Scam Alert! Don’t Let Dating Apps Turn Your Love Search into a Nightmare

Scam

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

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

Online Fraud

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 […]

Cyber Fraud Alert: Don’t Be Fooled by the “Drug Smuggling” Scam!

Cyber Fraud

Have you ever gotten a call claiming your identity is being used for criminal activity? It’s a scary tactic used in cyber fraud, and a recent incident involving a Chennai woman is a stark reminder to stay vigilant. In this case, the woman received a call posing as a customer service representative from a well-known […]

Whale Phishing Scam: Fake CEO Reels Dupes Pune Firm in Rs 4 Crore Loss

Whale Phishing

Don’t fall victim to “whaling”! A recent incident in Pune highlights the dangers of whale phishing, a sophisticated cyber fraud targeting high-level executives in organizations. Imagine this: your phone buzzes with a text from your boss. It’s urgent! They need you to transfer some money ASAP. Seems legit, right? Well, a Pune real estate company […]

Outsmart Banking Fraud Scams with 5 Easy Security Tips to Follow

Banking Fraud

With the increasing reliance on online banking and digital transactions, the risk of banking fraud has grown significantly. These deceptive schemes aim to steal your hard-earned money, leaving you financially vulnerable. The good news? You can significantly reduce your risk by implementing a few key security practices. Here are 5 Essential Security to Outsmart Fraudsters: […]

Social Media Shenanigans: Dude in Rajasthan Busted for Fake Accounts

Social media

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

Crypto

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 […]

Sound the Alarm! New Open-Source Malware “Xeno” Emerges on GitHub

Xeno

Calling all tech enthusiasts and cybersecurity warriors! Brace yourselves for the latest malware menace: Xeno, a potent Remote Access Trojan (RAT), has been discovered lurking in the depths of GitHub. What’s the Xeno Threat? Imagine a scenario where a sneaky program slithers onto your device, granting a stranger complete control. That’s the nightmarish reality of […]

The Rise of a New Era: Hacktivism in the Digital Age

Hacktivism

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 […]