# Ministry of Cyber Affairs

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## Articles (338)

- [CERT-In Recruitment 2026: 133 Scientist-B Cyber Security Jobs via GATE — No Exam, No Fee](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/cert-in-recruitment-2026-133-scientist-b-cyber-security-jobs-via-gate-no-exam-no-fee-168baabf-ec8b-43e5-8f21-2a47cc5ca703) — _Internship and Job Opportunities_ (2026-07-15): India's national cyber agency opens 133 Scientist-B posts (CS: 83, Data Science & AI: 25, ECE: 25) via GATE 2024–26 score. Level-10 pay, zero fee. Apply at cert-in.org.in by 17 August 2026.
- [India Bolsters Digital Forensics Capabilities with Six New Institutions for Electronic Evidence Examination](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-bolsters-digital-forensics-capabilities-with-six-new-institutions-for-electronic-evidence-examination-1f6606f8-ba8a-4432-ba2d-2e3d0511582a) — _Laws and Policies (India)_ (2026-07-14): Six specialized institutions — Navy Cyber Lab (Delhi), DFSL Mumbai, NFSU Goa, State FSL Jaipur, CFSL Kolkata, and BSF Central Drone Forensic Lab — have been notified as Examiners of Electronic Evidence under Section 79A of the IT Act. Published in the Gazette on 13 July 2026, these notifications significantly strengthen and decentralize India’s digital forensics infrastructure across computer, mobile, and drone domains.
- [How China Built a 50,000 Apps Per Day Detection Grid for safeguarding its Cyber Space](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-china-built-a-50-000-apps-per-day-detection-grid-for-safeguarding-its-cyber-space-5774e6f7-e2ec-4c06-99d3-f2e0c75b6ca4) — _Global Trends_ (2026-07-12): "Mobile Application Intelligent Monitoring & Analysis Research Platform" is developed by China's National Computer Virus Emergency Response Center (CVERC) for safeguarding the cyber space from app ecosystem attacks
- [Government of Karnataka, in Collaboration with CySecK conducts State Workshop on Cybersecurity for Digital Governance](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/government-of-karnataka-in-collaboration-with-cyseck-conducts-state-workshop-on-cybersecurity-for-digital-governance-751e9c9d-55cc-4329-9087-c7bec03343e7) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-07-12): CySecK is the Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security, Karnataka — is the state's nodal agency for building cybersecurity capability across government, academia, and industry.
- [FBI and Google Dismantle 'Outsider', the $88-a-Week Phishing Service Behind $1.9 Billion in Losses](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/fbi-and-google-dismantle-outsider-the-88-a-week-phishing-service-behind-1-9-billion-in-losses-b3b89ef2-f646-438f-80f3-6e15639b814b) — _Global Trends_ (2026-07-12): The FBI, Google, and Lumen took down Outsider Enterprise, the China-based phishing-as-a-service network behind America's toll and package scam texts: 3.87 million stolen cards, 55 countries.
- [Google's Alert led to busting of a CSEAM case in Uttar Pradesh; accused arrested](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/google-s-alert-led-to-busting-of-a-cseam-case-in-uttar-pradesh-accused-arrested-e725b06b-92ea-4090-aaf9-e02c103457a2) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-07-11): Suspect was sharing the objectionable material on Google Drive. This information was intimated to Law Enforcement Agency via NCMEC and National Cybercrime Reporting Portal of I4C, Ministry of Home Affairs.
- [India’s Financial Intelligence Triumph: FIU-IND’s Landmark Cyber Fraud Probe Clinches Global Runner-Up Honour](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-s-financial-intelligence-triumph-fiu-ind-s-landmark-cyber-fraud-probe-clinches-global-runner-up-honour-04cf5080-16d3-4913-88a4-d0d60e243082) — _Global Trends_ (2026-07-11): I4C Intelligence and FIU-IND Analysis Unmasked a ₹868 Crore Money Laundering Network and Strengthened India’s AML/CFT Framework
- [Sophesticated Multi Level Marketing ring busted by India's Uttar Pradesh Police, 19 arrested](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/sophesticated-multi-level-marketing-ring-busted-by-india-s-uttar-pradesh-police-19-arrested-458b5e46-266e-4e0e-a083-ddf796e5fcbd) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-07-11): Under the Cy-Vazra campaign, Cyber Crime Police Station, Varanasi (led by DCP Crime Ms. Neetu Kadyan, ADCP Crime Shri Nripendra and ACP Shri Vidush Saxena) arrested 19 members (including kingpin Deepak Kumar Shah) of an inter-state fake MLM/pyramid job racket operating as “Mahadev Enterprises” (franchise of Royal Health Wellness Pvt. Ltd.), rescued ~300 trainee youths, recovered 20 smartphones, 1 laptop, 2 luxury cars.
- [11 China origin scammers targeting france arrested in Vietnam ](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/11-china-origin-scammers-targeting-france-arrested-in-vietnam-d1b8402a-6043-4f88-a6b8-707b8ea3c8a7) — _Global Trends_ (2026-07-10): This Bac Ninh bust exemplifies the booming transnational organized crime in Southeast Asia, where Chinese-led syndicates operate scam centers across borders (often relocating from Cambodia/Myanmar to Vietnam) to target victims in wealthier nations like France, the US, and Europe.
- [Prompt Spy, a New Android Malware Adapts to Your Device to Evade Detection and Gain Full Control](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/prompt-spy-a-new-android-malware-adapts-to-your-device-to-evade-detection-and-gain-full-control-efdf9e21-622f-43e3-9c98-e6a4e9a06459) — _AI Updates_ (2026-07-09): Security researchers have identified a new Android malware that represents a clear step up in mobile threats. According to ESET’s H1 2026 Threat Report, the malicious app called PromptSpy can examine what appears on a user’s screen and automatically adjust its actions to fit different phones, settings, and languages.
- [Decoding the RBI's New Security Shield: What the Latest Anti-Fraud Mandates Mean for Your Digital Wallet](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/decoding-the-rbi-s-new-security-shield-what-the-latest-anti-fraud-mandates-mean-for-your-digital-wallet-a278e79d-eee4-41d4-8662-fd1fb836354f) — _Laws and Policies (India)_ (2026-07-08): India's RBI has quietly built one of the world's most layered anti-fraud systems: the .bank.in domain, MuleHunter.AI, a telecom fraud signal, and tougher authentication. What each means for your digital wallet, and the one gap it still leaves.
- [AI in Cybercrime Investigation: How Police Can Use Meta AI for Free OSINT](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/ai-in-cybercrime-investigation-how-police-can-use-meta-ai-for-free-osint-8b410cd3-dc0b-40d5-8be3-7d1edac5d89e) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-07-07): Investigators normally pay for scraping tools. Meta AI reads public Facebook, Instagram and Threads posts for free, with source links. Here is how police can use it for OSINT, with example prompts.
- [Scam Syndicates Relocate to Madagascar, Chinese Embassy Issues Urgent Alerts](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/scam-syndicates-relocate-to-madagascar-chinese-embassy-issues-urgent-alerts-bde6d4cd-ad20-42e3-b3c1-4e31f36ba1db) — _Global Trends_ (2026-07-07): With Cambodia, Myanmar, and other Southeast Asian nations intensifying their crackdowns, telecommunications fraud networks are quietly shifting their operations to the Indian Ocean island nation of Madagascar. The Chinese Embassy in Madagascar has issued a series of emergency warnings in recent days, shedding light on this troubling new development.
- [Capillary Technologies hit by cyber fraud, ₹33 Crore Siphoned off by suspected 'boss scam'](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/capillary-technologies-hit-by-cyber-fraud-33-crore-siphoned-off-by-suspected-boss-scam-397f7648-a18f-4609-b1d2-52bdda6ff40d) — _AI Updates_ (2026-07-06): AI is becoming a major nightmare in the world of Digital Trust & Cyber Safety. If a BSE listed firm can be a victim to this attack, it raises a serious alarm for Indian corporates.
- [Can a Chargeback Get Your Money Back After a Scam? The Honest Answer Depends on How You Paid](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/can-a-chargeback-get-your-money-back-after-a-scam-the-honest-answer-depends-on-how-you-paid-bac54b63-bb54-440b-a432-0ef4ac447b35) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-07-06): A chargeback can claw back money after an online scam, but only for card payments and only within tight deadlines. Who qualifies, the rules by country, and the fake 'recovery' scam to avoid.
- [Dubai linked betting syndicate busted by Indian Police, several arrests from Mumbai](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/dubai-linked-betting-syndicate-busted-by-indian-police-several-arrests-from-mumbai-953be84c-2708-4c88-b62c-5fb92774ba08) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-07-05): India's sweeping ban on real-money gaming, enacted under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, outlaws all apps and platforms offering games with monetary stakes, regardless of whether they require skill or luck.
- [Recover a Hacked Gmail Account (Even If You've Lost the Phone and Recovery Email)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/recover-a-hacked-gmail-account-even-if-you-ve-lost-the-phone-and-recovery-email-1555fa8e-9d10-4cb8-8dcf-99175d62daed) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-07-05): Locked out of a hacked Gmail? Recover it from a familiar device even after the hacker changed your password and recovery info, then lock it down.
- [How to Remove Leaked, Revenge or Deepfake Intimate Images of You From the Internet](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-remove-leaked-revenge-or-deepfake-intimate-images-of-you-from-the-internet-44615cba-9a16-443f-9f61-c069e8040566) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-07-04): A step-by-step guide to getting non-consensual intimate images (leaked, revenge or AI deepfake) taken down: StopNCII, Take It Down, platform + Google removal, and your legal rights.
- [How Chinese Battery Apps Could Remotely Stop a Moving E-Rickshaw — and Why India Pulled Them](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-chinese-battery-apps-could-remotely-stop-a-moving-e-rickshaw-and-why-india-pulled-them-c526eccb-9706-4894-8ea3-8c7ddec7805a) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-07-04): Freely downloadable Bluetooth battery apps let strangers cut power to moving e-rickshaws in India. How the flaw worked, and why the government ordered them removed.
- [Fake 'Airport Authority of India' Job Offers: Mumbai Police Bust a Dehradun Call Centre, 11 Arrested](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/fake-airport-authority-of-india-job-offers-mumbai-police-bust-a-dehradun-call-centre-11-arrested-de47cb67-3090-469b-90a3-904f9b5b483f) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-07-04): Mumbai police busted a Dehradun call centre that scammed jobseekers with fake Airport Authority of India job offers. 11 arrested, ₹2.58 lakh taken from one victim.
- [Cooperative Bank Hacking Case, Gujarat Police makes several arrests](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/cooperative-bank-hacking-case-gujarat-police-makes-several-arrests-3606be6b-ec3c-4769-bb6c-711b623ab374) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-07-04): Police have delivered a coordinated blow to an international cybercrime syndicate known as “Solar Spider”, which specialises in hacking cooperative banks with weak cybersecurity and laundering proceeds through mule accounts.
- [Creator Economy Under Attack: Why India is Forcing Telegram to Fight Piracy](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/creator-economy-under-attack-why-india-is-forcing-telegram-to-fight-piracy-6bf8dfbf-509a-49fc-90f9-db4ffeb257d7) — _Global Trends_ (2026-07-04): India 'proactively monitoring' Telegram over concerns about illegal content, as per Government's report. Copyright infringement on Telegram is not treated as a mere civil matter — it is a criminal offence under the Copyright Act, 1957 and Cinematograph Act, 1952.
- [Someone Opened SIMs on Your Aadhaar? Check and Block Them Free on Sanchar Saathi (TAFCOP)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/someone-opened-sims-on-your-aadhaar-check-and-block-them-free-on-sanchar-saathi-tafcop-78c0ec79-ef14-4f21-93fa-6f74a9c6f7ac) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-07-04): Check every mobile SIM registered in your name for free on the Government of India's Sanchar Saathi (TAFCOP) portal, and report any you did not take.
- [Instagram Removed 1.7 Million Child-Abuse Posts — Then Approved Ads Selling It](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/instagram-removed-1-7-million-child-abuse-posts-then-approved-ads-selling-it-bca34a0b-a32e-4cad-a3f2-545c59a50756) — _Global Trends_ (2026-07-04): Meta removed nearly 1.7 million pieces of child-endangerment content from Instagram in India in a single month — then approved ads promoting it
- [Fake Indian e-Visa Websites: India's Pretoria Mission Names Five to Avoid](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/fake-indian-e-visa-websites-india-s-pretoria-mission-names-five-to-avoid-7b78d6be-ff6f-4494-88df-82dad24cc958) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-07-03): The High Commission of India in Pretoria named five fraudulent e-visa websites impersonating the official portal. Use only indianvisaonline.gov.in.
- [Fake 'Embassy of India' Calls Target Indian Students in Spain: The 'Rupesh Sharma' Document Scam](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/fake-embassy-of-india-calls-target-indian-students-in-spain-the-rupesh-sharma-document-scam-49083d19-6263-45ca-9074-5a938f4c4c3c) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-07-03): The Embassy of India in Madrid warns of caller-ID-spoofing scam calls: an imposter posing as 'Rupesh Sharma' phones Indian students demanding personal documents.
- [Kyiv Cyber Police Bust a Call Centre That Scammed Americans Out of $500,000 in Crypto Fraud](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/kyiv-cyber-police-bust-a-call-centre-that-scammed-americans-out-of-500-000-in-crypto-fraud-3fed9e9b-df23-4991-9e36-7515f452827c) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-07-03): Ukraine's cyber police dismantled a Kyiv call centre that cold-called Americans with fake crypto investments, stealing over $500,000 from 20+ US victims.
- [Scammed on UPI? The First 30 Minutes That Decide If You Get Your Money Back](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/scammed-on-upi-the-first-30-minutes-that-decide-if-you-get-your-money-back-5fa413eb-ac72-4c9b-aa6c-2fd269e6a28b) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-07-03): Lost money on UPI? The first-30-minutes playbook: call 1930, report on cybercrime.gov.in, freeze the account, and the RBI zero-liability rule.
- [World Cup 2026 Scams: Fake Betting Apps, 'Free Stream' Malware, and the Data They Steal](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/world-cup-2026-scams-fake-betting-apps-free-stream-malware-and-the-data-they-steal-2cf8f68e-711b-4ef0-a0c5-c343243531c7) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-07-03): The 2026 World Cup is live, and so are the scams: fake betting apps, malware 'free streams' and cloned FIFA ticket sites are after your data and money.
- [Breaking: India Busts a Call Centre That Scammed Americans, 119 Arrested in Lucknow](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/breaking-india-busts-a-call-centre-that-scammed-americans-119-arrested-in-lucknow-6c9c9e22-061d-4339-939f-37e9041a2916) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-07-02): Lucknow police busted an international call centre that scammed US citizens with fake FBI/FTC threats and crypto. 119 arrested, 103 laptops seized.
- [Quishing: Why QR-Code Scams Are Exploding (and How to Spot One)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/quishing-why-qr-code-scams-are-exploding-and-how-to-spot-one-fc031eb9-006a-4d1c-84a6-c35dc90757b1) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-07-02): QR-code phishing is surging worldwide. How quishing works, the UPI receive-vs-pay trap, where you meet it, and how to spot, avoid and report it.
- [I4C Warns of Fake 'Find My iPhone' Texts: How iPhone Thieves Phish Your Apple ID](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/i4c-warns-of-fake-find-my-iphone-texts-how-iphone-thieves-phish-your-apple-id-233fdd32-cff9-4e2d-ac06-0dc88e1e6706) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-07-02): India's I4C warns that criminals who steal or find an iPhone send fake Apple 'Find My' texts to trick victims into entering their Apple ID password and one-time code, letting thieves disable Activation Lock and resell the device. Here is how the trap works and how to stay safe.
- [India issues strong warning to WhatsApp over new username feature, gives 3 days to respond](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-issues-strong-warning-to-whatsapp-over-new-username-feature-gives-3-days-to-respond-388a9c8a-8841-4d09-bc86-d405e2aa2d69) — _Internet Governance_ (2026-07-02): In a move to protect 853 million users, Government has demanding the tech giant to halt the rollout of a new "username" feature or face potential regulatory action under the country's stringent technology laws.
- [Bank Froze or Held Your Money "for a Fraud Investigation"? Your Rights](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/bank-froze-or-held-your-money-for-a-fraud-investigation-your-rights-69d3c7e6-6c41-42a9-82e8-d3483e424191) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-07-01): A US bank can hold funds it suspects are tied to fraud, often without warning, but not indefinitely without explanation. How to get answers and escalate to the CFPB.
- [Your Elderly Parent Got Scammed: The First 48 Hours and Who to Call](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/your-elderly-parent-got-scammed-the-first-48-hours-and-who-to-call-6e0b6616-c390-4ffc-9c16-bf9c56d1da76) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-07-01): Call the bank first, then the National Elder Fraud Hotline (833-372-8311). What to do in the first 48 hours, without blame, and how to help prevent it happening again.
- ["Was My Data Leaked?" How to Check a Breach and What to Lock Down First](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/was-my-data-leaked-how-to-check-a-breach-and-what-to-lock-down-first-201c73b4-e10b-4b87-99e9-82e73a5ff9ec) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-07-01): Got a breach notice or found your email in a leak? Check haveibeenpwned.com, then lock down passwords, 2FA, and your credit in the right order.
- [Romance and Pig-Butchering Scam Recovery: Can Your Bank Be Made to Pay?](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/romance-and-pig-butchering-scam-recovery-can-your-bank-be-made-to-pay-29755cb4-4bb0-454f-b084-5c7dd5f3d9e7) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-07-01): Sent money to someone you met online who turned out to be a scammer? Recovery depends heavily on how you paid. Here's the bank-liability reality and what to do now.
- [Scammed on Facebook Marketplace? Why "Friends & Family" Killed Your Refund](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/scammed-on-facebook-marketplace-why-friends-family-killed-your-refund-d0f7f5d1-a6fa-49f8-972b-2583ff56ea57) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-07-01): The single trick behind most Marketplace payment scams: getting you off protected checkout and onto Friends & Family, Zelle, or Cash App, which carry no buyer protection.
- [The "Safe Account" Scam: When a Fake Bank Fraud Team Tells You to Move Your Money](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/the-safe-account-scam-when-a-fake-bank-fraud-team-tells-you-to-move-your-money-a6f0ac1e-3ffc-43e4-abba-b663f9c22e49) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-07-01): A caller with your bank's real caller ID says fraudsters are targeting your account and you must move money to a "safe account." That instruction is the scam.
