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Maharashtra Cyber orders app stores to remove illegal bike taxi apps after transport complaint

Maharashtra Cyber orders app stores to remove illegal bike taxi apps after transport complaint

Maharashtra Cybercrime police have launched action against alleged illegal bike taxi services across the state, after a complaint from the office of Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik. Notices were sent to mobile app store platforms to remove applications facilitating unauthorised operations. The notice cites Maharashtra Cyber’s goal of preventing widespread use while protecting public safety and enforcing legal compliance. The notice references Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, warning app stores of potential liability if they fail to act.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 16 May 2026
Germany to launch active cyberdefence letting security services hit attackers infrastructure

Germany to launch active cyberdefence letting security services hit attackers infrastructure

Germany is rolling out an “active cyberdefence” approach as online attacks keep rising. Under proposed laws, security services would be able to respond by targeting attacker infrastructure rather than only monitoring or blocking. Officials say AI is accelerating cybercrime, making it more professional and harder to deter. The plan aims to protect German firms and critical infrastructure.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 12 May 2026

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Delhi Police probe new death threat against defence entrepreneur Sahil Luthra amid extortion case

Delhi Police probe new death threat against defence entrepreneur Sahil Luthra amid extortion case

Delhi Police are investigating a fresh death threat received by defence entrepreneur Sahil Luthra, managing director of Vijayen Trishul Defence Solutions. Luthra reported a threatening voice note, linked to an ongoing extortion case. He has received similar threats since early 2024, with earlier complaints alleging demands for crores from foreign numbers.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
IPL 2026 Four arrested for fake tickets using ChatGPT and CorelDRAW outside Ekana stadium

IPL 2026 Four arrested for fake tickets using ChatGPT and CorelDRAW outside Ekana stadium

Lucknow police arrested four members of an interstate gang accused of selling counterfeit IPL tickets outside Ekana Cricket Stadium during RCB vs LSG. The gang allegedly pulled images of genuine tickets from social media and used ChatGPT and CorelDRAW to replicate ticket dimensions, paper quality, and design, facilitating large-scale fake sales. Police are investigating the full network.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 9 May 2026
ESET flags CallPhantom scam with 28 fake call history apps and 7.3M downloads removed from Google Play

ESET flags CallPhantom scam with 28 fake call history apps and 7.3M downloads removed from Google Play

ESET has uncovered the CallPhantom scam on Google Play, finding 28 fraudulent Android apps that promised call history, SMS, and WhatsApp call logs for any number. Over 7.3 million users downloaded them. Instead of real records, the apps generate random call data and charge users through official or third-party payments, complicating refunds. Google removed the apps after ESET reporting.

Summarised by Beize from a story on IndianWeb2 on 8 May 2026
Police arrest SMS blaster crew after malicious messages hit thousands across Toronto

Police arrest SMS blaster crew after malicious messages hit thousands across Toronto

Toronto police say they have arrested a crew accused of using an SMS blaster to send malicious messages to thousands of people across the city. Authorities call it the first known instance of an SMS blaster being used in Canada, signaling a potential shift in how scams and cyber harassment can scale through mass texting.

Summarised by Beize from a story on TechCrunch on 7 May 2026

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Sri Lanka arrests 600 foreigners including Indians in cybercrime raids

Sri Lanka arrests 600 foreigners including Indians in cybercrime raids

Sri Lankan police say they have arrested over 600 foreigners, including Indian nationals, for cybercrime this year. Investigators claim many were tourist visa overstayers and were picked up in Colombo’s suburbs. Authorities have asked the public to report suspicious tenants, saying such tips can help disrupt international syndicates behind online fraud and related crimes.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 6 May 2026
War without borders is here as cyberattacks surge across infrastructure and everyday lives

War without borders is here as cyberattacks surge across infrastructure and everyday lives

Cyber conflict is spilling beyond traditional battle lines after US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with hacktivists and state-backed groups launching cross-border attacks. The fallout is a fast-growing cybercrime economy that blurs war and wrongdoing, creating new openings for financially motivated scams. Critical infrastructure such as energy and aviation now faces escalating risk, while everyday users get targeted with more sophisticated fraud.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 5 May 2026
North Korea rejects US cybercrime claims calling them absurd slander and denies weapons funding

North Korea rejects US cybercrime claims calling them absurd slander and denies weapons funding

North Korea has dismissed US allegations that it commits cybercrimes to finance its weapons programs, calling the claims “absurd slander.” Washington says Pyongyang has stolen billions in virtual assets, a key revenue stream under sanctions, and the US Justice Department has prosecuted people tied to the multi-year scheme.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 4 May 2026
Hyderabad cops urge RBI to fix banking gaps fueling cyber fraud

