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  Crypto phishing scams targetted 320000 users to steal around USD 300 million in 2023

  Technology | January 02, 2024 19:12 IST

  On 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 | December 15, 2023 12:31 IST

  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.

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  AI-driven scams and phishing surge to over 75% of digital threats in 1H 2023: Norton Report

  Technology | September 21, 2023 16:00 IST

  A 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 | March 19, 2023 6:30 IST

  The 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 | July 24, 2022 18:15 IST

  Since 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 | October 25, 2020 15:21 IST

  Days 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 | July 29, 2020 13:26 IST

  Netflix 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 | July 01, 2020 17:45 IST

  These 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 | June 20, 2020 20:11 IST

  Ever 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 | April 23, 2020 16:23 IST

  With 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 | April 23, 2020 16:38 IST

  Google 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 | April 23, 2020 11:18 IST

  Google 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 | April 15, 2020 15:34 IST

  A 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 | March 26, 2020 19:46 IST

  Hackers 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 | January 30, 2020 14:20 IST

  Here 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 | January 22, 2020 11:42 IST

  FASTag 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 | December 07, 2019 10:15 IST

  A 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 | July 05, 2019 14:38 IST

  Computer 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

  April 30, 2015 17:14 IST

  Google 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