Google alert: These incoming calls could compromise your phone—ignore them to stay safe and secureHackers are tricking people through fake phone calls pretending to be IT support. Google and the FBI say these scams are getting smarter us...
Scammers are targeting govt workers via fake phone calls: NIC raises alarm about 'vishing' attacks, check full advisoryGovernment officials have been advised to be cautious of vishing attacks. Attackers are impersonating trusted entities to steal information...
Vishing scams: What is it & how to protect your bank account?Vishing blends voice and phishing, with scammers using persuasive phone calls to catch people off guard. Stay vigilant against this form of...
Phishing attacks up 50%, education sector most targeted: ReportPhishing is a technique that attempts to acquire sensitive data, such as bank account numbers, through a fraudulent solicitation in email o...
Orion Innovation acquires Sryas Inc for an 'undisclosed sum'Following the acquisition, Sryas Inc President and CEO Vish Ramesh would join the board of Orion Innovation.
After reporting 5,278 fraud cases in Q1FY23, Kotak Mahindra now blames it on customer lapseKotak Mahindra Bank said that the instances reported as fraud also include phishing, vishing, skimming and other such activities and even p...
A new kind of banking-related fraud is becoming prevalent: Here’s how to keep your money safeICICI Bank issued an email to its customers to highlight a new kind of financial fraud that is becoming more widespread. Bank scammers alle...
10 types of banking frauds in India customers should know aboutThe Reserve Bank of India has released a booklet to educate banking customers about digital payments-related frauds. The booklet explains h...
RBI asks people to follow safe digital banking practices amid rising cyber fraudsObserving that unscrupulous elements are defrauding people by using innovative modus operandi, including social media techniques and mobile...
Aadhaar-link con calls may wipe out your bank balanceIn most cases, swindlers knew that their Aadhaar was not linked with their bank account. Calls were usually made either during night or in ...
When trouble comes calling and empties your bank accountPolice have warned people against sharing such details on phone, SMS or email.
Udacity launches new ‘Learn ARKit’ program; ties up with Unity for expanded VR/AR contentVirtual or Augmented reality already exist in nascent forms, and the development of this arena offers developers the potential to reach mor...
Hokey Pokey raises Rs 5 crore in second round of fundingThis round takes the total capital raised by the company to Rs 15 crore. The money raised will be used to launch its second product Epigami...
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The virtual crooks are becoming smarter and less visible. This time they have devised a novel way of sending a routine text message much li...