Jump Deposit Scam : UPI Based Fraud

The world has become interconnected and banking transactions have become a great convenience. However, this also opened up opportunity for fraudsters to take advantage of innocent individuals and businesses. Jump Deposit Scam is one such scheme which is based on deception which preys on trust and urgency to manipulate victims to loose their money. Modus […]
Beware of Fake Extortion Calls: A Guide to Staying Safe

As the world rapidly becomes interconnected, the menace of extortion calls in the name of government departments has grown exponentially with swindlers using technology to impersonate police officers, lawyers, Department of Telecommunications (DOT) officials, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) personnel, and even bank representatives. Most of these scams originate from abroad and prey upon […]
Quishing Attack

Along with the improvement in technology, the trends exhibited by cyber attackers also grow. Quishing is one of such emerging threats, a kind of phishing that primarily exploits a QR code to cheat an individual. Quishing makes use of QR codes unlike other types of phishing, which depend upon malicious links or email attachments. It […]
Unnecessary Access Requests in Mobile Apps

In an increasingly online culture, mobile applications have become a major part of our daily routine, providing a variety of Applications covering everything from communication and entertainment to productivity and money. However, the ease of use and utility given by these applications usually come at the risk of a Potential Breach of our personal data […]
All about Data Scrapping

Data scraping, also referred to as web scraping or data extraction, refers to the automated process of extracting data from websites or online sources. By exploiting software tools and scripts, data scraping enables access to web pages, retrieval of required information, and saving it in a structured format for further analysis.The purpose of data scraping […]
Digital Wellbeing for Generation Z

Digital well-being refers to the state of positive physical, mental, ethical, and emotional health that individuals experience in their digital lives. It involves using digital technologies and online platforms in a balanced, safe, and responsible manner. a) Access to Information – Digital Wellbeing ensures that they can navigate this digital landscape effectively, discern reliable information […]
Various Portals for Cyber Crime Reporting

Reporting cybercrime in India involves following certain procedures to ensure that the authorities are made aware of the incident and can take appropriate action. Here are the steps you can take to report cybercrime in India: Collect as much evidence as possible related to the cybercrime. This shall include screenshots, emails, chat logs, bank transaction […]
All About Paid Blue Ticks & Verification Badges

The blue tick verification badge has traditionally been associated with authenticity and official recognition on the platform. However, with the introduction of a paid subscription model, there is a possibility that scammers or impersonators could exploit this system to deceive others. The decision by Twitter to offer blue-tick verification for a subscription fee has raised […]
Digital Wellbeing Approach to Employees

Digital wellbeing for employees refers to the practise of promoting a healthy and balanced relationship between employees and their digital devices and technology tools. It focuses on creating a work environment that supports employees’ mental and physical health while using technology, rather than allowing digital tools to become a source of stress, distraction, or burnout. […]
Use social media to stay effectively

Social media can be a powerful tool for connecting with others, building your personal brand, and promoting your business or ideas. However, it’s important to use social media effectively to reap its benefits. Your online actions could seriously limit educational, personal, or professional prospects in the future, i.e., a) What we post on social media […]