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Mumbai doctor loses Rs 1.40 lakh to online fraud while ordering samosas
- A 27-year-old doctor from KEM hospital in Mumbai was defrauded of Rs 1.40 lakh after ordering 25 plates of samosas from a popular eatery in Sion.
- The incident occurred on Saturday between 8.30 am to 10.30 am when the doctor placed the order online and was asked to pay Rs 1,500 in advance.
- The doctor received a Whatsapp message confirming the order and providing a bank account number for online payment.
- While trying to create a transaction ID as instructed, the doctor lost Rs 28,807 initially and eventually a cumulative amount of Rs 1.40 lakh. A case has been registered at Bhoiwada police station under relevant laws.
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What is 'Shoulder Surfing'? Here's how to protect Debit Card PIN
- Shoulder surfing is a scam where scammers observe or record a person's PIN when they enter it at an ATM, typically by standing close, using hidden cameras, or installing tiny cameras at the ATM.
- Other common ATM card scams include card skimming, where criminals attach devices to ATM machines to capture card information, card trapping where the card slot is tampered with to trap the user's card, and cash trapping where a device is placed in the cash dispenser slot to hold the dispensed cash.
- Precautions to protect yourself include being vigilant, covering the keypad, checking for suspicious devices, and monitoring bank statements for unauthorized activity.
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Bihar man arrested for leaking data from CoWIN portal on Telegram
- The Delhi Police Special Cell's Intelligence Fusion & Strategic Operations (IFSO) Unit has arrested a man from Bihar and apprehended a juvenile in connection with the suspected CoWIN portal data breach.
- The arrested individual allegedly uploaded the data on the social media platform, Telegram. It has been reported that the accused's mother is a health worker in Bihar.
- Reports emerged last week about a potential breach of data from the CoWIN platform. A Telegram bot had reportedly accessed and revealed personal data of beneficiaries, including gender, date of birth (DOB), Aadhaar card details, addresses, and vaccination centers.
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Indian govt warns against announcing travel details on social media; here's why
- The government has issued a warning advising people not to announce their travels on social media platforms to protect themselves from potential cybercrime.
- The official handle for cyber safety awareness emphasized that sharing travel information online can make individuals vulnerable to cybercriminals.
- In case of online financial fraud, victims are encouraged to report the crime by calling the helpline number 1930 or by filing a report on the official website http://cybercrime.gov.in.
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CoWIN Data leak! Aadhaar, PAN Card info, shared on Covid vaccination portal, available on Telegram: Report
- A shocking data breach report reveals that personal information of Indian citizens, including Aadhaar card and PAN card details, is allegedly available on the messaging platform Telegram.
- The data leak is said to have occurred through the CoWIN portal, where individuals registered their personal details for Covid vaccination.
- According to the report, when a mobile number registered with CoWIN is entered into a Telegram bot, it reveals sensitive information such as ID card numbers, gender, birth year, vaccination center details, and doses.
- The extent of the data breach suggests that Aadhaar card, voter ID, and PAN card numbers of Indian citizens are accessible to anyone on Telegram, raising concerns about privacy and security.
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‘Look who just died’ Facebook scam is stealing personal info, money of users via fake news link
- A new scam called 'Look who just died' is circulating on the internet, where hackers trick Facebook users by posing as friends or family members of the victim, claiming that someone they know has passed away.
- The scam involves sending a message accompanied by a seemingly legitimate news article link. When users click on the link and enter their Facebook login details, hackers take over their accounts, potentially accessing personal information and even stealing money.
- Once hacked, the scammers send the same message to the victim's friend list, spreading the scam further. The attackers can collect sensitive data like email addresses, phone numbers, birth dates, and gain access to non-Facebook accounts as well.
- Risks include malware installation and data theft, urging caution and immediate password change.
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Which chinese hacking groups are accused of targeting Microsoft and the United States
- Chinese hacking teams, including 'Volt Typhoon,' 'Backdoordiplomacy,' 'APT 41,' and 'APT 27,' have been linked to cyberattacks on government, military, and corporate targets.
- 'Volt Typhoon' is known for its focus on espionage and information gathering, as identified by Microsoft.
- These Chinese hacking groups have faced accusations of cyber espionage, intellectual property theft, and have prompted heightened cybersecurity measures.
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Zivame data breach: Personal info of thousands of Indian women customers up for sale online
- The e-commerce store for women's apparel, Zivame, experienced a data breach, exposing the personal information of 1.5 million Indian women for sale online.
