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Best Proverb of the Day: 'It is the calm and silent water that...' Life lessons from African saying on complacency, hidden dangers, unpredictability, intelligence, caution and wisdomBest Proverb of the Day highlights the Ghanaian saying, "It is the calm and silent water that drowns a man." The proverb explains why peopl...
The 7 signs you're being targeted by an investment fraud & what to do
Operation Octopus: Trapping the tentacles of India’s cyber fraud networkAmidst the alarming increase in cyber scams, the Hyderabad Police have initiated Operation Octopus, a mission aimed at dismantling the enti...
Chinese Proverb of the Day: “The first time you cheat me, be ashamed. The second time it is I who must be ashamed” — Life lessons on red flags, self-respect, betrayal and why trust takes years to build and seconds to breakChinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of “The first time you cheat me, be ashamed. The second time it is I who must be ashamed....
'Seriously concerned': Quad joint statement flags water cannons, blocked ships in South and East China SeasIndia, US, Japan, and Australia foreign ministers met in New Delhi. They voiced serious concerns over the South China and East China Seas. ...
Is RBI running any donation or lottery compensation scheme? Check detailsA fake email claiming to be from the Reserve Bank of India is circulating. It asks people to pay a credit fee for a 'Donation Program 2026'...
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...
What does ‘clock it’ mean? All about the viral trend used by Delhi Police to promote cyber safetyDelhi Police is using a popular Gen Z internet trend to promote cyber safety. The "Clock It" campaign encourages responsible online behavio...
Retail investing has surged in India, but rural participation remains low, says Sebi Chief Tuhin Kanta PandeyIndia's securities markets have seen substantial growth. Retail investor numbers have surged, and market capitalization has climbed signifi...
Comcast's dirty secret cost them $117 million, you could be owed $10,000; here's how to grab your share by August 14The Comcast $117.5 million settlement has triggered a nationwide rush as millions of Americans now check eligibility for a possible $10,000...
Quote of the day by Henry Ford: "Two classes of people lose money; those who are too weak and..." - Timeless lesson on two major causes of failure by one of the greatest American industrialistHenry Ford, a renowned industrialist, left behind timeless wisdom. His words warn against two paths to ruin: being too weak to protect gain...
“Kisi ko bhi call karlo…”: Woman shares terrifying Bengaluru cab experience after driver refuses to stop vehicleA woman traveling to Bengaluru airport in an AC cab booked via Rapido faced a distressing situation when the driver allegedly refused to tu...
UK pushes safer immigration advice system with new public campaignThe UK's Immigration Advice Authority has launched a nationwide campaign. It urges people to check if immigration advisers are officially r...
Gen Z job seekers most exposed to online scams, LinkedIn warnsYoung professionals remain vulnerable to fraudulent listings despite growing awareness of recruitment scams.
Bengaluru director made a Rs 34 payment mistake, then his account started draining until nearly Rs 74,000 vanishedA 56-year-old Bengaluru-based company director lost nearly Rs 74,000 in an online scam after falling for a fake bank reward points redempti...
From trusted persons to kill switch: 6 ways how RBI is planning to safeguard your online paymentsAmidst rising online fraud, the RBI proposes enhanced digital payment security. Key measures include a one-hour wait for new payees and hig...
Meta expands safety tools to safeguard older adults from online scamsMeta cautioned that scammers may pressure their targets to share their screen to trick people into giving away sensitive information, inclu...
Is there a new government scheme offering earnings of Rs 10,000 per day? PIB clarifiesA fraudulent website falsely claims that Prime Minister Modi launched a project enabling citizens to earn up to Rs 10,000 daily, leading to...
'Everyone is a target.' Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath warns of sophisticated online scams, says there's no easy way to make a quick buckZerodha founder Nithin Kamath has shared a story on LinkedIn of someone close to him losing money in an online scam. The person received a ...
Work-from-home, lottery, fake bank emails top online scams: Telenor studyFor those surveyed who indeed have been subject to an online scam in India, 90% have lost money and compared to neighbours, the sums stolen...