- [Akira Ransomware: What the FBI, CISA and Europol Advisory Means for Defenders](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/akira-ransomware-what-the-fbi-cisa-and-europol-advisory-means-for-defenders-fdf4702c-dcb4-4e6d-9bba-b024b7a8dc19) — _Global Trends_ (2026-07-01): A multi-agency joint advisory warns that Akira ransomware now threatens critical infrastructure and has claimed roughly $244 million, breaking in mainly through VPNs without MFA and unpatched Cisco, SonicWall and Veeam flaws. Here is how it operates and the official mitigations.
- [Someone Made AI Nude Deepfakes of You: The 48-Hour Take It Down Act Playbook](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/someone-made-ai-nude-deepfakes-of-you-the-48-hour-take-it-down-act-playbook-d91715cb-776a-43b3-b72a-f8da99647f06) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-07-01): AI deepfake nudes can be forced offline fast: use StopNCII, and under the US Take It Down Act covered platforms must remove them within 48 hours. The step-by-step.
- [Bank Refusing to Refund a Fraud Transaction? Use the RBI Ombudsman](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/bank-refusing-to-refund-a-fraud-transaction-use-the-rbi-ombudsman-37c595cf-b404-4548-8155-a5507f444448) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-07-01): If your bank will not refund an unauthorised transaction, escalate free to the RBI Ombudsman at cms.rbi.org.in. The zero-liability rule, and the new 90-day deadline.
- [That 'Pending Traffic Challan' SMS Is a Trap: How to Check a Real e-Challan](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/that-pending-traffic-challan-sms-is-a-trap-how-to-check-a-real-e-challan-e2d40664-80f2-4021-a436-14eacd82d247) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-07-01): A text about a pending traffic fine with a payment link is a common India scam. How to verify a real challan at echallan.parivahan.gov.in and avoid the APK trap.
- [Recover a Hacked Snapchat Account: Reset, Appeal, and Lock It Down](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/recover-a-hacked-snapchat-account-reset-appeal-and-lock-it-down-f286010c-1976-4139-87fa-fc4eec5aa071) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-07-01): Locked out of Snapchat? How to reset your password at accounts.snapchat.com, recover an account whose email the attacker changed, and secure it with 2FA.
- [Sent Bitcoin or USDT to a Scammer? What Actually Works (and the Recovery Trap)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/sent-bitcoin-or-usdt-to-a-scammer-what-actually-works-and-the-recovery-trap-a6ea0736-7743-4d4a-a48c-a3b381483c6c) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-07-01): Crypto transfers cannot be reversed, but reporting fast to your exchange and ic3.gov still matters, and beware the upfront-fee recovery services that target victims twice.
- [Sent Money by Wire to a Scammer? The 24–72 Hour Recall Playbook (US)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/sent-money-by-wire-to-a-scammer-the-24-72-hour-recall-playbook-us-093d1001-4e0d-4368-af2d-8523c8da3e6e) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-07-01): A bank wire feels final, but there is a short window to claw it back: call your bank for a recall and file at ic3.gov the same day, ideally within 72 hours.
- [Emerging "Boss Scam": How Threat Actors Leverage DLL Sideloading to Hijack WhatsApp Web and Defraud Enterprises](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/emerging-boss-scam-how-threat-actors-leverage-dll-sideloading-to-hijack-whatsapp-web-and-defraud-enterprises-06fe2b94-8ff0-48ae-9618-15e8d4f4483b) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-06-30): Ministry of Home Affair issues an alert on rising sophesticated boss scam utilizing DLL Sideloading and WhatsApp web compromise. Several high profile cases have been reported with the same MO.
- [NFSU Delhi Recruitment 2026: 6 Cyber Security & Digital Forensics Jobs — Who Can Apply and How](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/nfsu-delhi-recruitment-2026-6-cyber-security-digital-forensics-jobs-who-can-apply-and-how-1f9be555-e0ab-44a1-9ac6-0be3787f0196) — _Internship and Job Opportunities_ (2026-06-30): NFSU's Delhi Campus is hiring six cyber security and digital forensics posts on contract. Pay, eligibility and how to apply before the 5 July 2026 deadline.
- [CERT-In warns on the Hidden cybersecurity Risks targeting AI Agents and Applications](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/cert-in-warns-on-the-hidden-cybersecurity-risks-targeting-ai-agents-and-applications-4ae3b2c0-c777-40f7-9a9b-7261bc003fe1) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-29): The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) highlights this in its May 2026 Blueprint for Reducing Exposure and Defending against AI-Assisted Vulnerabilities Exploitation in Digital Infrastructure. The document devotes substantial attention not only to AI as an offensive tool but to the adversarial threats facing AI models, inference systems, agents, and integrated workflows.
- [India Unveils 60-Day Cybersecurity Blueprint to Combat AI-Driven Threats to Critical Infrastructure](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-unveils-60-day-cybersecurity-blueprint-to-combat-ai-driven-threats-to-critical-infrastructure-efed1b27-de93-447f-8888-1f2c67ca01f2) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-28): India’s mandate is clear—if defenders aren’t fighting bots with bots and shrinking remediation from days to mere hours, they are already compromised.
- [Got a Sextortion Email With Your Old Password? Here's Why It's a Bluff (and What to Do)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/got-a-sextortion-email-with-your-old-password-here-s-why-it-s-a-bluff-and-what-to-do-55dfa16c-38d5-4737-9c28-d9e14ebfb805) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-27): That "I hacked your webcam" email showing your old password is a mass-mailed bluff. Why it is almost always fake, and exactly what to do: do not pay, do report.
- [Is 'Spro Deal' Safe? What 'Task' and 'Commission' Earning Apps Can Do to Your Bank Account](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/is-spro-deal-safe-what-task-and-commission-earning-apps-can-do-to-your-bank-account-53d9868e-03e3-44d7-ad97-b9c2daf9fd56) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-27): We checked what is actually known about the Spro Deal earning app, how task and commission scams turn users into unwitting money mules, and why bank accounts get frozen.
- [How to Report a Cybercriminal to the IC3 (FBI): What to Put in Your Complaint](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-a-cybercriminal-to-the-ic3-fbi-what-to-put-in-your-complaint-6870bc08-dd96-404e-a58d-3f36561e93b8) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-27): File an FBI IC3 complaint at ic3.gov: a step-by-step guide to what evidence to include (IPs, WHOIS, email headers, file hashes) and what realistically happens next.
- [Frozen or Lien-Marked Bank Account in India? How to Get It Released (2026)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/frozen-or-lien-marked-bank-account-in-india-how-to-get-it-released-2026-556497e0-0dd9-427a-b2de-d8be796f58e4) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-27): Indian bank account frozen or lien-marked over a cyber-fraud complaint? A step-by-step 2026 guide to getting it released, limiting the lien, and protecting your rights.
- [The IRS Is Not Calling You: How to Spot US Government-Impersonation Scams](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/the-irs-is-not-calling-you-how-to-spot-us-government-impersonation-scams-d49f38ca-e875-442a-9610-88a522f531a0) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-27): Fake IRS, Social Security, and Medicare calls and texts cost Americans hundreds of millions a year. Real agencies do not call to threaten arrest or demand gift cards. The tells that give the scam away, and exactly where to report an IRS, SSA, or Medicare impersonator.
- [If Someone Tells You to Pay With Gift Cards, It Is a Scam: The $217 Million US Trap](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/if-someone-tells-you-to-pay-with-gift-cards-it-is-a-scam-the-217-million-us-trap-cc64a63f-fea6-454e-bc08-259a6d152010) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-27): Gift cards are the number one way Americans get scammed out of money, because once you share the numbers the cash is gone. No real business or agency takes payment in gift cards. How the trap works, the warning line that ends every version of it, and what to do fast if you already paid.
- [Financial Sextortion: The Scam Pushing US Teens to Crisis, and How Parents Can Stop It](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/financial-sextortion-the-scam-pushing-us-teens-to-crisis-and-how-parents-can-stop-it-6cf69426-b5eb-47a8-acd3-3ad2e704e11b) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-27): Criminals pose as a peer, trick a teen into sending an explicit image, then demand money under threat to share it. The FBI calls it one of the fastest-growing crimes against children. What parents and teens need to know, what to do if it happens, and the free tool that can pull the images down.
- [Following the Money: How US Investigators Get Bank Records, SARs and FinCEN Data](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/following-the-money-how-us-investigators-get-bank-records-sars-and-fincen-data-363895c9-3e24-4efd-8f66-9d84a5f64b36) — _Guide for Investigators / Police (Foundations)_ (2026-06-27): Financial records win fraud cases. A guide for US investigators on the tools that move money evidence: grand jury subpoenas and the RFPA, Suspicious Activity Reports and the no-tipping-off rule, FinCEN's 314(a) and 314(b) programs, the Financial Fraud Kill Chain, and FinCEN's Rapid Response Program for funds wired abroad.
- [Geofence and Keyword Warrants: What US Investigators Can and Can't Get in 2026](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/geofence-and-keyword-warrants-what-us-investigators-can-and-can-t-get-in-2026-4f3be743-0614-44e1-8eac-876bb943e53c) — _Guide for Investigators / Police (Mobile)_ (2026-06-27): Reverse-location and reverse-keyword warrants are powerful and legally unsettled. A guide for US investigators: how the three-step geofence process works, the circuit split (Smith vs Chatrie), the Supreme Court case now pending, and why Google's move to on-device location has changed the game.
- [The Stored Communications Act: How US Police Legally Compel Online Data](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/the-stored-communications-act-how-us-police-legally-compel-online-data-c7ca72d5-d1e9-4601-aa6e-8e23b1bec0b1) — _Guide for Investigators / Police (Foundations)_ (2026-06-27): Subscriber data, transaction records, or message content: in the United States each tier needs a different legal instrument. A plain guide to the SCA's three-tier process (subpoena, 2703(d) order, search warrant), preservation letters, the Carpenter rule, the CLOUD Act, and non-disclosure orders.
- [Romance Scams in 2026: How AI Is Supercharging the World's Most Heartbreaking Fraud, and How to Spot It](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/romance-scams-in-2026-how-ai-is-supercharging-the-world-s-most-heartbreaking-fraud-and-how-to-spot-it-7a5ba947-d963-47a0-9408-dec36dfea9b4) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-27): Romance scams cost victims hundreds of millions a year, and AI now writes the love letters, fakes the photos, and even joins the video calls. Drawing on the FBI, FTC, INTERPOL, the UK and Australia, here is how the modern romance scam works, why so many victims stay silent, and the red flags that give it away.
- [The Second Scam: How 'Fund Recovery' Fraudsters Hunt People Who Were Already Robbed](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/the-second-scam-how-fund-recovery-fraudsters-hunt-people-who-were-already-robbed-2d6d0b5b-3698-4913-a6a7-f543e686bf3d) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-27): After a scam comes a colder one. Fake 'fund recovery' agents, fictitious law firms and bogus officials promise to claw back what you lost, for a fee, and steal again. The FBI logged $1.4 billion lost to recovery scams in 2025. Here is how the second scam works, and the one rule that stops it.
- [The 2026 Scams Coming for You: 7 Tactics Emptying Bank Accounts Worldwide — and How to Beat Each](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/the-2026-scams-coming-for-you-7-tactics-emptying-bank-accounts-worldwide-and-how-to-beat-each-426fc75c-dfde-4a9f-872d-cfeb15e21bf9) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-27): Scammers stole an estimated $1 trillion worldwide last year, and AI has made them faster, cheaper and far more convincing. These are the seven fastest-growing scam tactics of 2026 — cloned voices, fake police calls, 'task' jobs, toll texts — and the simple move that beats every one.
- [You Got Scammed. Here's What to Do in the First 24 Hours (2026 US Guide)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/you-got-scammed-here-s-what-to-do-in-the-first-24-hours-2026-us-guide-52180960-ee16-498f-b6d3-1dbb8ed8723d) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-26): The first 24 hours decide whether you get your money back. A calm, ordered checklist for any scam — the universal first moves, the exact next step for how you paid (card, Zelle, Cash App, Venmo, PayPal, SSN), and where to report it in the US.
- [Credit Freeze vs. Fraud Alert vs. Credit Monitoring: Which Do You Actually Need? (2026)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/credit-freeze-vs-fraud-alert-vs-credit-monitoring-which-do-you-actually-need-2026-42a541fb-b598-44f3-973d-4562911091df) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-26): A credit freeze, a fraud alert, and credit monitoring do very different jobs — and only one actually prevents fraud. Here's what each does, what it costs, and which you should use (hint: start with the free freeze).
- [My SSN Was Leaked in a Data Breach. Here's What to Do Now (2026 US Guide)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/my-ssn-was-leaked-in-a-data-breach-here-s-what-to-do-now-2026-us-guide-672ad91f-af2c-476b-a6c3-20aab1ba478c) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-26): If your Social Security number was exposed in a data breach, don't panic — act methodically. Freeze your credit, get an IRS IP PIN, make a plan at IdentityTheft.gov, and monitor your reports. The exact steps, and what NOT to do.
- [How to Freeze Your Credit for Free (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) — 2026 Step-by-Step](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-freeze-your-credit-for-free-equifax-experian-transunion-2026-step-by-step-d165d4ab-6174-4cc6-befd-ce024953a6c2) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-26): A credit freeze is the single strongest, free protection against new-account identity theft. Here's how to place one at all three US bureaus in minutes, why it won't hurt your score, how to lift it free when you need credit, and how to freeze a child's credit.
- [Scammed on PayPal? How to Try to Get Your Money Back (2026 US Guide)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/scammed-on-paypal-how-to-try-to-get-your-money-back-2026-us-guide-4f519149-eead-4a5c-b9d4-01befec4c3c1) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-26): Whether PayPal can refund you hinges on one thing: did you pay as 'Goods & Services' (covered by Purchase Protection) or 'Friends & Family' (not covered)? How to open a dispute in the Resolution Center, the 180-day and 20-day deadlines, unauthorised-charge reporting, and the card-chargeback backstop.
- [Scammed on Venmo? How to Try to Get Your Money Back (2026 US Guide)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/scammed-on-venmo-how-to-try-to-get-your-money-back-2026-us-guide-6aa5e652-0429-4aa0-9cef-22cdc982c164) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-26): Lost money on Venmo? Standard person-to-person payments are not covered by Purchase Protection, and a payment you sent yourself is hard to reverse. Here are the real recovery steps, your Regulation E rights, the pending-payment 'take back', and where to report.
- [Scammed on Cash App? How to Try to Get Your Money Back (2026 US Guide)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/scammed-on-cash-app-how-to-try-to-get-your-money-back-2026-us-guide-4d189260-0d82-48a0-a563-5b7786bd8f1f) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-26): Lost money on Cash App? Report it in-app first, and if you funded the payment with a linked card you may be able to dispute it with your card issuer. Your Regulation E rights for unauthorised charges, the authorised-payment gap, and a warning about fake Cash App support numbers.
- [Scammed on Zelle? How to Try to Get Your Money Back (2026 US Guide)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/scammed-on-zelle-how-to-try-to-get-your-money-back-2026-us-guide-be0a5afa-f0d3-4fd5-aa80-714e8a214cdb) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-26): Lost money on Zelle? Whether you can get it back hinges on one thing: was the transfer unauthorised (someone else moved your money) or authorised (you were tricked into sending it). The recovery steps, your Regulation E rights, the narrow imposter-scam reimbursement, and where to report.
- [Card Chargebacks Explained: How to Dispute a Transaction on Visa, Mastercard, RuPay and Diners Club (with a US Filing Tutorial)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/card-chargebacks-explained-how-to-dispute-a-transaction-on-visa-mastercard-rupay-and-diners-club-with-a-us-filing-tutorial-936a3739-30c8-4348-9284-00044ebccc7d) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-26): You don't request a chargeback from Visa or Mastercard, you dispute with your bank, which runs it through the network. Here's how chargebacks work across Visa, Mastercard, RuPay and Diners Club, a step-by-step US filing tutorial, and the statutory backstops in India, the US and the UK.
- [LinkedIn Law Enforcement Data Request: Police & Government Guide (BEC & Employment Scams)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/linkedin-law-enforcement-data-request-police-government-guide-bec-employment-scams-51c886a7-12ed-463d-9895-6da03a0a4b12) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-26): How authorised investigators request LinkedIn member data — submitted through LinkedIn's Kodex portal. Covers the subpoena-vs-warrant ladder (messages and connections need a warrant), preservation, emergency disclosure, and why LinkedIn matters for BEC and fake-recruiter investigations.
- [Zelle Law Enforcement Requests: How Police Get Zelle Records (Early Warning Services + the Banks)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/zelle-law-enforcement-requests-how-police-get-zelle-records-early-warning-services-the-banks-6c770926-9d72-4dec-9f2c-09e764ee7be7) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-26): Zelle has no law-enforcement portal. This guide explains the dual-track legal process U.S. investigators must use: a subpoena to Early Warning Services for network transaction metadata, plus separate legal process served on the sending and receiving banks for account and identity data.
- [Google & Gmail Law Enforcement Data Request (LERS): Police & Government Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/google-gmail-law-enforcement-data-request-lers-police-government-guide-0e670b6c-29f3-4fc3-9f26-ba3fa559ec35) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-26): How police use Google's LERS portal at lers.google.com: register your agency, the subpoena, court-order and warrant ladder, preservation, and emergencies.
- [Indian Police Bust Gang Abusing Google Firebase and Hostinger in $4.6 Million Sideloaded Android Malware Scam](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/indian-police-bust-gang-abusing-google-firebase-and-hostinger-in-4-6-million-sideloaded-android-malware-scam-31b7df37-40d4-4f8f-b849-8f3ec45c5d24) — _Global Trends_ (2026-06-26): A single malicious APK disguised as a Mahanagar Gas utility file led investigators from one victim's drained bank account to 12.4 million intercepted text messages, 111 counterfeit apps, and a six-member ring operating out of Jharkhand, Bihar, and Delhi.
- [Digital Professionalism in Medicine: What AIIMS’s New Social Media Guidelines Mean for You](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/digital-professionalism-in-medicine-what-aiims-s-new-social-media-guidelines-mean-for-you-2b4131b2-2962-4f01-ba1d-be13ca19bf10) — _Laws and Policies (India)_ (2026-06-26): By a fellow future doctor, for every MBBS, MD, DM, and MCh student navigating the wards and the web
- [Kanad S.H.I.E.L.D. 2026: Ahmedabad City Police Opens a Cybersecurity Hackathon for Startups and Innovators](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/kanad-s-h-i-e-l-d-2026-ahmedabad-city-police-opens-a-cybersecurity-hackathon-for-startups-and-innovators-99f6ea79-3e68-4f4c-8cf1-f8eb57fe1019) — _Events_ (2026-06-25): Ahmedabad City Police's Cyber Crime Branch has opened registration for Kanad S.H.I.E.L.D. 2026, a cybersecurity hackathon inviting startups, researchers and students to build real-world tools for policing and cybercrime investigation.
