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Cybercrime: Warning! Online payment systems to be prime targets in 2020

Cybercrime: Warning! Online payment systems to be prime targets in 2020

Sun, Dec 29, 2019

More cybercriminal groups will target online payment processing systems in 2020, researchers from global cybersecurity and anti-virus brand Kaspersky have warned.

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BEWARE! WhatsApp can be used for stealing money from your bank account; Here is how

BEWARE! WhatsApp can be used for stealing money from your bank account; Here is how

Thu, Dec 26, 2019

WhatsApp users are advised to use this communication App carefully as sharing of this vital item may lead to loss of money from one's bank account.

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SBI Alert! Do you charge your smartphone in these places? Beware, fraudsters can steal your money; save yourself, do this

SBI Alert! Do you charge your smartphone in these places? Beware, fraudsters can steal your money; save yourself, do this

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

SBI account holders have been alerted by the bank about a unique way that fraudsters are stealing money by controlling their smartphones because of the way their batteries are being charged.

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Beware! Save your money - Know 7 ways cyber thugs may make you poor

Beware! Save your money - Know 7 ways cyber thugs may make you poor

Fri, Jun 21, 2019

The internet has certainly made people's lives easier. But at the same time, it has resulted in the rise of new types of thugs - the cybercriminals who can steal your money online

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Become ethical hacker, cybersecurity expert: Know education, starting salary, other details

Become ethical hacker, cybersecurity expert: Know education, starting salary, other details

Wed, Apr 10, 2019

According to 'Cybersecurity Ventures', there will be 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs opening by 2021. The market values will cross $6 trillion by 2021. 

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Want to do net banking, but worried about losing money? Follow these tips to avoid any loss

Want to do net banking, but worried about losing money? Follow these tips to avoid any loss

Sat, Apr 06, 2019

ATM/Debit card fraud, net banking fraud, skimming, phishing and vishing have become rampant and almost every day one or another person is losing their hard earned money.

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Buying used car or bike online? This man lost almost Rs 2 lakh - Tips to avoid such frauds

Buying used car or bike online? This man lost almost Rs 2 lakh - Tips to avoid such frauds

Tue, Apr 02, 2019

With the advent of the digital market places, the buying and selling of used goods have become easier than ever. 

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​Has your phone been hacked, tapped? Know how to find who is tracking your mobile

​Has your phone been hacked, tapped? Know how to find who is tracking your mobile

Fri, Mar 15, 2019

How to find who is tracking your mobile phone: Ever wondered whether your phone has been hacked, or being tracked? Surely, there have been instances when you thought so.

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Bank account holder? Will you lose money if unauthorised withdrawal from account happens?

Bank account holder? Will you lose money if unauthorised withdrawal from account happens?

Thu, Feb 07, 2019

The Kerala High Court has said banks cannot be absolved of liability for unauthorised withdrawals from their customers' accounts. Justice P B Suresh Kumar also made it clear that banks are liable for unauthorised withdrawals even if customers did not respond to SMS alerts. 

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Bank customers beware! ATM frauds reach small towns - Do this

Bank customers beware! ATM frauds reach small towns - Do this

Fri, Dec 14, 2018

Various news reports from Delhi have shown that hundreds of people have fallen victim to frauds related to ATM/Debit cards. 

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Have bank account? SIM-Swap fraud rampant; Don't make this mistake, save your money

Have bank account? SIM-Swap fraud rampant; Don't make this mistake, save your money

Sat, Oct 20, 2018

Cybercrime tricks like Skimming, Phishing, Vishing and SIM-swap have become rampant now. 

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‘Data breach’ at PNB! 10,000 credit and debit cards details affected: Report

‘Data breach’ at PNB! 10,000 credit and debit cards details affected: Report

Fri, Feb 23, 2018

PNB fraud: The discovery of fraudulent transactions and data breach highlight the weak operational controls and corporate governance at the Punjab National Bank.

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Investing in mutual funds? Beware of frauds before giving personal details

Investing in mutual funds? Beware of frauds before giving personal details

Wed, Jul 26, 2017

According to a report by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, which is part of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, revealed that in every 10 minutes, one cybercrime is reported in India. 

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