Odido Confirms 6.2M Customer Accounts Breached in Largest Dutch Telecom Cyber Attack
Background and Timeline: On February 13, 2026, Odido, the largest mobile provider in the Netherlands, confirmed a massive data breach. The incident was detected over the weekend of February 7-8 when attackers successfully infiltrated a customer contact system. Odido was reportedly alerted to the breach by the attackers themselves, who claimed to have stolen millions […]
Microsoft Patch Tuesday Feb 2026: 6 Zero‑Day Exploits Fixed in Critical Update
Background and Timeline: On February 10, 2026, Microsoft released its monthly “Patch Tuesday” updates, addressing 60 vulnerabilities across Windows and Office. Among these, six vulnerabilities were identified as actively being exploited in the wild at the time of the release. This release is documented as the most critical update cycle for Windows-based networks in the […]
Kolkata Police Launch ‘Digital Prahari’ 24/7 Cyber Safety Initiative for Senior Citizens
Background and Timeline: On February 11, 2026, the Kolkata Police launched ‘Digital Prahari’, a comprehensive 24/7 initiative designed to protect citizens from evolving digital threats. The program was announced by Police Commissioner Supratim Sarkar to address the disproportionate targeting of the elderly in the city. This initiative acts as a safety net that operates around […]
Kolkata Police Expand Cyber Cell into Full Cybercrime Branch After ₹482 Cr Losses
Background and Timeline: On February 12, 2026, the Kolkata Police at Lalbazar received administrative approval from the state government to expand its existing cyber cell into a full-fledged Cybercrime Branch. The proposal was initially submitted in August last year and received the final green signal from the governor’s office this Thursday. The expansion comes after […]
Pune Cyber Police Crack ₹22 Cr Online Trading Fraud Targeting 85‑Year‑Old Entrepreneur
Background and Timeline: Reported on February 10, 2026, the Pune Cyber Police announced a massive breakthrough in a fraud case involving a retired 85-year-old entrepreneur. The investigation, which began after the victim filed a complaint on January 19, tracked transactions that occurred between October 2025 and January 2026. This is documented as the largest individual […]
Hyderabad Police Bust ₹1.07 Cr Digital Arrest Syndicate, 3 Key Suspects Arrested
Background and Timeline: On February 10, 2026, the Hyderabad Police Cyber Crimes wing announced the arrest of a highly organized syndicate responsible for a multi-crore fraud. The case originated from a complaint filed on October 16, 2025, by a 62-year-old resident who reported being kept under psychological siege. The investigation reached a critical breakthrough this […]
Home Ministry Unveils S4C Dashboard to Boost Cyber Fraud Tracking Across India
Background and Timeline: Simultaneously with the CBI branch launch on February 10, 2026, the Home Ministry unveiled the State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (S4C) Dashboard in New Delhi. Developed by the I4C, this tool is part of a multi-year effort to modernize the reporting and tracking of cyber-enabled financial crimes. The dashboard serves as the […]
CBI Launches New Cybercrime Branch in Delhi to Tackle National Digital Frauds
Background and Timeline: On February 10, 2026, Union Home Minister Amit Shah formally inaugurated the newly established Cybercrime Branch of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in New Delhi. The launch was the centerpiece of a high-level National Conference titled “Tackling Cyber-Enabled Frauds & Dismantling the Ecosystem”. This strategic move follows the 2022 establishment of […]