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LTTS lands $100-million cybersecurity project from Maharashtra govt

As part of a $100-million deal with the Maharashtra State Cyber Department, the company will set up a cybersecurity and cybercrime prevention centre and design a cybersecurity system for the state.

1 min read15 Mar 2024
Technology

Google Chrome users alert! Govt warns of critical vulnerability: How to stay safe

CERT-In alerts Google Chrome users to critical vulnerabilities, prompting swift action to update to latest version. Google's recent release resolves 12 security issues, with rewards for researchers. Proactive software updates are vital for safeguarding against cyber threats.

1 min read23 Feb 2024
Technology

iPhone users beware! THIS Trojan can empty your bank accounts: How to stay safe

GoldPickaxe, a new banking Trojan for iOS, targets iPhone users by stealing sensitive data and draining bank accounts. The malware uses biometric data for AI deepfakes to impersonate victims effectively.

1 min read17 Feb 2024
Money

Pune man loses ₹2.1 crore to online fraud: How to keep yourself safe from cyber criminals?

No matter how smartly the fraudster plays, you can save yourself if you are not greedy. The greed of maximising the returns prompt gullible investors to make investment beyond their investible corpus

3 min read4 Jan 2024
News

Kashmiri man arrested for impersonating PMO official, army doctor and marrying 6-7 women

Kashmiri man arrested for impersonating PMO official and Army doctor, cheating people and marrying multiple women in several states

1 min read17 Dec 2023
Technology

Gurugram woman orders alcohol online, loses money to scammers: How to stay safe

A woman in Gurugram lost ₹30,000 after being directed to a scammer while trying to buy whiskey online. The scammers asked for additional funds for delivery and ended up stealing her money.

2 min read20 Nov 2023
Money

Your Questions Answered: What precautions should I take for protection against insurance SMS fraud?

To protect yourself from insurance-related SMS fraud, verify the sender of text messages, avoid clicking unsolicited links or sharing personal information, and contact your insurer to confirm message authenticity.

2 min read31 Oct 2023
News

Aadhaar data leak: Massive data breach exposes about 81 crore Indians' personal information on dark web. Details here

Data including names, phone numbers, addresses, Aadhaar, passport info for sale. Investigation underway into breach of database.

1 min read31 Oct 2023
Money

6 ways to protect yourself from cyber fraud threats

The digital age has made financial transactions convenient but has also led to a significant increase in cyber fraud, with domestic payments fraud in India rising from ₹542.7 crore in FY 2021 to about ₹2537.35 crore in FY 2023.

2 min read24 Oct 2023
Technology

Chandigarh man loses ₹6 lakh in fake job offer con; tips to stay safe online

Job scams on the rise in India, with a man losing over ₹6 lakh to a fake job offer.

1 min read23 Oct 2023
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