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04 Nov 2023

Big Challenge Of Cybersecurity: How Indian Companies Are Facing Rising Threat

A recent study revealed that Indian companies are suffering huge losses due to cybersecurity incidents. It said that 83% organisations have experienced at least one cybersecurity incident in past year.

28 May 2023

India Sees 31% Surge In Malware Attacks In 2022: SonicWall Report

The report also highlighted a 10 per cent increase in "intrusion attempts" and a staggering 53 per cent rise in "ransomware attacks" compared to the previous year.

03 May 2023

WhatsApp Scam: Nithin Kamath Warns Netizens Against New Investment Fraud

The rate of scams has been doubled in the last few years because of increase usage of smartphones and digitisation.

26 Mar 2023

Cyber Alert! Noida Turning Into Next Jamtara; Fake Call Centres Spur Fraud

Callers use jobs, insurance and cyber help as topics to cheat people. In some centres, foreigners run the whole company who remain to be apprehended. Fraudulent call centres usually target the unemployed people and lure them easily by promising jobs.

14 Feb 2023

Got WhatsApp Message From Your Boss or CEO? Think Twice Before Responding

A spear phishing attempt that targeted many organisations was discovered by CloudSEK experts. The campaign involved a certain type of message that appeared to be sent by CEOs or superiors but may actually be a scam.

16 Dec 2022

900 Chinese accounts taken down by Meta over hacking issues

Meta took down a network of about 900 fake accounts on Instagram and Facebook operated from China by an unknown entity.

13 Dec 2022

What is 'Hi Mum' scam that looted $7.2 millions from Australians' accounts?

Over 11,000 Australians have been thugged by the scammers this year to steal around $7.2 million from their accounts. Scammers always begin thier trap messages with 'Hi Mum', therefore, it's called 'Hi Mum' scam. Overwhelming from the emotions of parenthood, the victims fall into the traps and send money to the scammers.

02 Dec 2022

Nearly 300 predatory loan apps circulating on Google, Apple stores: Report

According to cloud security company Lookout, these loan apps exploit victims' desire for quick cash to trap borrowers into predatory loan contracts and require them to grant access to sensitive information such as contacts and SMS messages.

Whatsapp clone android

08 Oct 2022

Alert! WhatsApp's cloned app spying on YOU via audio or recording

India has highest no. of cloned WhatsApp version spying on people's chats: Report India (35 per cent) was also ranked second after China (53 per cent) as the geolocation for bots. Russia was also the country that was most targeted by ransomware.

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Ltd (TPDDL) scam

27 Aug 2022

Tata Power Delhi Distribution warns its customers against frauds; Check detail

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited issued a warning against ongoing scam on Saturday. Miscreants send false messages of disconnection or reconnection of electricity, ask for money for pending bill payments, etc. Company has requested not to call any unofficial number, download any third-party app for such activities, or request an employee visit.

06 Aug 2022

A fraudster pretending as RBI employee loots Rs 2.20 lakh of a senior citizen

Neelam Singh got a call on his mobile phone telling him about a cash reward of Rs 7,280. The fraudster managed to carry out online transactions worth Rs 2.2 lakh using Neelam's Singh credit card. Phishing, one of the common online frauds, lures customers to click on a link in the name of cash or other rewards.

24 Apr 2022

Phone hacking is a child’s play; read how you can SECURE your device

Your smartphone can be hacked in a few minutes! You can secure your device by following a few simple steps.

State Bank of India

24 Feb 2022

SBI alert! Here's what to do if you have accidentally revealed password or PIN

Phishing prevention guidelines by SBI. Never reveal password or PIN to anyone Carry out these measures immediately if you share it by mistake.

Maharashtra Cyber Cell

12 Oct 2021

Fake terror-op email circulates, Maharashtra cyber cell issues phishing alert

Maharashtra cyber cell issued a phishing alert It warned about a fake terror-op email circulating

25 Sep 2021

THIS Android malware steals banking data; Here’s how to remain safe

The Drinik malware is currently imitating an Income Tax Department software, and after a user has been duped into downloading it, it captures all sensitive data. The malware also forces the user to complete a transaction. The phishing procedure begins with the victim receiving an email or SMS containing a link to the phishing URL

State Bank of India

18 Jun 2021

SBI 'Free Gift' alert! Are you receiving these links? Steer Clear!

In its latest tweet, SBI has alerted the bank’s users to be very careful with the links that come on their email.

08 Jun 2021

India among top 3 Asian nations affected by DNS cyber attacks

Asia recorded an increase of 15 per cent in average cost of a DNS attack, incurring a cost of $908,140, up from $792,840 the previous year.

18 Mar 2021

Chinese Security firm releases 'Cyber Terrorism against Sikhs in India' report

APT C-35 Indian mercenaries have launched several phishing websites and mobile apps APT C-35 released these apps and websites relating to the Referendum 2020 as bait to target pro Khalistan Sikhs in India There’s an ongoing phishing and spyware distribution campaign targeting Sikhs in India

Fake Call Centre

13 Jan 2021

J&K: Cyber Police bust fake call centres, 23 arrested for duping people

The cyber department received information that some fake call centres are running in Kashmir Valley and accordingly the investigation into the instant matter was taken up by them. It is revealed that some individuals are impersonating as executives of multinational companies under the garb of bogus international call centres. These fake call centre executives were extorting money from them in return for help by impersonating as technical support

18 Dec 2020

28 third-party Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge extensions affected 30 lakh users

Chrome, Edge extensions associated with Instagram, Facebook and Google Chrome. Malware redirects user's traffic to ads or phishing sites. It steal people's personal data.

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