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I4C warns of rising financial fraud involving deepfake PM Modi videos, fake welfare schemes, cashback scams

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre has warned about rising fraudulent advertisements on social media platforms. These deceptive ads feature manipulated videos of public officials and promote non-existent welfare schemes. Victims are lured with false promises of financial rewards, which leads to significant financial losses. The advisory encourages individuals to…

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Top Meta India officials appear again before child rights body in sexual abuse material case

Those who appeared before the child rights panel included Meta India chief Arun Srinivas. While coming out, he didn't reply to repeated media queries on what transpired in the meeting.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Meta not a simple intermediary but service provider when algorithms decide visibility: Govt source

"Service providers have many responsibilities. Meta must take on more onus after agreeing to be responsible for content on its platform," the agency cited sources as saying.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Govt orders GitHub to remove Bluetooth-based chat app Bitchat over security concerns: Jack Dorsey

In its notice, I4C said that the app enables communication even during network restrictions and creates a substantial risk of misuse by anti-national elements, terrorist organisations, organised criminal groups and cyber criminals seeking to evade lawful detection and continue communication despite legally imposed restrictions.

The Economic Times · Jul 24

Telegram vs MeitY: From takedown orders to temporary ban, a look at the history of clashes with the social media platform

MeitY’s most severe platform-wide intervention latest flashpoint in long history of clashes between Telegram and authorities in India.

The Economic Times · Jun 23

Explained | What is the 'Boss Scam' and how hackers are using CEOs' WhatsApp accounts to steal money

A sophisticated 'Boss Scam' is targeting Indian companies, with cybercriminals hijacking executives' WhatsApp accounts to authorise fraudulent payments. These attackers impersonate regulators, tricking leaders into downloading malware that grants access to their communication. Employees are then instructed to make urgent transfers, exploiting trust and fear.

The Economic Times · Jun 23

India to use AI to protect consumers from money mule banking cyber fraud, announces Home Minister Amit Shah

India will now use Artificial Intelligence to fight money mule banking cyber fraud. The Home Minister announced a partnership between the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre and the Reserve Bank of India’s Innovation Hub. This collaboration will help detect and block suspicious accounts faster. Consumers can expect safer digital transactions…

The Economic Times · May 13

India expands censorship powers, lets lower officials demand takedowns

A new censorship mechanism allows even district-level officers to demand social media firms pull down posts.

Al Jazeera · Sep 8, 2025

TN, Maharashtra, Bihar and WB police cite contested law to take down tweets

The Tamil Nadu Police Department has sent X (formerly Twitter) two notices to remove tweets mocking the state government, Chief Minister MK Stalin and Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin. These notices were sent on April 23, 2025, under Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act, a contested provision. 

Newslaundry · Jul 1, 2025

DME and TRAI jointly organise ‘Consumer Outreach Program’ in Noida

Nearly 100 students from Media, Law, and Management disciplines and about 20 distinguished guests from Telecom Companies participated in the program. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Sep 14, 2024