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The BluSmart (And Gensol) Story: Missing Crores, A Luxury Flat, And EV Cabs
In July 2024 EV cab service BluSmart raised Rs 200 crore in funding from new investors like ex-India cricket team captain MS Dhoni. But, less than a year later, it has shut operations amid Sebi investigation into car leasers Gensol.
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Delhi Family Loses Rs 8 Lakh To 'Digital Arrest' Scam, 4 Arrested
The preliminary investigation conducted by North District Cyber police traced the call to Zamrudpur, East of Kailash, and Greater Kailash areas.
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Google Pixel Watch 3 and Watch 2 Get AI-Powered Scam Detection Feature With Latest Update
Google on Tuesday announced the rollout of a new update for the Pixel Watch 3 and the Watch 2 which brings a new privacy-focussed feature previously limited to Pixel phones. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, users in the US can now leverage the new Scam Detection feature to receive alerts about potentially scam callers on their compatible ...
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"Books' Covers Made Of Silver?": Man Slams Private Schools For Overcharging
The video, now widely shared, shows a man expressing frustration over schools charging as much as Rs 6,000 for textbooks.
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Opinion | Much Before Bofors, This Deal Brought 'Q' Into Limelight
The ghost of 'Q' from the Bofors scandal is back in the news today. Will the LR sent to the US yield new information? Or will 'shoot and scoot' remain the leitmotif of Laffaire Bofors?
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New India Coop Bank Case: Accused To Undergo Brain-Mapping Test
Hitesh Mehta, the key accused in the Rs 122-crore embezzlement at New India Cooperative Bank, will undergo a brain-mapping test in the next couple of days.
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AgustaWestland Case: Delhi Court Allows Christian Michel To Apply For New Passport
A Delhi court on Tuesday allowed Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman in AgustaWestland case, to apply for a new British passport after the existing document expired.
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Telegram Brings Chromecast Support for Android Devices, New Security Feature
Telegram rolled out a new update last week that brings new features and improvements to the instant messaging platform. The company is now adding Chromecast support for Android users, letting them quickly cast any videos on the platform to a big screen. In addition, the company has also added several new security-focused features that will allow us...
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Google Updates Messages With Scam Message Detection, Adds Live Location Sharing to Find My on Android
Google is adding AI-powered scam message detection to Google Messages, secure location sharing on Android, web price tracking on Chrome, and more games to Android Auto. The new scam detection feature on Google Messages uses AI for real-time warnings, with private detection on users' smartphones. Meanwhile, the live location sharing feature is avail...
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Google's March Pixel Drop Brings Gemini Live Upgrades, Scam Detection in Messages and More
Google on Tuesday rolled out the March Pixel Drop for compatible Pixel devices. As per the company, it is the first Pixel Drop of the year which introduces several new features. Gemini Live, the conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tool can now be spoken to in a combination of 45 languages. Further, there’s a new Suggestions feature in the...
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"What Are Your Needs?" New Scam In Indonesia Uses President Deepfakes
Those ensnared by the message were asked to contact a WhatsApp number and hand over between 250,000 and one million rupiah ($15-$60).
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Son Of Businessman Wanted In New India Co-operative Bank Case Arrested
The Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested the son of a businessman wanted in connection with the embezzlement of Rs 122 crore at the New India Cooperative Bank, an official said on Friday.
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Reddit User Alerts About New Scam In Gurugram: "An Ertiga Came From Behind..."
The post rapidly went viral, sparking a wide range of reactions from social media users, with some expressing outrage and sympathy.
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Scammers Can Now Hack Bank Accounts Without OTP
Cybercriminals have now devised new tactics to steal money. They don't need an OTP or ATM PIN.
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Crypto Scams Likely Set New Record in 2024, Helped by AI: Chainalysis
The use of generative AI likely lifted revenues from crypto scams to a record high in 2024, Chainalysis has said in its recent report. The company pointed to marketplaces that support pig butchering operations and the use of GenAI as factors making it easier and cheaper for scammers to expand operations.