- [The Telegram Crackdown: Why India's 'New Dark Web' is Being Put on Notice](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/the-telegram-crackdown-why-india-s-new-dark-web-is-being-put-on-notice-e226b58e-ca01-471d-836c-aaae32f9a195) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-25): India's Delhi High Court upheld a 2026 Telegram block after the Centre called the app the "new dark web." How Telegram's design built a criminal pipeline, what the Durov arrest changed, and how six governments are now putting it on notice.
- [Indian CERT Moves From Warnings to War Games as Frontier AI Reshapes the Cyber Threat](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/indian-cert-moves-from-warnings-to-war-games-as-frontier-ai-reshapes-the-cyber-threat-3d278ebf-44e2-4cf4-ab2b-a36bf137b9fb) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-25): How CERT-In is protecting Indian Cyberspace the in an era of machine-speed attacks and Mythos
- [Quantum Sensing Technologies Introduce New Cyber Risks for Australian Organisations](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/quantum-sensing-technologies-introduce-new-cyber-risks-for-australian-organisations-814eb422-2506-4beb-89d5-490b500fb6e3) — _Global Trends_ (2026-06-24): ASD and ACSC primer warns leaders to guard against sensor tampering, data spoofing and supply-chain threats as precision quantum devices move into real-world use — and offers lessons the world can learn
- [Digital Ekadashi Alerts: How Scammers Are Exploiting Religious Apps for Financial Fraud](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/digital-ekadashi-alerts-how-scammers-are-exploiting-religious-apps-for-financial-fraud-174751e6-0403-45c4-a25c-427feb6bca98) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-24): On auspicious days, devotional apps, darshan bookings and donations surge, and so does fraud. Drawing on India's I4C advisory for pilgrims, here are the documented scam patterns, the red flags, and how to give and book safely.
- [You Got Tricked Into Paying. Can You Get Your Money Back? The Global Scam-Reimbursement Divide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/you-got-tricked-into-paying-can-you-get-your-money-back-the-global-scam-reimbursement-divide-85ffc5fe-260b-44a9-a3d0-cf9bfb513477) — _Laws and Policies (Global)_ (2026-06-24): When you authorise a scam payment yourself, are banks legally required to refund you? The answer splits sharply by country. A verified, country-by-country comparison of the world's scam-reimbursement laws.
- [RBI Young Professional 2026: a ₹1.5 Lakh/Month Cyber Security Role in Mumbai (and 11 Others) — Who Can Apply and How](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/rbi-young-professional-2026-a-1-5-lakh-month-cyber-security-role-in-mumbai-and-11-others-who-can-apply-and-how-fd1d7372-f6cf-488a-8acf-f71e2374a2df) — _Internship and Job Opportunities_ (2026-06-23): The Reserve Bank of India is engaging 12 Young Professionals at its Mumbai Central Office, including a dedicated Cyber Security & IT Risk post, on a ₹1,50,000/month stipend. Here are the roles, eligibility, terms, and how to apply before the 6 July 2026 deadline.
- [India's Cyber-Fraud Fightback: ₹7,130 Crore Saved in 2025](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-s-cyber-fraud-fightback-7-130-crore-saved-in-2025-1dfbe88e-73ab-430f-8864-5c772e81a286) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-23): India's coordinated cyber-fraud response scaled sharply in 2025 - the I4C-run 1930 system saved over Rs 7,130 crore for citizens and blocked Rs 8,031 crore in fraudulent transfers.
- [I4C Warns of the 'Boss Scam': Fake RBI Files Hijack a CEO's WhatsApp to Order Fraudulent Transfers](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/i4c-warns-of-the-boss-scam-fake-rbi-files-hijack-a-ceo-s-whatsapp-to-order-fraudulent-transfers-28ad8577-2eb2-4f88-a4c0-5eeac5a8dba2) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-23): India's I4C has issued an advisory on the 'Boss Scam', where criminals impersonate the RBI and company executives, plant malware via a .zip/.exe file, hijack the boss's WhatsApp Web session, and instruct finance staff to wire money to mule accounts. Here is how it works and how to stop it.
- [Singapore's Scam Losses Fell in 2025 While America's Hit a Record - What Singapore Did Differently](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/singapore-s-scam-losses-fell-in-2025-while-america-s-hit-a-record-what-singapore-did-differently-e0ebe0b8-e56d-48c2-88be-e3ac3fcf9eb3) — _Global Trends_ (2026-06-23): Singapore's scam losses fell 17.9% in 2025 and India's also dipped, while US losses hit a record $20.9B. The common thread in the curve-benders: real-time freeze power.
- [81 Cyber Forensic Jobs in Delhi: DSSSB Junior Scientific Assistant Recruitment 2026](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/81-cyber-forensic-jobs-in-delhi-dsssb-junior-scientific-assistant-recruitment-2026-bfbb473f-39c2-4557-8491-3309281e97e3) — _Internship and Job Opportunities_ (2026-06-22): Delhi's Forensic Science Laboratory is hiring 81 Junior Scientific Assistant (Cyber Forensic) posts with no experience required, plus 125 IT Assistant Grade-A posts. Here is who can apply, the pay, and how to apply before the 15 July 2026 deadline.
- [Investment Scams Are Now the World's Costliest Cyber Fraud](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/investment-scams-are-now-the-world-s-costliest-cyber-fraud-7c6e4783-0469-49bd-8227-d4b193a26d80) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-22): Across the US, India and Singapore, one scam type tops every loss chart in 2025: investment fraud - increasingly powered by AI-generated personas and fake trading apps.
- [Defence Ministry Opens Doors to Young Talent: Six Professionals to Join India's National Security Mission](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/defence-ministry-opens-doors-to-young-talent-six-professionals-to-join-india-s-national-security-mission-0a7bc806-3d3b-4363-9326-0efa754c8794) — _Internship and Job Opportunities_ (2026-06-22): The Ministry of Defence invites young experts in international relations, cybersecurity, law, economics and media to serve the nation — a small cohort with an outsized role in shaping India's strategic future.
- [Block the App, Not Just the Post: How a Leaked Exam Got Telegram Switched Off Across India](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/block-the-app-not-just-the-post-how-a-leaked-exam-got-telegram-switched-off-across-india-cfa1ffda-99a1-4dab-b5b2-a0cb39dfa484) — _Laws and Policies (India)_ (2026-06-22): The Delhi High Court upheld a nationwide, time-limited block of Telegram over NEET-UG 2026 exam-leak misuse, ruling that Section 69A can switch off an entire app, not just a post. What the judgment said, and why it matters.
- [UIDAI Migrates Aadhaar Services to New Mobile Application Platform](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/uidai-migrates-aadhaar-services-to-new-mobile-application-platform-529d468d-7d49-49f3-8a8f-697069dc4c61) — _Laws and Policies_ (2026-06-22): The UIDAI is phasing out the legacy mAadhaar application as it transitions users to a new, updated mobile app infrastructure for Aadhaar-related services.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Texas (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-texas-and-get-your-money-back-f05d817a-dde2-40b8-a236-314deb3bf80a) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A practical guide for Texas victims of online fraud and scams: freeze the payment at your bank, file with the FBI's IC3 and the FTC, add a Texas Attorney General consumer complaint and a local police report, and use the federal rules (EFTA/Reg E and FCBA) that decide whether your money comes back.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Pennsylvania (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-pennsylvania-and-get-your-money-back-98f4d078-98ac-4cc9-b1bf-c2bafa49dbcc) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A step-by-step guide for Pennsylvania residents who have lost money to online fraud: where to report (federal IC3 and FTC plus the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Bureau of Consumer Protection and state or local police), how recovery actually works, and what you need to act fast.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Ohio (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-ohio-and-get-your-money-back-aff6a801-78df-4d5e-a029-486feb029443) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A practical, Ohio-specific guide to reporting online fraud and scams: file with the federal IC3 and FTC, lodge a consumer complaint with the Ohio Attorney General (800-282-0515), notify local police, and act fast with your bank to maximize your chance of recovery.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in North Carolina (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-north-carolina-and-get-your-money-back-5f0d1d32-7265-43fb-bde8-fe076110aae4) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A step-by-step guide for North Carolina residents who have lost money to online fraud, scams, or identity theft. Covers the federal IC3 and FTC reports, the North Carolina Department of Justice consumer complaint, your local police and the State Bureau of Investigation, and the bank rules that decide whether you get your money back.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in New York (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-new-york-and-get-your-money-back-c4124eab-1b60-417d-ae8a-e1474ec9e738) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): If you have been scammed or hacked in New York, here is exactly where to report it and how to try to recover your money: federal IC3 and FTC complaints, the New York Attorney General's consumer fraud complaint, the NY Department of Financial Services, and your local police or NYPD. Includes the bank rules that decide whether you get refunded.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in New Jersey (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-new-jersey-and-get-your-money-back-7343e9b5-e254-471b-8599-35c9bfd35093) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): Report to the federal IC3 and FTC, and in New Jersey file a complaint with the Division of Consumer Affairs, report the cyber incident to the NJCCIC, and notify the State Police or local police. Then call your bank now, because speed decides whether the money can be recalled.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Michigan (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-michigan-and-get-your-money-back-719dbb9e-5ff4-470e-a7e8-8ee4fcde5acf) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A step-by-step guide for Michigan victims of online fraud and cybercrime: call your bank now, file with the FBI's IC3 and the FTC, and use Michigan's own channels (the Attorney General Consumer Protection complaint and your local police or Michigan State Police) to push for recovery.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Illinois (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-illinois-and-get-your-money-back-042810e2-9ebe-492b-a223-6213805ef119) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A step-by-step guide for Illinois residents on reporting online fraud and scams: federal IC3 and FTC reports, the Illinois Attorney General Consumer Fraud complaint, state and local police, and how money recovery actually works.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Georgia (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-georgia-and-get-your-money-back-c1bb63cc-ab87-461d-a2d3-e58c8a821b6d) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): If you were scammed or had money stolen online in Georgia, report to the federal IC3 and FTC, file a complaint with the Georgia Department of Law Consumer Protection Division, and notify local police or the GBI. Most importantly, call your bank right now. Here is the exact order to do it in and how recovery actually works.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Florida (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-florida-and-get-your-money-back-c5a7a8ab-3797-4487-977e-e6fdec8f4189) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A Florida-specific guide to reporting online fraud and scams: file federally with the FBI's IC3 and the FTC, then add the Florida layer through the state Attorney General and FDACS consumer complaints plus your local sheriff or police. Includes the steps to take, what to have ready, and how money recovery actually works.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in California (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-california-and-get-your-money-back-569ca463-d287-450d-9215-980305dc1f71) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): If you were scammed or hacked in California, report federally to the FBI's IC3 and the FTC, and at state level to the California Attorney General and local police. Here is the order that protects your money.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Arizona (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-arizona-and-get-your-money-back-07fa1fd5-01c5-42ae-bddc-135f6b0dfbc1) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A step-by-step guide for Arizona victims of online fraud, scams, and identity theft: where to report at the federal level (IC3, FTC), how to use the Arizona Attorney General consumer complaint and local police or DPS, and how money recovery actually works under your bank and federal consumer-protection rights.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Turkey (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-turkey-and-get-your-money-back-064ae8db-97e3-451d-aa04-75697fea5f56) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A victim-facing guide to reporting online fraud and cybercrime in Turkey: call the police on 155, file a complaint via CIMER, report incidents to USOM/TR-CERT, and act fast with your bank to attempt a recall.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Qatar (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-qatar-and-get-your-money-back-9ec9cf5e-37c3-423b-8284-b4332f66f553) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A practical guide to reporting online fraud and cybercrime in Qatar: the 999 emergency line, the Metrash2 app and the Ministry of Interior Economic and Cyber Crimes Combating Department, plus what recovering stolen money really involves.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Portugal (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-portugal-and-get-your-money-back-477a2ec8-f430-4852-a56a-c9e0af1ed78a) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A practical guide for victims of online fraud and cybercrime in Portugal: who to call, how to report to the Gabinete de Cibercrime and Policia Judiciaria, and how the PSD2 unauthorised-payment refund (with its EUR 50 cap) actually works.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in New Zealand (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-new-zealand-and-get-your-money-back-3c8e8b0b-1f1b-4f31-bac1-8228616984f2) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A practical guide for New Zealand victims of online scams and fraud: who to call first, how to report to your bank, Police 105 and the NCSC, and what the new banking confirmation-of-payee and reimbursement rules mean for getting your money back.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Israel (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-israel-and-get-your-money-back-185af321-b521-4183-b1bf-ae84c6435395) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A practical guide to reporting online fraud and cyberattacks in Israel: call 100 for police, the INCD 119 cyber hotline, file a police complaint online via GovID, alert your bank fast, and understand how recovery realistically works.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in China (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-china-and-get-your-money-back-beeb04d8-4a3b-4512-b27a-1108d6caf02c) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A step-by-step guide for victims of online fraud and cybercrime in mainland China: call 110, use the 96110 anti-fraud hotline and the National Anti-Fraud Center app, get your bank to freeze the funds fast, and understand how recovery actually works under the 2022 Anti-Telecom and Online Fraud Law.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Bahrain (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-bahrain-and-get-your-money-back-f5d86524-f6f0-4946-b55e-07e219aaf3e3) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A practical guide for victims of online fraud in Bahrain: call your bank now, report to the Ministry of Interior's cybercrime hotline 992 or its online form, and understand when a refund is realistic.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Austria (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-austria-and-get-your-money-back-21c70006-6e06-40b8-a423-6fc355331f5a) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A victim-facing guide to reporting cybercrime in Austria: call 133 or report to any police station, alert the Bundeskriminalamt Cybercrime reporting office, and use your PSD2 (ZaDiG) rights to claim a refund for unauthorised payments, with the EUR 50 liability cap explained.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Taiwan (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-taiwan-and-get-your-money-back-1e4691ea-e712-41dc-be69-e993c98ca7d2) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A victim-facing guide to reporting online fraud in Taiwan: call the 165 anti-fraud hotline and 110 police, file an official report, and trigger the emergency account-suspension (warning account) freeze that can stop money you just transferred.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Switzerland (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-switzerland-and-get-your-money-back-ae589653-4e72-4653-9013-4bc3567362a0) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A victim-facing guide to reporting online fraud and cybercrime in Switzerland: call 117, report to the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), file a criminal complaint with the cantonal police, and contact your bank fast. Explains why Switzerland, being outside the EU, has no PSD2 refund right and what the Swiss Banking Ombudsman and FINMA can and cannot do.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Sweden (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-sweden-and-get-your-money-back-0041228c-3534-4f05-947a-5c4c215d1df9) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A practical guide for victims of online fraud in Sweden: report to Polisen, call your bank, and use your refund rights under the Swedish Payment Services Act (PSD2). Covers the EUR 50 cap on unauthorised payments, the BankID gross-negligence carve-outs, and how to escalate a dispute to ARN.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Ireland (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-ireland-and-get-your-money-back-97ee9ff5-d66f-40aa-b123-eab873dc72e3) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A practical, victim-facing guide to reporting cybercrime and online fraud in Ireland: who to call first, how to report to An Garda Siochana, and how PSD2 refund rights work for unauthorised payments versus scams where you were tricked into paying.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Ghana (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-ghana-and-get-your-money-back-f87cabe9-9640-428b-b49e-c043b6dcbb9c) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A practical guide for victims of online fraud and mobile money scams in Ghana: who to call first (Ghana Police 191 or 18555, the Cyber Security Authority on 292, your bank or MoMo provider), how recovery actually works, and what evidence to gather.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Colombia (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-colombia-and-get-your-money-back-88e9e523-049d-42ff-a5de-3cbab40ac6b3) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A practical, victim-facing guide to reporting cyber fraud in Colombia: call 123 in an emergency, file online through the Policia Nacional CAI Virtual and the ADenunciar portal, contact your bank immediately, and use the Superintendencia Financiera for bank disputes.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Belgium (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-belgium-and-get-your-money-back-ef5027be-53db-4424-8260-e1f5bc1223ca) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A practical, victim-facing guide to reporting cybercrime and online fraud in Belgium: who to call first, how to report to the police and Safeonweb, how to block your cards with Card Stop, and how the PSD2 refund rules decide whether you get your money back.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Argentina (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-argentina-and-get-your-money-back-0fa586dd-5364-456c-9248-0682d4452b71) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): If you were scammed online in Argentina, report to the cybercrime prosecutor UFECI, call your bank immediately and, if it stalls, escalate to the Banco Central. Here is the exact route and the refund reality.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Vietnam (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-vietnam-and-get-your-money-back-c3d02ac0-0882-4b48-9d89-db2eb0c90f9d) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A practical, victim-facing guide to reporting online fraud in Vietnam: the police number, the official NCSC scam-reporting portal, the 156 hotline, and the honest truth about getting your money back.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Spain (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-spain-and-get-your-money-back-c1b9ae5d-58c3-4585-92c9-3c986f37be0d) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): Lost money to an online scam in Spain? Here is exactly how to report it to the Policia Nacional or Guardia Civil, call INCIBE on 017, and claim a refund under PSD2.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in South Korea (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-south-korea-and-get-your-money-back-7ed56655-963d-4574-a56d-35e04bc5abb5) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A victim-facing guide to reporting cybercrime and voice phishing in South Korea: emergency numbers (112, 118, 1332), the police ECRM online report system, and how the bank account payment-suspension and refund process actually works for telecom financial fraud.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Saudi Arabia (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-saudi-arabia-and-get-your-money-back-9ae51e07-e2ba-4f26-a7ae-e1b0c6d9d926) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A practical, victim-facing guide to reporting online fraud and cybercrime in Saudi Arabia: the Kollona Amn app, emergency numbers, your bank, SAMA consumer protection, and the honest truth about getting your money back.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Poland (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-poland-and-get-your-money-back-cb9598c7-4f68-4fb2-af9d-d26c7365ef7b) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A step-by-step guide to reporting online fraud and cybercrime in Poland: the 112 emergency line, the Police and gov.pl crime-report route, CERT Polska's incydent.cert.pl form and the free 8080 SMS shortcode, plus how the PSD2 unauthorised-payment refund and the Financial Ombudsman dispute route actually work.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Mexico (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-mexico-and-get-your-money-back-92275d99-6c37-46f9-88b0-0eb5c1b05e89) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A practical, victim-facing guide to reporting online fraud and cybercrime in Mexico: call 911 in danger, report to the Guardia Nacional Policia Cibernetica (CERT-MX) on 088, freeze your accounts, and dispute unauthorised charges through your bank and CONDUSEF.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Italy (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-italy-and-get-your-money-back-879fad32-91b5-4d61-9dd7-979570edf33b) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A practical guide to reporting online fraud in Italy: the 112 emergency line, the Polizia Postale online portal, calling your bank, your PSD2 refund rights, and the Arbitro Bancario Finanziario for refused refunds.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Egypt (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-egypt-and-get-your-money-back-f7940551-5935-4bfa-aa1d-363f7da77666) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A practical, victim-facing guide to reporting online fraud and cybercrime in Egypt: the police emergency line 122, the Ministry of Interior cybercrime hotline 108, EG-CERT for incident reporting, and the Central Bank of Egypt for disputing bank transactions, plus an honest look at how money recovery really works.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Bangladesh (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-bangladesh-and-get-your-money-back-b77ae6c2-4b08-49dd-8e6d-7bb27022e650) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): Report online fraud in Bangladesh fast: the 999 line, CID Cyber Police Centre, BGD e-GOV CIRT, and what to do when money leaves your bKash, Nagad or bank.
