Phishing
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Crypto phishing scams targetted 320000 users to steal around USD 300 million in 2023
Technology | Jan 02, 2024, 07:12 PM ISTOn March 2 (2023), the group of cybercriminals known as the Monkey Drainer, which was responsible for various phishing attacks, announced that it would be ceasing its operations. However, before shutting down, the group further recommended another illegal service to its customers.
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Government Warning: SBI does not ask for PAN updates via SMS | Here's what you need to know
Technology | Dec 15, 2023, 12:31 PM ISTWatch 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.
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AI-driven scams and phishing surge to over 75% of digital threats in 1H 2023: Norton Report
Technology | Sep 21, 2023, 04:00 PM ISTA report highlights that cybercriminals have harnessed AI capabilities to create highly sophisticated scams that appear increasingly credible, making them difficult to detect. As a result, consumers are faced with a growing array of online threats.
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Cybercriminals used 3 new tactics for phishing users in January 2023
Technology | Mar 19, 2023, 06:30 AM ISTThe attackers had embedded the URL link in an email, and if a recipient clicks on it, they are taken to an authentic-looking website which is a fake phishing website which was controlled by the attackers.
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5 Tips to protect your device from any Cybercrime like phishing links, email, and more
Technology | Jul 24, 2022, 06:15 PM ISTSince the outset of the pandemic, the cases of phishing attacks have massively increased. Hence, it becomes all the more important for us to understand the ways we can detect phishing emails/ messages.
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Phishing groups collecting user data via fake voter registration forms in US
Technology | Oct 25, 2020, 03:21 PM ISTDays ahead of the US presidential election, spam groups are using voter registration-related lures to trick people into accessing fake government sites and give away their personal data, banking and email passwords.
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This Netflix phishing scam can steal your credit card details: Know what is it, how to remain safe?
Technology | Jul 29, 2020, 01:26 PM ISTNetflix phishing scam has appeared that can steal your Netflix login credentials, billing address, and credit card details. Read on to know more
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What is a phishing email attack: How to identify, steps to safeguard your data
Technology | Jul 01, 2020, 05:45 PM ISTThese days phishing attacks have got more popular than before targeting way too many users around the globe.
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North Korean hackers may attack 20 lakh Indians with COVID-19 phishing emails
Technology | Jun 20, 2020, 08:11 PM ISTEver since the COVID-19 pandemic took the world by storm, hackers have taken advantage of the situation to hack people
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How to avoid coronavirus online scams, phishing emails
Technology | Apr 23, 2020, 04:23 PM ISTWith the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, users are getting attacked by various scams and phishing emails. Here's how you can avoid any such COVID-19 scams.
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Google warns of state-backed hackers using COVID-19 messaging, WHO name to target people
Fyi | Apr 23, 2020, 04:38 PM ISTGoogle has said that their security systems have detected examples ranging from fake solicitations for charities and NGOs, to messages that try to mimic employer communications to employees working from home, to websites posing as official government pages and public health agencies.
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Google detects 18 million malware, phishing Gmail posts on COVID-19
Technology | Apr 23, 2020, 11:18 AM ISTGoogle has discovered that hackers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 crisis. Read on to know how
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Apple most imitated brand for phishing attempts in Q1 2020: Know what it means
Technology | Apr 15, 2020, 03:34 PM ISTA new report suggests that Apple is the most frequent company to be targeted by cybercriminals.
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Coronavirus phishing attacks have reportedly increased by 667%
Technology | Mar 26, 2020, 07:46 PM ISTHackers are taking advantage of the Coronavirus outbreak and various phishing attacks are taking place
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How to recognise spam messages and remain safe from them? Things you should know
Technology | Jan 30, 2020, 02:20 PM ISTHere are the things you should keep in mind to spot fraud, spam messages and remain safe
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FASTag scam made a man lose Rs. 50,000; Here's what happened and how to stay safe
Technology | Jan 22, 2020, 11:42 AM ISTFASTag scams are becoming a new thing since they got popularised. A man lost Rs. 50,000 as part of new FASTag fraud. Here's what happened and how to stay safe
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Man orders pizza from Zomato and falls victim to a phishing scam
Technology | Dec 07, 2019, 10:15 AM ISTA Bengaluru based man ordered pizza from Zomato and got caught in a phishing scam. As a result, he lost Rs 95,000.
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YouTube's ban on 'instructional hacking' videos upsets cyber teachers
Technology | Jul 05, 2019, 02:38 PM ISTComputer security teachers are upset over YouTube's decision to ban instructional tutorials on hacking and phishing.
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Google launches security feature for Chrome browser
Apr 30, 2015, 05:14 PM ISTGoogle has launched a free extension for its Chrome web browser it calls Password Alert, that better protects Google accounts, including email, against online attackers trying to steal passwords and other personal information.So whenever you