Vulnerable Wi-Fi routers lead to attacks and fake websites
It was recently discovered that millions of ADSL routers were hacked in Brazil to create a large botnet chain. This [...]
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Beware of Fake Complaint Emails from BBB
Another email scam that uses the name and logo of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) has continued to spread over [...]
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The FBI’s IC3 releases a public warning about the growing threat of mobile malware
It is a known fact that malware threats over smartphones, especially on Android, are on the rise and have reached [...]
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Beware: Fake mails with the name of RBI
Fraudsters have gone one step ahead and started circulating e-mails that resemble the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) official letters. [...]
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Google Play Store may soon get a built-in malware scanner
Google intends to release a future update to its Google Play Store that will provide client-side protection from malware present [...]
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New ransomware spreads through malicious links in Skype IMs
A new malicious worm that spreads through Instant Messages (IMs) over Skype has been discovered. This worm manifests itself as [...]
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How to get your kids interested in cyber security?
Getting less tech-savvy family members, especially teenagers and younger children, interested in computer security is a thankless task. It is [...]
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US looks to ban Huawei and ZTE for cyberespionage, India waits in anticipation
Many people in India are unaware about Huawei and its large number of products that are sold here. These range [...]
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Security news updates from the last week
Japan enforces severe punishments for people who download illegal content Japan has modified its copyright laws and made it stricter [...]
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Why leaving your smartphone WiFi ON causes more harm than good
Many users are under the misconception that leaving their smartphone WiFi switched ON only leads to a persistent battery drain. [...]
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