Would you trust this viral video ? How deepfakes fuel digital deception
Not too long ago, a viral video of popular actress Rashmika Mandanna was making the rounds online. Someone had used AI to swap Rashmika’s face onto another woman, creating an eerie deepfake. Deepfakes aren’t just fringe tech experiments anymore. With the rise of generative AI tools in the market, your privacy can be invaded by […]
Cybercrimes Up 217% in the Past Five Years: Insights from the NCRB Report
Introduction More than 86,000 cyber crimes were reported in just one year, according to the latest Crime in India Report released by the National Crime Records Bureau. Between 2018 and 2023, cyber crimes in India increased by a staggering 217%, highlighting the menace of cyber crimes in the post-Covid era. According to the NCRB Report […]
Glittering Deals, Hidden Threats: Stay Cyber-Safe This Festive Season
The festive season is upon us. This time is associated with lights, moments with our loved ones, and also, the festive frenzy shopping. However, this time also sees a surge in cyber frauds and scams which can dampen the festive spirit, apart from burning a hole in your pockets. It is thus crucial to recognise […]
When “They’ll Arrest You in Minutes” Becomes a Nightmare
Picture this: you’ve just wrapped up a long day when your phone lights up with a video call. A man in uniform appears, the background looks like a police station, and his tone is urgent. He says that a parcel in your name has been seized for containing illegal items. Within seconds, he flashes an […]
APK File Scams: How Fake Apps Hijack Your Phone and Finances
One evening, a WhatsApp message lands on your phone. It looks urgent like a traffic challan notice, a bank KYC update, or even a cheerful wedding invitation card. The file attached carries the logo of a trusted institution or the design of a digital invite. You tap once, grant a few permissions, and move on. […]
Match or Mismatch: How Scammers Trick You on Dating Apps
One minute you are laughing over snacks and drinks with your dating app match, and the next you are staring at a bill so outrageous it feels like you accidentally ordered the whole menu. Meanwhile, your ‘date’ has disappeared and you are surrounded by bouncers who will not let you leave till you clear the […]
Think Before You Click – How Platforms Are Fighting Scams and Spam
Introduction Unwanted promotions, deceptive messages, and online scams have become pervasive across the digital ecosystem, pushing platforms to adopt stronger safeguards to protect users. Platforms operate under a patchwork of content, privacy, and consumer protection rules but face rising expectations to proactively detect, moderate, and reduce the spread of spam, scams, and other harmful content. […]
Are You Shopping Safe? Outsmart E-Commerce Scams with These Smart Habits
Online shoppers are often exposed to fraudulent sellers, counterfeit products and transaction frauds while they navigate India’s booming e-commerce markets. However, e-commerce platforms are actively countering these challenges with their online safety measures. In this blog, we explore how you can keep yourself safe on online shopping platforms. 1. Only visit the real website of […]
Call Safe, Text Smart – Telecom Safety Initiatives That Users Should Know
Introduction Unwanted promotional calls, spam messages, and online scams have become all too common, requiring telecom operators to step up their game to protect consumers. Under the Telecom Commercial Communication Customer Preference Regulation (TCCPR), telecom operators are required to implement systems to detect, filter, and block promotional messages and calls from unregistered telemarketers. From filtering […]
Identifying spam calls and messages
Spam calls and messages have become increasingly common, pretending to be from banks, telecom companies, or government agencies. Interacting with these messages or calls may lead to fraud or identity theft. There are several signs to look out for to spot and avoid spam messages and calls. To help users identify spam messages and calls, […]