Cybercrime Victim? Fight Back with This Step-by-Step Guide
Cybercrime is on the rise in India, affecting millions of individuals every year. If you’ve fallen prey to a cybercrime, it’s essential to be aware of your rights and the avenues available to seek justice. This article provides a comprehensive step-by-step guide for Indian citizens on how to file a cybercrime complaint. Step 1: Gather […]
Cybersecurity Tips Every Indian Should Know in 2023
Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It is a complex and ever-evolving field, as cybercriminals continue to develop new and sophisticated methods of attack. Cybersecurity is important for everyone, but it is especially important for Indians. India is one of the fastest-growing […]
The Growing Concern of AI’s Impact on Humanity
The alarm bells around Artificial Intelligence (AI) are ringing even louder as more voices join the chorus of concern. In March, over 1,000 technologists and researchers penned an open letter calling for a six-month pause in the development of the largest AI models. Their worry? An alarming “out-of-control race to develop and deploy ever more […]
The Dark Web: A Hidden Danger or a Valuable Resource?
The dark web is like a hidden treasure chest on the internet, but beware, for it’s filled with both wonder and peril. Imagine a place where secrets are traded and shadows whisper in anonymity. Today, we’re embarking on a journey into this mysterious realm. Our guide? Real stories that will shine a light on why […]
India’s Cyber Transformation: From Chaos to Control
In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, staying up to date with the latest trends and statistics is crucial. The Microsoft Digital Defence Report for 2023 sheds light on the shifting dynamics of cyber attacks worldwide. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key findings of the report, highlighting how India’s cyber threat landscape has transformed […]
Digital Peril Unleashed: The Heist of ₹99,999 from Dayanidhi Maran’s Bank Account
In a recent incident that sent shockwaves through the digital landscape of India, former Union Minister and DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran fell victim to cybercriminals who stole ₹99,999 from his personal savings bank account. Mr. Maran’s experience highlights the growing menace of cybercrimes in the country, with financial frauds accounting for a staggering 75% of […]
Android Users, Beware! Government’s Urgent Warning – Is Your Smartphone on the Hit List?
For Android enthusiasts, the Indian government has sounded the alarm on a pressing issue, affecting popular smartphone giants such as Google Pixel, Samsung, and OnePlus, among others. There’s a red flag waving over Android OS versions 11, 12, and 13, with multiple security vulnerabilities that could expose sensitive data to cybercriminals. Who’s waving this flag? […]
ISRO faces over 100 hacking attempts daily! Here is a report
The Indian Space Research Organization, known as ISRO, deals with more than 100 cyber attacks every day. The Chairman of ISRO, S Somanath, shared this information during a recent cybersecurity event in Kochi. He explained that not only ISRO but also other organizations face hundreds of attempts by hackers to break into their computer systems. […]
€5.5 million fine imposed on WhatsApp for data protection violations
On Thursday, Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined Meta’s WhatsApp a new €5.5 million for violating data protection laws when processing users’ personal data. As a result of the ruling, the platform’s Terms of Service have been updated, requiring users to agree to the new terms in preparation for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) […]
Warning: Tainted VPNs are Distributing EyeSpy Monitoring Software
A compromised VPN installer is used to distribute surveillance software called EyeSpy as part of a malware campaign launched in May 2022. It uses “SecondEye’s component (a legitimate surveillance application) to spy on users of Iran-based VPN service, 20Speed VPN, via trojanized installers,” said Bitdefender in its analysis. The US Romanian cybersecurity firm added that […]