Social Engineering

Emerging trend of spreading malware through IQY files

Nowadays attackers are searching for new techniques to spread malware, recently we came across a new emerging way…

Beware of the ‘Free Cycle Distribution Yojana’ WhatsApp message. It’s fake!

As India’s Independence Day (15th of August) approaches, messages about free distribution schemes are doing the rounds on…

What is the price of your stolen identity on the online black market?

If you thought there is only a black market for stolen mobile phones, drugs, pirated software, etc., then…

3 common types of phishing attacks and tips to avoid them

Phishing is one of the oldest tricks in the book of hackers. But as old as it might…

Do not fall for the WhatsApp message about Jio Prime Offer. It’s a hoax!

A message about a Jio Prime offer is circulating among WhatsApp users. Do not fall for it because…

Mumbai businessman loses ₹5.8 lakh in a spear phishing scam

This story has been sourced from Hindustan Times. On November 18, a businessman from Powai, Mumbai, received an…

Evolution of jRAT JAVA Malware – An analysis by Quick Heal Security Labs

jRAT (Java Based Remote Access Trojans) malware is not new but its activity has increased recently in the…

10 Internet Security Tips to Keep Hackers Away

The Internet is a fun place to be, but it is also riddled with hackers, online scammers, and…

Ransoc – An unusual ransomware that threatens to expose your personal information

Mostly a ransomware encrypts your files and demands money in exchange for a key that can decrypt the…

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5 Things that Show you’re Sharing too Much Information Online

It’s easier for predatory animals (lions, wolves, bears, hawks, etc.) to hunt their preys on open grounds with…