Holiday Cheer Turned Phishing Fear: Job Seekers Beware of Work-From-Home Scams
The holiday season is a time for joy, family, and finding that perfect job. But for eager job seekers, this festive period can also bring unwanted visitors: work-from-home Phishing Scams. As the December 22nd Forbes article, “Surge in Work-From-Home Phishing Scams Targets Holiday Job Seekers,” highlighted, scammers are capitalizing on the increased online job search […]
Veteran Actor Rakesh Bedi Falls Prey to Cyber Scam, Duped of Rs 85,000
In a surprising turn of events, veteran Bollywood actor Rakesh Bedi fell victim to a cunning Cyber Scam orchestrated by an imposter posing as an army officer who duped him with Rs 80,000. The fraudster, operating under the alias “Aditya Kumar,” targeted Bedi in a bogus property deal, highlighting the growing threat of cyber scams. […]
How a Juhu Resident Lost Rs 4.4L to Cyber Fraud While Booking Dubai Air Tickets
In a distressing incident, a senior citizen from Juhu recently fell victim to Cyber Fraud while attempting to book air tickets for a trip to Dubai. Gita Shenoy, a 64-year-old woman, found herself swindled of Rs 4.4 lakh when she unknowingly interacted with fraudsters who manipulated the phone number associated with the popular ticket booking […]
Web of Despair: Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2 Developers Hit by Distress in Massive Ransomware Attack
As the Ransomware strikes, the PlayStation powerhouse Insomniac finds itself entangled in a web of distress and fury. The creative minds behind the Spider-Man series, express a potent mix of sorrow and anger as a colossal ransomware attack infiltrates their digital fortress. Sensitive Data on the Loose: The cyber assailants, known as Rhysida, brazenly expose […]
Malware Threat: Indian Government Entities Targeted by Rust-Based Malware in Operation RusticWeb
Indian cybersecurity specialists have sounded the alarm over a recent wave of malware targeting government entities, dubbed Operation RusticWeb. The defining characteristic of this campaign is the use of malware written in the Rust programming language, a departure from the more commonly encountered C++ or Python. Rust, known for its speed, memory safety, and concurrency […]
How to Navigate the Murky Waters of Deepfakes: A Guide to Self-Defense
Deepfakes, hyper-realistic videos, and audio forgeries are no longer the stuff of science fiction. From manipulated celebrity interviews to impersonation scams, they’re blurring the lines between truth and fiction, posing a very real threat to our perception of reality. So, how do you protect yourself from falling victim to these digital deceptions? This blog post equips […]
Watch Out for These Shady Moves in Finance: 5 Cyber Fraud Trends in 2024
In the relentless game against Cyber Fraud, 2024 has its own set of challenges. Cyber tricksters are upping their game with Deepfakes, Phishing 2.0, Blockchain Mischief, Insider Threats, and AI-powered shenanigans. According to Shikhar Aggarwal of BLS Services, “In 2024, the financial sector’s got its hands full with deepfake fraud, phishing 2.0, blockchain hustles, insider […]
Over Rs.1,000 Crore Safeguarded: Citizens Tackle Cybercrime, Finance Ministry Reports
In a recent update, the Ministry of Finance revealed that citizens have thwarted over 400,000 cybercrime attempts, saving a whopping Rs 1,000 crore through the Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System. Let’s break down the key details and actions taken. The Citizen Financial Cyber Fraud Reporting and Management System is up and running, […]
Deepfake Dilemma: Boon or Bane for the Future?
Deepfake uses artificial intelligence to seamlessly graft a person’s face and voice onto another body, creating videos or audio recordings that are virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. While this technology has the potential for fun and creative applications, its misuse raises serious ethical concerns that we must urgently address. Imagine a future where your […]
Bengaluru Connection Unveiled in Rs 250 Crore Job Fraud: Ernakulam Police Expand Investigation
In a bid to unravel the complexities of a massive part-time Job Fraud linked to China, Ernakulam Rural Cyber Police have extended their investigation to Bengaluru. The move comes after the arrest of Manoj Sreenivas, a 33-year-old resident of Swagath Layout in Vidyaranyapura, Bengaluru, who spilled the beans on a substantial network operating in the […]