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New scam alert: This 'wedding invitation' takes over your phone, steals data and money

WhatsApp invitations are the norm these days - convenient, environment-friendly and cost-effective. it is what most people have begun to use.

New scam alert: This 'wedding invitation' takes over your phone, steals data and money

New scam alert: This 'wedding invitation' takes over your phone, steals data and money

New scam alert: This 'wedding invitation' takes over your phone, steals data and money

Android phones get two new security features to combat online fraud, malware-laced apps

Google's Scam Detection feature uses powerful on-device AI to notify you of a potential scam call happening in real-time by detecting conversation patterns commonly associated with scams.

14 November 2024, 07:26 IST

Google brings new security features to combat online fraud, malware-laced apps on Android phones

Google brings new security features to combat online fraud, malware-laced apps on Android phones

Android phones get two new security features to combat online fraud, malware-laced apps

14 November 2024, 07:26 IST

Google launches online fraud protection pilot for Android phones in India

Called Google Play Protect, it promises to safeguard Android phone owners from fake apps.

03 October 2024, 16:06 IST

Google launches online fraud protection pilot for Android phones in India

Google launches online fraud protection pilot for Android phones in India

Google launches online fraud protection pilot for Android phones in India

03 October 2024, 16:06 IST

Four arrested in sprawling European sting on malware network

The sting, dubbed Operation Endgame, was initiated and led by France, Germany and the Netherlands.

30 May 2024, 08:47 IST

Four arrested in sprawling European sting on malware network

Four arrested in sprawling European sting on malware network

Four arrested in sprawling European sting on malware network

30 May 2024, 08:47 IST

Apple stopped $7 billion worth fraud transactions on App Store since 2020

In 2023, Apple terminated 118,000 developer accounts for suspicious activities. And, it rejected 98,000 plus submissions from applicants over fraud concerns.

15 May 2024, 14:22 IST

Apple blocked 1.7 million fraud apps, saved $7 billion worth money of customers

Apple blocked 1.7 million fraud apps, saved $7 billion worth money of customers

Apple stopped $7 billion worth fraud transactions on App Store since 2020

15 May 2024, 14:22 IST

Microsoft researchers detect security vulnerability 'Dirty Stream' in Android apps

Security researchers have uncovered a vulnerability in the filesharing mechanism on several Android apps.

06 May 2024, 09:08 IST

Microsoft researchers detect security vulnerability 'Dirty Stream' in Android apps

Microsoft researchers detect security vulnerability 'Dirty Stream' in Android apps

Microsoft researchers detect security vulnerability 'Dirty Stream' in Android apps

06 May 2024, 09:08 IST

RedLine Stealer trojan: Hackers using malware-laced cheat codes to prey on gamers

Once installed, the malware disappears into the system and looks for sensitive data such as users and passwords stored on browsers, sending it to hackers.

22 April 2024, 07:39 IST

RedLine Stealer trojan: Hackers using malware-laced cheat codes to prey on gamers

RedLine Stealer trojan: Hackers using malware-laced cheat codes to prey on gamers

RedLine Stealer trojan: Hackers using malware-laced cheat codes to prey on gamers

22 April 2024, 07:39 IST

Multiple vulnerabilities detected on Microsoft Windows devices: CERT-In

Successful exploitations of these vulnerabilities could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary codes, bypass security features, and compromise the targeted system to steal personal and financial details.

15 April 2024, 07:23 IST

Multiple vulnerabilities detected on Microsoft Windows devices: CERT-In

Multiple vulnerabilities detected on Microsoft Windows devices: CERT-In

Multiple vulnerabilities detected on Microsoft Windows devices: CERT-In

15 April 2024, 07:23 IST

CERT-In flags security vulnerabilities in two government apps

A local attacker with administrative privileges can exploit the vulnerability in USB Pratirodh and AppSamvid 2.0.1 apps to obtain the password on the targeted system and modify control of the registered users or devices on the targeted system.

06 March 2024, 10:25 IST

CERT-In flags security vulnerabilities in two government apps

CERT-In flags security vulnerabilities in two government apps

CERT-In flags security vulnerabilities in two government apps

06 March 2024, 10:25 IST

New trojanised apps detected in Google Play Store

Fake apps with Anatsa malware have been detected on Google Play Store. To avoid detection, the malware-laced apps used to download malware in small packages as firm updates and later camouflage to some other service app to steal financial details.

21 February 2024, 06:50 IST

New trojanised apps detected in Google Play Store

New trojanised apps detected in Google Play Store

New trojanised apps detected in Google Play Store

21 February 2024, 06:50 IST