Getting text messages from random numbers is disturbing. But spam messages aren’t just annoying; they can also be a dangerous vehicle for malware. And these days, pretty much every medium we use to communicate is vulnerable to spam messages, emails, social media messaging apps, and yes, even WhatsApp. With two billion active users, it […]
What is Cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrency is a type of digital currency that generally only exists electronically. There is no physical coin or bill unless you use a service to cash in cryptocurrency for a physical token. You usually exchange cryptocurrency with someone online, with your phone or computer, without using an intermediary like a bank. Bitcoin […]
What is Sextortion? Sextortion is a scam via email or any other medium to blackmail the victim and threaten to expose private data like photos, web browsing history, chat history, etc. Generally, these sextortion scammers send emails & claim that they have gained access to the victim’s device, installed a Trojan virus by logging into […]
As the COVID-19 vaccination drive kicks off in India, phishing scammers are looking to cash in on people’s quest to get the vaccine. Adversaries are tricking users into handing over cash or financial details in a recent bolstered vaccination scam through some bogus websites. Here’s how these scammers benefit themselves and put beneficiaries at potential […]
Microsoft today released findings of its 2021 Global Tech Support Scam Research report that looks at tech support scams and their impact on Indian consumers. India ranked #1 among 16 countries surveyed globally, with a relatively high rate of tech support scams at 69 percent in the last 12 months. The data is very close […]
The second wave of the pandemic has hit India hard from a cybersecurity perspective. There has been a rise in recent cyber-attacks in India in 2021, with cybercriminals taking advantage of the situation and finding new ways to breach data. If we analyze the news of cyber-attacks in 2021, we will observe increased COVID-19 cyber […]
LinkedIn is a popular social networking platform that is focused on professional networking and the business community. On this platform, users are focused almost entirely on making connections and finding jobs. But things are not always as they seem. Of late, LinkedIn is emerging as one of the most popular social networking sites used by […]
With a range of festivals throughout the festive months, this is truly a time of celebration and joy as people come together. Whether it is Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja, Diwali or Christmas, people everywhere are in a merry mood, spending time with their families and friends. These festive times also mean that it is a […]
If you have received (or receive) the below message on WhatsApp, then do not click on the link. It’s another of those ‘anniversary’ scams. First, some facts 1. Cadbury was founded in 1824. So, this year is its 194th anniversary (and not 70th) 2. Cadbury hasn’t announced any kind of anniversary offers on its official […]
How many times have you received an email congratulating you about winning a lottery of $1 Million or that your bank account will be suspended unless you take an action like clicking on a link to update your bank details? I’d guess, at least once in your lifetime. And even if you haven’t, you will. […]