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Cybercrime is not just a booming keyword but a booming reality and the citizens of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra haven’t been spared. Statistics show a significant increase in cyberattacks like malware, phishing scams, ransomware, and data breaches in the past few years in UP, MP, and MH. If we consider just the malware attacks, […]
How many online transactions have you made this week? Were they digitally safe? With the rise of fintech apps, UPI, QR codes, etc., making online payments has become easier than ever before. This convenience, accessibility, and ease have increased digital payments worldwide. Sounds wonderful, right? But, there is a downside to this. The number of […]
Imagine this: you are transacting online, maybe banking or sharing sensitive data, when your screen freezes, and a menacing message blackmails you for your information! Scary, right? Sadly, this scene is all too familiar in today’s digital world. Cybercriminals are adept at exploiting vulnerabilities, using tactics to wreak havoc on users. From personal data breaches […]
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Saurabh Vadghule / 2 years
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In today’s digital world, where convenience reigns supreme, online activities from shopping to dating and from dining to even stock market trading have become an integral part of our lives. Unfortunately, this convenience also opens doors for cybercriminals to exploit vulnerabilities. In this article, we’ll unpack some recent cyber fraud incidents in India, highlighting the […]
Let’s face it: the digital landscape is a treacherous realm. Cyber attackers keep hunting for vulnerabilities, finding ways to breach your digital defenses. You must have heard about Aadhar/PAN card fraud, data leaks, money stolen from accounts, and whatnot. You might have even heard your parents complaining about Facebook fraud and fake calls. But you […]
20 years ago, antivirus softwares were primarily focused on generic trojan viruses and malware while also boosting system performance. However, the threat landscape is far more complex today. Did you know that 400 million malware attacks were observed in India, according to the India Cyber Threat Report 2023? But why is it so? Extensive online […]
Ever felt like there’s a tiny, invisible threat lurking in your pocket? Well, guess what? You might be pretty close. In today’s tech-savvy world, everyone’s lives practically revolve around their smartphones. From shopping to banking, booking travel to trading stocks, phones got you covered. Imagine if someone was peeking into everything you do on your […]
A score is a denomination of our well-being about a particular aspect. For example, a CIBIL score is a three-digit number that indicates your creditworthiness and ranges from 300 to 900. A score of 900 indicates the highest level of creditworthiness. A score above 700 is generally considered good. And if your score falls around […]
Social media scams are like those little troublemakers lurking in the corners of our online lives. We’re all about getting those likes, shares, and follows, but do you know that they can lead us straight into the jaws of online scams? And get this, they’re not minor inconveniences; they’re big deals impacting millions of folks […]
India ranks 10th in cybercrime as per the recent “World Cybercrime Index” In the recently released “World Cybercrime Index” India is now the 10th country with resptect to the number of cyber crimes or offenses executed from March to October 2021. The crimes considered in the survey included cyber frauds like malware, ransomware, data and […]
