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India orders Google to take down hundreds of Firebase accounts over cyber fraud

India has directed Google to remove hundreds of accounts on its Firebase platform after officials found scammers using the service to impersonate banks, distribute malware and steal financial information. The crackdown highlights growing concerns over cyber fraud as criminals exploit widely used digital tools to target India's expanding online payments…

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India orders removal of Google Firebase accounts after spotting scam pattern

India orders removal of Google Firebase accounts after spotting scam pattern

Online scams have become one of India's most pressing law enforcement challenges, with Indians losing nearly $2.4 billion in alleged cyber fraud in 2025, according to government data. For years, the government has gone after scammers by ordering their websites removed.

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‘Bid to eliminate the messenger’: Social media takedowns leaving users in the dark

‘Bid to eliminate the messenger’: Social media takedowns leaving users in the dark

Posts by journalists, political parties, activists and media organisations are increasingly being restricted or taken down on platforms such as Meta and X, following government notices issued under Section 79(3)(b) of the Information Technology Act. This trend has raised concerns over transparency, due process and press freedom in India.

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Cyber fraud crackdown: Centre blocks over 3,700 mobile apps, saves Rs 11,158 crore

The government has blocked 3,718 mobile applications by June 30, 2026. Over Rs 11,158 crore has been saved through 32.80 lakh fraud complaints. A suspect registry was launched, declining transactions worth Rs 25,698 crore. Standard operating procedures are in place for efficient complaint handling. Awareness campaigns aim to educate citizens…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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…

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India expands censorship powers, lets lower officials demand takedowns

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.

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

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.

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:

MHA alerts against 'blackmail', 'digital arrest' by cyber criminals posing govt agency officers

MHA alerts against 'blackmail', 'digital arrest' by cyber criminals posing govt agency officers

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday issued a warning about cyber criminals who are engaged in 'blackmail' and 'digital arrest' while impersonating as officers from government agencies like NCB, CBI, RBI and other Law Enforcement Agencies as well as state and Union Territory Police. Read further on Dynamite…

Centre blocks over 1,000 Skype IDs used by cybercriminals

Centre blocks over 1,000 Skype IDs used by cybercriminals

Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre and Microsoft block over 1,000 Skype IDs used in cyber blackmail and fraud.

AI-generated deepfake videos, voice cloning emerge as potential threats during election season

AI-generated deepfake videos, voice cloning emerge as potential threats during election season

Cybersecurity experts have raised concerns over the possible misuse of AI and deepfake technology during Lok Sabha elections.

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Morning Digest | Eight Indian Navy veterans get 60 days to contest Qatar jail terms; Islamic State claims responsibility for Iran attack, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on January 5, 2024

Aadhaar enabled payment comprised 11% of financial frauds: I4C analysis

AePS is a payment service that allows a bank customer to use Aadhaar as his/her identity to access his/ her Aadhaar-enabled bank account

Over ₹10,300 crore siphoned off by cyber criminals since April 2021: I4C

Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) reports over ₹10,300 crore siphoned off by cybercriminals since April 2021, with ₹1,127 crore blocked. Over 15.56 lakh cases reported on NCRP in 2023.

China, pockets of Cambodia and Myanmar are epicentre of cybercrime: I4C chief

People affected by financial frauds and other online crimes can register complaints on cybercrime.gov.in or the 1930 helpline number.

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New cyber threats catch India’s IT capital, Bengaluru, unawares

Hoax bomb threat email sent to Bengaluru schools in Dec. 1, 2022, sent panic through the city; police suspect new form of cyber terrorism; schools beef up security, call for State-level cyber security architecture.

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