Don’t Get Hooked: Microsoft Phishing Scam Alert
In a recent wave of cyberattacks, hackers have employed a cunning new tactic to trick unsuspecting users into falling victim to sextortion scams. By masquerading as legitimate Microsoft employees and sending emails from seemingly official Microsoft addresses, these cybercriminals aim to extort money from their targets. How Does the Microsoft Sextortion Scam Work? Deceptive Email: […]
Delhi Police Busts Cyber Fraudster with 16 Fake Accounts
The recent arrest of a former bank employee in Delhi for creating 16 fake accounts to facilitate cyber fraud. This incident highlights the increasing sophistication of cybercrime and the urgent need for robust safety measures. Understanding the Fake Accounts Scam In a major breakthrough, the Delhi Police have apprehended a man who was using his […]
Fake It Till You Make It? Man Discovers Fake Company in His Name
Imagine filing your taxes and discovering a multi-crore rupee company registered under your name! This isn’t a scene from a crazy movie; it’s exactly what happened to a man in Madhya Pradesh. Fake Information leads to big trouble! Red Flags During Tax Season Chandan Soni, a resident of Gwalior, was in for a nasty surprise […]
Is Bitcoin Trading a Scam?
Bitcoin. The name itself conjures images of digital gold rushes and soaring profits. But with this exciting new frontier comes a dark side: fraud. While it shouldn’t scare you away from it entirely, understanding and avoiding scams is crucial for any aspiring Bitcoin trader. So, how exactly can Bitcoin fraud impact trading? Shady Exchanges: Not […]
Deepfakes: Don’t Get Fooled! Your Guide to Staying Safe on Social Media
Deepfakes. They’re everywhere these days, from hilarious celebrity parodies to…well, let’s just say, not-so-funny scams. But how can you tell the difference between a harmless joke and something trying to steal your money or damage your reputation? Don’t worry, this guide will equip you with the ultimate deepfake defense kit! What are Deepfakes, Anyway? Imagine […]
Flash Calls: The Superhero and Villain of App Verification?
Flash Calls ever interrupted your Daily Schedule? Have you ever signed up for an app and been frustrated by a seemingly endless verification process? You enter your phone number, wait for a call, then scramble to enter the code before it times out. What are Flash Calls? Flash calls are super short phone calls, often […]
Fraud Via Video Call? Avoid Mysterious Calls Alert!
Cops are seeing a rise in something called video call fraud, and they want to make sure everyone’s safe. Here’s the deal: scammers might use video calls to trick you into giving up personal info or money.Have you gotten a random video call lately that made you scratch your head? You know, the one from […]
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 […]
Sound the Alarm! New Open-Source Malware “Xeno” Emerges on GitHub
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 […]
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 […]