Page 2 - Cyber Crime

Hackers exploited crypto platform RenBridge to launder $540 mn: Reports

More than half a billion dollars have been laundered in crypto assets originating from theft, fraud, ransomware and various other types of criminal activity since 2020, a new report has revealed

Tamil Nadu cyber security on high alert as phishing attacks rise

Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (Tangedco) has recently cautioned public against fraudulent messages stating that their connection would be disconnected and to contact certain numbers

China's 'Didi Global' fined $1.2 billion for data violations since 2015

China's internet watchdog on Thursday fined ride-hailing firm Didi Global more than 8 billion yuan ($1.2 billion) following an investigation into the company's cybersecurity practices. The probe found Didi violated China's network security law, data security law and a law protecting personal information, the Cyberspace Administration of China said in a statement. A separate statement explaining the fine said Didi's illegal operations had brought serious national security risks, affecting the country's information infrastructure and data security. Didi's chairman Cheng Wei and president Jean Liu were fined 1 million yuan ($148,000) each as they were held responsible for the company's violations, regulators said. Didi's violations of laws and regulations are serious, and in light of the network security review, they should be severely punished, the statement read. Didi illegally collected nearly 12 million screenshots and 107 million pieces of passengers facial recognition data and

New IT Act may bring in deliberate misinformation, doxxing as offences

The law may have provisions for net neutrality, data privacy, and algorithmic accountability of social media platforms. It will focus on 'user harms' specific to the online world.

21% of all HTML attachments scanned over past month found malicious: Report

According to Barracuda researchers, malicious HTML attachments are being used for credential phishing

With tech to hunt down hackers, cryptocurrency heists just got harder

A New York court case shows how law enforcement agencies can use tech platforms to bring cybercriminals to book, reports Shivani Shinde

Sulli Deals, Bulli Bai app creators granted bail by Delhi court

The alleged masterminds behind the derogatory "Sulli Deals" and "Bulli Bai" apps were granted bail by a local court in the national capital on Monday, an official said

N Korea works with all kinds of cyber criminals, including Russians: US NSA

North Korea possesses significant cyber capabilities and works with all kinds of cyber criminals including those from Russia, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said

Cyber crime to cost economies $10 trn by 2025: Microsoft India official

He said India is adopting cloud first approach in its journey for digital transformation

Charge sheets filed against prime accused in Bulli Bai, Sulli Deals cases

Delhi Police filed charge sheet against Aumkareshwar Thakur and Neeraj Bishnoi, who were allegedly running the "Sulli Deals and Bulli Bai mobile apps to auction Muslim women in the virtual space"

Regulation coming to put onus of cyber crime reporting on orgs: MoS IT

The government is coming up with a regulation that will make organisations hit by any cybercrime incidence to disclose it before the government, Minister of State for Electronics and IT said

Delhi court denies bail to Bulli Bai App's alleged creator Niraj Bishnoi

A Delhi court dismissed bail application of Niraj Bishnoi saying his offence was not only against the essence of womanhood but was also designed to disturb communal harmony.

Bulli Bai app case accused also involved in Sulli Deals: Police tells court

Mumbai Police opposed the bail pleas of the three arrested in the 'Bulli Bai' app case, stating that the investigation suggested that the accused were also involved in 'Sulli Deals' app case.

Sulli Deals group misused 30 Twitter handles to target Muslim women: Police

The ongoing probe into the "Sulli Deals" case has revealed that around 30 Twitter handles were misused for uploading the morphed pictures of Muslim women for their purported "auction"

BCA student arrested in Indore, said to be creator of 'Sulli Deals' app

The Delhi Police has arrested a man believed to be the creator of "Sulli Deals" app from Indore in Madhya Pradesh, officials said on Sunday. This is the first arrest made in the "Sulli Deals" app case, police said. Hundreds of Muslim women were listed for auction on the mobile application with photographs sourced without permission and doctored. Accused Aumkareshwar Thakur (26) did his BCA from IPS Academy in Indore and is a resident of Newyork City Township, they said. Deputy Commissioner of Police (IFSO) KPS Malhotra said during preliminary interrogation, the accused admitted that he was a member of a group on Twitter and the idea to defame and troll Muslim women was shared there. "He had developed the code on GitHub. The access of GitHub was with all the members of the group. He had shared the app on his Twitter account. The photos of the Muslim women were uploaded by the group members," the officer said.

Bulli Bai accused hacked websites, was in touch with Sulli Deals app maker

Niraj Bishnoi, the alleged mastermind of the 'Bulli Bai' app, has revealed that he had the habit of hacking into and defacing the websites of schools and universities of both India and Pakistan

One more person arrested in 'Bulli Bai' app case by Mumbai Police

Mumbai Police has arrested one more person on Wednesday in connection with the 'Bulli Bai' app case

India's cybersecurity services, product industry revenue at $9.85 billion

India's cybersecurity services and product industry logged a revenue of USD 9.85 billion in 2021 and grew at a compound annual growth rate of about 40 per cent in the last two years, a report by Data Security Council of India (DSCI) said. The report titled 'India Cybersecurity Industry Report Services & Product Growth Story' said the key drivers of the Indian cybersecurity industry are adoption of cloud-first strategy; business-led innovation (remote working conditions); growing threat landscape and awareness around threats; and global and domestic regulations around compliance and data privacy. North America and Europe continue to be the leading geographies for services and products revenue with combined 58 per cent revenue contribution, it added. Asia and Middle East and Africa (MEA) are the fastest growing geographies, it said. The report said the Indian cybersecurity services industry grew from USD 4.3 billion in 2019 to about USD 8.5 billion in 2021. The Indian cybersecurity

Dedicated cyber crime police station in all of Delhi's 15 districts

The Delhi Police will set up a separate and dedicated police station in every 15 district to tackle with cyber crime cases.

Over 400% rise in cyber crime cases against children in 2020: NCRB data

Top five states reporting cyber crimes against children are: Uttar Pradesh (170), Karnataka (144), Maharashtra (137), Kerala (107) and Odisha (71), NCRB data stated.