cyberfraud

Image Source : FILE Representational Image India is considering replacing mobile one-time-passwords (OTPs) with new technology to combat digital scams. OTPs are used for verifying digital payments but have been exploited by scammers. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) aims to enhance security by adopting authentication apps or biometric sensors on smartphones, which would…

Image Source : FILE Representational Image As we head into the holidays, be careful with online shopping. Cybercriminals are exploiting the weak security systems of IoT (Internet of Things) devices during the festive shopping season. There are scammers out there, and the cybersecurity experts at CERT-In want to make sure you know how to stay safe. What You…

Image Source : FILE Representational Image As the holiday season approaches, the risk of falling victim to scams is on the rise. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the increased use of IoT (Internet of Things) devices and the festive shopping spree to exploit weak security systems. A software firm, Check Point has provided a list of ten common holiday scams and…

Image Source : FILE Representational Image In an eye-opening incident, recently occurred in Kolkata, where an 83-year-old retired government official, S.P. Sinha, fell victim to an online scam, resulting in a loss of Rs 2.5 lakh. Sinha, who regularly visited his bank branch for transactions, received a call from someone claiming to be from his bank's verification…

Image Source : FILE Representational Image The central government is making moves to combat the rise in fraud calls from international numbers and fake caller IDs. In the fiscal year 2023-24, the government blocked 65 telecom setups that were enabling these deceptive practices, allowing calls with fake Indian numbers. "So far, 65 such illegal setups during FY…

Image Source : FILE Representational Image AI Voice Scam: In a recent incident, A 59-year-old woman recently fell victim to a sneaky AI-generated voice scam, losing Rs 1.4 lakh. The scam involved a caller mimicking her nephew in Canada, creating a false story of an urgent need for financial help due to an apparent accident  Cybersecurity experts are concerned…