ICICI Bank warns customers: This new “kind of fraud becoming frequent”

ICICI Bank warns customers: This new “kind of fraud becoming frequent”

ICICI Bank has released a cautionary advisory to its entire customer base, stressing the importance of remaining vigilant against deceptive links and files. The bank highlights cases in which cybercriminals have been tricking customers into downloading harmful files or clicking on malicious links. These files enable the unauthorized forwarding of messages from customers’ mobile devices … Read more

Travellers beware: ‘Hard cash for UPI’ scam on the rise, ‘transfer an amount’ requests from strangers could be risky | Travel

Travellers beware: ‘Hard cash for UPI’ scam on the rise, ‘transfer an amount’ requests from strangers could be risky | Travel

‘Excuse me sir, could you transfer me Rs 1,000 via UPI? I will give you the amount in cash, just need the money for an emergency.’ Has anyone approached you with such a request recently, at busy railway stations, crowded places of worship, tourist spots, restaurants, or while travelling? If you are in the habit … Read more

Rise in cybercriminals leveraging voice phishing and OTP theft for data breaches: Report

Rise in cybercriminals leveraging voice phishing and OTP theft for data breaches: Report

In a concerning revelation, cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a growing trend among cybercriminals who are ingeniously merging the sinister world of voice phishing (vishing) with One-Time Password (OTP) grabber services to amplify their illicit activities. The findings, detailed in a report by CloudSEK, a cybersecurity firm, have shed light on an evolving threat landscape. The … Read more