social engineering
Exposed: Hyderabad's Fake Call Centre Scam Targeting Australians Uncovered by Cyberabad Police
Nov 30, 2025 10:41 am CST
Cyberabad Police have dismantled a sophisticated fake call centre operation in Hyderabad that defrauded Australian citizens of approximately Rs 8-10 crore. The scammers, operating as "Ridge IT Solutions," used social engineering tactics to gain remote access to victims' computers, stealing funds through elaborate money laundering networks involving Australian bank accounts held by Indian nationals. Nine arrests have been made as authorities continue investigating international connections.
Bihar Election 2024: How Caste Calculations Drive NDA and Mahagathbandhan Ticket Distribution
Oct 29, 2025 07:26 pm CST
Analysis of Bihar's upcoming assembly elections reveals both the NDA and Mahagathbandhan alliances have prioritized core vote banks over inclusive representation, with BJP focusing on upper castes and non-Yadav OBCs while RJD reinforces its Muslim-Yadav base, showcasing how electoral pragmatism supersedes their public slogans about proportional representation.
Tejashwi Yadav's Strategic Evolution: Expanding RJD's Base From Muslim-Yadav to PDA-Plus Coalition in Bihar
Oct 21, 2025 09:38 pm CST
Tejashwi Yadav is transforming the RJD's traditional Muslim-Yadav coalition into a broader PDA (Picchra, Dalit, Alphasankyak) plus upper castes strategy for Bihar's 2025 elections. By fielding a diverse candidate list, including 24 women and representatives from various castes, Yadav aims to break the 30% vote share ceiling that has limited the party's success since 2005, challenging Nitish Kumar's established political stronghold while risking potential internal rebellion.
BBC Reporter Targeted by Ransomware Gang with Million-Dollar Bribery Attempt: Inside the Cybersecurity Investigation
Sep 30, 2025 12:03 pm CST
A BBC cybersecurity correspondent was approached by the notorious Medusa ransomware gang with a lucrative offer to compromise the broadcaster's systems. The hackers promised "life-changing" money—up to 25% of a potential million-dollar ransom—in exchange for access to BBC networks. This rare glimpse into criminal recruitment tactics reveals how cybercriminals target insiders and the sophisticated methods they employ, including MFA bombing and secure communication channels, to breach even prestigious organizations.