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Aircraft-sized asteroid set to pass Earth by a close margin today, reveals NASA; Check details

20Mar

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Aircraft-sized asteroid set to pass Earth by a close margin today, reveals NASA; Check details

[ad_1] In the last few days, we've seen numerous asteroids come close to Earth. Just yesterday, as many as four space rocks passed the planet by a close margin. Although none of them impacted the surface, their close approaches are a reminder of the need to constantly monitor these asteroids for potential impact scenarios. This job falls to NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies or CNEOS, an organization that keeps an eye on Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) such as asteroids and comets. With the help of its advanced tech, NASA says an aircraft-sized asteroid is expected to pass by Earth today, March 20. Know all about this close encounter.Also Read: Building-sized asteroid to pass Earth soon Asteroid 2024 EY3CNEOS has designated this asteroid as Asteroid 2024 EY3. It is just one of the fo...

Crypto scammers use ‘wallet drainer’ ploy on Google and X ads, rake in $59 mn in phishing scams: Report

25Dec

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Crypto scammers use ‘wallet drainer’ ploy on Google and X ads, rake in $59 mn in phishing scams: Report

[ad_1] In a troubling trend spanning the past year, cybercriminals have orchestrated a series of phishing scams to pilfer millions of dollars in cryptocurrency assets via deceptive ads on major platforms, including Google and X. Uncovered by cybersecurity experts at ScamSniffer, these scammers are employing a sinister tool known as 'wallet drainers' to carry out their nefarious schemes in phishing scams. Disclosed in a recent blog post, ScamSniffer reveals that the initial detection of this wallet drainer occurred within Google search ad phishing, later making its way into a set of X phishing ads shared by ZachXBT. A recent examination of ads in X's feeds showed that nearly 60 percent of phishing ads utilised this specific drainer. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join. Between March ...

Rise in cybercriminals leveraging voice phishing and OTP theft for data breaches: Report

25Sep

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Rise in cybercriminals leveraging voice phishing and OTP theft for data breaches: Report

[ad_1] In a concerning revelation, cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a growing trend among cybercriminals who are ingeniously merging the sinister world of voice phishing (vishing) with One-Time Password (OTP) grabber services to amplify their illicit activities. The findings, detailed in a report by CloudSEK, a cybersecurity firm, have shed light on an evolving threat landscape.The Art of VishingVishing, short for voice phishing, is a manipulative technique where individuals are coerced into divulging sensitive information over the phone. What sets vishing apart is the human touch it adds to cyberattacks, making victims more susceptible to trust the caller on the other end of the line. These attackers employ highly sophisticated tactics, including interactive voice response (IVR...

Cyber Resilience in a Rapidly Changing World: Staying Ahead with Evolving Technology

25Aug

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Cyber Resilience in a Rapidly Changing World: Staying Ahead with Evolving Technology

[ad_1] Technological breakthroughs have grown extremely prevalent in an increasingly digitized environment, revolutionizing the various facets of our daily lives. The growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in recent years has been a spectacular breakthrough, ushering in a new era of possibilities and transformations. AI technologies and applications have found their way into a variety of industries, allowing for automation, better decision-making, and overall efficiency. However, as the world embraces digitalization and artificial intelligence, it is also confronted with the darker side of this technological revolution: the new perils of cybercrime. Particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the travel industry has seen tremendous expansion and appeal. As people regain thei...

AI DANGER! Artificial intelligence being used to carry out malware attacks, warns FBI

1Aug

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AI DANGER! Artificial intelligence being used to carry out malware attacks, warns FBI

[ad_1] The generative artificial intelligence revolution has brought new avenues of growth and potential for massive advancements, but along with that have come new threats to security and privacy. Recently we have seen instances of cybercrimes emerge where criminals and bad actors have been leveraging generative AI for malicious purposes. Just last month, a man in Thiruvananthapuram was scammed of Rs. 40,000 after the scammer used deepfakes to impersonate someone the victim knew. These crimes, which now use advanced AI malware, have risen so much that even the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the USA had to issue a warning to the public to raise awareness of such crimes.According to a report by PCMag, The US agency held a meeting with journalists to discuss how generative AI ma...

