Why it’s time to talk to our kids about internet safety
Most adults can remember a time before social media, cellphones, and the internet. These technological advancements are becoming a normal part of life for youngsters today.…
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Woman Reveals Her 8-Year-Old Son Bought AK-47 Online, Got It Delivered Home
<!-- -->The woman claimed that the hackers used her son to launder money for others. (Representative pic)A woman in the Netherlands recently revealed that her 8-year-old son once managed to purchase an AK-47 off the dark web without…
Cybercriminals Send Bomb Threats to US Stores, Demand Bitcoin Payments
The last weekend of June turned out to be quite eventful for US law enforcement agencies after a series of bomb threats were made via calls at different businesses in the country. Demanding payments in Bitcoin along with a bunch of gift…
Mumbai: Posing As Cop, 12th Pass Fraudster Made Rs 5 Cr A Day, Police Bust Ring Of Cybercriminals
The caller would then demand the bank or income tax-related details saying those were needed to verify if the courier didn't belong to the person they were speaking with. (Representative image)Mastermind Shrinivas Rao Dadi (49), who has…
How cybercriminals use Darknet to sell malicious Android apps – Times of India
Security researchers from Kaspersky claim to have analysed the workings of cybercriminals selling malicious apps on Darknet. These cybersecurity experts claim to have discovered that malicious mobile apps and store developer accounts are…
Operation Cookie Monster: Global Police Action Seizes Cybercrime Site Used for Identity Theft
A global police operation has shut down one of the world’s largest online marketplaces where cybercriminals can buy stolen identities and passwords, international law enforcement said on Wednesday.Genesis Market sold the identities of over…
Cybercriminals Are Using ChatGPT Popularity to Spread Malware on Facebook
Cyber criminals are exploiting popularity of ChatGPT to spread malware through hijacked Facebook accounts, cyber intelligence firm CloudSEK said on Monday.CloudSEK in its investigation has found the presence of 13 Facebook pages or accounts…
How cybercriminals are ‘protecting’ themselves on dark web – Times of India
Kaspersky's latest research highlights the prevalence of escrow services in darknet deals, which serves as a reminder of the need for robust security measures to protect against potential scams and data breaches. Cybercriminals are…
Cybercriminals Disguise Malware As ChatGPT, Steal Sensitive Social Media Credentials: Kaspersky…
Last Updated: February 24, 2023, 09:11 ISTThis Trojan is intended to steal information about saved accounts from browsers such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Brave.(Representational image: Shutterstock/File)According to cybersecurity firm…
No kingpins, just a smartphone and SIM card: How cybercriminals in Mewat scam mobile owners
After Jamtara, the Mewat region spread over three states -- Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh -- is the new ground zero of cyber scamming.The new satellite towns and villages that are spread across the region are mounting countless scams…