Hyderabad cops urge RBI to fix banking gaps fueling cyber fraud

Hyderabad Police’s crackdown on cyber fraud has led to a high-level meeting urging the RBI to plug systemic banking gaps that enable digital financial crimes. The police cite around Rs 400 crore in annual losses and push for coordinated action against mule accounts, faster response systems, and wider adoption of RBI’s MuleHunter.AI by banks.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 1 May 2026

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ED expands focus to crypto fraud terror financing as chargesheets nearly double

ED expands focus to crypto fraud terror financing as chargesheets nearly double

The Enforcement Directorate says it is widening its crackdown to cryptocurrency frauds, terror financing, cybercrimes, and drug trafficking. It notes that bank and real estate fraud cases have dropped after new laws, while it has nearly doubled chargesheets filed in the last fiscal year. The ED cites a 94% conviction rate and returning over Rs 63,000 crore in assets to victims.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 1 May 2026
Ahmedabad police bust AI deepfake loan scam using Google Gemini and Aadhaar OTP bypass

Ahmedabad police bust AI deepfake loan scam using Google Gemini and Aadhaar OTP bypass

Ahmedabad Police arrested four men accused of using AI tools, including Google Gemini, to generate deepfake videos and allegedly bypass Aadhaar OTP verification to run a loan scam. The case underscores how AI-powered identity fraud is becoming simpler and more accessible, posing fresh risks to India’s digital verification systems and prompting calls for stronger safeguards.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 30 Apr 2026
Chhattisgarh Police Inspector Detained in Guwahati Over Alleged Cybercrime Bribes

Chhattisgarh Police Inspector Detained in Guwahati Over Alleged Cybercrime Bribes

Four Chhattisgarh police personnel, including an inspector, were detained and questioned in Guwahati after bribery allegations in a cybercrime probe. A complainant claims the team demanded and accepted money from accused arrested in Chhattisgarh and allegedly released some suspects after receiving bribes. The officials had reportedly arrived in Guwahati to investigate the case.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
Alleged Chinese hacker Xu Zewei extradited from Italy as FBI ties him to State Security

Alleged Chinese hacker Xu Zewei extradited from Italy as FBI ties him to State Security

The FBI has extradited alleged Chinese hacker Xu Zewei from Italy to the United States, describing it as a rare, high-stakes operation. FBI Director Kash Patel says his own trip to Italy was crucial and that prosecutors will seek action over alleged cyberattacks targeting US COVID-19 research. Patel also claims Xu has direct ties to China’s Ministry of State Security.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026

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WhatsApp turns to AI to crush digital arrest scams and ban impersonators at scale

WhatsApp turns to AI to crush digital arrest scams and ban impersonators at scale

WhatsApp says it is using AI to combat digital arrest scams by identifying and banning thousands of impersonating accounts. The company is also upgrading detection for fake officials and scam patterns after consultations with government bodies. Authorities are pairing platform action with telecom measures like SIM binding to reduce fraud, but victim recovery still lags.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
WhatsApp Bans 9400 Accounts Linked to Digital Arrest Scams After Supreme Court Push

WhatsApp Bans 9400 Accounts Linked to Digital Arrest Scams After Supreme Court Push

WhatsApp and Meta have terminated 9,400 accounts in India tied to “digital arrest” impersonation scams since January 2026. The move follows a Supreme Court-linked status report by I4C under India’s MHA as online fraud spikes. WhatsApp says it expanded investigations beyond initial official warnings, while rolling out stronger protections like biometric checks and faster SIM blocking.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Startup Talky on 29 Apr 2026
Ecommerce fraud turns Jamtara style device farming networks drain accounts at scale

Ecommerce fraud turns Jamtara style device farming networks drain accounts at scale

A new wave of eCommerce fraud is spreading in India, with organised groups using device farming to run large-scale scams. Reports say these networks exploit returns and cashback incentives, then target accounts with saved payment details for high-value transactions. The activity is concentrated in tech hubs, forcing platforms to tighten security without harming user experience.

Summarised by Beize from a story on The Economic Times on 29 Apr 2026
Amravati sex scandal widens as police find 350 videos and arrest second accused in blackmail racket

Amravati sex scandal widens as police find 350 videos and arrest second accused in blackmail racket

An Amravati sex scandal is escalating as police arrest a 19-year-old accused of running a digital exploitation and blackmail racket. Investigators say 350 videos are under scrutiny, with nearly 180 suspected victims, including minors. A cyber team recovered deleted data after arresting a second accused connected to downloading and circulating explicit clips, prompting demands for an SIT probe.

Summarised by Beize from a story on Republic on 24 Apr 2026

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