A Digital Heist in India’s Silicon Valley By: Javid Amin Bengaluru, India’s tech capital, is now the battleground for a sinister cybercrime wave. In January 2025, 42-year-old Hari Krishnan became the latest victim of a ruthless scam involving fake traffic challans, malicious APK files, and orchestrated financial theft. This incident isn’t isolated—it’s part of a sophisticated criminal playbook exploiting trust in authority, tech illiteracy, and gaps in India’s cybersecurity infrastructure. Here’s a deep dive into how these scams work, why they’re escalating, and how to armor yourself against digital predators.…
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