Student by Day, Scam Kingpin by Night: Online Fraud Case Rocks Rajasthan
Imagine a college student, someone you’d expect to be buried in textbooks, is actually the mastermind behind a massive online fraud operation. That’s the shocking case of Yogesh Meena, a 21-year-old from Rajasthan who was arrested for training a network of 500 young people in the dark arts of online trickery. This story highlights the […]
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: […]
Whale Phishing Scam: Fake CEO Reels Dupes Pune Firm in Rs 4 Crore Loss
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 […]
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 […]
Outsmart Banking Fraud Scams with 5 Easy Security Tips to Follow
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
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 […]
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 […]
Can’t Believe Your Eyes? Deepfakes Target Taylor Swift – Here’s What You Need to Know
A Shocking Incident Sparks Concern: In January 2024, the world was shaken by the emergence of disturbing deepfakes targeting singer Taylor Swift. AI-generated, sexually explicit images of Swift went viral on social media platforms, particularly on “X,” garnering millions of views before being removed. This incident not only serves as a stark reminder of the […]
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 […]