Is Your Phone Your Best Friend or a Silent Spy?
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The love month is here, painting the sky pink for lovers. But have you ever considered that your love could be a scam? Or that the website you’re browsing to buy sweet little gifts for your special one might be a trap? Worse still, a third party could be watching your purchase, ready to exploit your financial details. Approximately 83% of those targeted suffered financial losses. (Source: Tenable Report, 2023). Yes, this is the new trend among scammers during this lovey-dovey season. While you’re engrossed in finding the perfect gift or deal online, you might unknowingly land on fraudulent websites. Endless emails flood your inbox, tempting you with discounts on soft toys, jewellery, perfumes, dresses, and shoes. But have you ever paused to question whether these emails are from legitimate businesses or a ploy to access your bank account? This is why I
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The internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, connecting billions of users worldwide. With this ever-growing connectivity comes the responsibility to ensure a safer and more secure online environment. Recognizing this need, Safer Internet Day, celebrated on February 11th, is a global initiative to promote digital safety and encourage responsible online behavior. With nearly 7 billion smartphone users worldwide and almost 60% of global web traffic coming from mobile devices, cybercriminals are increasingly exploiting people's reliance on connectivity. Financial frauds, phishing scams, and data breaches have become rampant. In India alone, over 75% of cybercrimes in 2023 were financial frauds, with half of these cases linked to Internet banking and UPI transactions. According to government statistics, over 4.30 billion cybersecurity breaches targeting financial organizations were recorded in the first half of 2023 alone. A report by the Reserve Bank
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Let’s face it—life has gotten a whole lot easier thanks to the internet. Need to pay a bill? One click. Want to send money to a friend? Done in seconds. From shopping to banking, everything is now just a tap away. There is no need to wait in long lines or deal with paperwork. It’s all online, fast, and hassle-free. But here’s the catch: while we’re busy enjoying this convenience, cybercriminals are busy too. They’re finding new ways to exploit the digital world, and online banking has become one of their favorite targets. The rise in digital transactions has brought with it a surge in cyber threats, and the numbers are downright scary. Let’s break it down and see how we can stay safe while making the most of online banking. The Digital Banking Boom in India Indian banks have come a long way
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Modern life requires security, and today, data is the lifeblood of any individual or business. The risk of unauthorized access and data breaches is always looming. In India, the rise of cybercrimes has been alarming, with over 77,000 reported cybercrime cases in 2024, a stark increase from just 9,622 in 2014. This surge reflects the heightened risk of data theft, breaches, and unauthorized access to sensitive information. In one of the most significant breaches, 66.9 crore individuals were affected by a data leak in April 2023. This breach serves as a reminder of the critical need for robust data deletion methods when disposing of old devices. With the rise in technology, the data generation and storage rate also grows simultaneously. But the threat that looms around needs to be catered smartly. People think deleting data merely using Shift + Delete or cleaning the
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"Someone is watching you." Sounds scary, isn’t it? But it’s becoming a reality for many. Every time we interact with digital devices, our data is exposed to various risks, from website visits, to app downloads and social media usage. It’s concerning to think about how much personal data is being collected and what it could mean for our privacy. According to Norton, 85% of adults worldwide are increasingly worried about their data security. In India, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) reported a significant rise in data breaches, with a 300% increase in cyberattacks in 2020 alone. With technology blurring the lines between offline and online lives, protecting personal and organizational data has never been more urgent. The numbers speak for themselves. A 2023 report showed that 98% of organizations had a connection to a vendor who experienced a data breach
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Indian Republic Day is almost here, and preparation for the national celebration is in high spirits. As the R-day approaches, bringing in the hues of the vibrant celebrations and a renewed sense of unity across the nation. And, while the Indian flag is all set to paint the skies in its tricolour and the melodies of nation-building are ready to echo far and wide, this one critical frontier demands our focus in today's tech-savvy world—the digital landscape. The question here is: Are we truly safeguarding our digital frontier at all checkpoints? Is our sensitive data secure within our digital stronghold? Are we equipped with the right security partners to shield us from cyber threats? As we march toward becoming a developed nation, ensuring a secure cyberspace is just as vital as safeguarding our physical borders. Let's explore how we can rise
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Have you ever experienced or heard about someone falling victim to identity theft? It's a financial nightmare that can leave you feeling mentally drained and helpless. Unfortunately, identity theft is on the rise, and it can happen to anyone, anywhere. In 2023 alone, there were a growing number of online scams, especially through phishing, smishing (SMS phishing), and email fraud. These scams can lead to your sensitive information, like your bank details or Aadhar number, getting stolen. According to a report from the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IMAI), fraudsters using fake apps and phishing techniques caused a massive increase in financial fraud across India, leading to millions of rupees in losses. So, what exactly is Identity Theft? When someone exploits your personal data, such as financial information or identification numbers, for their own gain, it's considered identity theft. This is
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Have you ever wondered what happens to an employee's account when they leave a company? You might think they’re immediately deactivated, but that’s not always the case. Imagine this: someone leaves the organization, but their account lingers on—active, unnoticed, and vulnerable. Scary, right? This is what we call cyber ghosting, and it’s becoming a major cybersecurity challenge. Ghost accounts—those left active after employees depart—create a hidden risk. Hackers love these dormant accounts because they’re perfect for sneaking into a company’s network without raising alarms. And given the rise in cyber threats, including 500 million attacks reported in India in just the first quarter of 2024 (Source: Indian Express), it’s a threat no organization can afford to ignore. Why Are Ghost Accounts Such a Big Deal? Imagine a hacker finds a ghost account that still has access to critical systems. They quietly infiltrate, disguised as a
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Imagine this: you're sitting at home, your phone rings, and the caller ID shows it's your bank. You’ve had a long day, and the voice on the other end sounds urgent, telling you that there’s been suspicious activity on your account. Without a second thought, you start verifying your details, thinking you’re doing the right thing. But here's the twist—what if that voice wasn't your bank at all? It was a scammer, impersonating your trusted institution, all to steal your sensitive information. Welcome to the world of voice phishing, or "vishing"—a growing cyber threat that takes advantage of our trust, one phone call at a time. What Exactly is Vishing? Vishing is a form of social engineering where attackers use phone calls to deceive victims into sharing personal information, such as credit card details, bank account numbers, or even passwords. Unlike email phishing,
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