- [OVHcloud Law Enforcement Data Request: Police & Government Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/ovhcloud-law-enforcement-data-request-police-government-guide-19035628-882b-4e00-92c6-5a3129f66566) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-21): How police, prosecutors and cybercrime investigators obtain customer, server and connection data from OVHcloud, the French cloud provider, including why its EU legal route differs sharply from US providers and which instrument foreign agencies must use.
- [Oracle Cloud Law Enforcement Data Request: Police & Government Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/oracle-cloud-law-enforcement-data-request-police-government-guide-045d5bd8-1595-4f4c-9822-7aba60aac9fc) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-21): How police, prosecutors and government investigators request data from Oracle Cloud Infrastructure: the processor-vs-controller model, redirect-to-customer policy, what Oracle holds directly, US legal thresholds, customer notice and foreign (MLAT) requests.
- [DigitalOcean Law Enforcement Data Request: Police & Government Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/digitalocean-law-enforcement-data-request-police-government-guide-dd6d13df-8653-45f8-a07b-42c0dd56e90e) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-21): How police, prosecutors and cybercrime investigators can obtain subscriber records, server content and logs from DigitalOcean, covering abuse reports, preservation, subpoenas, court orders, search warrants, emergency disclosure and the request portal.
- [How to Recover a Hacked WhatsApp Account: Step-by-Step Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-recover-a-hacked-whatsapp-account-step-by-step-guide-ef7412a0-430d-40e3-9178-76dad5043cfc) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): If your WhatsApp account was taken over, you can usually get it back in minutes by re-registering your number. This calm, step-by-step guide walks you through recovery, locking attackers out, and reporting.
- [What to Do If You Clicked a Phishing Link](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/what-to-do-if-you-clicked-a-phishing-link-b60f5317-8a78-4ffb-add0-fee9a6f9060b) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): Clicked a suspicious link and worried? Stay calm. Clicking alone is usually low harm. This calm, step-by-step guide helps you triage by what you did next and lock things down fast.
- [How to Recover a Hacked Instagram or Facebook Account](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-recover-a-hacked-instagram-or-facebook-account-2457f8f2-2bd1-4c86-9817-68015ac2f70c) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-21): A calm, step-by-step guide to getting back into a hacked Instagram or Facebook account using Meta's official recovery flows, including what to do if the attacker changed your email, plus how to lock the account down afterward.
- [WeChat Law Enforcement Data Request: Police & Government Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/wechat-law-enforcement-data-request-police-government-guide-70bea66c-7b95-4776-8e85-eb998c130e7e) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-21): A candid reference for investigators on requesting WeChat and Weixin data from Tencent: the mainland-China vs international data split, why most content is unreachable, MLAT realities, emergency channels, and the device-level alternatives that actually work.
- [Kraken Law Enforcement Data Request: Police & Government Guide (LERS)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/kraken-law-enforcement-data-request-police-government-guide-lers-a136902b-399d-4678-ae7e-a324bc3eaed2) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-21): How police, prosecutors and cybercrime investigators request data from Kraken (Payward). Covers Kraken's legal-request channel, data it can produce, preservation versus production, emergency disclosure, freezes, MLAT for non-US officers and the FATF Travel Rule.
- [Coinbase Law Enforcement Guide: How Police Request Data (LERS)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/coinbase-law-enforcement-guide-how-police-request-data-lers-3d7d7ed9-a896-4d9d-9e31-0dd2a18d4ec3) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-21): How police, prosecutors and cybercrime investigators worldwide request data from Coinbase: its law-enforcement portal, preservation versus production, emergency disclosure, MLAT for foreign agencies, account freezes and the FATF Travel Rule.
- [Cloudflare Law Enforcement Data Request: Police & Government Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/cloudflare-law-enforcement-data-request-police-government-guide-24847469-7f66-4adb-8f45-199c07ddd23e) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-21): How investigators work with Cloudflare: why it points you to the hosting provider rather than the content, its abuse versus legal-process channels, emergency disclosure, customer-notice policy, and the MLAT route for non-US agencies.
- [Kantara Actress Rukmini Vasanth Files Cybercrime Case Over AI-Generated Deepfakes; Three Arrested](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/kantara-actress-rukmini-vasanth-files-cybercrime-case-over-ai-generated-deepfakes-three-arrested-0f857f66-9eea-4242-8aa9-b320ae36343e) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-06-21): Karnataka's Cyber Command says investigators traced a special team to apprehend three accused in a case that has alarmed the film fraternity. AI was used to create objectionable images
- [Getting Evidence from Social Media Platforms: Records, Preservation and Legal Process](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/getting-evidence-from-social-media-platforms-records-preservation-and-legal-process-180cf4b8-7c8d-418d-8f45-9f82292d4035) — _Guide for Investigators / Police (Web & Social)_ (2026-06-20): How investigators obtain account evidence from Meta, X, Google, WhatsApp, Telegram and TikTok: subscriber data versus content, preservation versus production, law-enforcement portals versus MLAT, encryption limits, and authenticating records for court.
- [Inside a Seized Smartphone: What Investigators Can and Cannot Extract](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/inside-a-seized-smartphone-what-investigators-can-and-cannot-extract-1ff3a23f-310b-4495-95da-e63384b640bf) — _Guide for Investigators / Police (Mobile)_ (2026-06-20): A practical guide to mobile device forensics on a seized handset: the four extraction levels, what each yields, why modern encryption and lock states often defeat extraction, how to preserve a phone, and admissibility.
- [Writing a Cyber-Forensic Report That Holds Up in Court](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/writing-a-cyber-forensic-report-that-holds-up-in-court-28ab3f8f-ec31-4503-b109-8afd2eef6b38) — _Guide for Investigators / Police (Foundations)_ (2026-06-20): A practical guide for investigators on structuring a defensible cyber-forensic report: documenting methodology, hashes and tools, separating fact from opinion, the electronic-evidence certificate, and the report sections that survive cross-examination.
- [Freezing and Seizing Crypto: From Exchange Request to Wallet Seizure](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/freezing-and-seizing-crypto-from-exchange-request-to-wallet-seizure-adcd4ed2-5d14-4920-b47c-6caf933fc3bd) — _Guide for Investigators / Police (Crypto)_ (2026-06-20): A field guide for investigators on the action that follows tracing: compelling exchanges to freeze and disclose accounts, seizing self-custodied wallets and seed phrases, and preserving custody, valuation and admissibility across borders.
- [Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace: An Investigator's Guide to SaaS Audit Logs](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/microsoft-365-and-google-workspace-an-investigator-s-guide-to-saas-audit-logs-c1d9634f-7df7-413f-afde-f68f67bf3829) — _Guide for Investigators / Police (Cloud)_ (2026-06-20): How investigators obtain and read Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace audit logs to prove account takeover and business email compromise, why logging must be enabled before an incident, and when to ask the org versus serve the provider.
- [AI-Enabled Fraud: Investigating Voice Clones, Scam Chatbots and Synthetic Identities](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/ai-enabled-fraud-investigating-voice-clones-scam-chatbots-and-synthetic-identities-40d37299-8cb9-46fe-86e8-3c9982ff9505) — _Guide for Investigators / Police (AI)_ (2026-06-20): A practical guide for police and cybercrime investigators working AI-enabled fraud: tracing voice-clone and deepfake CEO scams, AI chatbots, pig-butchering automation and synthetic-identity KYC fraud through the money, platform and telecom trail they leave.
- [India Unveils Four Digital Platforms to Secure Internet Infrastructure as NIXI Marks 23 Years](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-unveils-four-digital-platforms-to-secure-internet-infrastructure-as-nixi-marks-23-years-a0bc9f59-e46b-41a7-928e-7ddf32a71de4) — _Internet Governance_ (2026-06-20): An AI-powered screening system and a new domain auction portal are among the tools unveiled as the National Internet Exchange of India marks its 23rd anniversary, amid a broader push to secure the country's digital infrastructure.
- [Google Pay’s merchant KYC bypassed to build nationwide mule networks, Indian police investigation reveals loopholes in customer onboarding](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/google-pay-s-merchant-kyc-bypassed-to-build-nationwide-mule-networks-indian-police-investigation-reveals-loopholes-in-customer-onboarding-279be68f-6531-4461-8f7a-0adc11eb5202) — _Global Trends_ (2026-06-20): Under the guidance of the SP Nagar, supervision of the CO Kotwali, and leadership of the SHO Kotwali, the Cyber Commando SI Upendra Singh, District Anti-Theft Team Gorakhpur, SI Aditya Kumar Pandey with Kotwali Team, arrested 3 accused, who were involved in bypassing Google Pay's onboarding process.
- [US Government Requests Voluntary Access to Frontier AI Models](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/us-government-requests-voluntary-access-to-frontier-ai-models-a7c69fee-fb0e-4cdf-a726-cde4045b5cd1) — _Internet Governance_ (2026-06-20): The United States government is pursuing voluntary disclosure agreements with AI developers to gain access to frontier models before they are released to the public.
- [India’s ED Launches Major Crackdown on Crypto-Enabled Unauthorized Cross-Border Transfers](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-s-ed-launches-major-crackdown-on-crypto-enabled-unauthorized-cross-border-transfers-52d7c329-0035-4406-9edf-5cebe08e27aa) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-06-20): Cryptocurrency is one of the major risks to any Government of the world, owing to it anonymous and complex nature of 'asset' transfer.
- [An OSINT Toolkit for Cyber Police](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/an-osint-toolkit-for-cyber-police-49466ce3-bd7c-4616-b2d4-6038e1ebf2ba) — _Guide for Investigators / Police (Foundations)_ (2026-06-19): A practical, lawful OSINT toolkit for cyber-police: a tool matrix, a defensible evidence workflow, and the legal, ethical and OPSEC boundaries that keep cases safe.
- [Loan-App Scams in India: How Predatory Apps Trap and Extort](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/loan-app-scams-in-india-how-predatory-apps-trap-and-extort-6658f9ff-0c02-488e-8119-c6d0446a01cb) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-19): Instant cash, no paperwork, then double the debt and threats to your contacts. How India's predatory loan apps trap borrowers, the regulatory crackdown, and how to spot a legal lender from an extortion racket.
- [MLAT vs LERS vs Interpol: Which Channel, When](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/mlat-vs-lers-vs-interpol-which-channel-when-ac6fcdf8-e4a0-429a-8868-4728001ed684) — _Guide for Investigators / Police (Foundations)_ (2026-06-19): MLAT vs LERS vs INTERPOL: which cross-border channel gets you data, evidence, or a person, what each can compel, typical speed, and how to choose fast.
- [The AI Friend in Your Pocket: The Hidden Privacy and Safety Risks of Companion Chatbot Apps](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/the-ai-friend-in-your-pocket-the-hidden-privacy-and-safety-risks-of-companion-chatbot-apps-ee42ebe8-99aa-4e93-a4f2-7e49f4c23445) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-19): AI companion apps are booming, but they harvest intimate data and can manipulate vulnerable users. The risks, the new laws, and how to use them more safely.
- [Make Claude Opus Punch Above Its Weight: Security Testing With Skills, Subagents and Smart Workflows](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/make-claude-opus-punch-above-its-weight-security-testing-with-skills-subagents-and-smart-workflows-8065de0f-5c1c-4762-bca7-37e1f3dca400) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-19): You do not need Claude's newest or largest model to do serious security work. With skills, parallel subagents, adversarial verification and the right tooling, a widely available model like Opus produces security analysis that rivals a top-tier frontier model. A practitioner's guide to the building blocks, the workflow, the open Trail of Bits skills, and the guardrails that keep the agent from becoming the vulnerability.
- [Proton VPN Sees Over 120% Jump in Daily Registrations from India Amid Temporary Telegram Access Restriction](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/proton-vpn-sees-over-120-jump-in-daily-registrations-from-india-amid-temporary-telegram-access-restriction-1e63eb08-1302-456a-b1cd-053ab8ea34b5) — _Internet Governance_ (2026-06-19): Google trends showed breakout in keywords like Download Proton VPN, Proxy for Telegram.
- [Emergency Disclosure Requests (EDRs), Explained: For Law Enforcement](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/emergency-disclosure-requests-edrs-explained-for-law-enforcement-681daec5-b630-4fa3-8f21-8f15c70b9184) — _Guide for Investigators / Police (Foundations)_ (2026-06-18): Emergency Disclosure Requests (EDRs) explained for law enforcement: the 18 U.S.C. 2702 good-faith standard, how to submit one, platform channels and forgery risk.
- [Job Offer & Task Scams: How Fake Recruiters Drain Bank Accounts](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/job-offer-task-scams-how-fake-recruiters-drain-bank-accounts-28a51df4-86f8-48d3-a94e-08ae125b4bd3) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-18): An unsolicited text offers easy online work. Then come the tasks, the small payouts, and the deposit you will never get back. How gamified job scams became a record-breaking fraud, and how to spot one.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Hong Kong (and Try to Recover Your Money)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-hong-kong-and-try-to-recover-your-money-80a850fa-5c9f-402f-ab72-af050ca6229a) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-18): Scammed or hacked in Hong Kong? Call the Anti-Scam Helpline 18222 immediately so police can try to freeze the funds, report the crime through the Police e-Report Centre or your nearest station, and check suspicious accounts and links on Scameter. A step-by-step guide.
- [Hong Kong Arrests 150 in HK$320 Million World Cup Betting Syndicate Bust](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/hong-kong-arrests-150-in-hk-320-million-world-cup-betting-syndicate-bust-188fe174-6ea0-458f-b3f6-622b12b3db46) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-18): Hong Kong's Organized Crime and Triad Bureau arrested about 150 people and dismantled a triad-linked online gambling syndicate that processed more than HK$320 million in illegal bets since July 2025, in a World Cup crackdown that seized cash, luxury goods, and the dummy bank accounts used to move the money.
- [Scams Are Surging in the UAE: How Fraudsters Target Dubai Residents, and How to Fight Back](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/scams-are-surging-in-the-uae-how-fraudsters-target-dubai-residents-and-how-to-fight-back-cd2f4f76-4e90-4bdf-9329-fc8ee84cabc2) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-18): More than half of UAE residents have been scammed at least once, and fraud keeps rising. How criminals target Dubai residents, and the steps that keep you safe.
- [CDR, IPDR and Tower Dumps: An Investigator's Guide to Telecom Data Requests](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/cdr-ipdr-and-tower-dumps-an-investigator-s-guide-to-telecom-data-requests-0c43f90e-77ee-47e5-87bf-8e6d309ebdc8) — _Guide for Investigators / Police (Mobile)_ (2026-06-17): CDR, IPDR and tower dumps explained for investigators: what each telecom record proves, the lawful India process under BNSS, and how Carpenter compares.
- [Digital Evidence: Chain of Custody and Preservation Requests](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/digital-evidence-chain-of-custody-and-preservation-requests-d89b58bf-decc-4b21-9687-92c95e94ea8c) — _Guide for Investigators / Police (Foundations)_ (2026-06-17): How investigators keep digital evidence admissible: chain of custody, MD5/SHA-256 hashing, 2703(f) preservation, and India's BSA 2023 Section 63 certificate.
- [Investigating Deepfakes and Synthetic Media](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/investigating-deepfakes-and-synthetic-media-343dd17a-4350-4903-a9d0-7a6f2ea02180) — _Guide for Investigators / Police (AI)_ (2026-06-17): A practical guide to investigating deepfakes and synthetic media: why detection is unreliable, building a provenance case with C2PA and SynthID, a verification and chain-of-custody workflow, the scale of the threat, and the India, US, UK and EU legal framework compared.
- [Cloud Evidence: Getting Data from AWS, Azure and Google Cloud](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/cloud-evidence-getting-data-from-aws-azure-and-google-cloud-a585aa4b-fd86-4807-af07-134f46da0eb2) — _Guide for Investigators / Police (Cloud)_ (2026-06-17): How to get evidence from the major cloud providers: the shared-responsibility boundary, identifying the account behind an IP, preservation, the AWS, Azure and Google law-enforcement portals, the US CLOUD Act and bilateral agreements, and the India, US, UK and EU framework compared.
- [IP and Domain Attribution: Turning an Address into a Suspect](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/ip-and-domain-attribution-turning-an-address-into-a-suspect-c2d71e23-6852-4361-bcd3-72fc7f826e19) — _Guide for Investigators / Police (Web & Social)_ (2026-06-17): How investigators lawfully turn an IP address or domain into an identified suspect: RIR and RDAP lookups, the timestamp and CGNAT traps, unmasking sites behind a CDN, registrar requests, VPN and Tor limits, preservation, and the India, US, UK and EU legal process compared.
- [How to Trace a Cryptocurrency Transaction: A Guide for Investigators](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-trace-a-cryptocurrency-transaction-a-guide-for-investigators-c6748885-f252-4925-beed-d6d2fe952866) — _Guide for Investigators / Police (Crypto)_ (2026-06-17): How investigators lawfully trace a cryptocurrency transaction: blockchain tracing, the KYC exchange chokepoint, tools, mixers, the travel rule and legal process.
