Tag: cybercriminals
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Ransomware top threat for Indians in 2021, crypto scams surge
On the mobile side, adware and fleeceware were among the top threats, according to global security company Avast
December 1, 2021 -
Why colleges are being targeted with ransomware attacks?
Due to the onset of the pandemic, many types of ransomware attacks unfolded.
November 12, 2021 -
Republic Day Sale: 4 ways to protect yourself from cybercriminals when shopping online
Scammers will do whatever it takes and won’t stop trying to dupe you or take their foot off the gas until you give in and fall for the scam.
January 26, 2019 -
Top 5 cybersecurity predictions for 2019
With cyber criminals constantly on the lookout for weak entry points, the focus needs to shift from protection & detection to intelligent & automated responses that isolate a cyberattack
December 28, 2018 -
Nightmare before Christmas: A third of shoppers have had their financial credentials compromised
The convenience of online shopping may be very seductive, but some people are still concerned about how well protected their online payments are.
December 19, 2018 -
Hundreds of smart homes in India at risk of leaking data: Avast
Under certain conditions cyber criminals can even track a user's whereabouts which can be a serious privacy and security threat, the report said.
August 17, 2018 -
How cybercriminals use fake gift cards to get personal data
While legitimate apps like Token file and Swagbucks buy card codes from vendors, to then give them to clients as a reward for certain activities
July 27, 2018 -
Cybercrimes cost businesses $600 billion globally: McAfee
Cybercrimes have cost businesses close to $600 billion globally – or 0.8 percent of the global GDP – which is up from $445 billion reported three years back, a report said on Thursday. The report by the global cybersecurity firm McAfee, prepared along with the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), said that over...
February 23, 2018 -
Most Indian parents concerned about kids talking to strangers
Almost half (49 per cent) of Indian parents are concerned about their children interacting with a social predator or a cybercriminal online, a new study revealed on Wednesday. Even if the the parents know these dangers, only 36 per cent of them admit to using software to monitor their children's activity on their devices, said...
April 26, 2017