ONLINE IDENTITY THEFT
Crédit Mutuel Arkéa cyberattack: How did a French bank become linked to a $133 million crypto investigation?
French bank Crédit Mutuel Arkéa has confirmed a cyberattack involving fraudulent transactions after blockchain investigator ZachXBT traced more than $133 million in suspected crypto withdrawals. Investigators are examining the movement of funds across exchanges, while the bank has yet to disclose its losses or confirm how the attack occurred.
Binance suspends withdrawals after $6.3 billion hack: Is your crypto safe? Here's what to do now
Binance has temporarily suspended deposits and withdrawals following a reported security incident involving an estimated $6.3 billion in digital assets. The crypto exchange has pledged to cover customer losses, while users are urged to protect their accounts, watch for recovery scams and understand the risks of keeping crypto on an exchange.
Binance hack update: Will you lose your Bitcoin? Who stole the money, where has the stolen $6.3 billion gone, and how much has been recovered?
Binance crypto hack news: Binance suffered a massive $6.3 billion cryptocurrency security breach, with investigators linking the attack to North Korea's TraderTraitor hacking group. Around $2.7 billion worth of stolen assets has reportedly been frozen. Here's where the stolen money went, which cryptocurrencies were affected and whether Binance customers risk losing their Bitcoin.
Who is Mercedes Reshard New? Influencer with extravagant lifestyle, known online as 'Shawty Dred', arrested over $4m fraud involving hundreds of SNAP accounts
An influencer known as "Shawty Dred" has been arrested in Georgia in connection with a major SNAP fraud case. He is accused of controlling more than 350 fake SNAP accounts created with stolen identities. The alleged fraud resulted in the theft of more than $4 million intended for families in need. New was previously arrested after being accused of selling SNAP benefit cards at a local store.
Rs 24 crore cash sales in Form 26AS, Rs 4-crore tax demand: How a five-star hotel cook won his case in Delhi High Court
Mr. Lalit, a cook at Hotel Ashoka, received a surprising income tax notice claiming Rs 4 crore. This notice cited Rs 24 crore in cash sales attributed to him, leading to significant distress. His Form 26AS incorrectly showed these transactions, prompting Lalit to file a complaint regarding identity theft. The Delhi High Court ultimately canceled the tax demand, finding insufficient evidence from the Income Tax Department.
Why border security force SSB is asking soldiers to stay away from unknown calls, OTP requests
The Sashastra Seema Bal has issued a cyber security advisory warning personnel about online honey traps, fake identities, suspicious video calls and financial fraud. The force has outlined precautions for protecting personal information and banking details, urged personnel to avoid unknown APK downloads and advised victims to report cybercrime through helpline 1930 or the government's reporting portal.
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Fortress Delhi: Jantar Mantar wears deserted look as Dipke, four former CMs among 7,000 protesters detained
In New Delhi, a large-scale security operation resulted in the detention of over 7,000 protesters on Saturday. The protesters were primarily demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, citing allegations of vote theft. Key opposition leaders, including former chief ministers and activists, were also detained during the attempts to mobilize support. The ruling BJP criticized the protests, describing them as a failed show of opposition.

GTA 6 leak: New footage reportedly shows cutscenes, nudity and first-person driving, sparks spoiler warning among fans
GTA 6 Leaks: A new 24-minute GTA 6 gameplay leak has reignited speculation about Rockstar Games’ upcoming title, with footage reportedly showing story cutscenes, playable characters Jason and Lucia, and features that may have been enabled through developer tools. The release comes after earlier leaks triggered an investigation by Rockstar’s parent company, Take-Two Interactive. The leaker has also used the video to seek funding for a separate gaming project.

Scammers now don't want your money or password, they just want...: Financial advisor warns of new fraud that can drain your finances in 30 minutes
A viral social media warning claims scammers are approaching people in public places for help with their phones and using the interaction to steal biometric information. The post alleges that AI-generated identities could then be used to obtain loans within 30 minutes. However, the specific claims about instantly stealing fingerprints, faces and voices through such an interaction remain unverified.

Cybercrime feud erupts on dark web as notorious group claims hijack of rival's website
One of the world's best-known cybercrime groups said on Sunday it had hijacked one of its chief rivals' dark web site, bringing what it said was a long-simmering feud out into the open.

Karol Bagh man had foreign bank accounts, FD in Singapore, no ITR disclosure; income tax dept sent black money notice, but ITAT Delhi cancelled the notice for this reason
Black money notice sent to man with Singapore FD and current bank a/c in his name and no ITR declaration; Know how he won case in ITAT Delhi after proving his identity theft angle with Economic Offences Wing’s help.

IRS fresh alert ahead of Christmas: Waiting for stimulus checks? Don’t fall into scammers’ trap — here’s what protections the IRS recommends
IRS is warning millions of Americans about rising identity theft and tax scams this Christmas. Holiday shopping plus tax season makes a perfect target for criminals. Phishing emails, smishing texts, and social media scams are increasing. Seniors and taxpayers nearing retirement are at higher risk. Using an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) can stop fraudsters from filing fake returns.

IRDAI’s new norms on cyber insurance for individuals cover online theft of funds, identity, social media
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) has underlined the need for cyber insurance by citing the increase in digital frauds and cyber theft during the pandemic.

Flipkart, Bajaj Allianz launch cyber insurance to cover online financial frauds
This insurance compensates for direct financial loss (up to the sum insured) due to unauthorised digital financial transactions as a result of identity theft arising out of cyber-attacks, phishing/spoofing and SIM-jacking, a joint statement said.

Cyber criminals stole Rs 1.2 trillion from Indians in 2019: Survey
According to the 2019 NortonLifeLock Cyber Safety Insights Report, 63% Indians do not know what they will do if their identities are stolen, even though 70% are worried that identities will be stolen. 4 in 10 consumers in India have experienced identity theft.

4 in 10 Indians have experienced identity theft: Report
It also found that while 61 percent of respondents feel well-protected against ID theft but 63 percent would have no idea what to do in case of an identity theft, and more than three-quarters (79 percent ) wish they had more information on what to do if it were to happen.

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Has your identity been stolen? Here's what you must do
Some identity thefts can have severe consequences. For instance, theft of one's Aadhaar identity can be seriously damaging as it can be misused in many ways.

How safe is your online data? Five flash points you cannot ignore
Companies called ‘data brokers’ hawk their services on online listings and sell personal information for anywhere between Rs 10,000 and Rs 15,000.

How to protect yourself from social media frauds
Keep in mind that it is not just friends or followers who are interested in what you post, but also fraudsters and hackers on the prowl.

Social media addicts, just watch your posts
A sharp rise in identity thefts calls for moderation in your tendency to display personal information online.

Identity theft costs Indians Rs 7,500 on an average: Microsoft
Cases of identity theft are also on the rise and a survey by Microsoft has found damages to have costed individuals about Rs 7,500 on an average.

How to avoid online identity theft
In today’s cyber world, where most of your personal information is online, it’s easy for fraudsters to steal and misuse it.

RBI warns against fraud emails
The central bank said it was come to its notice about an email from mail id: alert@rbi.org, which was signed by RBI Online offering a new online security platform.
Cyber crime: Beware of Identity theft
According to Norton Cybercrime Report 2011, globally 431 mn adults experienced cybercrime in 2011 and more than 1 mn plus adults became victims every day.
Cyber crime: Beware of ID theft
According to a report, globally 431 million adults experienced cybercrime in 2011 and more than 1 million plus adults became victims every day.
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