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Usernaam ke Vaaste? Some things to consider about the ruckus over WhatsApp introducing usernamesWhatsApp's introduction of usernames, a feature long present in rivals like Telegram and Signal, has sparked debate, particularly in India....- Jhanvi, Riya, Simran: How a woman and agency used multiple names to ‘maid’ off with money from Delhi homesA woman, using aliases like Jhanvi and Riya, allegedly ran a fake domestic help racket. Families seeking house helps were defrauded after p...
- 84% of Indian banking leaders report rising fraud losses, AI-driven threats emerge as major concern: ReportAs artificial intelligence increasingly reshapes the financial sector, Indian banks are facing a sharp rise in fraud-related challenges, wi...
- Digital arrest: How India’s fastest-growing scam uses fake investigations and video calls to siphon off croresThey pose as the police, put you under ‘digital arrest’, and tether you to a video call till your savings are gone. How India’s fastest gro...
- Forensic experts call for AI-driven playbook to counter deepfakes and digital scamsFinancial crime is evolving rapidly with AI-generated deepfakes and complex fraud rings. Traditional methods are no longer sufficient. Expe...
- Can you use UPI abroad? Here’s what Indian travellers must know about charges, limits and security risksIndian travellers are increasingly using UPI abroad for convenient payments, but understanding its limitations and risks is crucial. While ...
- Google blocked the first known AI-powered attack on 2FA accounts; here is how hackers tried to break in, know how to stay safeForeign hackers attempted a novel AI-powered cyberattack targeting two-factor authentication using a zero-day exploit. Google's Threat Inte...
- As rupee dips, I-T steps up vigil on shady outflowsIn multiple cases, individuals have used dozens of fake permanent account numbers (PANs) with the same name but different addresses and dat...
- IPL 2026 scam season is here: Over 600 fake ticket sites, 400 malware-linked streams cheat fansAs the IPL 2026 season kicks off, a rise in cyber scams is alarming eager cricket enthusiasts. Unscrupulous fraudsters are capitalising on ...
- Trust at scale: What it takes to build a resilient digital asset ecosystem in IndiaAs India leads global digital asset adoption, building a robust trust infrastructure is critical. The article emphasizes a systems approach...
- Rs 40 lakh return from Rs 22,000 investment? How ‘Quantum AI’ scam is misusing Nirmala Sitharaman’s name to lure investorsQuantum AI scam: A viral message falsely claims Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is promoting a 'Quantum AI' investment scheme. It promi...
- Mother's Day Special: How AI, apps are empowering women to manage finances, improve health, build careerWomen are learning to keep pace with the ubiquitous apps and AI, shrugging off dependence on their kids for financial transactions, online ...
- UPI underdogs seek fair play; WhatsApp tightens scam defencesSmaller UPI players will meet NPCI to curb the growth of industry leaders PhonePe, Google Pay and Paytm. This and more in today’s ETtech To...
- NPCI expands AI use to enhance customer safety in digital transactionsNPCI is leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to bolster customer security in digital transactions amidst growing UPI usa...
- Jumped deposit scam: Entering UPI pin casually can empty your bank account, know how you can protect yourselfJumped deposit scam: Scammers are using innovative methods to target UPI users these days. Sending money into your bank account is the easi...
- New UPI scam: Fraudsters send you Rs 200.00 and ask to return Rs 20,000; how to protect yourself from UPI overpayment scamUPI overpayment scam: You should be careful before sending or accepting any UPI collect money request especially from unknown numbers or ID...
- New UPI fraud trend: Fraudsters spamming UPI IDs with multiple collect requests; one careless approval means money gone from bank a/cUPI scam: Fraudsters are decoding your UPI ID to send spam UPI collect money and autopay requests. These requests are all genuine, however ...
- Don't leave your crease: ICICI Bank asks UPI users to follow cricket strategy to stay safe from fraudsICICI Bank issued a warning about rising fake UPI payment scams, urging caution through social media. They shared a video advising users to...
- How not to get scammed while using credit cards or UPI credit linesRitesh Bhatia, a cyber security consultant, warns about two types of scams related to UPI transactions. The first involves the misuse of a ...
- Payments on WhatsApp launches ‘Scam Se Bacho’ campaign in IndiaPayments on WhatsApp allow users to send and receive money from their contacts via Unified Payment Interface (UPI) as easily as sending a W...
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