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21 August 2026
Lost money to an online scam? India's Money Restoration Module (MRM) is designed to help eligible cyber-fraud victims recover funds that have been frozen or secured after a financial cybercrime complaint.
10 August 2026
Scammers exploit something most people already expect: a package arriving at their doorstep. By impersonating courier companies and creating a sense of urgency, they try to get you to click a malicious link, make a small payment, or install a dangerous app.
2 August 2026
Malvertising hides malware inside real ad networks on legitimate websites. Here's how it can infect devices — and how to browse without falling for it.
31 July 2026
Has your bank account been frozen or lien-marked because of a cybercrime investigation? You may be wondering why your account was restricted, whether you have been accused of fraud, and how you can get the restriction reviewed.
23 July 2026
A phishing link is a fake web address designed to look like a trusted site in order to steal login details, OTPs, or payment information. The clearest signals are a mismatched domain name, urgent or threatening language, a generic greeting, and any request for a password, PIN, or OTP.
13 July 2026
A QR code scan can only authorize an outgoing payment — it can never be used to receive money. Any situation where someone asks you to "scan this QR to get paid" is a scam, because receiving a payment never requires scanning or entering a PIN.
24 June 2026
UPI fraud almost never involves someone "hacking" your bank account. Instead, scammers trick you into approving a payment request, sharing your UPI PIN, or installing a screen-sharing app — because UPI itself is secure, but the person using it can be misled.
18 June 2026
Your phone is your bank, wallet, inbox, ID, and communication channel all in one. Here's how to secure it against modern mobile scams and cyber threats.
17 March 2026
“Guaranteed 20% monthly returns.” “Join our VIP trading group.” “Limited slots — invest now.” If you've seen a message like this on WhatsApp or Telegram, you may already have encountered one of the fastest-growing categories of financial fraud in India: the online investment scam.
20 February 2026
Cyber fraud in India is growing faster than awareness. Here's what's fueling the surge — and the practical steps that actually reduce your risk.
6 January 2026
Weddings are moments filled with excitement, love, and celebration. But as heart-warming as they are, they have also become a new playground for cybercriminals. One of the most rapidly increasing online threats today is the wedding invitation scam.
1 January 2026
Many people start the New Year with a new phone. While it feels like a fresh start, new devices are often more vulnerable due to unprotected settings and rushed installations.
11 December 2025
A honeymoon is one of the most anticipated parts of a wedding. Newlyweds look forward to a peaceful escape, a destination to unwind, celebrate love, and begin a new chapter. But while couples plan the perfect getaway, cybercriminals plan something else entirely. Honeymoon booking scams have become one of the fastest-growing online fraud trends, trapping couples with irresistible travel offers, fake hotel listings, and discounted packages that disappear as soon as payment is made.
30 October 2025
AI is a superpower, but like any powerful tool, it can be used for good or bad. Cybersecurity experts are now sounding the alarm about a rising form of AI-driven crime called “vibe hacking” (also described as an evolution of AI-enabled attacks). These attacks automate and scale harmful activity, from drafting ultra-convincing phishing messages to orchestrating personalized extortion, and they’re becoming cheaper and easier to buy on dark-web marketplaces.
22 October 2025
In a startling revelation, cybersecurity researchers at Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 found that a global smishing campaign known as the Smishing Triad has registered more than 194,000 malicious domains since January 1, 2024. The Hacker News These domains target mobile users worldwide, tricking people into clicking on fake links via SMS and other mobile-based communication. Let’s break down what this means for you — and how you can protect your phone, your data, and your peace of mind.
10 October 2025
We live in an age where our phones are practically an extension of ourselves. From banking and shopping to chatting and working, we do everything online. But as our phones become smarter, online scams are getting smarter too — and that’s why it’s crucial to know how to keep your phone safe from online scams. If you’ve ever clicked a link that didn’t feel quite right or received a suspicious message promising rewards, you already know how easy it is to fall into a digital trap. The truth is, online scams are no longer rare — they’re everywhere. And while awareness helps, you need a solid line of defense.
10 October 2025
Most users restart their devices only when they face issues like lagging, crashing apps, or drained battery. But the benefits of regular restarts go far beyond just solving temporary problems.
1 October 2025
Recent news from the Times of India 30th July 2025 has highlighted a sobering trend. Mumbai residents lost an astounding ₹1,127 crore to cybercrimes losses in just 15 months, from January 2024 to March 2025. This surge in digital fraud includes scams like investment frauds, digital arrest cases, malicious trading apps, and sextortion, affecting people across demographics.
1 February 2025
Learn what social engineering is, the most common social engineering scams in India (phishing, vishing, smishing, quishing), and practical steps to protect yourself and your family.
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