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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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FBI Issues Urgent Warning For Chrome, Safari And Edge Users: Scammers Are Targeting You
The FBI has issued a warning to online shoppers as holiday season scams surge, with an 89% increase in fraudulent websites reported.
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Delhi High Court Orders Removal of Scam Sites Impersonating Crypto Firm Mudrex
Last week, Mudrex filed a petition with the Delhi High Court seeking action against the fraudulent websites. Mudrex had submitted evidence of its names and other marks being used extensively by fake websites to interact with users across the country.
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BJP Launches Portal To Help "Genuine" Candidates Hit By Bengal School Jobs Scam
The West Bengal unit of the BJP has set up a dedicated legal support website and a helpline number to assist "genuine" candidates affected by the alleged school jobs scam, a senior party leader said on Thursday.
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CoinDCX Highlights Risk of Fraudulent Websites, Shares Safety Tips to Avoid Crypto Scams
CoinDXC is marking India’s Safer Internet Day with a campaign to spread awareness around potential crypto crimes. The campaign utilises various channels and formats including social media to educate users and new investors.
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"I Can't Believe He's Gone" Scam On Facebook: What It It And And How To Protect Yourself From It
Cybersecurity expert Marijus Briedis from NordVPN has explained that this scam preys on users' emotions, particularly grief and loss, to lure them into clicking on malicious links.
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Government Warns Of Smishing Attacks. Here's How To Stay Safe
The Indian government has been cracking down on common cybercrimes and has set up websites and helplines for victims to report cyber fraud and scams. Now, the latest warning from the cyber agency is against a new scam called 'Smishing'.
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How Online Job Scams Are Executed And How To Protect Yourself
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday said it has identified and blocked over 100 websites involved in job fraud.
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Centre Warns "Ghar Baithe Job" Scams On Rise, Explains How They Work
The Centre on Wednesday said it blocked over 100 websites involved in organised investment and task-based part-time job frauds. These websites, the Centre said, organised illegal investment-related economic crimes.
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Man In UK Claims He Received Android Clone Instead Of iPhone 15 Pro, Post Viral
The man claimed that it was a fake phone that looked like an iPhone but actually ran on Android.
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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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Supreme Court Warns Of Fake Website Stealing User Details, Card Information
In a sign that no person or institution is too big for scamsters, the name of the Supreme Court is now being misused to steal people's personal details and confidential data. The registry of the Supreme Court has issued an advisory.
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Crypto Fraudsters Exploiting Ads on Google Search Results for Scam Websites: Expert
Crypto scammers are exploiting people’s tendencies to interact with Google ads to hunt for victims. Cyber researcher who goes by the username of @0xngmi has sounded an alert about an ongoing scam on Google Search. “But Google has failed to take any action,” the researcher posted as part of their X thread.
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Blockchain Capital's Hacked X Account Advertises Fake Token Giveaway: Report
Blockchain Capital's X account was compromised by hackers on Wednesday. Scammers published a post promoting a fake crypto token on the microblogging platform. A link to a malicious website was also published along with the post, aiming to phish unsuspecting victims. It seems that Blockchain Capital has managed to regain access to its verified handl...
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CoinDCX Adds AI, Machine Learning Upgrades to Its Self-Custody Wallet Okto; Says Will Boost Security
India’s CoinDCX crypto exchange has upgraded its crypto wallet service Okto with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies to increase the safety of its users’ funds against phishing scams and hacks. It is, however, noteworthy, that AI and ML on Okto will analyse how users interact with their devices, applications, and...
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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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FBI Issues Urgent Warning For Chrome, Safari And Edge Users: Scammers Are Targeting You
The FBI has issued a warning to online shoppers as holiday season scams surge, with an 89% increase in fraudulent websites reported.
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Delhi High Court Orders Removal of Scam Sites Impersonating Crypto Firm Mudrex
Last week, Mudrex filed a petition with the Delhi High Court seeking action against the fraudulent websites. Mudrex had submitted evidence of its names and other marks being used extensively by fake websites to interact with users across the country.
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BJP Launches Portal To Help "Genuine" Candidates Hit By Bengal School Jobs Scam
The West Bengal unit of the BJP has set up a dedicated legal support website and a helpline number to assist "genuine" candidates affected by the alleged school jobs scam, a senior party leader said on Thursday.
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CoinDCX Highlights Risk of Fraudulent Websites, Shares Safety Tips to Avoid Crypto Scams
CoinDXC is marking India’s Safer Internet Day with a campaign to spread awareness around potential crypto crimes. The campaign utilises various channels and formats including social media to educate users and new investors.
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"I Can't Believe He's Gone" Scam On Facebook: What It It And And How To Protect Yourself From It
Cybersecurity expert Marijus Briedis from NordVPN has explained that this scam preys on users' emotions, particularly grief and loss, to lure them into clicking on malicious links.
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Government Warns Of Smishing Attacks. Here's How To Stay Safe
The Indian government has been cracking down on common cybercrimes and has set up websites and helplines for victims to report cyber fraud and scams. Now, the latest warning from the cyber agency is against a new scam called 'Smishing'.
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How Online Job Scams Are Executed And How To Protect Yourself
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday said it has identified and blocked over 100 websites involved in job fraud.
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Centre Warns "Ghar Baithe Job" Scams On Rise, Explains How They Work
The Centre on Wednesday said it blocked over 100 websites involved in organised investment and task-based part-time job frauds. These websites, the Centre said, organised illegal investment-related economic crimes.
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Man In UK Claims He Received Android Clone Instead Of iPhone 15 Pro, Post Viral
The man claimed that it was a fake phone that looked like an iPhone but actually ran on Android.
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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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Supreme Court Warns Of Fake Website Stealing User Details, Card Information
In a sign that no person or institution is too big for scamsters, the name of the Supreme Court is now being misused to steal people's personal details and confidential data. The registry of the Supreme Court has issued an advisory.
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Crypto Fraudsters Exploiting Ads on Google Search Results for Scam Websites: Expert
Crypto scammers are exploiting people’s tendencies to interact with Google ads to hunt for victims. Cyber researcher who goes by the username of @0xngmi has sounded an alert about an ongoing scam on Google Search. “But Google has failed to take any action,” the researcher posted as part of their X thread.
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Blockchain Capital's Hacked X Account Advertises Fake Token Giveaway: Report
Blockchain Capital's X account was compromised by hackers on Wednesday. Scammers published a post promoting a fake crypto token on the microblogging platform. A link to a malicious website was also published along with the post, aiming to phish unsuspecting victims. It seems that Blockchain Capital has managed to regain access to its verified handl...
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CoinDCX Adds AI, Machine Learning Upgrades to Its Self-Custody Wallet Okto; Says Will Boost Security
India’s CoinDCX crypto exchange has upgraded its crypto wallet service Okto with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) technologies to increase the safety of its users’ funds against phishing scams and hacks. It is, however, noteworthy, that AI and ML on Okto will analyse how users interact with their devices, applications, and...
