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Govt To Summon Meta Over Instagram CSAM Ads Allegations
Govt To Summon Meta Officials Over Instagram CSAM Ads Allegations The Central government is set to summon Meta officials after allegations surfaced that Instagram carried paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material in India. The issue has raised serious questions over the platform’s ad moderation system and online child safety measures. According to the report, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed officials of the Ministry of E
Govt To Summon Meta Over Instagram CSAM Ads Allegations
Govt To Summon Meta Officials Over Instagram CSAM Ads Allegations The Central government is set to summon Meta officials after allegations surfaced that Instagram carried paid advertisements promoting child sexual abuse material in India. The issue has raised serious questions over the platform’s ad moderation system and online child safety measures. According to the report, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has directed officials of the Ministry of E
Arattai To Disable Username Feature Amid WhatsApp Notice Row
Arattai To Disable Usernames After WhatsApp Notice Row 3 July 2026: Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has announced that Arattai will disable its username-based account feature, days after the Indian government raised concerns over username features on messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal. The move comes amid growing debate over whether usernames on messaging apps could increase the risk of online fraud, impersonation, and cybercrime
Arattai To Disable Username Feature Amid WhatsApp Notice Row
Arattai To Disable Usernames After WhatsApp Notice Row 3 July 2026: Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu has announced that Arattai will disable its username-based account feature, days after the Indian government raised concerns over username features on messaging platforms, including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal. The move comes amid growing debate over whether usernames on messaging apps could increase the risk of online fraud, impersonation, and cybercrime
Tamil Nadu Spectrum Project: Police Colour-Code Sexual Offenders By Risk
Tamil Nadu Spectrum Project: Police Colour-Code High-Risk Offenders To Strengthen Women’s Safety Tamil Nadu Police have launched a pilot initiative called the Spectrum Project to classify and monitor people linked to sexual offence cases based on their risk level. The colour-coded system is aimed at helping police identify high-risk offenders, repeat offenders, cyber offenders, and low-severity cases separately, allowing more focused preventive action.
Tamil Nadu Spectrum Project: Police Colour-Code Sexual Offenders By Risk
Tamil Nadu Spectrum Project: Police Colour-Code High-Risk Offenders To Strengthen Women’s Safety Tamil Nadu Police have launched a pilot initiative called the Spectrum Project to classify and monitor people linked to sexual offence cases based on their risk level. The colour-coded system is aimed at helping police identify high-risk offenders, repeat offenders, cyber offenders, and low-severity cases separately, allowing more focused preventive action.
Bengaluru Cybercrime Arrests Two for Uploading Minor Abuse Videos
Bengaluru cybercrime police have arrested two men accused of sexually exploiting minor girls, recording the abuse on mobile phones, and uploading the videos online. This case is notable because it targets the creators and distributors of illegal content, not just those who possess it. The arrest underscores growing concerns about child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and the increasing role of cybercrime units in protecting minors online. The accused, identified as Kiran Kumar (29) and
Bengaluru Cybercrime Arrests Two for Uploading Minor Abuse Videos
Bengaluru cybercrime police have arrested two men accused of sexually exploiting minor girls, recording the abuse on mobile phones, and uploading the videos online. This case is notable because it targets the creators and distributors of illegal content, not just those who possess it. The arrest underscores growing concerns about child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and the increasing role of cybercrime units in protecting minors online. The accused, identified as Kiran Kumar (29) and
Cyber Fraud Alert: Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 5 Lakh in WhatsApp Invite Scam
Bengaluru Man Duped Of Rs 5 Lakh In Fake WhatsApp Wedding Invite Scam
Cyber Fraud Alert: Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 5 Lakh in WhatsApp Invite Scam
Bengaluru Man Duped Of Rs 5 Lakh In Fake WhatsApp Wedding Invite Scam
₹2 Cr Lost in Digital Arrest Scam; Police Arrest Accused, Recover Funds
