[ad_1] New Delhi: In an era dominated by technology, the rise in online activities has unfortunately given way to an alarming increase in various forms of cybercrimes, particularly online scams. Individuals across the globe are falling prey to sophisticated schemes, from job scams to cryptocurrency frauds. In a recent incident reported by the Times of…
[ad_1] Curtis S. Chin, a former U.S. ambassador to the Asian Development Bank, is managing director of advisory firm RiverPeak Group. Jose B. Collazo is an analyst focusing on the Indo-Pacific region. Follow them on X at @CurtisSChin and @JoseBCollazo. As 2023 comes to a close, we take a look at the year that was…
[ad_1] The researchers have highlighted a few steps to ensure safety from these cyber threats during Diwali. (Representational Image: Reuters) The Diwali festivities have attracted a swarm of cybercriminals using various scams and fraudulent activities to prey on unsuspecting celebrants As Diwali, the festival of lights, illuminates spirits, CloudSEK’s threat research team sounds the alarm…
[ad_1] Industry experts advocate for a cryptocurrency framework that prioritises investor protection, anti-money laundering measures, and cybersecurity. (Representational Photo) Overly restrictive regulation could stifle innovation while overly permissive regulation could lead to increased potentially harmful activities. It is about striking a delicate balance between the risks and benefits, said an expert Although the G20 countries…
[ad_1] The dark web and instant messaging services such as Telegram are being rampantly used for drug trafficking, the India Future Foundation (IFF) said in its recently released report. Drug trafficking is a highly organized and structured criminal enterprise that generates billions of dollars in profits every year. The parties involved in the trade have…
[ad_1] New Delhi: A 24-year-old hacker behind the massive July 2020 Twitter hack where he along with others attempted to take control of at least 130 famous Twitter accounts has been sentenced to federal prison in the US. Joseph James O’Connor attacked several celebrity accounts including US President Joe Biden, American socialite and model Kim Kardashian…
