The Big Challenge Of Cybersecurity: How Indian Companies Are Facing Rising Threat Amid Relentless Attacks
A recent study revealed that Indian companies are suffering huge losses due to cybersecurity incidents. It said that 83% organisations have experienced at least one cybersecurity incident in past year.
Nov 04, 2023, 19:24 PM IST
India Sees 31% Surge In Malware Attacks In 2022: SonicWall Report
The report also highlighted a 10 per cent increase in "intrusion attempts" and a staggering 53 per cent rise in "ransomware attacks" compared to the previous year.
May 28, 2023, 13:41 PM IST
WhatsApp Scam: Nithin Kamath Warns Netizens Against New Investment Fraud
The rate of scams has been doubled in the last few years because of increase usage of smartphones and digitisation.
May 03, 2023, 19:05 PM IST
Cyber Alert! Noida Turning Into Next Jamtara; Fake Call Centres Spur Fraud, Scam
Callers use jobs, insurance and cyber help as topics to cheat people. In some centres, foreigners run the whole company who remain to be apprehended. Fraudulent call centres usually target the unemployed people and lure them easily by promising jobs.
Mar 26, 2023, 11:37 AM IST
Scam Alert: Got WhatsApp Message From Your Boss or CEO? Think Twice Before Responding
A spear phishing attempt that targeted many organisations was discovered by CloudSEK experts. The campaign involved a certain type of message that appeared to be sent by CEOs or superiors but may actually be a scam.
Feb 14, 2023, 12:57 PM IST
900 Chinese accounts taken down by Meta over hacking issues
Meta took down a network of about 900 fake accounts on Instagram and Facebook operated from China by an unknown entity.
Dec 16, 2022, 11:55 AM IST
What is 'Hi Mum' scam that siphoned off $7.2 millions from the accounts of Australians this year?
Scammers always begin thier trap messages with 'Hi Mum', therefore, it's called 'Hi Mum' scam. The numbers of cases have increased phenomenally in Australia in the last three months, with scammers playing with the emotions' of people.
Dec 13, 2022, 20:45 PM IST
Nearly 300 predatory loan apps circulating on Google, Apple stores: Report
According to cloud security company Lookout, these loan apps exploit victims' desire for quick cash to trap borrowers into predatory loan contracts and require them to grant access to sensitive information such as contacts and SMS messages.
Dec 02, 2022, 11:15 AM IST
Alert! WhatsApp's cloned app spying on YOU via audio or recording
"The cloned app is not available on Google Play and, therefore, there are no security checks in place compared with the legitimate WhatsApp, and versions available on various download websites are riddled with malware," said the report.
Oct 08, 2022, 13:29 PM IST
Tata Power Delhi Distribution warns its customers against frauds; Check details
These miscreants send false messages of disconnection or reconnection of electricity, forge app installation, fake visits, ask for money for pending bill payments etc, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited said in a statement.
Aug 27, 2022, 18:09 PM IST
Senior citizen loses Rs 2.20 lakh online after call from man posing as RBI staffer
Neelam Singh got a call from a man claiming himself as RBI staffer and informing him a cash reward of Rs 7,280 he got.
Aug 06, 2022, 20:25 PM IST
Phone hacking is a child’s play; read how you can SECURE your device
Your smartphone can be hacked in a few minutes! You can secure your device by following a few simple steps.
Apr 24, 2022, 16:47 PM IST
SBI customers alert! Here's what to do if you have accidentally revealed password or PIN
SBI said if a customer feels that he has been phished or he has provided personal information at a place he should not have, he can carry out the following immediately as a damage mitigation measure:
Feb 24, 2022, 17:08 PM IST
Fake terror-op email circulates, Maharashtra cyber cell issues phishing alert
The cyber cell informed that the email with the subject ‘Terrorist behind JK gunned down in Mumbai’ was sent to email ids of many government officials.
Oct 12, 2021, 20:50 PM IST
Alert! THIS Android malware steals banking data; Here’s how to remain safe
The Drinik malware is currently imitating an Income Tax Department software, and after a user has been duped into downloading it, it captures all sensitive data.
Sep 25, 2021, 17:29 PM IST
SBI 'Free Gift' alert! Are you receiving these links in your inbox? Steer Clear!
In its latest tweet, SBI has alerted the bank’s users to be very careful with the links that come on their email.
Jun 18, 2021, 15:52 PM IST
India among top 3 Asian nations affected by DNS cyber attacks
Asia recorded an increase of 15 per cent in average cost of a DNS attack, incurring a cost of $908,140, up from $792,840 the previous year.
Jun 08, 2021, 11:43 AM IST
Chinese Security firm releases 'Cyber Terrorism against Sikhs in India' report
Qihoo360 Technology, a Beijing based major software company released a cyber-security report asserting that in India Sikhs with the religious and political inclination and Khalistan Referendum 2020 websites and mobile apps are under attack from Indian cyber mercenary group known as “APT C-35”.
Mar 18, 2021, 10:44 AM IST