Cyber Crime

April 28, 2021

Beware! Do not take video calls from unknown numbers

The warning comes amid rising complaints that money was extorted from people after trapping them by showing obscenity on WhatsApp or Facebook messenger video calls.

March 29, 2021
Computer network at Kerala Secretariat was likely breached, reveal IT security audits

The SecWAN, the computer network linking the various departments in the Secretariat, is suspected to have been infiltrated even by foreign hackers.
March 17, 2021
New privacy and security risk: How hackers can get access to your SMSes

The method of attack has implications for cybercrime, where criminals often take over target's phone numbers in order to harass them or drain their bank account.
January 26, 2021
NRK booked for 'abusive' post against Surendran's daughter

Surendran had posted a picture of him along with his daughter, after which Ajinas allegedly posted abuses in response.
January 25, 2021
How a Delhi-based Keralite teacher survived Nidhi Razdan-like phishing bid

Nidhi Jacob, an English language trainer, survived the fraud as she smelled something fishy when the scamster demanded money.
January 12, 2021
Child porn: 500 individuals under police scanner

The increased dependence on internet-based, virtual activities have led to a spike in organised and unorganized child porn pandering.
January 01, 2021
Beware of cyber frauds calling up for 'vaccine registration'

UP reports calls to many people in the state from cybercriminals to seek important personal details like Aadhaar number, bank account, and insurance policy details.

Cyber Crime

Beware! Do not take video calls from unknown numbers

Computer network at Kerala Secretariat was likely breached, reveal IT security audits

New privacy and security risk: How hackers can get access to your SMSes

NRK booked for 'abusive' post against Surendran's daughter

How a Delhi-based Keralite teacher survived Nidhi Razdan-like phishing bid

Child porn: 500 individuals under police scanner

Beware of cyber frauds calling up for 'vaccine registration'

Sharing newspaper PDFs without permission is a crime

Kerala Police Act Amendment gets nod, media fears curb on free speech

Cyber fraud: 'Work-from-home' offers that will make you part with your earnings | Part-5