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CloudSEK Identifies Large-Scale 'PrintSteal' Fake KYC Document Generation Scam in India
CloudSEK has uncovered a large-scale fraud operation in India, dubbed 'PrintSteal', involving the creation of fake Know Your Customer (KYC) documents. The operation used fake domains mimicking government websites to generate over 1.67 lakh fake documents, earning more than Rs. 40 lakh. The scammers used personally identifiable information (PII) fro...
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Google Updates Messages With Scam Message Detection, Adds Live Location Sharing to Find My on Android
Google is adding AI-powered scam message detection to Google Messages, secure location sharing on Android, web price tracking on Chrome, and more games to Android Auto. The new scam detection feature on Google Messages uses AI for real-time warnings, with private detection on users' smartphones. Meanwhile, the live location sharing feature is avail...
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Cybercrimes Could Cost India Rs. 20,000 Crore Due to Brand Abuse and Fake Domains in 2025: CloudSEK
India could potentially suffer financial losses reaching roughly Rs. 20,000 crore due to cybercrimes in 2025, as per a recent report by a cybersecurity firm. The report predicted that brand abuse, phishing scams, and fake domain takedowns would be the leading methods to conduct cybercrimes in the ongoing year.
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Rent LinkedIn Account, Earn Money: New Internet Scam Unfolds
A Bengaluru-based woman was approached to "rent" her LinkedIn account in exchange for money.
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Watch: Voice Artist Pranks Scam Caller Offering Credit Card, Internet In Splits
Needless to say, spam calls from banks offering loans are extremely annoying. We all try to dodge these unwanted interruptions, but one voice artist flipped the script by pranking the spam caller offering "special credit card" offers.
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eBay and Beazley Reportedly Being Targeted by Advanced AI-Generated Phishing Scams
eBay, the ecommerce giant, and several other companies are reportedly witnessing an increased volume of personalised phishing attacks aimed towards high-level employees. As per the report, these phishing scams are being carried out using artificial intelligence (AI) systems to make them appear human-like and avoid the telltale signs of a typical sc...
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Swipe Crime OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
The web series "Swipe Crime" releases on Amazon MX Player on December 20, 2024. Starring Rishab Chadha, Mugdha Agarwal, and others, the show explores campus friendships intertwined with cybercrime. Directed by Harsh Mainra, the plot revolves around students facing the repercussions of an internet scam, uncovering dark secrets along the way. As the ...
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Netflix Suspended Account Scam Being Used By Hackers to Steal User Information in Several Countries
Hackers are using a phishing scam to target Netflix account users, telling them that their account has been suspended, in order to prompt them to visit a maliciously crafted website. This website steals their Netflix password and banking information, which is then sold on the dark web. Here's how you can keep your Netflix login and password, as wel...
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Lounge Pass App Scam Targeting Indian Travellers Uncovered; Reportedly Swindled Rs. 9 Lakhs in One Month
Lounge Pass app scam, a new online scam that involves the eponymous malicious app, has recently been uncovered. The incident came to the surface after an alleged victim of the scam took to social media to share their experience and how they were scammed of a hefty amount. Cybersecurity researchers have now confirmed the existence of the scam which ...
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Internet Slams Delhi Man After He Says He Was Scammed By Online Date. Here's Why
A man in Delhi recently claimed that he was scammed by a woman he met via an online dating app and ended up losing Rs 16,000.
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Crypto Fraud Increased 45 Percent in 2023 to $5.6 Billion, FBI Says
The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center received nearly 69,500 complaints from consumers in the US and abroad last year. Call center frauds, such as government impersonation scams, accounted for about 10 percent of cryptocurrency losses.
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"For Rs 20,000...'': Gurgaon Techie Turns Tables On Scammer, Leaves Internet In Splits
It all started when he received a message from a scammer who pretended to be a representative of HDFC Bank.
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Vietnamese Hackers Using ‘Maorrisbot’ to Target Indians in WhatsApp e-Challan Scam: CloudSEK
WhatsApp e-Challan scams are reportedly being carried out in India using a new type of technical malware dubbed Maorris bot. This is a new type of scam and the report claims there is a large organised effort behind it. So far, the malware is said to be affecting only Android devices, and no impact has been seen on the iPhone or other Apple devices.
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Watch: Man Catches Vendor Selling Fake Power Bank Inside Moving Train. Internet Say "Scam 2024"
The man decided to do a quality check and found out that the insides of the power bank were filled with mud.
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Hugging Trees For Rs 1,500? Ad By Bengaluru Company Shocks Internet
A company in Bangalore is offering guided forest bathing experiences for a fee of Rs 1,500, which has angered some social media users.
