Rajasthan HC Order on Digital Arrests and Cyber Extortion Investigations — Key Directions
Introduction Court: High Court of Judicature for Rajasthan at JodhpurBench: Hon’ble Mr. Justice Ravi ChiraniaMatters: S.B. Criminal Miscellaneous Bail Applications Nos. 7940/2025 and 7943/2025 — Adnan Haidar Bhai and Rahul Jagdish Bhai JadhavFIR: No. 3/2025, Cyber Police Station, Jodhpur, registered on 14.05.2025Decision Date: 27 November 2025 Case Background Complainants:Prem Mohan Govila, aged about 84 years, […]
La Sapienza University Hit by Ransomware Attack, 120,000 Students & Staff Affected
Background and Timeline: Reported on February 6 and 7, 2026, La Sapienza University in Rome, Europe’s largest by student population, confirmed it had been hit by a major cyberattack. The attack prompted the university to take its computer systems down for three days to prevent further lateral movement. The university’s website remained offline as the […]
FanDuel Cyber Fraud: Two Charged in $3M Identity Theft & Online Gambling Scam
Background and Timeline: On February 9, 2026, U.S. federal authorities announced charges against individuals involved in a massive online gambling racket. The investigation revealed a multi-year scheme that exploited the explosive growth of digital sports betting platforms. The charges follow a period where federal probes into online platform hacking have intensified across the United States. […]
Delhi Police Bust ₹42.5 Lakh USDT Crypto Fraud Linked to Chinese Handlers
Background and Timeline: On February 8, 2026, the Delhi Police announced the results of an investigation into a high-profile cyber-financial racket. The probe was initiated following an e-FIR registered on December 17, 2025, by a 56-year-old resident of Uttam Nagar who reported a massive loss. The module was unraveled over several weeks as investigators mapped […]
Indian Cricketer Rinku Singh’s Verified Facebook Account Hacked, 1.6M Fans at Risk
Background and Timeline: On February 7, 2026, it was reported that the verified Facebook account of Indian cricketer Rinku Singh had been compromised. The account possesses a massive following of 1.6 million users, making it a high-value target for influence-based fraud. The cyber crime cell initiated an investigation after unauthorized activity was detected by the […]
Thales to Create 450 Cybersecurity & Digital Jobs in India as Part of Global Expansion
Background and Timeline: Announced on February 9, 2026, as part of a global expansion strategy by the French technology giant. Thales plans to recruit 9,000 employees worldwide in 2026 to support its growth across primary business sectors. Over the last five years, the company has consistently recruited at least 8,000 people annually to support its […]
Rajasthan High Court Orders Establishment of Central Cyber Crime Control Centre
Background and Timeline: On February 7, 2026, a single bench of Justice Ravi Chirania at the Rajasthan High Court issued strict directions regarding cybercrime prevention infrastructure. The court was hearing bail petitions of accused individuals when it flagged the lack of tangible progress by the state. Senior officials, including the ACS Home, were summoned to […]
UP Police Launch ‘Saksham Policing’ Workshop to Strengthen Cybercrime Training
Background and Timeline: Inaugurated on February 8, 2026, by DGP Rajeev Krishna, the “Saksham Policing” workshop is a collaboration between the UP Police and TISS. The program represents a significant step towards strengthening the technical and behavioral competencies of police personnel in the digital age. Only 40 officers were selected for this intensive pilot program […]
India‑Canada Cybersecurity Pact: Strategic Workplan Signed to Combat Cross‑Border Threats
Background and Timeline: On February 7, 2026, Indian NSA Ajit Doval met with Canadian NSA Nathalie Drouin in Ottawa. This high-level meeting was part of a regular institutionalized bilateral security dialogue aimed at enhancing the safety of both countries’ citizens. The visit took place amidst ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation in national security, law enforcement, […]