Is Bitcoin Trading a Scam?
Bitcoin. The name itself conjures images of digital gold rushes and soaring profits. But with this exciting new frontier comes a dark side: fraud. While it shouldn’t scare you away from it entirely, understanding and avoiding scams is crucial for any aspiring Bitcoin trader. So, how exactly can Bitcoin fraud impact trading? Shady Exchanges: Not […]
Scam Alert! Don’t Let Dating Apps Turn Your Love Search into a Nightmare
Swiping right for love? While dating apps offer a chance to meet amazing people, a recent scam bust by authorities serves as a stark reminder: scammers lurk online too. This group targeted unsuspecting users on dating apps, so let’s dive into how you can avoid falling victim and keep your heart (and finances) safe. The […]
Whale Phishing Scam: Fake CEO Reels Dupes Pune Firm in Rs 4 Crore Loss
Don’t fall victim to “whaling”! A recent incident in Pune highlights the dangers of whale phishing, a sophisticated cyber fraud targeting high-level executives in organizations. Imagine this: your phone buzzes with a text from your boss. It’s urgent! They need you to transfer some money ASAP. Seems legit, right? Well, a Pune real estate company […]
Social Media Shenanigans: Dude in Rajasthan Busted for Fake Accounts
Suspicious friend requests? Your gut feeling might be right. A recent case in Rajasthan serves as a stark reminder to exercise caution when trusting individuals online, particularly on social media. A 22-year-old man was caught creating fake profiles of high-ranking police officials, including the Director of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), CV Anand. He reportedly used […]
Crypto Scam Alert: Gurugram Consultant Loses ₹38 Lakh in Deuncoin Fraud
A consultant in Gurugram fell victim to a cryptocurrency scam, losing a staggering ₹38 lakh (around $47,000 USD). While this story serves as an unfortunate reminder of the dangers lurking in the crypto world, it also offers valuable lessons for anyone considering crypto investments. Here’s how it unfolded: The consultant, whose identity remains confidential (a […]
APT hackers use malicious Excel add-ins as an initial breach vector
Microsoft’s decision to block Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) macros by default in Office files downloaded from the Internet has prompted many attackers to improvise attack chains in recent months. Today, according to Cisco Talo, advanced persistent threat (APT) actors and the commodity malware family are increasingly using Excel extension files (.XLL) as their primary […]