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Security Agencies Detect Fake Defence Ministry Links Targeting Sensitive Info
Indian cyber-security agencies have detected a phishing fraud that "mimics" the official website of the Ministry of Defence to "harvest" the log-in credentials of officials to "steal" sensitive government documents.
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Bill In Lok Sabha To Curb Cheating, Paper Leaks In Government Recruitment Exams
The Centre on Monday introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to check malpractices in government recruitment exams such as paper leaks and fake websites, with strict penalties including a minimum jail term of three years and a fine up to Rs 1 crore.
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Crypto Scammers Targeting Indian, Nigerian Government Websites With MetaMask Phishing Links: Report
Government sites from India, Nigeria, Egypt, Colombia, Brazil, Vietnam, and other countries are redirecting visitors to scam MetaMask sites. The websites of the Nigerian Postal Service and the Municipal Corporation of Ambala are amongst those that are redirecting visitors to the fake website, disguised as the original site for the digital wallet pl...
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6 Arrested In Delhi For Cheating Over 300 Job Seekers Using Fake Website
Two men and four women have been arrested for allegedly duping people on the pretext of giving them jobs under the government's Aajeevika Mission, police said on Wednesday.
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Fake Website Resembles Government Portal, Hundreds Of Pensioners Duped
The Delhi Police has busted a gang, arresting four cheats who duped more than 1,800 people on the pretext of offering them life certificate for pensioners, officials said on Wednesday.
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Government Fact Check Warns Students Of Fake CBSE Website Demanding Registration Fee
The fake website, the government fact check says has been demanding registration fees from students.
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Government Drafts Framework to Restrict Fake Reviews on E-Commerce Websites
India launched a crack down on Monday against fake reviews and unverified ratings in a bid to make online interaction and e-commerce more authentic and less misleading for users. The government has drafted a framework for companies as well as travel sites or food delivery apps which depend on consumer reviews to validate products and services. Posi...
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Centre Announces New Norms To Curb Fake Reviews On E-Commerce Websites
E-commerce players like Amazon and Flipkart will have to voluntarily disclose all paid consumer reviews of products and services offered on their platforms, with the government bringing in new norms to curb fake reviews.
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Government Will Set Rules To Counter Fake Reviews On E-Commerce Websites
The government will publish next week frameworks to counter fake reviews and unverified star ratings on e-commerce websites.
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YouTube Channels Blocked in India Monetised Fake News; Spread Nuclear Fear, Communal Hatred, Officials Say
The government recently blocked 102 YouTube channels were routinely spreading disinformation about India to lakhs of subscribers, and monetising fake news, according to officials. The YouTube channels, numerous websites and social media accounts had used templates and logos of popular television channels to mislead their viewers into believing that...
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Consumer Affairs Ministry Says Will Develop Framework to Protect Online Consumers From Fake Reviews
Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) says will develop a framework to keep a check on fake reviews posted on e-commerce websites to protect consumer interest. It will develop these frameworks after studying the present mechanism being followed by the e-commerce entities in India and best practices available globally.
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Centre's Move To Curb Fake Reviews On Online Shopping Websites, Apps
The government today said it will develop a framework to keep a check on fake reviews posted on e-commerce websites and apps to protect consumer interest.
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Government To Prepare Framework To Prevent Fake Reviews On E-Commerce Websites
Government on Saturday said it will develop a framework to keep a check on fake reviews posted on e-commerce websites to protect consumer interest
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Government Issues Warning Against Fake Websites Of Education Ministry Schemes
The Central Government’s Press Information Bureau today issued a public warning that in order to dupe applicants, several websites have been created with the name similar to Education Ministry schemes.
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Be Aware Of Fake Websites Offering Government Recruitments: National Recruitment Agency
The NRA has been tasked to conduct the Common Eligibility Test (CET) to screen/shortlist candidates for jobs in government sector
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Security Agencies Detect Fake Defence Ministry Links Targeting Sensitive Info
Indian cyber-security agencies have detected a phishing fraud that "mimics" the official website of the Ministry of Defence to "harvest" the log-in credentials of officials to "steal" sensitive government documents.
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Bill In Lok Sabha To Curb Cheating, Paper Leaks In Government Recruitment Exams
The Centre on Monday introduced a bill in the Lok Sabha to check malpractices in government recruitment exams such as paper leaks and fake websites, with strict penalties including a minimum jail term of three years and a fine up to Rs 1 crore.
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Crypto Scammers Targeting Indian, Nigerian Government Websites With MetaMask Phishing Links: Report
Government sites from India, Nigeria, Egypt, Colombia, Brazil, Vietnam, and other countries are redirecting visitors to scam MetaMask sites. The websites of the Nigerian Postal Service and the Municipal Corporation of Ambala are amongst those that are redirecting visitors to the fake website, disguised as the original site for the digital wallet pl...
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6 Arrested In Delhi For Cheating Over 300 Job Seekers Using Fake Website
Two men and four women have been arrested for allegedly duping people on the pretext of giving them jobs under the government's Aajeevika Mission, police said on Wednesday.
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Fake Website Resembles Government Portal, Hundreds Of Pensioners Duped
The Delhi Police has busted a gang, arresting four cheats who duped more than 1,800 people on the pretext of offering them life certificate for pensioners, officials said on Wednesday.
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Government Fact Check Warns Students Of Fake CBSE Website Demanding Registration Fee
The fake website, the government fact check says has been demanding registration fees from students.
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Government Drafts Framework to Restrict Fake Reviews on E-Commerce Websites
India launched a crack down on Monday against fake reviews and unverified ratings in a bid to make online interaction and e-commerce more authentic and less misleading for users. The government has drafted a framework for companies as well as travel sites or food delivery apps which depend on consumer reviews to validate products and services. Posi...
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Centre Announces New Norms To Curb Fake Reviews On E-Commerce Websites
E-commerce players like Amazon and Flipkart will have to voluntarily disclose all paid consumer reviews of products and services offered on their platforms, with the government bringing in new norms to curb fake reviews.
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Government Will Set Rules To Counter Fake Reviews On E-Commerce Websites
The government will publish next week frameworks to counter fake reviews and unverified star ratings on e-commerce websites.
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YouTube Channels Blocked in India Monetised Fake News; Spread Nuclear Fear, Communal Hatred, Officials Say
The government recently blocked 102 YouTube channels were routinely spreading disinformation about India to lakhs of subscribers, and monetising fake news, according to officials. The YouTube channels, numerous websites and social media accounts had used templates and logos of popular television channels to mislead their viewers into believing that...
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Consumer Affairs Ministry Says Will Develop Framework to Protect Online Consumers From Fake Reviews
Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA) says will develop a framework to keep a check on fake reviews posted on e-commerce websites to protect consumer interest. It will develop these frameworks after studying the present mechanism being followed by the e-commerce entities in India and best practices available globally.
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Centre's Move To Curb Fake Reviews On Online Shopping Websites, Apps
The government today said it will develop a framework to keep a check on fake reviews posted on e-commerce websites and apps to protect consumer interest.
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Government To Prepare Framework To Prevent Fake Reviews On E-Commerce Websites
Government on Saturday said it will develop a framework to keep a check on fake reviews posted on e-commerce websites to protect consumer interest
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Government Issues Warning Against Fake Websites Of Education Ministry Schemes
The Central Government’s Press Information Bureau today issued a public warning that in order to dupe applicants, several websites have been created with the name similar to Education Ministry schemes.
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Be Aware Of Fake Websites Offering Government Recruitments: National Recruitment Agency
The NRA has been tasked to conduct the Common Eligibility Test (CET) to screen/shortlist candidates for jobs in government sector
