2022 1

The OLX UPI con

Before moving to Singapore, we listed our furniture and white goods for sale on OLX. Caller 1: Vinod buys a bed On 18th April, I got a call from +91 70868 17420. He said he was Vinod, and owned a furniture shop in Ahmedabad. He wanted to buy our bed for Rs 6,000. It was not too bad an offer, so we agreed. Vinod: “I will pay by phone, sir. Give me your WhatsApp number.” ...

2002 3

Mumbai Police use a hacker

The Mumbai police are using a hacker to resolve some cybercrimes. It’s interesting to note some of his efforts: freeing the IDBI, HDFC sites from hackers, and tracking Chhota Shakeel’s money laundering. via FilterCoffee

Hacking arrest

The first case of hacking under the IT Act has been registered. Had to be someone out of jurisdiction, didn’t it!

2001 2

Hackers who make six figures

If you don’t believe in online theft, read the diaries of hackers who make six figures, or stores of junk-mail hoaxes. If you’ve already been had, share your sorrow at Card cops.

Credit cards stolen from big shots

The greatest hacks ever. And now, credit cards stolen from Bill Gates, George Soros and Yoshiro Mori.