- [Cambodia Takes Bold Regulatory Action: Moves to Block Discord, in Major Crackdown on Online Gambling and Cybercrime](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/cambodia-takes-bold-regulatory-action-moves-to-block-discord-in-major-crackdown-on-online-gambling-and-cybercrime-69b4077e-360d-4e5d-8c97-4a656d9d670d) — _Global Trends_ (2026-06-17): Cambodia's telecom regulator ordered ISPs to block Discord and Patreon in a crackdown on online-gambling and pig-butchering scam networks. Here's what happened, and why.
- [Counting 1.4 Billion: Inside India's Historic First Digital Census (and How to Stay Safe)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/counting-1-4-billion-inside-india-s-historic-first-digital-census-and-how-to-stay-safe-618c6821-bff3-4b09-a99b-7c9451c19b4f) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-17): India has launched the world's largest census, and its first conducted digitally: more than 1.4 billion people, around 31 lakh field staff, self-enumeration in 16 languages and satellite-based mapping. What the technology really does, how the genuine process works, and how to recognise and avoid impersonation scams.
- [Signal Law Enforcement Data Request: Police & Government Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/signal-law-enforcement-data-request-police-government-guide-1eb6075d-9153-4ff6-a12c-0af28075d912) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-16): What law enforcement can get from Signal: only the account registration and last-connection dates, and why the seized device, not Signal's servers, holds the evidence.
- [PayPal & Venmo Law Enforcement Data Request: Police & Government Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/paypal-venmo-law-enforcement-data-request-police-government-guide-f18bfe7a-a61e-4816-9640-a1696ef2452e) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-16): How police request PayPal and Venmo records: subscriber/KYC data by subpoena, full transaction history by warrant, preservation, and India's fast-freeze route.
- [Revolut Law Enforcement Data Request: Police & Government Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/revolut-law-enforcement-data-request-police-government-guide-17f920bc-8524-4847-91e7-f7d17210f292) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-16): How police request Revolut records: UK production orders and the Lithuania (EU) route, KYC and transaction data, freezes, and India's MLAT path.
- [Reddit Law Enforcement Data Request: Police & Government Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/reddit-law-enforcement-data-request-police-government-guide-5f48a97c-6b1e-4c8f-b31f-231a3bf759c0) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-16): How police and government agencies request Reddit account data: the subpoena, court-order and warrant tiers, preservation, emergencies, and India's MLAT route.
- [Cash App Law Enforcement Data Request: Police & Government Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/cash-app-law-enforcement-data-request-police-government-guide-d891c88e-3546-4d49-b68e-36cf870e9e7d) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-16): How police request Cash App (Block) records: identity and transaction data, Bitcoin activity, the Oakland LE team, preservation, and India's route.
- [Roblox Law Enforcement Data Request: Police & Government Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/roblox-law-enforcement-data-request-police-government-guide-7a04fffe-0b0e-4216-9a3d-7cde07239f66) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-16): How police request Roblox data: the LE portal, the subpoena, court-order and warrant tiers, chat logs, NCMEC child-safety, emergencies, and India's route.
- [Amazon, AWS & Ring Law Enforcement Data Request: Police & Government Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/amazon-aws-ring-law-enforcement-data-request-police-government-guide-902715a3-f39c-4f3b-afa2-3a60841e6fd2) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-16): How police request Amazon, AWS and Ring data: account records, AWS account attribution, and Ring footage (warrant since 2024), plus India's MLAT route.
- [Microsoft Law Enforcement Data Request: Police & Government Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/microsoft-law-enforcement-data-request-police-government-guide-d307e259-8aab-4465-8fdb-39afb8b574a3) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-16): How police and government agencies request Microsoft consumer account data (Outlook, OneDrive, Xbox): the legal process, the LE portal, emergencies, and India's MLAT route.
- [Cambodia’s Telecom Regulator Penalizes Viettel for Lax SIM Card Checks That Enabled Financial Scam](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/cambodia-s-telecom-regulator-penalizes-viettel-for-lax-sim-card-checks-that-enabled-financial-scam-c17f161f-5638-4225-9c17-e222986e7f65) — _Global Trends_ (2026-06-16): According to the regulator, the incident resulted from Viettel's failure to comply with legal requirements governing SIM card registration and customer identity verification.
- [Snapchat Law Enforcement Data Request: Police & Government Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/snapchat-law-enforcement-data-request-police-government-guide-e1efd11b-2fff-4a96-8d4c-888dfd65f811) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-16): How police and government agencies lawfully obtain Snapchat data: Snap's LESS portal, the subpoena/2703(d)/warrant tiers, preservation, and India's MLAT route.
- [India Restricts Telegram Until June 22 Ahead of the NEET-UG Re-Exam](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-restricts-telegram-until-june-22-ahead-of-the-neet-ug-re-exam-71d16845-6208-44cc-99ac-d5dc42a12576) — _Internet Governance_ (2026-06-16): India temporarily restricted Telegram nationwide under Section 69A until June 22, ahead of the NEET-UG re-exam, as police busted fake 'paper leak' channels.
- [India Drops the Hammer on Firebase: 113 Google-Hosted Malware Servers Killed in 8 Days](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-drops-the-hammer-on-firebase-113-google-hosted-malware-servers-killed-in-8-days-d666df65-ccf1-4fdf-b8aa-6c6a04b78d63) — _Global Trends_ (2026-06-16): The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) of Ministry of Home Affairs just turned Google's own infrastructure into a crime scene — and gave the search giant three hours to clean it up.
- [How to Report a Scam in the EU (and Recover Your Money)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-a-scam-in-the-eu-and-recover-your-money-4ca0a341-3a2c-4486-a8e4-9a1b1b38ed0b) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-15): Scammed in the EU? Call your bank first, unauthorised payments are refundable under PSD2 by the next business day. Report to your national police and ECC-Net.
- [How to Report a Scam or Cybercrime in the Netherlands (and Recover Your Money)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-a-scam-or-cybercrime-in-the-netherlands-and-recover-your-money-fccc9633-bcba-45e7-8ad8-4e3727ae493d) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-15): Scammed in the Netherlands? Call your bank, file a police aangifte, and report to the Fraudehelpdesk. A clear English guide to reporting and getting money back.
- [How to Report a Scam or Cybercrime in Sri Lanka (and Recover Your Money)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-a-scam-or-cybercrime-in-sri-lanka-and-recover-your-money-5c583f76-8940-4bd4-9a1d-d9b8998c60e4) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-15): Scammed in Sri Lanka? Report fast to Sri Lanka CERT (101) and the Police CCID, and call your bank to hold the funds. There is no automatic refund, speed matters.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Nepal (and Recover Your Money)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-nepal-and-recover-your-money-e1e3ae42-f4c8-417b-9a5c-6c30629b15ea) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-15): Scammed online in Nepal? Report fast to the Nepal Police Cyber Bureau and call your bank or wallet to freeze funds. Step-by-step guide, no automatic refund.
- [How to Report a Scam in Brazil (and Recover Your Money)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-a-scam-in-brazil-and-recover-your-money-0e852e51-0a3b-4108-bd5a-77372e6e269a) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-15): Scammed in Brazil? Request a PIX MED refund in your bank app immediately, then file a police report (B.O.) at the Delegacia Eletronica. Step-by-step guide.
- [How to Report a Scam or Cybercrime in Thailand (and Recover Your Money)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-a-scam-or-cybercrime-in-thailand-and-recover-your-money-ac1c301e-8c6e-4cf7-a3e1-8494c3cdfac1) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-15): Scammed in Thailand? Call the AOC hotline 1441 and your bank fast to freeze the money, then report at thaipoliceonline.go.th. A clear victim recovery guide.
- [How to Report a Scam or Cybercrime in Kenya (and Recover Your Money)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-a-scam-or-cybercrime-in-kenya-and-recover-your-money-95649565-c591-40ef-9875-4531eead7826) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-15): Lost money to a scam in Kenya? Forward your M-Pesa SMS to 456 fast, then report to the DCI on 0800 722 203 or KE-CIRT. A calm, step-by-step recovery guide.
- [Coding With AI? Catch the Security Gaps Before You Ship](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/coding-with-ai-catch-the-security-gaps-before-you-ship-8e5334ce-a2e4-475c-90e3-2e6bd2050e7d) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-15): AI coding tools introduce security flaws in 45% of tasks, yet developers using them feel more confident. Why the gap exists, the real incidents, and how to close it before you ship.
- [How to Report a Scam in Indonesia (and Recover Your Money)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-a-scam-in-indonesia-and-recover-your-money-090ddedf-ec18-4305-9b69-e4e4fbf6858a) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-15): Step-by-step guide for Indonesian scam victims: call your bank immediately, file with IASC at iasc.ojk.go.id, and escalate to OJK 157 or police at patrolisiber.id.
- [Business Email Compromise (BEC), Explained: The $3 Billion Scam Hiding in Your Inbox](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/business-email-compromise-bec-explained-the-3-billion-scam-hiding-in-your-inbox-f34a7c79-c722-4862-8cc7-178d4da90540) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-15): What BEC is, how the scam unfolds, why it dwarfs ransomware, and the 72-hour kill chain to recover funds. Verified against FBI IC3 2025.
- [Discord Law Enforcement Data Request: Police & Government Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/discord-law-enforcement-data-request-police-government-guide-a87dc4f8-bf33-4854-a666-72fc018de5b2) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-15): How authorised law enforcement and government agencies lawfully obtain user data from Discord: the Kodex portal, data tiers, emergency requests, and India's MLAT process.
- [UAE Establishes New Federal Authority for Artificial Intelligence and Data](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/uae-establishes-new-federal-authority-for-artificial-intelligence-and-data-98064577-78e2-4a4d-82a4-7b2cc98dcea3) — _Global Trends_ (2026-06-15): Omar Sultan Al Olama was appointed to lead the authority with the aim of creating a faster, more efficient, flexible, and proactive government that leverages data and assisted AI to serve people and build better opportunities for future generations.
- [Public Wi-Fi in 2026: What's Actually Risky and What Isn't](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/public-wi-fi-in-2026-what-s-actually-risky-and-what-isn-t-360bf223-8f3b-4a54-92a9-81be1f5076be) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-14): The old warning that hackers can sniff your bank password on cafe Wi-Fi is mostly obsolete, thanks to encryption. But real risks remain. An honest, current guide to staying safe on public networks.
- [What has India done to build Sovereign AI Ecosystem ?](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/what-has-india-done-to-build-sovereign-ai-ecosystem-06474dd3-8a0e-444a-8a6e-e78d5247631b) — _Internet Governance_ (2026-06-14): Drawn from India's Parliamentary Standing Committee report on AI (27th Report, March 2026). These are selected for their replicability — meaning other countries, especially in the Global South, could adapt them.
- [SIM-Swapping, Explained: How Criminals Steal Your Phone Number (and Empty Your Accounts)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/sim-swapping-explained-how-criminals-steal-your-phone-number-and-empty-your-accounts-52afc89b-7d77-4b95-b34b-8f2e03226774) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-14): How SIM-swap fraud hijacks your number to beat SMS 2FA, who's targeted, warning signs, defenses, and how to report it in the US, India and UK.
- [X (Twitter) Law Enforcement Data Request: Police & Government Data Request Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/x-twitter-law-enforcement-data-request-police-government-data-request-guide-3ece6682-ff0c-4722-9d59-ce8afd2c94f1) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-14): How authorised police and government agencies obtain user data from X Corp.: the legal request portal, data tiers, EDR process, and India's MLAT route.
- [India's Delhi High Court Sets a Template for Tackling Phishing-as-a-Service](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-s-delhi-high-court-sets-a-template-for-tackling-phishing-as-a-service-0878e548-3a21-4d1d-8014-d82e6efeb0b6) — _Laws and Policies (Global)_ (2026-06-14): Free Platform as a Service Providers, Vercel (Defendant No. 2) and Netlify (Defendant No. 4), that turn source code into live, accessible websites — were each directed to take down specific clusters of infringing URLs within 36 hours. A new interim order against IndiaMART impersonators shows how judicial systems can hold modern web infrastructure accountable — and what regulators elsewhere should take note of
- [How to prepare a Interpol Red Notice request? Step by step guide for Police](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-prepare-a-interpol-red-notice-request-step-by-step-guide-for-police-d5ea09ea-2e6c-41be-8ae8-e1b41f55fb58) — _Cybercrime Trends (Tutorials)_ (2026-06-14): The key benefit of an Interpol Red Notice is that it acts as a global alert system, enabling police in all 196 member countries to locate and provisionally arrest a fugitive wanted for serious crimes, pending extradition or similar legal action. Unlike a binding international arrest warrant, it facilitates real-time international police cooperation, making it far harder for criminals to evade justice by simply crossing borders—often leading to arrests and extraditions even years after the origin
- [India extradicts wanted investment-scam operative from Thailand, linked to SE Asia based transnational criminal syndicate](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-extradicts-wanted-investment-scam-operative-from-thailand-linked-to-se-asia-based-transnational-criminal-syndicate-19975437-625a-4771-8006-cfd78d2b772f) — _Global Trends_ (2026-06-14): The deportation of Ganesh Balaso Kale — traced and returned within roughly 20 days of a Red Corner Notice — shows India's regional police forces driving cross-border cybercrime cases once thought beyond their reach, as Dubai and Southeast Asia become less safe for fraudsters.
- [Miasma Supply Chain Attack Compromises Red Hat npm Packages](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/miasma-supply-chain-attack-compromises-red-hat-npm-packages-33ded97c-7734-492f-b624-910550092017) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-14): Researchers identified a malicious supply chain campaign dubbed Miasma, which injected credential-stealing worms into legitimate Red Hat npm packages.
- [Three Young Cambodian Women Arrested in Phnom Penh for Running Online Scam Operation](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/three-young-cambodian-women-arrested-in-phnom-penh-for-running-online-scam-operation-5cc6bf15-6b22-455d-8aa7-bf689ae46f61) — _Global Trends_ (2026-06-13): In a sign of evolving dynamics within Cambodia’s notorious online scam industry, authorities arrested three young Cambodian women on Friday night for operating a small-scale fraud ring in the capital’s Chom Chao 2 area.
- [Passkeys Explained: The Password Replacement Going Mainstream](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/passkeys-explained-the-password-replacement-going-mainstream-cc5b800a-f34d-42af-9ea9-f90186c68dc7) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-13): Passwords are the weak link in almost every hack. Passkeys are the fix the whole industry is now adopting, and they cannot be phished. What they are, why they are safer, and how to start using them.
- [Gamaredon Group Exploits WinRAR to Deliver GammaWorm Malware](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/gamaredon-group-exploits-winrar-to-deliver-gammaworm-malware-5d89bc75-4236-48ee-948e-3bed18de091b) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-13): The advanced persistent threat actor Gamaredon is leveraging WinRAR vulnerabilities to distribute the GammaWorm and GammaSteel payloads against targets in Ukraine.
- [Uber Law Enforcement Portal (LERT): Police & Government Data Request Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/uber-law-enforcement-portal-lert-police-government-data-request-guide-8c5597db-14db-4bdf-879d-c56c2f7f97b2) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-12): How authorised police and government officials request data from Uber: the Law Enforcement Request Tool (LERT) at lert.uber.com — request types, the safety review, what to submit step by step, and how India's I4C Sahyog Portal fits in.
- [Social Engineering Explained: The Human Hacking Behind Every Scam](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/social-engineering-explained-the-human-hacking-behind-every-scam-5c6df23f-33fc-4f28-b4ac-a378817dc871) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-12): Most breaches do not start by beating a computer. They start by fooling a person. How social engineering works, the psychology it exploits, the techniques from pretexting to deepfakes, and how to defend yourself.
- [Google June 2026 Android Update Addresses 124 Security Vulnerabilities](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/google-june-2026-android-update-addresses-124-security-vulnerabilities-f6b6292e-e3fd-433b-84ed-64df9e4dc291) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-12): Google has released its June 2026 Android security update, patching 124 identified flaws, including one critical vulnerability currently being actively exploited.
- [Case Study for Cyber Police on Website and Domain Investigation](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/case-study-for-cyber-police-on-website-and-domain-investigation-48b0c62c-3f79-4c09-ac6a-ae4c4aeeccf6) — _Cybercrime Trends (Tutorials)_ (2026-06-11): A case study based on in-depth investigation related to 'consultancy firm' based espionage case where website / domains were used for recruitment.
- [Binance LERS Portal: Police & Government Data Request Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/binance-lers-portal-police-government-data-request-guide-49c08f5c-0b8d-48d8-b0d6-17bbea92ab1c) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-11): How authorised police and government officials request data from Binance: the global Government Law Enforcement Request System (LERS) via Kodex, what to submit, and how India routes Binance requests through the I4C Sahyog Portal.
- [Phishing Explained: How the Internet's #1 Attack Works, and How to Stop It](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/phishing-explained-how-the-internet-s-1-attack-works-and-how-to-stop-it-31337e6f-2f26-4344-b857-3065f8319aaf) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-11): Phishing is the most reported cybercrime on earth and the way most breaches begin. How the lure works, the many forms it now takes, how it defeats two-factor login, and the defenses that actually stop it.
- [AI Deepfake KYC Fraud: How Scammers Bypass Face Verification (and How to Protect Yourself)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/ai-deepfake-kyc-fraud-how-scammers-bypass-face-verification-and-how-to-protect-yourself-7eacdc40-c90e-4399-b944-ddae6424a588) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-11): India's I4C has warned that criminals are using AI deepfakes and cloned voices to defeat the facial and Video-KYC checks banks rely on. Here's how the scam works, the warning signs, and the steps that actually protect your accounts.
- [Palo Alto GlobalProtect Authentication Bypass Flaw Under Attack](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/palo-alto-globalprotect-authentication-bypass-flaw-under-attack-c2462f18-c257-4039-bc4f-834e80052ad3) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-11): A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks' PAN-OS GlobalProtect is currently being exploited in active cyberattacks.
- [US moves to seize 13 websites tied to alleged Chinese scheme paying American insiders for intelligence](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/us-moves-to-seize-13-websites-tied-to-alleged-chinese-scheme-paying-american-insiders-for-intelligence-a67527d0-0ef4-4b9d-ba66-a308cbddabcf) — _Global Trends_ (2026-06-11): Article is based on federal domain-name seizure warrant — filed in Washington, D.C.
- [SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia — Provincial Authorities Report Massive Two-Year Sweep Against Online Scam Centers](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/sihanoukville-cambodia-provincial-authorities-report-massive-two-year-sweep-against-online-scam-centers-a451f1eb-84ce-4055-aff7-7b36ddfb7dff) — _Global Trends_ (2026-06-11): Massive seizure of desktop computers (16,911), Laptops (406), Mobile phones (40,852) from scam compounds by Cambodia.
