CypherLoc is an advanced web-based scam that locks a victim’s browser and pressures them into calling a fraudulent tech support number. New findings from Barracuda Research show the attack uses stealth techniques
As Ahmedabad’s businesses expand their digital footprint, a more insidious threat is advancing in parallel. Fake domain registrations, engineered to imitate legitimate business identities, are fast emerging as a high-impact instrument for
In a significant regulatory move under the Telecom Cyber Security (TCS) Rules, India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has directed all mobile handset manufacturers and importers to pre-install the government’s Sanchar Saathi application
The new Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle movie recently premiered in several countries, but its debut has also led to a surge in scam activity. Cybercriminals are exploiting users’
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has announced the expansion of the Sanchar Saathi mobile app to Hindi and 21 regional languages, enhancing its accessibility across India’s diverse linguistic landscape. This strategic move aims
Instagram’s intuitive design has transformed how brands engage with their audiences—but that same ease of access has opened the door to a rising cyber risk: impersonation scams. Cybercriminals are increasingly setting up
Global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, Kaspersky recently hosted the Kaspersky Connect’25 to highlight the collaborative strategies needed to build cyber resilience for critical infrastructure in India. The exclusive event, attended by
Kaspersky’s security solutions blocked over 893 million phishing attempts in 2024 – a 26% increase from 2023, when the total stood at nearly 710 million. The surge in attempts (shown in the
DoT Directs Blocking of 28,200 Mobiles and Re-Verification of 20 Lakh Connections The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has instructed telecom service providers (TSPs) to take action against 28,200 mobile handsets and initiate
In a significant stride towards enhancing cybersecurity measures, the government has introduced the ‘Chakshu’ initiative on the Sanchar Saathi portal. This pioneering step empowers citizens to proactively report suspicious communications that may
Google and Apple have removed two eSIM apps, Airalo and Holafly, from their app stores following orders from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to crack down on cyber fraud in India. To
The Beatles have once again delighted millions of fans around the world by releasing a new song, all possible thanks to artificial intelligence (AI), combining parts of an old recording while also