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The BluSmart (And Gensol) Story: Missing Crores, A Luxury Flat, And EV Cabs
In July 2024 EV cab service BluSmart raised Rs 200 crore in funding from new investors like ex-India cricket team captain MS Dhoni. But, less than a year later, it has shut operations amid Sebi investigation into car leasers Gensol.
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Delhi Family Loses Rs 8 Lakh To 'Digital Arrest' Scam, 4 Arrested
The preliminary investigation conducted by North District Cyber police traced the call to Zamrudpur, East of Kailash, and Greater Kailash areas.
-
Google Pixel Watch 3 and Watch 2 Get AI-Powered Scam Detection Feature With Latest Update
Google on Tuesday announced the rollout of a new update for the Pixel Watch 3 and the Watch 2 which brings a new privacy-focussed feature previously limited to Pixel phones. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, users in the US can now leverage the new Scam Detection feature to receive alerts about potentially scam callers on their compatible ...
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"Books' Covers Made Of Silver?": Man Slams Private Schools For Overcharging
The video, now widely shared, shows a man expressing frustration over schools charging as much as Rs 6,000 for textbooks.
-
Opinion | Much Before Bofors, This Deal Brought 'Q' Into Limelight
The ghost of 'Q' from the Bofors scandal is back in the news today. Will the LR sent to the US yield new information? Or will 'shoot and scoot' remain the leitmotif of Laffaire Bofors?
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New India Coop Bank Case: Accused To Undergo Brain-Mapping Test
Hitesh Mehta, the key accused in the Rs 122-crore embezzlement at New India Cooperative Bank, will undergo a brain-mapping test in the next couple of days.
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AgustaWestland Case: Delhi Court Allows Christian Michel To Apply For New Passport
A Delhi court on Tuesday allowed Christian Michel James, an alleged middleman in AgustaWestland case, to apply for a new British passport after the existing document expired.
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Telegram Brings Chromecast Support for Android Devices, New Security Feature
Telegram rolled out a new update last week that brings new features and improvements to the instant messaging platform. The company is now adding Chromecast support for Android users, letting them quickly cast any videos on the platform to a big screen. In addition, the company has also added several new security-focused features that will allow us...
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Google Updates Messages With Scam Message Detection, Adds Live Location Sharing to Find My on Android
Google is adding AI-powered scam message detection to Google Messages, secure location sharing on Android, web price tracking on Chrome, and more games to Android Auto. The new scam detection feature on Google Messages uses AI for real-time warnings, with private detection on users' smartphones. Meanwhile, the live location sharing feature is avail...
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Google's March Pixel Drop Brings Gemini Live Upgrades, Scam Detection in Messages and More
Google on Tuesday rolled out the March Pixel Drop for compatible Pixel devices. As per the company, it is the first Pixel Drop of the year which introduces several new features. Gemini Live, the conversational artificial intelligence (AI) tool can now be spoken to in a combination of 45 languages. Further, there’s a new Suggestions feature in the...
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"What Are Your Needs?" New Scam In Indonesia Uses President Deepfakes
Those ensnared by the message were asked to contact a WhatsApp number and hand over between 250,000 and one million rupiah ($15-$60).
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Son Of Businessman Wanted In New India Co-operative Bank Case Arrested
The Mumbai police's Economic Offences Wing (EOW) has arrested the son of a businessman wanted in connection with the embezzlement of Rs 122 crore at the New India Cooperative Bank, an official said on Friday.
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Reddit User Alerts About New Scam In Gurugram: "An Ertiga Came From Behind..."
The post rapidly went viral, sparking a wide range of reactions from social media users, with some expressing outrage and sympathy.
-
Scammers Can Now Hack Bank Accounts Without OTP
Cybercriminals have now devised new tactics to steal money. They don't need an OTP or ATM PIN.
-
Crypto Scams Likely Set New Record in 2024, Helped by AI: Chainalysis
The use of generative AI likely lifted revenues from crypto scams to a record high in 2024, Chainalysis has said in its recent report. The company pointed to marketplaces that support pig butchering operations and the use of GenAI as factors making it easier and cheaper for scammers to expand operations.
