Technology
Digital Arrest Scam: Stand-up Comedian Reveals How She Lost 900,000 Rupees.
May 18, 2026 at 11:27 PM
Indian comedian Ankita Shrivastav shares her harrowing experience falling victim to a 'digital arrest' scam, resulting in the loss of 900,000 Indian rupees after being manipulated by fake law enforcement officials.
Technology
Sri Lanka CERT Issues Urgent Warning on WhatsApp Sextortion Scams.
May 4, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Sri Lanka CERT has issued a critical alert regarding a surge in WhatsApp scams where victims are blackmailed using recorded explicit video calls. Authorities are urging the public to exercise extreme caution with unknown callers.
Local News
Sri Lanka Financial Authorities Sound Alarm Amid Escalating Digital Scams.
April 29, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Financial authorities in Sri Lanka, including the Sri Lanka Banks' Association and FinCSIRT, have issued a critical warning regarding a sharp rise in online financial fraud targeting mobile users through malicious links and deceptive apps.
















