Cybercriminals likely to attack during IPL, CWG
Cybercriminals would use IPL, CWG & soccer World Cup as baits for Indian users. Check out the latest events in IT cos I Top 10 internet passwords
By PTI |
NEW DELHI: With big-ticket sporting events like the football world cup and Commonwealth Games round the corner, Indians are more vulnerable to cyber crimes such as phishing and malware, says security protection software firm Symantec.
“The premise on which scammers work in very simple and always ride on events/happenings that garner maximum public attention as they provide the greatest reach to potential targets ,” Symantec vice-president India product operations Shantanu Ghosh said.
It is possible that cybercriminals would use IPL and CWG and the soccer World Cup as baits for Indian users, he added.
“The premise on which scammers work in very simple and always ride on events/happenings that garner maximum public attention as they provide the greatest reach to potential targets ,” Symantec vice-president India product operations Shantanu Ghosh said.
It is possible that cybercriminals would use IPL and CWG and the soccer World Cup as baits for Indian users, he added.
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