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CYBERAug 10Telangana Cyber Security Bureau busts three call centres in Delhi targeting Telangana victims with fake loan offersArrests 21 Telugu-speaking tele callers and a bank account holder; links network to 22 cybercrime cases registered across Telangana with officials seizing 23 mobile phones and two bank passbooks during the operationThe Hindu
CYBERAug 10India's TCS flags alleged exposure of some employee data, says customer data not impactedYahoo Finance
CYBERAug 9Asian criminals bet on Sri LankaParadise for Illegal Gaming MONETABRIEF –Sri Lanka is investigating online gaming operations as the South Asian island and its Port City Special Economic Zone gain ground as a safe haven for criminal syndicates forced out of areas such as the Philippines’ POGO compounds. Thousands of workers from China, the Philippines, Vietnam and Cambodia have moved to [...]island · sri lanka
CYBERAug 6Pakistan Islamist party chief targeted with AI - altered clipThe chief of an Islamist party in Pakistan has reportedly been targeted with a video clip altered using artificial intelligence. This highlights the use of advanced technology in political misinformation campaigns.yahoo.com · United States
CYBERAug 6Kejriwal says social media account restricted in India, seeks explanation from MetaMr. Kejriwal also shared a screenshot of his account status page showing the message, "Unavailable in some locations".The Hindu
CYBERAug 6Nepal uncovers 135 compromised government email accounts after joining global breach trackerNepal has identified 135 compromised government email accounts after integrating with a global breach tracking system. This indicates a discovery of a significant cybersecurity vulnerability within the government's digital infrastructure.kathmandupost.com
CYBERAug 4Government to raise CSAM lapses, wrongful account action issue with Meta; global team in India on Aug 5-6"We would like to understand from Meta as to why some of these things have not been working the way they are supposed to work, and what the challenges are," says Mr. KrishnanThe Hindu
CYBERAug 3India average data breach cost rises to record Rs 25 . 5 crore in 2026 : IBM reportAn IBM report projects that the average cost of a data breach in India will reach a record high of Rs 25.5 crore by 2026. This indicates a growing financial burden from cyber security incidents for businesses.azerbaijannews.net · Azerbaijan
CYBERAug 2YouTube terminates Delhi slum-dweller’s page following overnight success, social media protestsWhile YouTube has not yet issued any official clarification, attempts to access Mohammad Irfan’s page ‘Main Irfan’ display a message stating that “this account has been terminated for violating Google’s Terms of Service”.The Hindu
CYBERJul 31Hyderabad cybercrime police book Meta India head over posts targeting PM ModiThe cases were registered following complaints filed by S. Aravind Reddy, a businessman, and T. Saikiran Goud, a Telangana BJP activistThe Hindu
CYBERJul 29India seeks new anti-AI deepfake law to counter ‘weapons of mass distortion’India is planning a new law to combat AI deepfakes and impersonation scams amid a surge in cyber fraud and fake videos targeting top military officers. The cases have deepened concerns over the potential for misinformation to sow discord in India during a geopolitical crisis, such as in the war against Pakistan last year. The proposal aims to close a gap in India’s laws by clearly defining punishments concerning deepfakes and other related offences. The changes would also cover “digital arrest”...South China Morning Post
CYBERJul 27India’s Bank of Baroda faces alleged 1TB data leak on dark webYahoo Finance
CYBERJul 27Customer data from India's Bank of Baroda leaked online, source and researcher sayYahoo Finance
CYBERJul 27Apple leak in India, China eyes Indonesia for mineral access: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. After Apple leak, has India lost ground in its supply chain race with China? In the wake of a cyberattack on a local Apple partner, insiders say India has a long way to go before challenging China as a manufacturer. 2. China wants unique access to minerals with Indonesia offer, analyst says China...South China Morning Post
CYBERJul 26Suspect arrested over India - linked digital influence campaign : TararA suspect has been apprehended in connection with a digital influence campaign that is reportedly linked to India. This indicates an ongoing investigation into foreign-backed online manipulation.tribune.com.pk · Pakistan
CYBERJul 23U.S.-based software engineer arrested in Chennai over hoax bomb threats to persons, institutions across IndiaSarath Subramanian Shankar, a native of Ambasamudram in Tirunelveli district, who was residing in the U.S. is suspected to have sent a series of hoax bomb threat emails between 2023 and 2025 to airports, educational institutions, public officials and other high-profile targets across India.The Hindu
CYBERJul 22Fake Cabinet post scam targeting Kerala MLA: Cyber police identify prime suspect in New DelhiInvestigation team, which zeroed in on the suspect during visit to national capital as part of intensified probe, says many individuals are involved in the racket, with several of them based in New DelhiThe Hindu
CYBERJul 22Delhi Internet shutdown during CJP protest: Where does the law stand? | ExplainedLegal questions arise about government authority and public safety measures following Delhi’s Internet shutdown during the CJP protestThe Hindu
CYBERJul 7Delhi HC protects actor Ravi Kishan’s personality rights, restrains unauthorised use of traitsThe order was passed on July 2 in a suit filed by the actor alleging widespread misuse of his identity across social media and websites with AI-generated contentThe Hindu
CYBERJul 5iPhone 18 Pro Leak : India Opens Criminal Probe as Stolen Files Reveal C2 Modem PlansIndia has opened a criminal probe concerning a leak of iPhone 18 Pro files, which reportedly reveal C2 modem plans. This indicates a significant cybersecurity breach and intellectual property theft affecting a major technology company.techtimes.com · United States
CYBERJul 4Battery apps taken down in India after stalled e-rickshaw ridesOver the last few days, videos of people using Chinese battery management apps to remotely cut power to e-rickshaws mid-ride have gone viralThe Hindu
CYBERJul 4India investigating Tata data leak that exposed Apple iPhone secretsThe Hindu
CYBERBREAKINGJul 3Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC findsBBC World
CYBERJul 2India asks Meta to hold WhatsApp username rollout over fraud fearsGovernment figures show Indians lost nearly $3 billion to cyber fraud in 2025, almost 40 times more than in 2021. The post India asks Meta to hold WhatsApp username rollout over fraud fears appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria