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MHA warns of phishing scam targeting iPhone users

The National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (NCTAU) of I4C under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has identified a sophisticated phishing campaign targeting Apple iPhone users whose devices have been lost or stolen and are in the possession of perpetrators.

According to the advisory, attackers impersonate Apple Support and exploit victims’ urgency to locate or secure their missing devices by sending fraudulent SMS messages containing phishing links. The messages closely resemble legitimate “Find My iPhone” or Apple Support notifications and are typically sent from numeric SMS headers. They often claim the lost device has been temporarily switched off or that urgent action is required to erase contacts, media, and other data. When victims click the phishing link, they are redirected to counterfeit websites designed to closely resemble the official Apple Support or iCloud login page. These phishing domains frequently use deceptive naming conventions to appear legitimate. Users are then prompted to enter their Apple ID credentials, followed by the One-Time Password or two-factor authentication code sent by Apple.

Sibal raises objections to Govt increasing number of judges through ordinance

Former law minister Kapil Sibal on Saturday raised objections to the manner in which the Centre has increased the strength of judges through an ordinance and not through legislation debated in Parliament. Addressing a press conference, the independent Rajya Sabha MP said this shows the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Government’s lack of transparency and interest in consultation, which is anti-democratic in nature.

In 1950, Sibal said, there were only seven judges in the Supreme Court. The number was gradually increased over the years and has now reached 37, besides the chief justice, he pointed out. “The question is, where do we go as an institution. The reason why I am worried is that the rationale given to increase the strength of judges is worrying.

“It is really the government that is responsible for the increase in litigation because it is a major litigant. The majority of litigation emanates from the government,” he said.