Jaipur, May 29 (IANS) In view of the rising cases of “digital arrest” scams and fake notices issued in the name of courts and investigative agencies, the Rajasthan Police Cyber Crime Branch has issued a special public advisory urging citizens to remain alert and verify suspicious notices through the newly launched AI chatbot “Abhay”, police officials said on Friday. Additional Director General of Police (Cyber Crime), V.K. Singh, said the chatbot has been developed by the Central Bureau of Inves…
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Jaipur, May 23 (IANS) The Rajasthan Police Cyber Crime Branch is continuously running awareness campaigns to curb cybercrime in the state and protect citizens from digital fraud, officials said. In this regard, the Cyber Branch has issued an important advisory on securing WhatsApp, which has become an essential communication platform in today’s digital age.Additional Director General of Police (Cyber Crime) V.K. Singh said on Friday that even minor negligence or lack of awareness could result in…
Mumbai, May 21 (IANS) In a major breakthrough in the fight against cybercrime, the Mumbai Cyber Police, in coordination with the 1930 Cyber Helpline and the Crime Branch, successfully froze and secured more than Rs 101.39 crore lost to online fraud between January and May. Officials said the achievement is especially significant as cybercriminals continue to target citizens using increasingly sophisticated and innovative methods. However, prompt reporting by victims and swift technical coordinat…
Jaipur, May 20 (IANS) The Rajasthan Police Cyber Crime Branch has issued a public advisory warning citizens about the growing threat of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and deepfake-based cyber fraud.According to the advisory, cybercriminals are increasingly attempting to misuse AI tools such as Google Gemini, OpenAI ChatGPT and xAI Grok to bypass Aadhaar biometric security systems and commit financial and digital fraud.V.K. Singh, Additional Director General of Police (Cyber Crime), said that fraud…
Jaipur, March 25 (IANS) Acting under the directives of Rajasthan Director General of Police, Rajiv Kumar Sharma, a serious warning has been issued in the state regarding the security of digital data, officials said on Wednesday. Based on observations by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), it has emerged that cybercriminals are now specifically targeting institutions that use Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices.These include chartered accountancy firms, consulting agencies, hospi…
Jaipur, March 11 (IANS) The Cyber Crime Branch of the Rajasthan Police has issued a detailed advisory urging citizens to remain calm and act swiftly in case of erroneous UPI transactions. The advisory comes amid rising instances of digital payment fraud and mistaken transfers in the era of Digital India.Officials said that while UPI-based payments have made transactions seamless, they also demand vigilance. Mistakes such as entering incorrect details or acting in haste can result in funds…
Jaipur, Feb 9 (IANS) The Rajasthan government, on Monday, issued a comprehensive advisory to create public awareness about cybersecurity and cyber hygiene, urging citizens to remain vigilant against rising cases of digital arrest scams and call forwarding frauds, government officials said. In a digital arrest scam, cybercriminals impersonate officials from law enforcement or investigative agencies such as the Police, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED), Narcoti…
Gandhinagar, Dec 31 (IANS) Emphasising that alertness is the most effective defence against cybercrimes, Gujarat spokesperson minister Jitu Vaghani said that growing digital connectivity has also increased the risk of cyber frauds, making public awareness and caution extremely important. Addressing the media after a state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Vaghani said cyber fraud was discussed in detail during the meeting. He appealed to citizens to remain vigilant, espe…