If you’re a parent and haven’t been in touch with gaming for a while, you’d be surprised at how much it has changed. Gaming is no longer the single-user experience that you may remember from the 1990s or the early 2000s. Today’s games are full-blown experiences centred around communities that see players participating in the […]
Cryptocurrency has revolutionized financial transactions, offering speed, anonymity, and decentralization. However, the rise of cryptoscams has become a significant concern for investors and users alike. As the popularity of digital currencies grows, so do the sophisticated trading scams that exploit vulnerabilities in the system. In this blog, we’ll explore how blockchain crypto technology can be […]
Scammers are literally on their toes all year round, but for all the wrong reasons, devising ways and means to trick innocent people. In their latest attempt at fraud, cyber criminals are using fake SMS pretending to be from Income Tax Department to trick innocent victims into sharing bank account details. Understanding Income Tax Refund […]
Sextortion scam emails have become a disturbingly common occurrence in people’s inboxes. These menacing messages claim the sender has hacked your computer, recorded you visiting adult websites or engaging in compromising acts via your webcam, and will share the embarrassing video with all your contacts unless you pay a ransom in Bitcoin. But here’s the […]
In the recent past, innumerable cases have surfaced where there have been incidences of fraudulent charges on credit cards or unauthorized access to personal information. In wake of such rising cases of identity theft and data breaches, it can be extremely useful to know about actions to take once you are a victim of banking […]
It’s a plastic world we live in. The proliferation of plastic money everywhere, in the form of debit and credit cards, means that the concept of paper money is soon becoming obsolete. Swiping a card seems to have become almost a natural instinct. While swiping your debit card or using it to withdraw cash from […]
Social media is a fraudster’s heaven. There are billions of targets – Facebook itself has over 2.9 billion monthly active users. Because of the very nature of these platforms, users can be quite careless about the amount of personal information they post. For cybercriminals, social media offers a perfect platform to carry out their attacks. […]
A new and interesting kind of cyber theft is making rounds in the cyber world. This time the theft involves UPI (Unified Payments Interface) as the medium for tricking innocent victims into losing their money. The increasing popularity and ease of use of digital payment apps like Google Pay or Paytm have definitely made life […]
In times where digital transactions have become the norm, credit card fraud remains a significant threat to consumers’ financial security. Criminals constantly devise new ways to exploit vulnerabilities and steal sensitive information. However, by staying vigilant and paying close attention to bank messages, you can effectively protect yourself from falling victim to credit card fraud. […]