India cybercrime
Viral QR Code Scam Exposed: How Fraudulent Parking Attendants Are Bypassing Official Payment Systems
Nov 07, 2025 08:41 pm CST
A sophisticated QR code scam operating in a Delhi parking lot has gone viral, showing how fraudsters are manipulating digital payment systems by using legitimate POS machines with unauthorized QR codes. The incident prompted responses from Razorpay and Paytm founders, highlighting growing concerns about digital payment security in India, where cybercrime losses reached Rs 22,842 crore in 2024.
Delhi Man Loses Rs 9.67 Lakh in Elaborate ATS Impersonation Scam Linking Him to Pulwama Attack
Nov 03, 2025 10:16 pm CST
A 32-year-old Delhi resident became the victim of a sophisticated fraud scheme, losing over Rs 9.67 lakh after scammers posing as Anti-Terrorism Squad officials falsely accused him of involvement in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack. The fraudsters used threats and intimidation tactics to extract funds through multiple bank transfers, highlighting a dangerous trend in cybercrime targeting innocent citizens.
X Challenges Indian Court Ruling on Social Media Regulation: Legal Battle Over Freedom of Expression
Sep 29, 2025 02:38 pm CST
Elon Musk's X has expressed serious concerns about the Karnataka High Court's ruling allowing regulation of social media in India through the 'Sahyog' portal, claiming it violates constitutional rights to free speech and bypasses established legal frameworks. The company plans to appeal the decision while affirming its commitment to Indian law, highlighting the ongoing tension between content moderation and freedom of expression in digital spaces.