One click can wipe out your entire savings: Rise of counterfeit banking apps and how to stay safe

One click can wipe out your entire savings: Rise of counterfeit banking apps and how to stay safe

Two weeks ago, a man from Kerala’s Nedumbassery received a message on his phone. It appeared to be from his bank, a routine SMS with a link for a mobile banking update. He had recently withdrawn Rs 4 lakh from his Provident Fund to cover two major expenses: his wife’s upcoming delivery and the construction […]

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WhatsApp scams on the rise: 5 ways to safeguard your money and personal information

WhatsApp scams on the rise: 5 ways to safeguard your money and personal information

The spate of online scams seems to have dramatically increased in the last few months. Scammers are targeting unsuspecting users with newer ways, making it all the more important to stay informed and vigilant. From image download scams to OTP scams to malicious URLs, scammers are deploying methods to syphon off cash and even steal […]

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The game no one’s talking about: Internet manipulation is on the rise in India

The game no one’s talking about: Internet manipulation is on the rise in India

There’s an uptick in internet manipulation in India, with people faking profiles and tricking the search algorithm to get IMDb credits and Google knowledge panels. Filmmakers, screenwriters and casting directors speak to the Magazine on whether this is a worrying trend There’s an uptick in internet manipulation in India, with people faking profiles and tricking […]

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Despite awareness and measures to curtail the menace, loan app scams are on the rise in Bengaluru

Despite awareness and measures to curtail the menace, loan app scams are on the rise in Bengaluru

Lack of due diligence from digital service providers only leading to rise in loan app scams in Bengaluru Lack of due diligence from digital service providers only leading to rise in loan app scams in Bengaluru A 37-year-old businesswoman from Yelahanka recently approached the North East Cyber Crime Police to report about five mobile numbers, […]

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