A major “digital arrest” scam has come to light, highlighting the growing threat of cyber fraud in India. In this case, a victim was cheated out of over ₹2 crore after being manipulated by fraudsters posing as officials. Authorities later cracked the case, arresting multiple accused and recovering a significant portion of the stolen money. The fraud began with a call from someone claiming to be linked to a courier service, alleging that a parcel in the victim’s name containe
₹2 Cr Lost in Digital Arrest Scam; Police Arrest Accused, Recover Funds
A major “digital arrest” scam has come to light, highlighting the growing threat of cyber fraud in India. In this case, a victim was cheated out of over ₹2 crore after being manipulated by fraudsters posing as officials. Authorities later cracked the case, arresting multiple accused and recovering a significant portion of the stolen money. The fraud began with a call from someone claiming to be linked to a courier service, alleging that a parcel in the victim’s name containe
Jana Nayagan Leak Row: Freelance Editor Held for Footage Theft, 3 in Custody
The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has arrested three individuals in connection with the online leak of the film Jana Nayagan, marking a significant breakthrough in the high-profile piracy case. According to officials, the main accused worked as a freelance assistant editor and allegedly gained unauthorised access to the film’s footage at an editing st
Jana Nayagan Leak Row: Freelance Editor Held for Footage Theft, 3 in Custody
The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has arrested three individuals in connection with the online leak of the film Jana Nayagan, marking a significant breakthrough in the high-profile piracy case. According to officials, the main accused worked as a freelance assistant editor and allegedly gained unauthorised access to the film’s footage at an editing st
Cyber Wing Cracks Down on Jana Nayagan Leak: 6 Arrested, 300 Links Removed
The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has arrested six individuals in connection with the illegal online leak of Jana Nayagan, the reported farewell film of Vijay, in high-definition (HD). The accused have been remanded to judicial custody after allegedly sharing and distributing the film across multiple online platforms without authorisation, raising serious concerns over digital piracy in the film industry. In a swift crackdown, authorities have taken down over 300 links hosting pirated versions of the film. The leak, reported on April 9, saw several clips—and in some cases, the full movie—circulating widely on websites, social media platforms, and messaging apps. Officials are continuing efforts to identify additional sources and prevent further distribution. Following the incident, KVN Productions filed a formal complaint, leading to the registration of a case at the State Cyber Crime Investigation Centre. Legal proceedings have been initiated under relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act, the Copyright Act, and the Cinematograph Act, all of which address digital piracy and unauthorised distribution of copyrighted content. Authorities have reiterated that strict action will be taken against individuals involved in piracy, including those who upload, share, or download such content. The case highlights ongoing challenges faced by the film industry in combating online leaks, particularly around major releases.
Cyber Wing Cracks Down on Jana Nayagan Leak: 6 Arrested, 300 Links Removed
The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has arrested six individuals in connection with the illegal online leak of Jana Nayagan, the reported farewell film of Vijay, in high-definition (HD). The accused have been remanded to judicial custody after allegedly sharing and distributing the film across multiple online platforms without authorisation, raising serious concerns over digital piracy in the film industry. In a swift crackdown, authorities have taken down over 300 links hosting pirated versions of the film. The leak, reported on April 9, saw several clips—and in some cases, the full movie—circulating widely on websites, social media platforms, and messaging apps. Officials are continuing efforts to identify additional sources and prevent further distribution. Following the incident, KVN Productions filed a formal complaint, leading to the registration of a case at the State Cyber Crime Investigation Centre. Legal proceedings have been initiated under relevant provisions of the Information Technology Act, the Copyright Act, and the Cinematograph Act, all of which address digital piracy and unauthorised distribution of copyrighted content. Authorities have reiterated that strict action will be taken against individuals involved in piracy, including those who upload, share, or download such content. The case highlights ongoing challenges faced by the film industry in combating online leaks, particularly around major releases.