- Threat actors are selling the compromised data, including names, email addresses, phone numbers, and physical addresses, for $500 in cryptocurrencies.
- The group responsible for the Zivame breach has previously sold data from LinkedIn and Rentomojo, indicating a pattern of targeting and exploiting personal information.
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Teen accused of hacking DraftKings exclaimed 'fraud is fun,' according to federal authorities.
- 18-year-old Wisconsin man faces criminal charges for hacking user accounts of sports betting site DraftKings, say federal prosecutors in New York.
- Accused accomplice Joseph Garrison allegedly collaborated with others to illicitly acquire around $600,000 from approximately 1,600 victim accounts in the November 2022 attack.
- If found guilty, he could potentially receive a maximum prison sentence of 20 years; however, federal guidelines suggest a significantly reduced term is more probable.
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Fake ChatGPT apps generating thousands of dollars per month: Study
- A new report reveals the presence of ChatGPT-based chatbot apps are exploiting users with excessive charges and ad-filled experiences.
- Cybersecurity company Sophos identifies these apps as "fleeceware," luring unsuspecting users to subscribe for high fees after bombarding them with ads.
- The investigated apps charge anywhere from $10 per month to $70 per year, earning developers substantial revenue, including $10,000 in a month for one app.
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Hackers steal $721 million in cryptocurrency from Japan: Report
- Hacker groups affiliated with North Korea have stolen $721 million worth of cryptocurrency assets from Japan since 2017, accounting for 30% of global losses in this category.
- The report comes after the Group of Seven finance ministers and central bank governors expressed support for measures to counter illicit activities by state actors, including the theft of crypto-assets.
- According to blockchain analysis provider Elliptic, North Korea has stolen a total of $2.3 billion in cryptocurrency from businesses between 2017 and 2022.
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Social media shopping scams on the rise, targeting young adults
- Social media platforms are increasingly being exploited by scammers to target young adults with deceptive ads for products, leading to significant financial losses.
- The Federal Trade Commission reported losses from social media scams reached over $1.2 billion in 2021, with young adults aged 18 to 29 being the most vulnerable group.
- Young adults accounted for nearly 40% of fraud losses originating from social media platforms, emphasizing the need for increased awareness and caution.
- Scammers on social media often operate as part of organized criminal networks, focusing on data theft and unauthorized use of personal and financial information for illicit activities.
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Massive cyber fraud scam revealed as 28,000 people fall victim to job offers and sextortion
- Haryana police bust cyber fraud worth over Rs 100 crore, involving 28,000 people across India, and arrests 66 suspects in Nuh district.
- Cybercriminals used fake SIMs, Aadhaar cards and bank accounts to cheat people with job offers and sextortion.
- 1,346 FIRs have been registered against the fraudsters, revealing 219 bank accounts and 140 UPI accounts being used for cyber fraud.
- Cyber experts from Haryana are closely interrogating the suspects, and details of the cybercriminals have been sent to senior police authorities in their respective states.
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Block unwanted calls from numbers starting with +254, +84, +63 on WhatsApp: Experts
- The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) has warned against missed calls, messages, or calls on WhatsApp from international numbers starting with +254, +84, or +63, which could be potential cybercrime threats.
- The origin of these calls and messages are reportedly from countries like Singapore, Vietnam, and Malaysia.
- Cybersecurity experts suggest reporting and blocking such numbers to avoid being a victim of financial data theft.
- The I4C has urged people to maintain cyber awareness and hygiene to prevent cyber attacks and has made it easier to report such incidents on their website.
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23-year-old confesses to Twitter hack targeting high-profile individuals such as Bill Gates and Elon Musk
- British man Joseph James O'Connor pleads guilty in New York court for his role in hacking the Twitter accounts of celebrities such as Barack Obama and Elon Musk, and stealing $794,000 in cryptocurrency.
- Joseph James O'Connor, who was extradited from Spain on April 26, admitted to multiple counts of computer intrusion, extortion, stalking, wire fraud, and money laundering, with the most serious charge carrying up to 20 years in prison.
- O'Connor's hacking group hijacked over 130 Twitter accounts, including those of Apple, Uber, Kanye West, Bill Gates, Joe Biden, Obama, and Musk, and used them to scam people into sending them bitcoin in exchange for promises of doubling their money.
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