Scam Alert! Don’t Let Dating Apps Turn Your Love Search into a Nightmare
Swiping right for love? While dating apps offer a chance to meet amazing people, a recent scam bust by authorities serves as a stark reminder: scammers lurk online too. This group targeted unsuspecting users on dating apps, so let’s dive into how you can avoid falling victim and keep your heart (and finances) safe. The […]
Chakshu Portal: Your Eye Against Spam and Scams!
Chakshu (which means “eye” in Hindi, cool right?) is a super easy-to-use platform launched by the Indian government. With Chakshu, you can report those annoying spam calls, weird WhatsApp messages, and any other suspicious messages trying to trick you. What kind of stuff can you report? Those robocalls promising you a million bucks (spoiler alert: […]
Student by Day, Scam Mastermind by Night? Online Fraud Unfolds
You’d think a 21-year-old college dude would be stressing over exams, right? Well, not Yogesh Meena from Bundi, Rajasthan. This guy was busy building an army – an army of 500 to be exact, but not for good. Nope, Yogesh was training these youngsters in the not-so-glamorous world of online fraud. We’re talking fake stock […]
Juice Jacking: Don’t Let Your Dying Phone Get You Zapped!
Phone about to die, and public charging stations looking mighty tempting? Hold on a sec! The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) just issued a warning: watch out for juice jacking! This isn’t a sci-fi movie trope. Juice jacking is a real threat where criminals tamper with public USB ports, turning them into data-stealing monsters. You […]
Social Media Shenanigans: Dude in Rajasthan Busted for Fake Accounts
Suspicious friend requests? Your gut feeling might be right. A recent case in Rajasthan serves as a stark reminder to exercise caution when trusting individuals online, particularly on social media. A 22-year-old man was caught creating fake profiles of high-ranking police officials, including the Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), CV Anand. He reportedly used […]
Crypto Scam Alert: Gurugram Consultant Loses ₹38 Lakh in Deuncoin Fraud
A consultant in Gurugram fell victim to a cryptocurrency scam, losing a staggering ₹38 lakh (around $47,000 USD). While this story serves as an unfortunate reminder of the dangers lurking in the crypto world, it also offers valuable lessons for anyone considering crypto investments. Here’s how it unfolded: The consultant, whose identity remains confidential (a […]
Uh oh, Blackcat is Back! US Healthcare on Ransomware Watch
Heads up, healthcare heroes! The Blackcat ransomware gang is back in the news, and this time, they’re setting their sights on hospitals and other healthcare organizations across the US. Yikes! What’s the Blackcat Buzz? It is also known as ALPHV, is a group of cybercriminals who specialize in holding your data hostage. They do this […]
The Rise of a New Era: Hacktivism in the Digital Age
The rise of the internet has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of activism, fostering the emergence of hacktivism as a potent, yet contentious, force. This blog delves into the new age of hacktivism, exploring its evolving nature, impact, and the ethical considerations surrounding its practice. What is hacktivism? Hacktivism refers to the use of computer hacking […]
Cybercriminals Weaponizing Open-Source SSH-Snake Tool for Network Attacks
Have you heard about SSH-Snake? This open-source tool, originally designed for network mapping, has taken a dark turn. Cybercriminals are now weaponizing it to launch malicious attacks on unsuspecting networks. What is SSH-Snake? SSH-Snake is a network mapping tool that leverages SSH (Secure Shell) protocol to scan and discover devices within a network. While its […]
Average Breakout Time for Intrusive Activity is 62 minutes
Learn what breakout time is and why its rapid decrease to 62 minutes is alarming for cybersecurity. Discover actionable steps to improve your organization’s security posture and minimize the risk of successful attacks. Stay informed and stay secure What is Breakout Time? Breakout time refers to the critical window between an attacker gaining initial access […]