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SMBs are being targeted by this new phishing scam — make sure you don't fall victim
Techradar
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1y ago
Medial
Hackers are exploiting SendGrid, a popular email service provider, to conduct phishing campaigns targeting businesses. The attackers gained unauthorized access to client mailing lists and sent convincing phishing emails impersonating SendGrid. The emails instructed recipients to activate multi-factor authentication and included a link that led to a fake login page controlled by the hackers. This campaign is particularly dangerous as it bypasses traditional email security measures, making it difficult to detect. Kaspersky recommends training employees to recognize and prevent email-based attacks as an effective defense against phishing.
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Gmail users targeted by AI-driven phishing attacks
Economic Times
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9m ago
Medial
Google's efforts to combat sophisticated scams that imitate legitimate support services are facing challenges in protecting Gmail users from phishing threats. One user, Sam Mitrovic, fell victim to an AI scam call that attempted to trick him into revealing sensitive information. Similar phishing tactics involve fake emails or notifications asking users to confirm account recovery or password reset requests. Another user, Garry Tan, reported a phishing scam involving a Google support person fabricating a scenario about a family member trying to access his account. Google is working with anti-scam alliances to address these challenges.
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Netflix users beware! New scam aims to steal your credit card details
Livemint
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8m ago
Medial
Netflix users are being targeted by a new phishing scam that aims to steal their login credentials and credit card information. The scam involves sending SMS messages claiming there was an issue with the user's payment and providing a link to a fake Netflix website where they are prompted to enter their personal and financial details. Netflix has issued a statement warning users to ignore any requests for personal information via text or email and to avoid clicking on unfamiliar URLs.
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WhatsApp fraud: 75-year-old man scammed of ₹11.1 cr - here's what happened
Livemint
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8m ago
Medial
A retired 75-year-old man from Mumbai has fallen victim to a scam, losing a whopping ₹11.1 crore. The scam started with the victim being added to a WhatsApp group posing as a legitimate financial services company. The scammers lured him with promises of profitable investments in the stock market, eventually convincing him to download a fake trading app. Over the course of several weeks, the victim made multiple transactions, transferring funds into different bank accounts provided by the scammers. The fraud serves as a warning to be cautious when dealing with unfamiliar groups or apps offering quick financial gains.
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PM Modi Warns Nation of New 'Digital Arrest' Scam
Money Control
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9m ago
Medial
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has warned citizens about a new scam called the "Digital Arrest." During his 115th Mann Ki Baat session, he urged people to be cautious and safeguard themselves against this fraudulent activity. Stay alert and informed to avoid falling victim to this digital scam.
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Beware of job scam! Man loses ₹18 lakh in recent case; here are some safety tips
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Online scams offering quick income through part-time work or tasks are enticing many, often via WhatsApp. A Mumbai resident lost around ₹18 lakh ($24,000) in such a scam after being promised easy money. The victim, initially enticed by fraudsters, transferred money to multiple accounts expecting returns but never received any. Navi Mumbai cyber police launched an investigation. To avoid such scams, people should exercise vigilance when dealing with suspicious emails or messages, avoid clicking on unfamiliar links, protect personal information, verify requests, and take swift action when suspicious of a scam. These precautions can help reduce the risk of falling victim to online fraud.
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New Gmail phishing attack uses Google's garb: How to avoid it
Economic Times
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3m ago
Medial
A phishing scam on Gmail exploits a loophole in Google's security, tricking users with emails that mimic legitimate support messages. The scam redirects users to a fake login page on sites.google.com, capturing their credentials. Despite being sent from a valid address, the deception is revealed by discrepancies in the page and the sender's domain. Google is addressing the issue by strengthening protections and recommending users activate two-factor authentication for enhanced security.
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Tanla Platforms unveils AI-based anti-phishing chatbot to detect scam messages
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Indian CPAAS (communications platform as a service) provider, Tanla Platforms, has developed an anti-phishing chatbot using AI to detect fraudulent messages and scams. Phishing accounts for 65% of cyberattacks in India, with SMS being the main channel. The chatbot, called WiseATP Spotlight, operates on WhatsApp and utilises machine learning algorithms to investigate suspicious messages and provide a verdict on their legitimacy. Tanla's flagship platform, Wisely ATP, is already being used by major Indian banks and has successfully detected and blocked over 15 million scam attacks in real-time, safeguarding 4.2 million Indian citizens.
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The Godfather neutralised, but malware mafia alive and kicking
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Cybersecurity experts have warned that malicious domains and phishing campaigns are still active, targeting companies impacted by the global outage caused by faulty software from CrowdStrike. Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the chaos caused by the CrowdStrike crisis and using phishing emails to distribute malware and ransomware. Nearly 37,000 employees from top global organizations have fallen victim to these phishing campaigns. Malicious domains, with names resembling CrowdStrike, are being used to trick employees into paying for system recovery. In total, 900 such domains have been detected since the outage, affecting various industries including aviation, banking, and IT.
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'Digital Arrest' scam wipes out life savings of 90-year-old in Gujarat
Livemint
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8m ago
Medial
A 90-year-old man in Surat, Gujarat was scammed out of his life savings of over ₹1 crore by fraudsters posing as CBI officers. The scammers, in collaboration with associates in China, initiated the scam through a WhatsApp call, accusing the victim of being involved in drug trafficking and money laundering. The conmen placed the victim under a 'digital arrest' for 15 days, extracting sensitive information and transferring ₹1.15 crore from his bank accounts. While some suspects have been apprehended, the alleged mastermind remains at large. The victim's lack of familiarity with digital crime was exploited by the fraudsters.
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Smartphone users, this is the most 'dangerous' SMS that most people lose money to
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
McAfee's Global Scam Message Study found that Indians receive 12 fake messages or scams per day, spending 1.8 hours weekly identifying them. Shockingly, 82% have fallen for fake messages, with fake job notifications and bank alert messages being common tricks. The study revealed that 60% find it harder to identify scam messages due to hackers using AI to make them more believable. Indians spend 105 minutes per week verifying messages, and 88% trust AI to detect online scams. To protect against scam messages, experts recommend thinking before clicking, being cautious if it seems too good to be true, and using scam protection software.
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