The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has issued a warning about a fake SMS circulating in the name of India Post, designed to steal user data. The message claims a package has arrived at the warehouse and requires an address update. Don’t click the link, it’s a scam!
Former Rajya Sabha member Pritish Nandy has expressed his frustration with the relentless spam calls he receives, despite being registered on the Do Not Disturb (DND) service. Despite his efforts to block numbers and enable DND, Nandy continues to be bombarded with marketing calls from various sources. This has prompted him to stop taking calls from unknown numbers altogether, even though he acknowledges that this decision may inconvenience those with urgent needs.
K Eshwaran, an Indian-origin man employed with the Singapore Air Force, was sentenced to 11 months in jail for phishing women’s social media login details to obtain their intimate images. The charges include 10 under the Computer Misuse Act, with 21 additional charges considered during sentencing. Eshwaran targeted victims he knew personally or those whose intimate images had been shared online. He impersonated a helpful netizen to send phishing links, claiming that the victims’ images had been compromised. In some cases, he used trial and error to access victims’ accounts. The identity of the victims remains protected due to the sensitive nature of the offenses.
Generative AI has revolutionized various industries but has also opened the door to increasing cyber threats. With phishing incidents soaring and advanced attacks on the rise, organizations and individuals are becoming more susceptible to cyber-attacks. Collaborative efforts, ethical frameworks, and digital awareness are crucial to mitigate these risks, ensuring a secure digital landscape. Initiatives like the Bletchley Declaration and industry-wide training can bolster defenses against the evolving threats posed by generative AI.
Criminals are targeting Australians with email scams posing as the postal service, attempting to steal personal and financial information. The scams involve fake delivery notifications requesting customers to click on links to reschedule deliveries or pay fees. Australia Post emphasizes that it never asks for sensitive information via email or SMS and urges recipients to report suspicious messages. Victims are advised to contact authorities and their banks in case of fraud.
Sublime, a cybersecurity startup founded by Josh Kamdjou, has received $20 million in funding to combat AI-powered phishing emails. The company’s AI monitors email activity and flags anomalies, detecting malicious emails created using tools like ChatGPT. Sublime has recently signed a major political campaign as a customer, and is partnering with the Defending Digital Campaigns nonprofit to provide cybersecurity support to campaigns. CEO Kamdjou’s military intelligence expertise is seen as an advantage in developing effective detection algorithms, giving the company an edge in protecting high-value targets like presidential candidates.
HMRC has issued an urgent warning regarding a new QR code scam targeting businesses, cautioning against divulging personal information. This follows a worrying rise in fraudsters using QR codes to steal people’s data. HMRC has emphasized that while they utilize QR codes, they never direct users to input personal information. The tax authority uses QR codes in two primary ways: to provide guidance on GOV.UK or to redirect users to different web pages within HMRC’s secure platforms.
The Indian government, SBI Cards and Payment Services Ltd, and telecom operators are collaborating to develop a solution to address the increasing threat of cyber fraud and phishing attacks in the banking sector. The solution involves monitoring both the registered address and geolocation of customers where a one-time password (OTP) is delivered. Any inconsistency between the two locations will trigger an alert to customers about a potential phishing attempt. This measure aims to strengthen the second factor of authentication for digital payment transactions, which has been compromised by sophisticated OTP theft techniques employed by fraudsters.
Thousands of Britons fell victim to fraudulent ticket scams last year, losing a total of £6.7 million. Cyber thieves targeted music lovers, using phishing messages via email, text, and social media. To avoid being scammed, experts advise only buying tickets from the venue box office, promoter, official agent, or reputable ticket exchange sites.
Grinding Gear Games has issued a warning to players of the popular action RPG Path of Exile, urging them to change their passwords after a malicious news post containing a phishing link briefly appeared on the game’s Steam page.
