Data breach, Cyber attack among top risks for businesses in India: Survey
Business | March 14, 2024 17:29 ISTCyber attacks and data breaches were placed seventh in the 2021 business risks survey but after three years the threat deepened further.
Cyber attacks and data breaches were placed seventh in the 2021 business risks survey but after three years the threat deepened further.
Uttar Pradesh news: The woman refused to give account related information. The woman alleges that the caller introduced himself as DCP and threatened to arrest her along with entire family. The woman got scared and broke her four FDs and transferred Rs 56 lakh to his account.
The accused somehow managed to free her hands from handcuffs, ditched the constables and fled from custody around 4:10 am on Sunday, they added.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is reportedly aiming to enhance digital payment security by replacing SMS-based OTPs with more secure authentication methods, such as authentication apps or biometric sensors on smartphones.
The centre warns mobile users about scam calls instructing them to dial '*401#' that could lead to call forwarding scams, enabling cybercriminals to potentially empty bank accounts through OTP requests.
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Online ad scams are tricks used by scammers to take advantage of people shopping online. They create fake ads with too-good-to-be-true deals, often pretending it's a limited-time offer.
Stay vigilant during the holiday season, follow these tips to avoid scams, and prioritise your online safety.
Watch out for fake messages claiming to be from SBI, asking to update PAN card; the government warns against phishing scams, urging users to report incidents and verify communications to stay safe from fraud.
An 83-year-old man in Kolkata lost Rs 2.5 lakh to a scam after receiving a fake call from his bank's "verification section." He trusted the call and tried to update his KYC online, but the scammers took advantage, resulting in a major loss.
The government is cracking down on fraud calls by blocking 65 illegal setups, directing telecom operators to reject certain calls, disconnecting fraudulent mobile connections, and blocking deceptive call-generating apps to enhance overall security.
With an aim to check digital fraud, the government of India has suspended 70 lakh mobile numbers on account of suspicious transactions.
A group of scammers in Patna used a deceitful tactic to trick seven unsuspecting individuals out of a whopping Rs 15 lakh. The scheme involved taking advantage of the fear of power outages and pressuring victims into recharging their prepaid electricity meters.
Steps taken to ensure security of the members of Parliament at the new Parliament building by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) were also listed by officials and they replied to the members' concerns on the issue.
These AI voice scams use AI tools to mimic voices accurately, using publicly available data such as social media recordings or fraudulent sales calls.
Recently, scams in India have surged, with scammers using more new and tricky methods to deceive people. Among these, the courier delivery scam has gained less attention but poses a big threat.
Be cautious of fake airline ticket deals that scammers offer on websites or social media. Protect yourself by checking for unusually low prices, last-minute departure dates, and secure payment methods.
An official from Bhayander police station said that the victim had been deceived by someone who tampered with the parcel when it was being delivered.
Since OTPs are linked to your email or phone number with the company, scammers can't get them easily. But they might try tricky ways to steal your OTP or fool you into telling them. You can stay safe from these tricks if you know about OTP fraud and how to prevent it.
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