A new report warns that India’s rapid digital expansion has outpaced cybersecurity preparedness, exposing critical infrastructure, financial systems and citizens to ransomware, phishing, data breaches and cyber espionage threats

A Mumbai-based businessman was allegedly duped of Rs 3.25 crore by an interstate gang posing as investment brokers. The accused reportedly assaulted and threatened him at gunpoint, forcing additional payments. The case has now been handed over to the Mumbai Crime Branch