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Government Employee Opens Wedding Invite On WhatsApp, Loses Rs 1,90,000
A seemingly innocent digital wedding invitation on WhatsApp cost a government employee from Maharashtra's Hingoli district to lose nearly Rs two lakhs.
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Hacker Flips The Script On UP Scammer, Exposes Him Live Through Webcam Sting
The scam involved pressuring victims into granting remote access to their devices using tools like AnyDesk or TeamViewer to steal data or money.
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Workday Targeted By Hackers To Run Social Engineering Scams; “Some” Data Leaked
Workday, the HR solutions company, was recently attacked by threat actors. The company said that "some" information was compromised. However, the customer data was largely safe. Recently, hackers have been targeting tech firms to steal information.
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BSNL 4G Services Rolled Out in Delhi; Anti-Spam and Smishing Protection Expands to All Users
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced the launch of its 4G services in Delhi. The soft launch was launched last week on the occasion of Independence Day, allows customers in Delhi to access high-speed data and voice services using BSNL SIMs on compatible devices. Additionally, BSNL has announced the nationwide deployment of its network-side...
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Raksha Bandhan 2025: Cyber Scams On Rise, Follow These Tips To Protect Yourself
From fake e-commerce sites to cleverly disguised phishing campaigns, fraudsters have found several avenues to steal money this Raksha Bandhan.
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Massive Crackdown Over Rs 200-Crore Front-Running Scam Linked To Axis Mutual Fund
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted extensive searches across multiple cities over the past two days as part of a widening probe into an alleged front-running scam involving Axis Mutual Fund.
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Cyber Scams Are Converging Real World Crime, Here's How To Safe
It starts with a call from someone claiming to be your bank. They know your name, your bank, even know your credit card number. There's been "unusual activity" on your account, they say - and they just sent you OTP to verify your identity.
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NDTV Impact: Ghost Employee Alert Triggers Statewide Audit in Madhya Pradesh
After an explosive report by NDTV on the possibility of thousands of "ghost employees" in Madhya Pradesh, based on a letter from the state treasury, the government has finally responded with an extensive data cleansing drive.
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'Solver Gang' Replaces Aadhaar Photos In Massive Madhya Pradesh Police Recruitment Scam
The investigation began when a police officer noticed that biometric data and photographs of a few candidates had been updated multiple times.
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Google to Add New Security Features to Advanced Protection With Android 16
Google’s strongest layer of security for Google accounts and mobile devices, Advanced Protection, will get new features with Android 16. Announced on Tuesday, the new features were showcased during The Android Show: I/O Edition. The Mountain View-based tech giant said that the next iteration of the Android operating system will now bring a device...
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Google Announces New Android Security and Privacy Features to Protect Users from Scams and Attacks
Google showcased several new security and privacy features it will release later this year. The announcements were made during The Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday, and the company said the new features will protect users from scams, fraud, and theft on Android. The new protections range from security layers while a user is on a call and improv...
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WhatsApp Partners Department of Telecommunications to Tackle Scams and Digital Fraud
WhatsApp has joined forces with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to combat the misuse of telecom resources for scams and digital fraud. Partnering with DoT’s Digital Intelligence Unit, WhatsApp will leverage relevant data to address financial fraud and cybercrime. Informative resources on identifying and reporting spam or scams will be ...
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Cybercrimes Could Cost India Rs. 20,000 Crore Due to Brand Abuse and Fake Domains in 2025: CloudSEK
India could potentially suffer financial losses reaching roughly Rs. 20,000 crore due to cybercrimes in 2025, as per a recent report by a cybersecurity firm. The report predicted that brand abuse, phishing scams, and fake domain takedowns would be the leading methods to conduct cybercrimes in the ongoing year.
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eBay and Beazley Reportedly Being Targeted by Advanced AI-Generated Phishing Scams
eBay, the ecommerce giant, and several other companies are reportedly witnessing an increased volume of personalised phishing attacks aimed towards high-level employees. As per the report, these phishing scams are being carried out using artificial intelligence (AI) systems to make them appear human-like and avoid the telltale signs of a typical sc...
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New Fear Unlocked. Woman Pays Amazon Twice For Tablet, 1 Turns Out Scam
In a post on Facebook, Swati Singhal claimed that her data was compromised and the gadget that she ordered as cash on delivery (COD) was replaced by a different and inferior product.
