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Google sues scammers over fake Bard AI chatbot that downloads malware

Alphabet Inc.'s Google is suing five unidentified scammers who tricked people looking for Google's artificial intelligence chatbot Bard into downloading malware onto their computers.In a lawsuit filed in the Northern District of California, Google claimed the scammers set up social media accounts encouraging people to download a fake version of Bard. When users downloaded the file, it installed malicious software onto their devices, allowing the scammers to access their social media accounts.  Google's lawsuit is the first of its kind from a major tech company, highlighting how new legal issues will arise as the artificial intelligence craze continues to sweep countries around the world.  “As public excitement in new generative AI tools has increased, scammers are increasingly taking a...
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Woman books doctor’s appointment, loses ₹1.5 lakh in online scam; know 5 tips to stay safe

In today's digital age, online scams have become increasingly common, causing innocent individuals to fall victim to financial losses. A recent incident in Mumbai highlights the dangers of such scams, as a woman lost ₹1.5 lakh while attempting to book a doctor's appointment.According to the Times of India, the woman, who works at a private company in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), needed to make an appointment with a doctor at a hospital in Chembur. Trusting the information she found online, she dialed the listed number for the hospital, unaware that it was posted by a cyber fraudster with malicious intent. During her call to book the appointment, the woman was skillfully manipulated by the person on the other end, resulting in a significant loss of ₹1.5 lakh, leaving the woman shocked ...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: From ChatGPT drafts’s law to AI voice mimicry scams and more

It has been an extremely interesting day for AI globally! ChatGPT drafts a law to regulate AI in Costa Rica, dividing experts; Sarah Silverman sues OpenAI and Meta for AI copyright infringement; Dell Technologies and Intel launch ‘AI Lab in India' for next-gen skills development- this and more in our daily AI roundup. Let us take a look. 1. ChatGPT drafts law to regulate AI in Costa RicaCosta Rican lawmakers turned to ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, to draft a law regulating artificial intelligence. The resulting bill recommends establishing an institution to oversee AI systems, focusing on accountability, explainability, bias prevention, and protecting human rights. However, opinions on the bill are divided, with some praising its positive reception while others criticize its lack of concrete...
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How an iPhone 14 Pro Max proved unlucky for this man

A 23-year-old man, who runs a furniture business, fell victim to an online scam involving a lucky draw for the iPhone 14 Pro Max and a lottery worth Rs. 36 lakh. As a result, he lost Rs. 4.26 lakh in a whopping 34 transactions approximately.The victim had kept the money in his bank account for his sister's wedding when he received a WhatsApp message notifying him that he had won a lucky draw prize conducted by an electronic shop. According to the message, his parcel containing an iPhone 14 Pro Max had been generated. Trusting the message, he contacted the WhatsApp number that was provided. The fraudsters behind the scam instructed him to pay taxes in order to claim the prize. For some reason, believing their false claims, the victim actually made 34 transactions totaling Rs. 4.26 lakh ...
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Beware of these threats in 2023! 4 new online scams can steal your money-McAfee report

McAfee has made predictions around four new online scams that can steal your money and cryptocurrency in 2023. Check them now. Online scams have been rising ever since the Covid-19 pandemic struck in 2020 and the world had to rely more on the digital infrastructure. In just 2022, we saw some major online scams take place that didn't even spare the celebrities. From TV actress Aman Sandhu to Shubhangi Atre fell for these vicious crimes and lost their money. McAfee, a San Jose-based computer security software company, has now made threat predictions for 2023 and revealed four major online scams that are expected to rise next year. Know about them to save yourself from scammers and not to lose your money.McAfee predicts four new online scams that can emerge 2023In its press release, McA...
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Got a call for upgrading to 5G SIM? STOP, Beware of this new scam in India

Scammers are targeting users to leaking personal data from upgrading from 4G SIM to a 5G SIM. 5G is all the rage these days among smartphone companies and even if you don't want, operators will urge you to try 5G services at all cost. Unlike the transition from 3G to 4G that required a SIM card upgrade, operators such as Jio and Airtel have assured that there is minimal barrier in this transition. Sadly, not all customers know of this yet and scammers are making the most out of this lack of knowledge.Based on the latest report from cybersecurity research firm Checkpoint, it is said that scammers are now calling users across India in a bid to upgrade their “4G SIM cards to 5G SIM cards”. It is said that the scammers call themselves telecom Customer Care Executives and they push users ...
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SCARY! Man loses Rs. 1 crore after phone hacked! Know what happened

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 bank acco...
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5G SIM fraud alert! Scammers stealing bank details

People have reported fraudsters stealing bank details of users in the name of 5G SIM upgrade. As the 5G services have already started rolling out in some Indian cities including Delhi-NCR, scammers have started targetting users by luring them to upgrade their SIM card to 5G. After several reports of such scams were recieved from several states, police on Sunday issued an advisory warning residents about the fake calls or messages for upgrading their SIM cards. The cyber police cell has asked people not to share their one-time passwords (OTPs) with any telecaller as they can steal money from their bank accounts. Many people have already been trapped. Upasna Singh, deputy commissioner of police said, “Since news of the 5G rollout in Gurugram came out, the number of these incidents has ...
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Got a package from Flipkart? Avoid shock, Do NOT share OTP till you do THIS

If you are expecting a package from Flipkart and don't want to get shocked, do not share the OTP before you do this. Yesterday, September 27, a shocking incident came to the surface. A Flipkart user had ordered a laptop but after receiving the package, he found Ghadi detergent inside the box instead. A real shock to the system! Clearly, he was duped by the third-party seller on the ecommerce platform. But when he decided to contact Flipkart for return and refund, the company declined. The reason given by the company is that the product was received as the OTP was shared with the delivery person. Turns out, Flipkart is running a pilot process where customers have to open the package and verify the content before sharing the O...
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Angoori Bhabhi actress Shubhangi Atre hit by scary online scam after Aman Sandhu; check warning

Actress Shubhangi Atre, famous for playing the role of Angoori Bhabhi, has recently revealed that she fell for a nasty online scam. She has also told people to be aware of this horrifying fraud. Notably, actress Aman Sandhu too had fallen victim. Even celebrities are not safe from online scams. Recently, TV actress Aman Sandhu fell for a vicious online scam and lost Rs. 2.24 lakh to the criminals. And now, actress Shubhangi Atre has become the latest to be duped out of her money in an online scam. For the unaware, Atre plays the role of Angoori Bhabhi in the popular comedy show ‘Bhabhiji Ghar Pe Hai'. The scammers pretended to be customer care representatives from a shopping portal she knew, coaxed the information from the a...