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CloudSEK Identifies Large-Scale 'PrintSteal' Fake KYC Document Generation Scam in India
CloudSEK has uncovered a large-scale fraud operation in India, dubbed 'PrintSteal', involving the creation of fake Know Your Customer (KYC) documents. The operation used fake domains mimicking government websites to generate over 1.67 lakh fake documents, earning more than Rs. 40 lakh. The scammers used personally identifiable information (PII) fro...
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Google Updates Messages With Scam Message Detection, Adds Live Location Sharing to Find My on Android
Google is adding AI-powered scam message detection to Google Messages, secure location sharing on Android, web price tracking on Chrome, and more games to Android Auto. The new scam detection feature on Google Messages uses AI for real-time warnings, with private detection on users' smartphones. Meanwhile, the live location sharing feature is avail...
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Cybercrimes Could Cost India Rs. 20,000 Crore Due to Brand Abuse and Fake Domains in 2025: CloudSEK
India could potentially suffer financial losses reaching roughly Rs. 20,000 crore due to cybercrimes in 2025, as per a recent report by a cybersecurity firm. The report predicted that brand abuse, phishing scams, and fake domain takedowns would be the leading methods to conduct cybercrimes in the ongoing year.
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Rent LinkedIn Account, Earn Money: New Internet Scam Unfolds
A Bengaluru-based woman was approached to "rent" her LinkedIn account in exchange for money.
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Watch: Voice Artist Pranks Scam Caller Offering Credit Card, Internet In Splits
Needless to say, spam calls from banks offering loans are extremely annoying. We all try to dodge these unwanted interruptions, but one voice artist flipped the script by pranking the spam caller offering "special credit card" offers.
-
eBay and Beazley Reportedly Being Targeted by Advanced AI-Generated Phishing Scams
eBay, the ecommerce giant, and several other companies are reportedly witnessing an increased volume of personalised phishing attacks aimed towards high-level employees. As per the report, these phishing scams are being carried out using artificial intelligence (AI) systems to make them appear human-like and avoid the telltale signs of a typical sc...
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Swipe Crime OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch it Online?
The web series "Swipe Crime" releases on Amazon MX Player on December 20, 2024. Starring Rishab Chadha, Mugdha Agarwal, and others, the show explores campus friendships intertwined with cybercrime. Directed by Harsh Mainra, the plot revolves around students facing the repercussions of an internet scam, uncovering dark secrets along the way. As the ...
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Netflix Suspended Account Scam Being Used By Hackers to Steal User Information in Several Countries
Hackers are using a phishing scam to target Netflix account users, telling them that their account has been suspended, in order to prompt them to visit a maliciously crafted website. This website steals their Netflix password and banking information, which is then sold on the dark web. Here's how you can keep your Netflix login and password, as wel...
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Lounge Pass App Scam Targeting Indian Travellers Uncovered; Reportedly Swindled Rs. 9 Lakhs in One Month
Lounge Pass app scam, a new online scam that involves the eponymous malicious app, has recently been uncovered. The incident came to the surface after an alleged victim of the scam took to social media to share their experience and how they were scammed of a hefty amount. Cybersecurity researchers have now confirmed the existence of the scam which ...
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Internet Slams Delhi Man After He Says He Was Scammed By Online Date. Here's Why
A man in Delhi recently claimed that he was scammed by a woman he met via an online dating app and ended up losing Rs 16,000.
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Crypto Fraud Increased 45 Percent in 2023 to $5.6 Billion, FBI Says
The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center received nearly 69,500 complaints from consumers in the US and abroad last year. Call center frauds, such as government impersonation scams, accounted for about 10 percent of cryptocurrency losses.
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"For Rs 20,000...'': Gurgaon Techie Turns Tables On Scammer, Leaves Internet In Splits
It all started when he received a message from a scammer who pretended to be a representative of HDFC Bank.
-
Vietnamese Hackers Using ‘Maorrisbot’ to Target Indians in WhatsApp e-Challan Scam: CloudSEK
WhatsApp e-Challan scams are reportedly being carried out in India using a new type of technical malware dubbed Maorris bot. This is a new type of scam and the report claims there is a large organised effort behind it. So far, the malware is said to be affecting only Android devices, and no impact has been seen on the iPhone or other Apple devices.
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Watch: Man Catches Vendor Selling Fake Power Bank Inside Moving Train. Internet Say "Scam 2024"
The man decided to do a quality check and found out that the insides of the power bank were filled with mud.
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Hugging Trees For Rs 1,500? Ad By Bengaluru Company Shocks Internet
A company in Bangalore is offering guided forest bathing experiences for a fee of Rs 1,500, which has angered some social media users.
