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Secretariat follows the cases: cybercrime busts, scam-compound takedowns, arrests, and enforcement actions, from Indian state cyber cells to the betting and trafficking networks of Southeast Asia.

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Belagavi City Police hold workshop on investigation and collection of electronic evidence
Cybercrime Trends (News)21 Aug 2026

Belagavi City Police hold workshop on investigation and collection of electronic evidence

The session was organized by Belagavi City police in association with Shreshta IT Technologies Pvt. Ltd. on the theme "Electronic Evidence: From First Response to Courtroom Proof" and was attended by over 40 senior police officers.

Press Note, Belgavi City PoliceRead
Phone Farms - How automation amplifies and fuels global cybercrimes
Global Trends19 Aug 2026

Phone Farms - How automation amplifies and fuels global cybercrimes

A single physical device contains 20 phones + free group-control (fleet-management) software; manufacturer owns the entire phone system source code. A virtual SIM card's information is built in: ICCID, IMSI, MCC, MNC, and PhoneNumber can all be written, and the SIM information is globally readable by both the system and apps.

Technology Desk, New DelhiRead
IIT Kanpur’s C3iHub Rolls Out Intensive Cybersecurity Training for Uttar Pradesh Power Sector Officials
Cybersecurity18 Aug 2026

IIT Kanpur’s C3iHub Rolls Out Intensive Cybersecurity Training for Uttar Pradesh Power Sector Officials

C3iHub’s specialised training equips participants with hands-on skills in OT threat detection, industrial protocol security (such as Modbus and IEC 61850), IT-OT convergence risks, and realistic attack simulations on control systems, enabling power sector professionals to better protect critical infrastructure from targeted cyber threats.

IIT Kanpur, C3I HubRead
AMLUCS 2026: UK’s Leading Government-Backed Conference on Applied AI and Cybersecurity Comes to London
AI Updates18 Aug 2026

AMLUCS 2026: UK’s Leading Government-Backed Conference on Applied AI and Cybersecurity Comes to London

AMLUCS 2026 continues its track record of fostering collaboration in the UK’s Cyber/AI community. Tickets are available now. For full programme details, registration and enquiries, visit https://www.amlucs.ai or contact [email protected].

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Indian Police Bust Fake Forex Trading Call Center, Arrest Three in Madhya Pradesh Cyber Fraud Raid
Cybercrime Trends (News)17 Aug 2026

Indian Police Bust Fake Forex Trading Call Center, Arrest Three in Madhya Pradesh Cyber Fraud Raid

Investment / Trading scams are one of the most damaging cyber financial fraud globally. The gang used a homemade fake application called “FX Trade” to lure people with promises of high returns on investments.

SP_SEHORE - Official X HandleRead
Chinese linked "Digital Arrest" Syndicate busted, India nabs key Operator Linked to 1,090 Cases Worth Over ₹1071 Crore
Cybercrime Trends (News)17 Aug 2026

Chinese linked "Digital Arrest" Syndicate busted, India nabs key Operator Linked to 1,090 Cases Worth Over ₹1071 Crore

Cyber Centre of Excellence, Gandhinagar, cracks pan-India racket that defrauded citizens through fake "digital arrests" and laundered proceeds into cryptocurrency routed to Chinese handlers.

Press Note, Cyber Centre of Excellence, CID Crime, Office of the Superintendent of Police,Read
Pakistan arrests 258 Vietnamese & Chinese scammers in Islamabad | read for names and passports
Global Trends14 Aug 2026

Pakistan arrests 258 Vietnamese & Chinese scammers in Islamabad | read for names and passports

Sparco Plaza (Gulberg Greens) was the location where all foreigners were operating from. All 258 had entered on visit, tourist and business visas, according to the report. Is Pakistan Becoming the New Hub for Global Cyber-Scam Call Centers?

Local Correspondent, IslamabadRead
Disecting X's Algorithm - A Like Is Worth 0.5. A Report Is Worth Minus 234.
AI Updates14 Aug 2026

Disecting X's Algorithm - A Like Is Worth 0.5. A Report Is Worth Minus 234.

X has open-sourced the actual constants that rank its For You feed — not the architecture this time, the numbers. Read them closely and they describe a platform that stopped caring about likes a long time ago.

Github - XAi-Org RepositoryRead
Timor-Leste Raids Expose Growing Transnational Cyber-Fraud Network: Hundreds of Foreigners Detained as Scam Centers Relocate
Global Trends13 Aug 2026

Timor-Leste Raids Expose Growing Transnational Cyber-Fraud Network: Hundreds of Foreigners Detained as Scam Centers Relocate

Prime Minister Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão said on Thursday that the Government will apply a zero-tolerance policy towards illegal online activities to protect national security and Timor-Leste's reputation. The government is now fast-tracking a cybersecurity package, including a new criminal code for digital crimes, blocking powers, and digital evidence rules. Between raids, police are working with community leaders for intelligence — the same method that led to the Comoro and Bazartete raids.

Local Source, Timor-LesteRead
126 Fake Holy Sites, 21,985 Victims: Gujarat Police Bust India’s Biggest Pilgrimage Booking Scam
Cybercrime Trends (News)13 Aug 2026

126 Fake Holy Sites, 21,985 Victims: Gujarat Police Bust India’s Biggest Pilgrimage Booking Scam

Somnath • Dwarka • Tirupati • Shirdi • Rishikesh • Haridwar • Katra • Ujjain • Puri & more — Gujarat Police Crush Nationwide Pilgrimage Booking Scam

Press Note, Gujarat Centre of ExcellenceRead
AI Agent Security: A Practical Field Guide for Engineers
Cybersecurity12 Aug 2026

AI Agent Security: A Practical Field Guide for Engineers

How Black Hat USA 2026 reframed agents as systems that browse, run code, and move credentials—and what to do about it. Bottom line: agents are not safer chatbots; they are automation with a probabilistic parser on the front. Design them like production automation that accepts hostile input—because they do.

BlackHat Presentation Fusion 2026Read
French Gendarmerie Issues Alert Over Fake Police Summons Using DGPN Logos
Global Trends12 Aug 2026

French Gendarmerie Issues Alert Over Fake Police Summons Using DGPN Logos

Citizens warned not to reply or pay as phishing scam circulates under official seal | Report phishing on signal-spam.fr and to PHISHING ([email protected])

Gendarmerie NationaleRead