

The BJP has, however, debunked the accusation, claiming that in most cases, their workers are “provoked”.

Ravichandran said websites like his have complained to the police about fake profiles and explained they couldn’t be held responsible by law.

96 cases filed between 2015 and 2018; only 43 of those solved; cops ask customers to be cautious

Information and technology minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said India is making all out efforts to strengthen cyber laws and data protection framework.

There are no adequate legal provisions to regulate activities of mobiles application service providers

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