- [Data Breaches Explained: Laws, Costs, and Corporate Accountability](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/data-breaches-explained-laws-costs-and-corporate-accountability-99054873-5ca4-456d-ad31-1cd2db9d00fa) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-10): Understanding data breaches in 2026: A deep dive into the causes, the financial impact, and the complex web of mandatory notification laws for organizations.
- [FIFA World Cup 2026 Ticket Scams: How to Spot Fake Sites and Buy Tickets Safely](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/fifa-world-cup-2026-ticket-scams-how-to-spot-fake-sites-and-buy-tickets-safely-0e0937e7-3071-4962-af1c-1a8f3870a7ed) — _Scam Alerts_ (2026-06-10): Days before the June 11 kickoff, the FBI and security researchers say a wave of FIFA-themed fraud is already live — thousands of lookalike domains, fake ticket and streaming sites, and malware. Here is how the scams work, the red flags, and how to buy and watch safely.
- [Patch Now: Two Critical Cisco Unified CM Flaws — a Zero-Day and a Public Exploit](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/patch-now-two-critical-cisco-unified-cm-flaws-a-zero-day-and-a-public-exploit-5ffb5f85-c27b-410e-abd2-f899a9647909) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-10): Cisco is rushing to fix critical Unified CM flaws, one a zero-day and one with public exploit code, both giving attackers root access. Patch now.
- [Cybercrime in America 2025: Inside the FBI's $20.9 Billion Record, and How to Report It](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/cybercrime-in-america-2025-inside-the-fbi-s-20-9-billion-record-and-how-to-report-it-67037e2d-4609-4775-8305-9c472fcf3194) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-09): The FBI's IC3 logged a record $20.9 billion in losses and over a million complaints in 2025. We decode where the money goes, who loses it, and how US reporting and recovery actually work.
- [Zero Trust Security Explained: The Model Replacing the Old Perimeter](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/zero-trust-security-explained-the-model-replacing-the-old-perimeter-2ac1a896-66b0-4692-938d-799e25114cd6) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-09): As of mid-2026, the Zero Trust security model has become a mandatory standard for modern IT environments, shifting from traditional perimeter defense to verification.
- [That 'Unpaid Toll' Text Is a Scam: The Smishing Wave Hitting US and UK Phones](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/that-unpaid-toll-text-is-a-scam-the-smishing-wave-hitting-us-and-uk-phones-afa45e2c-bd35-4f02-b691-870851f4a414) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-09): Fake 'unpaid toll' texts from the China-based Smishing Triad are flooding US and UK phones, with text-scam losses at 470 million dollars. How to spot them.
- [36,000 Indian SIMs. One Country. ₹100 Crore Stolen.](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/36-000-indian-sims-one-country-100-crore-stolen-d883e0aa-8093-40ba-93e0-452090487d13) — _Global Trends_ (2026-06-09): How a Malaysian fraudster used legally-made Indian SIM cards to run scams from Cambodia — and what India and the world can learn.
- [Mumbai Police Uncover Novel Credit Card Laundering Method in ₹5.45 Lakh Cyber Fraud; Two Jharkhand Men Arrested](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/mumbai-police-uncover-novel-credit-card-laundering-method-in-5-45-lakh-cyber-fraud-two-jharkhand-men-arrested-2b0d32ef-164a-462d-8f71-80aeb740e87f) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-06-09): Cuffe Parade Police Station cracks case involving fake gas agency APK scam and misuse of credit cards to obscure money trail
- [TikTok Law Enforcement Data Request: Police & Government Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/tiktok-law-enforcement-data-request-police-government-guide-9832fba6-767e-41bd-abfe-5be553459273) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-08): Step-by-step guide to TikTok's Law Enforcement Data Request portal: how authorised police and government officials file preservation, records and emergency disclosure requests, what legal process each data type needs, and why Indian agencies must route via MLAT.
- [What to do right after a scam: A guide to reporting and recovery](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/what-to-do-right-after-a-scam-a-guide-to-reporting-and-recovery-283f9626-d0c4-4cf0-ae55-89c50ee94236) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-08): Falling victim to a scam requires immediate action. This guide outlines how to secure your accounts, report fraud globally, and initiate financial recovery steps.
- [The EU Just Defined 'High-Risk' AI — and Quietly Delayed the Rules](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/the-eu-just-defined-high-risk-ai-and-quietly-delayed-the-rules-1b4759ff-2d37-48f6-8371-ba577ef6d703) — _Laws and Policies (European Union)_ (2026-06-08): The European Commission published draft guidelines on what counts as 'high-risk' AI, even as a new deal pushes the EU AI Act's toughest obligations back to 2027.
- [CERT-In Urges 12-Hour Patching as AI Collapses Attack Timelines](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/cert-in-urges-12-hour-patching-as-ai-collapses-attack-timelines-34a57356-37b1-4157-b44f-66a87811e99f) — _Laws and Policies (India)_ (2026-06-08): India's CERT-In urges critical, internet-facing flaws be patched or mitigated within 12 hours, warning AI has collapsed the gap between disclosure and attack.
- [Ransomware Explained: How Modern Attacks Work and the Global Policy Debate](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/ransomware-explained-how-modern-attacks-work-and-the-global-policy-debate-6ed63c4d-1ded-42b2-86dc-f9f0e8e10e00) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-08): Ransomware in 2026 is a franchised, automated industry: access brokers hand off breached networks in seconds, affiliates rent attack kits for the price of a streaming subscription, and victims face double and triple extortion. A complete guide to how modern attacks work, who runs them, the landmark 2025-26 incidents, and the global fight over whether paying should be illegal.
- ['You Are Under Digital Arrest': How Fake Police Video Calls Are Stealing Crores From Indians](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/you-are-under-digital-arrest-how-fake-police-video-calls-are-stealing-crores-from-indians-ed7cf85e-633b-4d36-b861-4702bce50cb1) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-08): Scammers posing as police and CBI officers are digitally arresting Indians over video calls and draining their savings. How it works, and how to beat it.
- [That 'ChatGPT' App You Just Downloaded Might Be Malware: How Fake AI Apps Steal Your Data](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/that-chatgpt-app-you-just-downloaded-might-be-malware-how-fake-ai-apps-steal-your-data-8bd0203c-9f5e-4cd9-bd2e-b35ef8d6b868) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-08): Fake ChatGPT, Sora and DeepSeek apps, websites and browser add-ons are spreading data-stealing malware. How to tell a real AI tool from a malicious copy.
- [The Worm That Writes Itself: How 'Shai-Hulud' Is Poisoning the Open-Source Code Everyone Uses](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/the-worm-that-writes-itself-how-shai-hulud-is-poisoning-the-open-source-code-everyone-uses-37175612-827f-4ebe-91c4-3195afae919e) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-08): Shai-Hulud, a self-spreading worm, has poisoned hundreds of npm packages, stealing developer secrets and cloning itself automatically. Inside the attack.
- [Suggestions from China's Deepseek for securing India's Online Exams](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/suggestions-from-china-s-deepseek-for-securing-india-s-online-exams-2714d7b0-9472-4c47-9d74-a13de3ef1f38) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-08): "Kendriya Pariksha Kendras” & "National Secure Exam Platform (NSEP)" are the most significant suggestions
- [How to Spot a Fake Online Store and Shop Safely in 2026](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-spot-a-fake-online-store-and-shop-safely-in-2026-7f229b38-274b-46d6-b5d5-6e192ba0d5ea) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-07): Online shopping scams are evolving with AI. Learn how to identify fraudulent storefronts, verify site legitimacy, and protect your finances when buying online.
- [Two Bans Every Second: WhatsApp's India-Only Ledger of Abuse — and the Silence Everywhere Else](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/two-bans-every-second-whatsapp-s-india-only-ledger-of-abuse-and-the-silence-everywhere-else-68976bd2-46e2-4718-bc4f-bd0a1c378729) — _Global Trends_ (2026-06-07): In April 2026 alone, WhatsApp shut down nearly 5.5 million Indian accounts. The report that disclosed it exists because of a single country's law. The bigger story is why no other country gets one.
- [Who Controls an AI That Acts on Its Own? The Global Scramble to Govern AI Agents](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/who-controls-an-ai-that-acts-on-its-own-the-global-scramble-to-govern-ai-agents-86261ac3-b4f6-496e-84cf-3eba80be3e69) — _Laws and Policies (Global)_ (2026-06-07): Autonomous AI agents act with little oversight. With the EU AI Act deadline looming and Singapore the first to respond, how the world is racing to govern them.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Pakistan (and Recover Your Money)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-pakistan-and-recover-your-money-09845dcb-db85-49f9-a620-7e765a86d9e6) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-07): Report cybercrime to the NCCIA — the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (helpline 1799), which replaced the FIA's cyber wing in 2025 — and call your bank immediately to freeze the beneficiary account.
- [How to Report a Scam or Cybercrime in South Africa (and Recover Your Money)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-a-scam-or-cybercrime-in-south-africa-and-recover-your-money-aba49b08-6f0c-4491-b621-8d171463d1ec) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-07): Phone your bank's 24/7 fraud line immediately to freeze the account, then lay a charge at any SAPS station and get your CAS number. South Africa has no automatic refund scheme, so a same-day report is your best chance.
- [How to Report a Scam in Malaysia (Call 997 and Recover Your Money)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-a-scam-in-malaysia-call-997-and-recover-your-money-99478870-fc24-493e-9db8-e5555ca2735d) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-07): Call the National Scam Response Centre on 997 immediately — it runs 24/7 and a 997 call now counts as your police report. Police and banks can only freeze the money inside a roughly 24-hour window, so speed is everything.
- [How to Report a Scam or Cybercrime in France (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-a-scam-or-cybercrime-in-france-and-get-your-money-back-973de60a-9eb6-4152-a6f0-5b353665340f) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-07): Faire opposition with your bank immediately, then file a complaint via THESEE for online scams. For unauthorised payments, French law (Article L133-18) forces a refund by the next business day.
- [How to Report Fraud in Nigeria (and Recover Your Money)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-fraud-in-nigeria-and-recover-your-money-1e1fca9d-4aff-42af-910b-0d24a168ee4a) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-07): Call your bank immediately to place a Post-No-Debit lien on the recipient account, then report to the EFCC (Eagle Eye app) or the Police National Cybercrime Centre. Recovery depends on freezing the money before it is withdrawn.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in Germany (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-germany-and-get-your-money-back-192587cb-8ae7-4b17-9a2a-9e0cb742819d) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-07): Call 110, file online via your state's Onlinewache, and call your bank now. If the payment was unauthorised, German law (Section 675u BGB) forces the bank to refund you by the next business day.
- [How to Report a Scam in Japan (and Recover Your Money)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-a-scam-in-japan-and-recover-your-money-d4cd1817-130d-486c-a111-9cfdb309812e) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-07): Call 110 or the police advice line #9110, and tell your bank immediately to freeze the recipient account. Japan's Furikome Fraud Victim Recovery Act lets banks freeze a fraud account on the spot and return remaining funds to victims.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in the Philippines (and Recover Your Money)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-the-philippines-and-recover-your-money-1b4700f5-21fe-471b-bccf-42ae40d11e6d) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-07): Report to the PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group or the NBI and call your bank or e-wallet immediately to freeze the funds. Under the 2024 AFASA law, banks can hold disputed money for up to 30 days and may have to repay you if they were negligent.
- [How to Report Fraud in Canada (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-fraud-in-canada-and-get-your-money-back-baf0b104-08b4-4b8a-b6f5-0ebf9aa4464d) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-07): Report to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501, file with your local police, and call your bank immediately. Canada has no law forcing banks to refund scam victims, so acting within the hour is everything.
- [How to Report a Scam or Cybercrime in Australia (and Recover Your Money)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-a-scam-or-cybercrime-in-australia-and-recover-your-money-6f244121-835f-4dfe-ba69-bc59ecbd513b) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-07): Report scams to Scamwatch and cybercrime to ReportCyber, and call your bank the moment money leaves your account. Australia's new Scams Prevention Framework (2025) makes banks, telcos and platforms act — but reimbursement is not automatic.
- [Deepfake Laws: How India, EU, China, and the US Manage Synthetic Media](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/deepfake-laws-how-india-eu-china-and-the-us-manage-synthetic-media-ac264a7a-4b2d-432d-a9d3-88a8285949d6) — _Laws and Policies (Global)_ (2026-06-07): As of mid-2026, global governments have moved from experimental policy to strict mandatory frameworks for managing synthetically generated information.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in the UAE (Dubai & Abu Dhabi)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-the-uae-dubai-abu-dhabi-d1810c29-7282-464f-b0cc-947184841249) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-07): Where to report online fraud across the UAE: Dubai Police eCrime, Abu Dhabi's Aman service (8002626), the MoI eCrimes app and My Safe Society - plus how to move fast to recover funds.
- [How to Report Fraud in the UK (and Claim Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-fraud-in-the-uk-and-claim-your-money-back-6d0ee8da-cc75-4807-a62d-6c4f263af285) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-07): Report fraud to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040, and know your rights: since October 2024 UK banks must reimburse most scam victims up to GBP 85,000 within five business days.
- [How to Report a Scam or Cybercrime in Singapore (and Recover Funds)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-a-scam-or-cybercrime-in-singapore-and-recover-funds-01353107-4692-4f34-a16f-683e7ea753fb) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-07): Singapore's fast-recovery system explained: the ScamShield helpline 1799, how the Anti-Scam Command freezes funds, and where to file a police report.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in India (and Get Your Money Back)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-india-and-get-your-money-back-825bdc37-da7f-493e-8e95-c36e60d314b6) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-07): Call 1930 first. A step-by-step guide to India's cyber-fraud reporting: the 1930 helpline, cybercrime.gov.in, and how the CFCFRMS golden hour helps freeze and recover stolen money.
- [How to Report Cybercrime in the United States (and Recover Your Money)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-report-cybercrime-in-the-united-states-and-recover-your-money-9e71cee8-c55d-458c-8835-82f2f314e431) — _Cybercrime Help_ (2026-06-07): A clear guide to reporting online fraud in the US: file with the FBI's IC3, why the first 72 hours matter for recovery, and which agencies handle your case.
- [A Chinese Cybercrime Crew Just Went Global: TA4922 Hits the UK, Germany and Beyond](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/a-chinese-cybercrime-crew-just-went-global-ta4922-hits-the-uk-germany-and-beyond-723bd6bb-8544-4786-bd11-66753595e5a5) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-07): TA4922, a financially motivated Chinese-speaking hacking group, has expanded from East Asia to the UK, Germany and beyond using Atlas RAT. Inside the campaign.
- [India Cracks Down on Mule Accounts: Is Your Account a Laundering Tool?](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-cracks-down-on-mule-accounts-is-your-account-a-laundering-tool-15ee3ceb-4412-4a73-b7bc-eca3104532d3) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-07): A mule account moves criminal money through an innocent person's bank account. In India, renting or lending yours is a crime — even unknowingly. How the scam works and how to avoid it.
- [Fake Telegram based "Paper Leak" Scam bused by Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/fake-telegram-based-paper-leak-scam-bused-by-uttar-pradesh-special-task-force-b9437eca-d294-41c8-ad30-12b67f5d6d90) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-06-07): Police say suspect tricked nursing-exam aspirants in several states by promising leaked question papers on Telegram and charging about ₹2,000 each. Owing to such wide scale abuse of Telegram, India ranks first in data disclosure request from Telegram, with 2734 request sent in Q1 itself.
- [Platforms as vectors of Discord: How Social Media Intermediaries Enabled Foreign-Sown Anti-Indian Narratives in Singapore](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/platforms-as-vectors-of-discord-how-social-media-intermediaries-enabled-foreign-sown-anti-indian-narratives-in-singapore-c07ffd70-89d3-442c-8f65-ee9ad07f541b) — _Global Trends_ (2026-06-07): Singapore has taken swift action under the Online Criminal Harms Act, ordering YouTube, Facebook, and X to block 14 posts that spread nativist and xenophobic narratives targeting the Indian community. Investigations revealed the content originated from a China-based platform before being amplified across global social media, falsely claiming that Singapore’s multiracial model is a façade and that stability depends on its ethnic Chinese majority. The posts used derogatory imagery of India
- [What Is LERS? Law-Enforcement Response Systems, Explained](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/what-is-lers-law-enforcement-response-systems-explained-43aa1a39-24b9-4a02-98df-35e3aac06f44) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-06): LERS stands for Law Enforcement Response (or Request) System — the online portals where verified police submit data requests to WhatsApp, Google, Meta, Apple and more. How they work.
- [Securing WhatsApp and Social Media Against Modern Account Hijacking](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/securing-whatsapp-and-social-media-against-modern-account-hijacking-8caf1f50-0f3f-465c-8111-bb1e32abc931) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-06): Learn how to protect your WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook accounts from social engineering and identity-based attacks with essential security steps.
- [Can the Police Read Your Messages? Inside the 2026 Global Fight Over Encryption](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/can-the-police-read-your-messages-inside-the-2026-global-fight-over-encryption-fffbff27-dad7-4ad0-92f4-666a2b9a89a1) — _Internet Governance_ (2026-06-06): Apple pulled iCloud encryption in the UK, the EU's Chat Control retreated, WhatsApp fights India's traceability rule: inside the 2026 war over encryption backdoors.
- [A Cybercrime Treaty Born in Russia Just Became Global Law — and Critics Call It a Surveillance Charter](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/a-cybercrime-treaty-born-in-russia-just-became-global-law-and-critics-call-it-a-surveillance-charter-8ad2f464-52bb-4279-a66a-9a776da8612e) — _Laws and Policies (Global)_ (2026-06-06): The UN Cybercrime Convention — proposed by Russia, signed in Hanoi, and shunned by the US — is now the first global cybercrime treaty. Rights groups are alarmed.
- [Clicked the Link? You Pay: Delhi High Court Limits Bank Liability for OTP Fraud](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/clicked-the-link-you-pay-delhi-high-court-limits-bank-liability-for-otp-fraud-487d8d30-3a69-47ab-b921-e7c7ebeb5e6d) — _Laws and Policies (India)_ (2026-06-06): The Delhi High Court (SBI v. Hare Ram Singh) ruled that merely denying you shared an OTP won't make your bank pay: click a phishing link and the loss is yours. SIM-swap is different.