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Government Employee Opens Wedding Invite On WhatsApp, Loses Rs 1,90,000
A seemingly innocent digital wedding invitation on WhatsApp cost a government employee from Maharashtra's Hingoli district to lose nearly Rs two lakhs.
-
Hacker Flips The Script On UP Scammer, Exposes Him Live Through Webcam Sting
The scam involved pressuring victims into granting remote access to their devices using tools like AnyDesk or TeamViewer to steal data or money.
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Workday Targeted By Hackers To Run Social Engineering Scams; “Some” Data Leaked
Workday, the HR solutions company, was recently attacked by threat actors. The company said that "some" information was compromised. However, the customer data was largely safe. Recently, hackers have been targeting tech firms to steal information.
-
BSNL 4G Services Rolled Out in Delhi; Anti-Spam and Smishing Protection Expands to All Users
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced the launch of its 4G services in Delhi. The soft launch was launched last week on the occasion of Independence Day, allows customers in Delhi to access high-speed data and voice services using BSNL SIMs on compatible devices. Additionally, BSNL has announced the nationwide deployment of its network-side...
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Raksha Bandhan 2025: Cyber Scams On Rise, Follow These Tips To Protect Yourself
From fake e-commerce sites to cleverly disguised phishing campaigns, fraudsters have found several avenues to steal money this Raksha Bandhan.
-
Massive Crackdown Over Rs 200-Crore Front-Running Scam Linked To Axis Mutual Fund
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted extensive searches across multiple cities over the past two days as part of a widening probe into an alleged front-running scam involving Axis Mutual Fund.
-
Cyber Scams Are Converging Real World Crime, Here's How To Safe
It starts with a call from someone claiming to be your bank. They know your name, your bank, even know your credit card number. There's been "unusual activity" on your account, they say - and they just sent you OTP to verify your identity.
-
NDTV Impact: Ghost Employee Alert Triggers Statewide Audit in Madhya Pradesh
After an explosive report by NDTV on the possibility of thousands of "ghost employees" in Madhya Pradesh, based on a letter from the state treasury, the government has finally responded with an extensive data cleansing drive.
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'Solver Gang' Replaces Aadhaar Photos In Massive Madhya Pradesh Police Recruitment Scam
The investigation began when a police officer noticed that biometric data and photographs of a few candidates had been updated multiple times.
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Google to Add New Security Features to Advanced Protection With Android 16
Google’s strongest layer of security for Google accounts and mobile devices, Advanced Protection, will get new features with Android 16. Announced on Tuesday, the new features were showcased during The Android Show: I/O Edition. The Mountain View-based tech giant said that the next iteration of the Android operating system will now bring a device...
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Google Announces New Android Security and Privacy Features to Protect Users from Scams and Attacks
Google showcased several new security and privacy features it will release later this year. The announcements were made during The Android Show: I/O Edition on Tuesday, and the company said the new features will protect users from scams, fraud, and theft on Android. The new protections range from security layers while a user is on a call and improv...
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WhatsApp Partners Department of Telecommunications to Tackle Scams and Digital Fraud
WhatsApp has joined forces with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to combat the misuse of telecom resources for scams and digital fraud. Partnering with DoT’s Digital Intelligence Unit, WhatsApp will leverage relevant data to address financial fraud and cybercrime. Informative resources on identifying and reporting spam or scams will be ...
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Cybercrimes Could Cost India Rs. 20,000 Crore Due to Brand Abuse and Fake Domains in 2025: CloudSEK
India could potentially suffer financial losses reaching roughly Rs. 20,000 crore due to cybercrimes in 2025, as per a recent report by a cybersecurity firm. The report predicted that brand abuse, phishing scams, and fake domain takedowns would be the leading methods to conduct cybercrimes in the ongoing year.
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eBay and Beazley Reportedly Being Targeted by Advanced AI-Generated Phishing Scams
eBay, the ecommerce giant, and several other companies are reportedly witnessing an increased volume of personalised phishing attacks aimed towards high-level employees. As per the report, these phishing scams are being carried out using artificial intelligence (AI) systems to make them appear human-like and avoid the telltale signs of a typical sc...
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New Fear Unlocked. Woman Pays Amazon Twice For Tablet, 1 Turns Out Scam
In a post on Facebook, Swati Singhal claimed that her data was compromised and the gadget that she ordered as cash on delivery (COD) was replaced by a different and inferior product.
