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Cyber fraud, also known as online or internet fraud, is a crime where someone uses the internet to deceitfully take money or sensitive information. This can happen through SMS, emails, or phone calls, where fraudsters aim to steal personal details or hack into your digital devices. Now, if you find yourself a victim of such a crime, it's crucial to report it immediately. The Government of India has set up a National Cyber Crime Reporting portal for this purpose. You can either visit this portal online or dial their helpline number, 1930, for assistance. Let's walk through the steps to file a complaint online: 1. First, go to the website cybercrime.gov.in using your web browser. 2. On the homepage, you'll find an option that says 'File a complaint.' Click on it. 3. You'll be asked to read and accept the terms and conditions. 4. After that, click on 'Report other cybercrime.' 5. Select 'citizen login,' fill in the necessary details, and verify usin...

  Chinese state-linked hackers have reportedly gained unauthorized access to   email accounts   of approximately 25 organizations, including two U.S. government agencies, according to U.S. officials. The breach was detected early, preventing further compromises. Among the affected agencies are the U.S. State and Commerce departments, with reports of compromised email accounts of Department of State officials and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. While the breach is significant, it is not as extensive as the SolarWinds compromise attributed to Russian cyberspies. Microsoft, the company that detected the breach, revealed that the hacking group known as Storm-0558 utilized counterfeit digital authentication tokens to access email accounts through the Outlook service. The activity started in May and primarily targeted organizations in Western Europe. The U.S. government responded firmly, with Secretary of State Antony Blinken warning China that any actions targeting the U....