- [Understanding Supply-Chain Attacks: How One Vendor Breach Cascades](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/understanding-supply-chain-attacks-how-one-vendor-breach-cascades-ffe34cf9-96c2-4939-9994-7e8f21bcf55d) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-06): Software supply-chain attacks exploit trusted vendor relationships to compromise thousands of systems. Learn how these breaches work and how organizations adapt.
- [Law Enforcement Data Requests: Platform-by-Platform LERS Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/law-enforcement-data-requests-platform-by-platform-lers-guide-fbd1fdee-dcf1-4c58-968e-522599ce87e9) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-06): How police and government request user data from WhatsApp, Google, Meta, Apple and Telegram: the LERS portals, preservation vs disclosure, emergencies, and India's MLAT route.
- [Apple Law Enforcement Portal: Police Data Request Guide (iCloud)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/apple-law-enforcement-portal-police-data-request-guide-icloud-f68fad7c-50fc-4542-a435-ccab837940c6) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-06-06): How police request Apple and iCloud data via the Apple Law Enforcement Portal (lep.apple.com): preservation, emergency disclosure, and the warrant rule.
- [Karnataka HC Holds BSNL Liable for ₹55 Lakh in SIM-Swap Bank Fraud](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/karnataka-hc-holds-bsnl-liable-for-55-lakh-in-sim-swap-bank-fraud-2f52e343-2558-477f-94c9-1e8fd191c125) — _Laws and Policies (India)_ (2026-06-06): The Karnataka High Court held BSNL vicariously liable for a 2019 SIM-swap fraud that drained ₹87.7 lakh from a cooperative bank, ordering over ₹55 lakh in compensation.
- [The 2026 Deepfake Fraud Economy: Why Detection Failed](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/the-2026-deepfake-fraud-economy-why-detection-failed-a94dd407-8204-41fc-bf71-52fa21b68311) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-06): In 2026, deepfake fraud accounts for 11% of global fraudulent activity. Human visual detection has failed, forcing a transition to continuous authentication.
- [India's $1.25 Billion AI Bet: Inside the IndiaAI Mission, and Why the World Is Watching](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-s-1-25-billion-ai-bet-inside-the-indiaai-mission-and-why-the-world-is-watching-9ed8a2c2-3426-4a1e-92ed-74061b428d53) — _Laws and Policies (India)_ (2026-06-06): India is spending 1.25 billion dollars on sovereign AI compute, models and startups under the IndiaAI Mission. Inside Modi's bet, and how it compares globally.
- [Investors Are Betting Billions on AI to Fight Hackers: Inside the 2026 Cybersecurity Startup Boom](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/investors-are-betting-billions-on-ai-to-fight-hackers-inside-the-2026-cybersecurity-startup-boom-3012984f-7a44-4aa7-87bf-765b971c1080) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-05): Investors poured about 4.9 billion dollars into security startups in early 2026, almost all betting on AI. The standout rounds, and what the surge signals.
- [Securing Your Digital Identity: The 2026 Guide to Account Security](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/securing-your-digital-identity-the-2026-guide-to-account-security-eef239b2-2752-41ac-938f-476eabd5abbe) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-05): Modern security demands more than passwords. Learn how to use passkeys, password managers, and multi-factor authentication to protect your accounts from theft.
- [When Your AI Assistant Takes Orders From a Stranger: The Rise of Prompt-Injection Attacks](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/when-your-ai-assistant-takes-orders-from-a-stranger-the-rise-of-prompt-injection-attacks-b7b50d16-5a94-4042-9ca8-cc14fdb4e257) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-05): AI assistants like Copilot and Gemini cannot tell your commands from instructions hidden in content they read. Inside the real 2026 prompt-injection attacks.
- [The Stranger Who Texts 'Hi' Then Offers You Riches: How Pig-Butchering Scams Drain Life Savings](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/the-stranger-who-texts-hi-then-offers-you-riches-how-pig-butchering-scams-drain-life-savings-c014d00a-2263-4e4f-acfc-582201313e62) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-05): Pig-butchering scams mix fake romance with crypto investing to drain victims over months, costing Americans 8.7 billion dollars in 2025. The red flags to know.
- [The EU AI Act Explained: What It Means for Global Tech Companies](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/the-eu-ai-act-explained-what-it-means-for-global-tech-companies-5496260d-1027-4544-8e53-5e96cda5e107) — _Laws and Policies (European Union)_ (2026-06-05): The EU AI Act is the world’s first comprehensive law governing artificial intelligence. We examine its risk-based framework and impact on global operations.
- [The Agentic AI Security Reckoning: Why Autonomous Systems Are Failing](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/the-agentic-ai-security-reckoning-why-autonomous-systems-are-failing-41f404b4-57cc-431f-87b0-b115f50a3cee) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-05): Enterprises are rapidly deploying autonomous AI agents, exposing severe vulnerabilities. Security frameworks are breaking under the weight of dynamic threats.
- [That Panicked Call From Your Child Might Be a Robot: How AI Voice Scams Work, and How to Stop Them](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/that-panicked-call-from-your-child-might-be-a-robot-how-ai-voice-scams-work-and-how-to-stop-them-682e0cdf-25d9-412a-8793-aa35b3ee21c1) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-05): AI can clone a loved one's voice from a few seconds of audio to fake an emergency and demand money. How the scam works, and the safe word that stops it.
- [How to spot a phishing email or text message before it is too late](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-spot-a-phishing-email-or-text-message-before-it-is-too-late-5f45198c-c281-49d0-9407-db483cbe306a) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-04): Phishing is evolving with generative AI. Learn how to spot malicious emails, smishing, and QR code scams to protect your data in 2026.
- [India's Cybersecurity Curriculum: Why It Matters to the World, and How It Compares to the US, UK and Israel](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-s-cybersecurity-curriculum-why-it-matters-to-the-world-and-how-it-compares-to-the-us-uk-and-israel-2f781bee-af80-4bbb-954a-5dfbf441d2e4) — _Laws and Policies (India)_ (2026-06-04): India is racing to build the cyber workforce the world will depend on, through ISEA, AICTE and the NEP. Here is how its curriculum works, why it matters globally, and how it compares with the national models of the US, UK and Israel.
- [India Has Pulled 2,411 Citizens From Myanmar's Cyber-Scam Compounds as a Global Crackdown Closes In](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-has-pulled-2-411-citizens-from-myanmar-s-cyber-scam-compounds-as-a-global-crackdown-closes-in-0e6e4265-6d68-46cd-82bd-a6359c8dace6) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-04): India has repatriated 2,411 nationals from Myanmar's cyber-scam compounds and rescued hundreds more from Cambodia, even as a US-led 'Disruption Week' froze millions in crypto and shut down millions of fraud accounts. Two fronts, one war on the scam-compound economy.
- [Chinese Hackers Deploy Atlas RAT Malware Across European Networks](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/chinese-hackers-deploy-atlas-rat-malware-across-european-networks-44e1223e-897f-4cc4-9449-ca43e53b0c70) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-04): A Chinese-speaking cybercrime group, TA4922, is hitting Germany, the UK and Italy with new Atlas RAT malware that researchers believe is being built with AI.
- [China's Ghost Recruiters: Fake 'Defense Analyst' Jobs on LinkedIn Are a Front for 'paid' Espionage](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/china-s-ghost-recruiters-fake-defense-analyst-jobs-on-linkedin-are-a-front-for-paid-espionage-77361303-562f-4756-b1ae-6e2a737296cc) — _Global Trends_ (2026-06-04): Chinese intelligence officers pose as online HR recruiters or consultants who represent fake, but often legitimate-looking, “cover companies” and claim to be located in countries other than China. Five Eyes agencies have identified individuals who have undertaken these activities, leading to criminal prosecutions, job losses, and security-clearance revocation.
- [US Data Privacy Laws: The State-by-State Patchwork Explained](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/us-data-privacy-laws-the-state-by-state-patchwork-explained-494fd55c-5e45-4fe8-b241-fbf89f9c21db) — _Laws and Policies (United States)_ (2026-06-04): As the US lacks a federal data privacy law, a complex patchwork of state-level statutes has emerged. Explore the current landscape, key rights, and business impacts.
- [DPDP Act vs GDPR: Key Differences, Penalties and Compliance in 2026](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/dpdp-act-vs-gdpr-key-differences-penalties-and-compliance-in-2026-c80fba8c-ecb5-4bf9-ada7-a40b900667b5) — _Laws and Policies_ (2026-06-03): India's DPDP Act and Europe's GDPR both protect personal data but differ sharply on consent, penalties and rights. A clear comparison for businesses.
- [How to Use ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude Securely: 7 Rules That Matter](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-use-chatgpt-gemini-and-claude-securely-7-rules-that-matter-d8c9001b-b4bf-415d-a23b-b64c3964fcd4) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-03): Practical security rules for using ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and other AI assistants: protect your data, API keys and agents from prompt injection and leaks.
- [India vs the World: Inside the Strictest Data-Breach Reporting Rules](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-vs-the-world-inside-the-strictest-data-breach-reporting-rules-01f146e0-b47c-4e43-ae75-1bd7fe629393) — _Laws and Policies_ (2026-06-03): India's CERT-In demands breach reports in 6 hours, 12x faster than the EU, and DPDP now adds a second 72-hour clock, making it the world's strictest regime.
- [HTTP/2 Bomb: How an AI-Discovered Flaw Crashes NGINX, Apache and IIS](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/http-2-bomb-how-an-ai-discovered-flaw-crashes-nginx-apache-and-iis-9a5a26aa-5dec-4fde-8ca0-adb580c071e1) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-03): An AI-discovered HTTP/2 flaw lets a single attacker exhaust 32GB of memory on NGINX, Apache, IIS, Envoy and Cloudflare servers using near-empty requests.
- [Varun Dhawan Deepfake Order: India's Landmark Blueprint for AI Likeness Law](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/varun-dhawan-deepfake-order-india-s-landmark-blueprint-for-ai-likeness-law-970a0e46-c9a9-4f67-9c36-b39eed6cb876) — _Laws and Policies_ (2026-06-03): The Delhi High Court's order shielding Varun Dhawan from AI deepfakes caps a run of Indian rulings that now lead the world on personality-rights protection.
- [Dutch Authorities Dismantle Massive 17-Million-Device Botnet](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/dutch-authorities-dismantle-massive-17-million-device-botnet-930ea683-e344-47a2-9c34-5331becaf7bd) — _Cybercrime Trends_ (2026-06-03): Dutch police and the NCSC have dismantled a 17-million-device botnet. The operation seized over 200 servers linked to a residential proxy service used for fraud.
- [Gamaredon Threat Actor Targets Ukraine via WinRAR Exploitation](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/gamaredon-threat-actor-targets-ukraine-via-winrar-exploitation-5da69268-a8f2-4364-8e5e-40c18afc17da) — _Global Trends_ (2026-06-03): Russia's FSB-linked Gamaredon group is weaponising WinRAR flaw CVE-2025-8088 to deploy GammaSteel and GammaWorm malware against Ukrainian targets.
- [Vietnam cracks down on SEO-promoted gambling websites; media company boss and 17 others arrested](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/vietnam-cracks-down-on-seo-promoted-gambling-websites-media-company-boss-and-17-others-arrested-33b538cd-b4ce-46df-89ad-ece340d74948) — _Global Trends_ (2026-06-02): The police pointed out that Mạnh organized employees to improve the search engine rankings of relevant gambling websites by massively creating backlinks, publishing promotional articles and online content, etc; technically this method also involves unauthorized intrusion in genuine websites. The method is known as black hat SEO as well.
- [Cambodia Names 34 Individuals in Fresh Sihanoukville Online Scam Crackdown - read the full list](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/cambodia-names-34-individuals-in-fresh-sihanoukville-online-scam-crackdown-read-the-full-list-abab0583-5588-4e09-82f4-523ba4c3c384) — _Global Trends_ (2026-06-02): Sihanoukville Prosecutors announces names in Transnational Cyber Fraud Case: 33 Foreign Suspect scammers Indicted, 5 Chinese Suspects Granted Bail
- [8,750 Illegal Betting Platforms Blocked - Karnataka Cyber Command & I4C, MHA Executes One of India’s Largest Anti-Online Betting Operations](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/8-750-illegal-betting-platforms-blocked-karnataka-cyber-command-i4c-mha-executes-one-of-india-s-largest-anti-online-betting-operations-bfe18162-9e3d-40d8-b070-f93c2d62ba9b) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-06-02): In a decisive regulatory shift, the Government of India brought the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Rules, 2026 into force on 1 May 2026, effectively imposing a nationwide blanket ban on all forms of real-money online gaming. Enacted through the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act, 2025 (passed by Parliament in August 2025), the law prohibits any online game, whether skill-based or chance-based, that involves deposits, entry fees, or monetary winnings.
- [Hackers Exploited Meta's AI Support Bot to Hijack Instagram Accounts](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/hackers-exploited-meta-s-ai-support-bot-to-hijack-instagram-accounts-d51cf6b5-7aea-4c42-973c-15ffe092d3ac) — _AI Frauds_ (2026-06-02): Hackers tricked Meta's AI support chatbot into attaching their own email to high-profile Instagram accounts, enabling full takeovers. Meta says the flaw is now fixed.
- [CRITICAL VULNERABILITY ALERT: Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect Flaw Under Active Attack - (CVE-2026-0257)](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/critical-vulnerability-alert-palo-alto-networks-globalprotect-flaw-under-active-attack-cve-2026-0257-0cfde25e-7a77-43af-a6a2-ca2453275e9e) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-01): SILICON VALLEY, Cybersecurity researchers and vendor advisories have confirmed that a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks’ PAN-OS GlobalProtect software is currently being exploited in the wild.
- [AI Phishing Safety: Protecting Yourself from New Web Threats](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/ai-phishing-safety-protecting-yourself-from-new-web-threats-642bae70-e348-48aa-97e5-3c8599dffbba) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-01): Learn how to spot and avoid modern AI-driven phishing scams and ChatGPT-related threats to keep your digital life secure and your personal data private.
- [Cyber Safety Tips: Protect Your Digital Life Everywhere](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/cyber-safety-tips-protect-your-digital-life-everywhere-9ce02d34-337b-46f7-904b-3b4a5c7bc250) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-01): Follow these essential cyber safety tips to protect your personal data globally. Learn about strong passwords, 2FA, and avoiding phishing traps from Cyber Yoda.
- [Online Safety Tips: A Practical Guide for Digital India](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/online-safety-tips-a-practical-guide-for-digital-india-a5da89e3-71d3-4c12-9d0a-1d2c9c2b19e6) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-06-01): Master online safety tips for India. Learn to secure digital payments, ignore fake KYC scams, and browse public Wi-Fi safely with this simple guide by Cyber Yoda.
- [How India's CBI Became a Key Global Partner Against Cyber Fraud](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-india-s-cbi-became-a-key-global-partner-against-cyber-fraud-ffc8bc92-aced-4098-ba79-e91fb09d82e8) — _Laws and Policies (India, United States, United Kingdom)_ (2026-05-31): Behind headlines about scams traced to India, the CBI's Operation Chakra has quietly become a key partner of the FBI, UK NCA, and Microsoft. Here's the work.
- [Haryana Police swings to action against real money online gaming - Reddyanna888](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/haryana-police-swings-to-action-against-real-money-online-gaming-reddyanna888-08b12ace-ba14-48ac-b788-e71993f5ce2e) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-05-31): In an operation conducted by Thana Cyber Manesar, Gurugram Police, 6 accused were arrested who were involved in running an online gaming panel used for financial transactions and cyber fraud (including lottery-style scams).
- [India Leads the Global Charge: Delhi High Court’s Landmark Google-Hindware Ruling Ushers in a New Era of Digital IP Protection](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-leads-the-global-charge-delhi-high-court-s-landmark-google-hindware-ruling-ushers-in-a-new-era-of-digital-ip-protection-5355047f-f42b-4437-a831-78edee5db457) — _Laws and Policies (India)_ (2026-05-30): This verdict doesn’t just resolve a dispute between a proud Indian sanitaryware brand and the tech giant, it signals India’s emergence as a global frontrunner in balancing innovation with robust intellectual property safeguards in the online advertising ecosystem.
- [Da Xi Gang Casino License revoked by Cambodia in action against transnational crime operations](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/da-xi-gang-casino-license-revoked-by-cambodia-in-action-against-transnational-crime-operations-236e114a-7d8b-4f14-baae-5dee3c0c2833) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-05-30): In a press release dated May 29, 2026, the CGMC announced the revocation of License No. 280, originally granted on December 31, 2024, to DA JIN GANG HOTEL & RESORT CO. LTD. The decision followed a joint raid on May 21-22 at the casino-hotel, located at the corner of 28 June Street and 2 December Street in Preah Sihanoukville. Authorities seized 555 computers and 295 mobile phones confirmed to have been used for online scam activities.
- [  Cyber Criminals Use High-limit Credit Cards to Launder cybercrime proceeds, new money layering method exposed](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/cyber-criminals-use-high-limit-credit-cards-to-launder-cybercrime-proceeds-new-money-layering-method-exposed-0d858957-b53b-4321-ade6-a0b7339c428c) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-05-29): Mumbai Police have arrested two men from Jharkhand who used credit cards with huge outstanding balances to hide and move stolen money. This method has made it harder for victims to get their money back quickly. GR No. 43/2026 was linked to android malware case - GasBill Update.apk
- [Got a Code on Your Phone You Didn't Ask For? Here's What to Do](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/got-a-code-on-your-phone-you-didn-t-ask-for-here-s-what-to-do-0ef0628c-f544-4f60-837e-74a3d506c22d) — _Global Trends_ (2026-05-29): A message pops up: "Your code is 482917." You didn't ask for it. So what's going on, and should you worry? Here's the simple answer: someone is trying to log into one of your accounts, and your phone just received the security code that's stopping them. They probably know your password. The code is the wall they can't get past, as long as you don't share it. Stay calm. You're not too late.
- [India's ED raids multiple locations related to Parimatch, illegal online betting probe under Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-s-ed-raids-multiple-locations-related-to-parimatch-illegal-online-betting-probe-under-prevention-of-money-laundering-act-pmla-2002-23d8a4fc-8dea-4868-8c83-826173a0e715) — _Global Trends_ (2026-05-28): Fintech Accounts, CMS Accounts of Banks, Current account of Software & Technology Entities, Wallet recharge was used for complex layering of betting & gambling funds. India has enacted a sweeping ban on all real money gaming. Under the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act (PROGA), the government strictly prohibits online money games, fantasy sports leagues, and casual games with entry fees or monetary stakes, regardless of whether they are classified as games of skill or chance.
