Online Phishing

Cyber Security: Here are 5 WAYS to identify fake websites

Cybersecurity is a huge challenge for India and its citizens. The problem has exacerbated with the increase in penetration of digitisation. Scammers are using ingenious and creative ways to lure innocent people into traps and siphon off their money from accounts.

Oct 30, 2022, 19:02 PM IST

Beware! Govt Cyber agency warns citizens against the free gifts offers on social media during festival season

Fake messages are in circulation on various social media platforms (WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, etc.) that falsely claim a festive offer luring users into gift links and prizes.

Oct 19, 2022, 20:15 PM IST

Bank Customers, Alert! RBI cautions individuals against calls, emails, OTP scams; check how to stay safe

The RBI recently released a new booklet titled "BE(A)WARE - Be Aware and Beware!" to caution individuals against the rising frauds related to SMS, email, and calls. 

Mar 24, 2022, 16:20 PM IST

Google sent 50,000 warnings to users on government-back hackings

Google has said that so far in 2021, it has sent over 50,000 warnings to those whose accounts were the target of government-backed phishing or malware attempts, a nearly 33 per cent increase from this time in 2020.

Oct 17, 2021, 14:08 PM IST

Facebook most affected brand for phishing attempts: Report

Netflix was third at 5 percent, followed by Paypal at 5 percent, Microsoft at 3 percent.

Feb 07, 2020, 14:55 PM IST