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Scammers might also steal your banking details.
Delhi Police Cybercrime posted a warning, making netizens aware of the malicious scam being run by scamsters.
Delhi Police shared screenshots of malicious links that were received by users on WhatsApp.
Scammers are coming up with newer ways to steal your personal information every now and then. In a new method, scammers are now sending malicious links offering free access to video streaming services such as Amazon Prime Video or Netflix.
If you got a similar message on your WhatsApp, then be warned that could be malicious links that could steal your personal data. Scammers might also steal your banking details via this route.
No Your UPS Package Delivery Did NOT Change
Ever since the Facebook hack, where over 500 million people had their information leaked, I ve been getting spam texts and calls nonstop! It s annoying and frustrating, but it gives me something to rant and warn the Quad Cities about.
From Amazon to UPS, scammers love lying about your deliveries.
If you get a text like this:
There is a good chance it is a scam. Notice how vague it is. notice the random double space. It is a scam. I ve already received this text twice. Both with different parcel numbers.
Make sure you delete these texts as soon as possible. If you do have a UPS package you are worried about, check your email.
Over 27 million Indian adults experienced identity theft in the past 12 months, says Norton report
A new cybersecurity report records responses from a total of 1,000 Indian adults and finds that around 60 per cent of them have been a victim of cybercrime within the last year.
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Around 45 per cent of Indian adults have experienced online identity theft.
About 63 per cent of Indian adults say that they feel more vulnerable to cybercrime since the pandemic.
A total of 1.3 billion hours have been spent trying to resolve these issues.
A new report indicates that 59 per cent of Indian adults have been a victim of cybercrime in one way or another in the past 12 months. These victims have collectively spent 1.3 billion hours trying to resolve these issues.
Apple App Store game for kids found to be a front for secret online casino
Apple App Store game for kids found to be a front for secret online casino
A cybersecurity researcher has uncovered a scam app that disguises itself as a kid s app, but in fact, turns into an online casino. The app works that way for only certain IP addresses, like Turkey.
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The app was listed on App Store before being reported and taken down for the same.
It triggers an online casino when opened in Turkey or using a Turkey-based connection through a VPN.