- [Inside the $75 Billion Machine: How Pig-Butchering Investment Scams Became the World's Fastest-Growing Cyber Fraud](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/inside-the-75-billion-machine-how-pig-butchering-investment-scams-became-the-world-s-fastest-growing-cyber-fraud-0aec5152-af95-4a2e-807c-ac452585e8b8) — _Global Trends_ (2026-05-28): Confidence-enabled crypto investment fraud is the world's fastest-growing online scam. Here's how it works, the warning signs, and what to do if you're targeted.
- [How to Fix the Grok ‘User Exceeds Storage Allowance’ Error](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-to-fix-the-grok-user-exceeds-storage-allowance-error-a42ff538-8b32-4296-82a8-30a707c5d8bd) — _AI Updates_ (2026-05-28): Grok shows a 'storage exhausted' error when your account's ~1 GB of free space fills up with uploaded files. Here's how to check your usage and clear it.
- [Telegram Law Enforcement Data Request: How to Investigate Telegram](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/telegram-law-enforcement-data-request-how-to-investigate-telegram-bb620f19-60b1-4871-9f5e-bf6b455579a9) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-05-26): Telegram has no LERS portal — police request data by email under legal process. Identifiers, the data provided (IP, phone), and India's IT Rules timeline.
- [Indian Cyber Police Crack ₹1.27-Crore sophesticated android malware scam, arrest Alleged Mastermind in Cross-State Manhunt](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/indian-cyber-police-crack-1-27-crore-sophesticated-android-malware-scam-arrest-alleged-mastermind-in-cross-state-manhunt-4a142d7f-7068-4f67-bfee-3b6c1920b6de) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-05-24): Forensic financial tracing, digital-trail analysis and inter-state coordination helped Kanpur’s Cyber Crime unit dismantle a fraud network that allegedly weaponised fake government-scheme apps and SIM-swap attacks.
- [Facebook & Instagram LERS Portal: Police Data Request Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/facebook-instagram-lers-portal-police-data-request-guide-c3ab936f-16ef-420b-9523-9a5e66870d61) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-05-24): How police request Facebook, Instagram and Threads data via Meta's LERS portal at facebook.com/records: preservation, records requests, and emergencies.
- [Uttar Pradesh Police Busts organized inter-state cybercrime & mule account supply chain syndicate](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/uttar-pradesh-police-busts-organized-inter-state-cybercrime-mule-account-supply-chain-syndicate-ae6b4ffe-ecb0-4cf0-a5c2-bb4f22576af0) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-05-23): 9 Arrested, Over ₹14.87 Crore Frozen; Massive Haul of Bank Documents and IDs Recovered; many of arrested ones already had criminal history
- [Multiple Call Centers busted by Karnataka State Cyber Command - defrauding US Citizens](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/multiple-call-centers-busted-by-karnataka-state-cyber-command-defrauding-us-citizens-b62279cf-f599-4b6b-b287-c9879868f576) — _Global Trends_ (2026-05-22): India has adopted a zero tolerance approach towards any organized syndicate, which is targeting foreign nationals. Every source input is taken seriously for a comprehensive crackdown
- [How India's CFCFRMS (1930) and the FBI's Recovery Asset Team handle online financial crimes](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-india-s-cfcfrms-1930-and-the-fbi-s-recovery-asset-team-handle-online-financial-crimes-b1261410-d687-47ed-b3fb-fa76d5acfb2c) — _Global Trends_ (2026-05-21): A step-by-step comparison of the financial-fraud interception machinery of the world's largest digital-payments market and the world's largest economy
- [Investment Scams Cost Americans $8.65 Billion in 2025 – A Stark Warning from FBI’s IC3 Annual Report](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/investment-scams-cost-americans-8-65-billion-in-2025-a-stark-warning-from-fbi-s-ic3-annual-report-000a0744-cc84-4c8f-a123-6d0fb18ddb19) — _Global Trends_ (2026-05-20): According to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) 2025 Internet Crime Report, investment-related fraud emerged as the single largest category of financial loss reported to the agency. Victims lost a staggering $8,648,617,756 (approximately ₹83,226 Crores) to investment scams in 2025 alone.
- [Cambodia's resturant chain owner arrested by Indian Cyber Police for involvement in illegal recruitment](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/cambodia-s-resturant-chain-owner-arrested-by-indian-cyber-police-for-involvement-in-illegal-recruitment-4f427070-d2ac-45b4-a391-643e8f4bbde9) — _Global Trends_ (2026-05-18): The arrest of a 35-year-old Indian national in Madurai this week has exposed a telling artefact of Southeast Asia's cyber-slavery economy: an Indian restaurant chain operating inside the scam compounds themselves, allegedly doubling as logistical backbone for the trafficking of hundreds of Indian victims into forced online fraud.
- [Cyber Fraudster Arrested in Nalanda for Fake Char Dham Yatra Bookings](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/cyber-fraudster-arrested-in-nalanda-for-fake-char-dham-yatra-bookings-72ecadf3-7186-4b15-8f83-a577ddd1f52f) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-05-17): Fraudsters used online advertisements reach out victims who were willing to go on one of the India's most sought after pilgrimage circuit in high altitude Himalayas, Uttarakhand State
- [India's Jharkhand Police cracks down on International Child Exploitation Network Operating via Telegram](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-s-jharkhand-police-cracks-down-on-international-child-exploitation-network-operating-via-telegram-7274f11b-96f2-4a6c-94a0-13c84889c237) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-05-17): In a major breakthrough against transnational cybercrime, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Jharkhand Police has successfully dismantled a dark network involved in the trade and circulation of Online Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM).
- [Chargesheet filed against absconding Munna Singh aka Anand Singh - Indian's NIA cracks down on Cyber Slavery Racket of Cambodia](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/chargesheet-filed-against-absconding-munna-singh-aka-anand-singh-indian-s-nia-cracks-down-on-cyber-slavery-racket-of-cambodia-dba363c2-eaa3-49b9-89bb-62addeb63679) — _Global Trends_ (2026-05-17): Chargesheet has been filed against mastermind Anand @ Munna Singh & 4 others before NIA special court in Patna in a case of trafficking of Indian youth & forcing them into cyber slavery in Cambodia. Anand is absconding while three co-accused are under arrest and one out on bail.
- [Indian Authorities Warn iPhone Users: Sophisticated Phishing Scam Targets Owners of Lost or Stolen Devices](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/indian-authorities-warn-iphone-users-sophisticated-phishing-scam-targets-owners-of-lost-or-stolen-devices-7b41d60e-9b1f-4acc-84db-88c8e6329b60) — _Global Trends_ (2026-05-13): Indian cybercrime authorities have issued a fresh alert over a targeted phishing operation that specifically preys on iPhone owners whose devices have recently been lost or stolen. Criminals who already possess the physical phone send convincing SMS messages pretending to be from Apple Support or Find My iPhone, claiming the device is temporarily switched off and urging the owner to click a link to secure their data.
- ['51 Game' - UP Police busts online real money gaming fraud racket | MQR used as Pay-Ins](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/51-game-up-police-busts-online-real-money-gaming-fraud-racket-mqr-used-as-pay-ins-d41b88e2-9cdd-465a-adf1-8cc54f497202) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-05-09): In a major breakthrough against illegal online betting and gambling-linked cyber fraud, the Cyber Crime Police Station of Azamgarh has arrested a key accused allegedly involved in duping a victim of ₹9.25 lakh through an online gaming platform operating under the name “51GAME.”
- [Gemini AI & Meta AI | Used by Cybercriminals to update Aadhaar linked Mobile number bypassing biometric authentication](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/gemini-ai-meta-ai-used-by-cybercriminals-to-update-aadhaar-linked-mobile-number-bypassing-biometric-authentication-61ee166f-26d2-4350-9462-78a4b90f1465) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-05-09): Sophisticated syndicate used Google’s Gemini and Meta AI to create ‘eye-blink’ deepfake videos, bypass biometric verification, change victims’ mobile numbers linked to Aadhaar, and siphon loans worth lakhs without triggering OTP alerts
- [Cyber Frauds hit Electric Companies - WhatsApp Impersonation Scam of ₹45.6 Lakh targeting PGVCL’s Finance Head in Rajkot](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/cyber-frauds-hit-electric-companies-whatsapp-impersonation-scam-of-45-6-lakh-targeting-pgvcl-s-finance-head-in-rajkot-350f1b39-52c4-40bc-bfd3-3c80abc6cd25) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-05-07): Cyber criminals orchestrated a sophisticated WhatsApp impersonation scam by creating a fake profile of PGVCL Managing Director Ketan Joshi and messaging Finance GM Kintukumar Malkan from an unknown number, claiming it was a “personal” contact.
- [CBI Strikes: Nationwide Crackdown on ‘Cyber Slavery’ Cartels linked to South East Asian Scam Compounds](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/cbi-strikes-nationwide-crackdown-on-cyber-slavery-cartels-linked-to-south-east-asian-scam-compounds-7fba6208-8618-44eb-a680-25d1ea3c9ab1) — _Global Trends_ (2026-05-07): The agency conducted coordinated raids at nine strategic locations across four states, Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, signaling a zero-tolerance approach to the rising tide of tech-enabled exploitation.
- [AI-Powered Cybersecurity Platform Detects Rise in Phishing Attacks Across Indian SMEs](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/ai-powered-cybersecurity-platform-detects-rise-in-phishing-attacks-across-indian-smes-4bcd85c7-fe88-49c1-b16e-1539ee1aa7fc) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-05-04): A leading AI-driven cybersecurity platform has reported a sharp increase in phishing attacks targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across India. The platform uses machine learning to detect suspicious email behavior and prevent data breaches before they occur...
- [Natraj Pencil Packing Job Scam and Extortion Racket busted in Operation Mule Hunter by Rajasthan Police](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/natraj-pencil-packing-job-scam-and-extortion-racket-busted-in-operation-mule-hunter-by-rajasthan-police-ecef30ee-f0e6-4ffe-ad62-8889806a9a96) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-05-03): Deeg District of Rajasthan is one of prominent hostpot of cybercrime in India. Strategic "Operation Mule Hunter" led to crackdown of multiple scamming modus operandi like Natraj Pencil Packing Job Scam, Sextortion, Old Coin and Impersonation Scam through Facebook / Google Ads
- [How can Police use Artificial Intelligence AI for faster and better public service ](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/how-can-police-use-artificial-intelligence-ai-for-faster-and-better-public-service-06294420-7b21-4bb2-8d19-dffc86e6e3d0) — _AI Updates_ (2026-05-02): 52 Smart Ideas to Speed Up FIRs, Solve Crimes Faster, and Help Citizens 24/7 - Based on the CCTNS document
- [WhatsApp LERS Portal: Police & Government Data Request Guide](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/whatsapp-lers-portal-police-government-data-request-guide-adbcd29e-d583-49bf-bebf-ca22308c747d) — _Law Enforcement Resources_ (2026-05-02): The WhatsApp law enforcement (LERS) portal: the direct link, who can register, and how police file preservation, records and emergency disclosure requests.
- [7 Bank Officials Arrested by Cyberabad Police](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/7-bank-officials-arrested-by-cyberabad-police-d156b3e2-28fe-41cc-a0af-5b2d63bb4e12) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-05-01): Cyberabad Cyber Crimes Police launched Operation Crackdown and arrested 7 bank officials across 5 cases for colluding with fraudsters by bypassing KYC norms, falsifying documents, and opening mule accounts used in high value organized cyber financial crimes.
- [Crackdown in State Bank of India's MSME Mule "Enterprise" Account by Ramgarh, UP Police ](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/crackdown-in-state-bank-of-india-s-msme-mule-enterprise-account-by-ramgarh-up-police-a5cd7b83-58c6-4ba1-ae43-b62a9d070519) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-05-01): Suspicious transactions in State Bank of India account number 444616958956 triggered the action by UP Police through Samanvay Coordination Portal (pratimb) of I4C, Ministry of Home Affairs
- [Cambodia Cracks Down on Online Scams: Official List Names Dozens of Suspects, Mostly Foreigners](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/cambodia-cracks-down-on-online-scams-official-list-names-dozens-of-suspects-mostly-foreigners-8986251c-7e28-45a5-9d69-57c64340909a) — _Global Trends_ (2026-04-30): In a bold move against the country’s notorious online fraud epidemic, Cambodian authorities have released an official notice listing dozens of individuals linked to “online scams.” The document, names – many Chinese, with a few from Nepal – and warns the public about their alleged involvement in cyber fraud operations.
- [Government of India warns on Frontier AI Driven Cyber Risks | Claude Mythos](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/government-of-india-warns-on-frontier-ai-driven-cyber-risks-claude-mythos-189a8fc5-a6ff-42a4-9fe9-f5bfeee1d133) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-04-28): This advisory details the escalating threat posed by frontier AI models capable of autonomous cyber attacks, including vulnerability discovery, exploit development, and multi-stage attack orchestration, while providing comprehensive defense strategies for organizations, MSMEs, and individuals.
- [Massive UPI Scam Targets Thousands](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/massive-upi-scam-targets-thousands-971d4492-f08c-44d3-b43c-3527cdf67300) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-04-27): A large-scale UPI scam has been reported across multiple Indian states, where fraudsters trick users into approving collect requests, leading to unauthorized transactions...
- [Rising crypto drainer scams targeting Trust wallet users : Warns I4C, Ministry of Home Affairs, India](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/rising-crypto-drainer-scams-targeting-trust-wallet-users-warns-i4c-ministry-of-home-affairs-india-c5a7d5d3-1a04-40fe-8929-f13f440b3276) — _Cybersecurity_ (2026-04-27): The National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit has issued an advisory regarding a rise in cryptocurrency frauds targeting Trust Wallet users, where attackers use social engineering and fake verification sites to drain digital assets.
- [Singapore’s fight against information warfare](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/singapore-s-fight-against-information-warfare-9608e7fe-db1c-4d6e-83f5-41f0023ece53) — _Global Trends_ (2026-04-27): A suspected Chinese run campaign was highlighted by The Google's Threat Analysis Group (TAG)
- [Sridhar Vembu's Open letter to Indians in America.](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/sridhar-vembu-s-open-letter-to-indians-in-america-c7890ed1-d8c3-4c64-8569-5a31ac6c6e4d) — _Global Trends_ (2026-04-27): A tweet, intended to bring talent back home
- [India Tightens the Screws on Organised Cybercrime: MCOCA Invoked Against SE Asia linked Investment Scam Gang](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-tightens-the-screws-on-organised-cybercrime-mcoca-invoked-against-se-asia-linked-investment-scam-gang-e744ce7c-036c-4a41-bc0e-b2f30b2706e3) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-04-23): The Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act, 1999 was the first state law in India aimed specifically at organised crime. Originally enacted to tackle the Mumbai underworld, it came into force on 24 February 1999 and today extends to the State of Maharashtra and the National Capital Territory of Delhi.
- [10,000 Fake SIM Cards: Inside CBI's Crackdown on India's Cybercrime Supply Chain](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/10-000-fake-sim-cards-inside-cbi-s-crackdown-on-india-s-cybercrime-supply-chain-7a338847-1cbb-4787-9e2f-793c11887292) — _Global Trends_ (2026-04-21): A single accused. Multiple bank accounts. Approximately ₹67 lakh in transactions. And an estimated 10,000 illegally procured SIM cards feeding a sprawling cybercrime network across India - industrialised SIM card abuse crackdown
- [Operation Octopus 2.0 - Record 32 Bankers arrested by Hyderabad Police](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/operation-octopus-2-0-record-32-bankers-arrested-by-hyderabad-police-b83e458b-2a32-409c-a9ef-c37278cea528) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-04-20): 52 arrested including 32 bank officials, the largest crackdown on insider-enabled cybercrime in India | Links to investment scams and digital arrest - one of the major scams reported across India
- [Insights from India's AI Adoption in Government Ministries and Departments](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/insights-from-india-s-ai-adoption-in-government-ministries-and-departments-ab7ccacb-0511-4a35-9377-fb8179b68866) — _AI Updates_ (2026-04-20): The Committee examined challenges such as job displacement, algorithmic bias, data privacy concerns (under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act), copyright issues, need for comprehensive AI legislation, deepfake proliferation, cyber financial frauds using AI, illegal immigration detection, and the lack of consensus on defining autonomy of weapon systems.
- [APK Fraud and SMS Forwarding: How Varanasi Police Dismantled a ₹8.38 Lakh Cyber Fraud Ring With Roots in Jamtara, Jharkhand](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/apk-fraud-and-sms-forwarding-how-varanasi-police-dismantled-a-8-38-lakh-cyber-fraud-ring-with-roots-in-jamtara-jharkhand-ba395a6c-addc-4076-b788-8467055b5310) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-04-19): A sophisticated cyber fraud operation that siphoned ₹8,38,402 from a Varanasi resident's bank account has been busted by the Varanasi Police Commissionerate's cyber crime unit, with the arrest of two key operatives, including the gang's ringleader, from Andal in West Bengal's Paschimi Bardhaman district.
- [India Is Quietly Building the Blueprint for a Safer Internet, detecting DNS Abuse before damage](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/india-is-quietly-building-the-blueprint-for-a-safer-internet-detecting-dns-abuse-before-damage-f275f94e-99fb-4c88-a55d-a28a7fbc48d3) — _Internet Governance_ (2026-04-19): How a country of 1.4 billion is turning its national domain into a model for proactive cybersecurity for securing its ".in" domain space.
- [Operation FACE: How India Built an AI-Powered Shield Against the Telecom Frauds](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/operation-face-how-india-built-an-ai-powered-shield-against-the-telecom-frauds-d5b3f06c-ebd3-4b4a-a962-1d6cbac778d8) — _AI Updates_ (2026-04-19): Bhopal, March 25, 2026, In a world drowning in SIM-based cybercrime, from OTP scams and financial fraud to identity theft and terror financing, India just demonstrated what decisive, technology-led policing looks like. The country has deployed a first-of-its-kind AI facial recognition dragnet called Operation FACE (Facial Authentication & Compliance Enforcement), and the results are staggering.
- [Indian Police in Uttar Pradesh Dismantle Cyber Fraud Ring that Swindled $930,000](https://ministryofcyberaffairs.com/news/indian-police-in-uttar-pradesh-dismantle-cyber-fraud-ring-that-swindled-930-000-c814fb8a-76c2-4ee0-b5bb-375efc3ebcda) — _Cybercrime Trends (News)_ (2026-04-19): A small-town police unit in Uttar Pradesh cracked an organized syndicate that exploited India's unemployed youths to steal millions

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