As online scams skyrocket, new Mac malware emerges; can steal your money

12Jul

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As online scams skyrocket, new Mac malware emerges; can steal your money

[ad_1] In the last few months, India has seen a surge in online scams and other forms of related cyber crimes. In a recent incident, a Mumbai man lost Rs. 2.65 lakh after he fell for an online scam while ordering sweets, as per a report. Last year, actress Shubhangi Atre also fell victim to a similar scam and lost Rs. 2.24 lakh. These incidents highlight the fact that nobody is safe from these cyber criminals and something as innocent as buying sweets can also trap you into losing your life's savings. At a time like this, a new dangerous Mac malware, dubbed ShadowVault, has emerged that can steal your sensitive data. To make matters worse, some bad actors are also distributing it among cybercriminals for a monthly fee of $500.What is ShadowVault malware?ShadowVault is an infostealer mal...

FAILED icon! Google Chrome to TAKE AWAY HTTPS lock icon; shocking reason why

3May

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FAILED icon! Google Chrome to TAKE AWAY HTTPS lock icon; shocking reason why

[ad_1] Ever since Google launched its own browser, Google Chrome in 2008, it has been a big proponent of HTTPS adoption. HTTPS or Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure is an extension of the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and is an encrypted protocol that gives the user more security and privacy. And to indicate whether a website uses this protocol or not, Chrome displays a lock icon in the address bar. However, now, Google has announced that it will be removing this icon.In an announcement yesterday, May 2, Google stated, “When HTTPS was rare, the lock icon drew attention to the additional protections provided by HTTPS. Today, this is no longer true, and HTTPS is the norm, not the exception, and we've been evolving Chrome accordingly”. Adding to the backdrop of this evolution, Google ...

Phishing scam hits cricket! ICC loses Rs. 20 crore

22Jan

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Phishing scam hits cricket! ICC loses Rs. 20 crore

[ad_1] In a horrifying phishing scam, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has lost around Rs. 20 crore. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has been hit by an phishing scam! The apex international cricketing body which overlooks and administers cricket across the world lost a whopping amount of money - around US $2.5 million which roughly translates to Rs. 20 crore, ESPNcricinfo reports. However, the exact amount of loss in this online scam has not been revealed, but the report confirms that the scam wasv initiated in the USA in 2022. Scammers used Business Email Compromise (BEC) technique to transfer the amount from ICC. It is also known as email account compromise scam. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) mentions it as "one of the most financially damaging online crim...

AppGuard, Cisco to Avast, 6 companies leveraging AI in 2023 to keep hackers away

10Jan

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AppGuard, Cisco to Avast, 6 companies leveraging AI in 2023 to keep hackers away

[ad_1] Data is one of the most important aspects for anyone who is digitally active. Data is one of the most important aspects for anyone who is digitally active. However, that same data is what hackers are targeting too. To keep data safe, a number of companies are focussing on artificial intelligence. Here we list 6, including AppGuard, Cisco and Avast.User safety is the top priority for cybersecurity firms. Numerous servers host photographs, videos, links, and online pages; therefore, keeping them out of hackers' access is essential. Only cybersecurity experts can prevent data from being compromised since black hat hackers are capable of breaching cybersecurity for a variety of reasons. To identify new cyberattacks, AI in cybersecurity involves analysing a large amount of risk data...

SCARY! Man loses Rs. 1 crore after phone hacked! Know what happened

11Nov

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SCARY! Man loses Rs. 1 crore after phone hacked! Know what happened

[ad_1] In a shocking incident, a businessman was scammed of nearly R. 1 crore. Don't let it happen to you, know how to stop hackers. Online scams have been on the rise for a while now. From regular people to celebrities, a huge number of people have been trapped by hackers in some scary cyber crimes. Recently, actress Aman Sandhu fell prey to such hackers. And now, shockingly, a businessman based out of Thane, Maharashtra became a target of such scammers. According to reports, the businessman lost Rs. 99.50 lakh after his mobile phone was hacked. You should beware because this can happen to you too. You should know how to keep yourself protected.The incident took place between November 6-7. Once the hackers gained control of the victim's smartphone, they transferred funds from his ban...