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E-commerce platforms like Flipkart,

Cyber hygiene involves essential
Amazon, and Myntra use OTP-based delivery
cybersecurity practices that both
for secure transactions. However, fraudsters
an organization's security
exploit this by posing as delivery agents.
professionals and users should
They appear at your doorstep, claiming
follow. The objective is to
payment for a fake pay-on-delivery package.
safeguard sensitive data and
If you comply, they send a link to generate an
enhance the organization's
OTP, providing them access to your phone
resilience in the face of successful
and sensitive information. Even if you refuse
attacks. By adopting good digital
payment, they may send a cancellation link,
hygiene, your devices operate
tricking you into sharing the OTP and
smoothly, ensuring efficient use,
compromising your bank account, resulting
while also providing crucial
in rapid financial loss. Stay vigilant to avoid
protection against the increasing
falling victim to such scams.
array of online threats. Neglecting
digital hygiene makes it easier for
attackers to exploit vulnerabilities,
leading to scams, malware attacks,
and other cybercrimes.
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Cyber Dictionary A senior citizen in

Bengaluru loses Rs
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Malvertising scammers posing
as Mumbai police
A senior citizen in
Meaning Bengaluru fell victim to a
Distribution of harmful programs through courier scam, losing Rs
online ads, often using scripts or redirects, 1.52 crore. The scammers,
by cybercriminals bypassing ad network posing as a FedEx worker
filters and placing malicious content on named Kartikeya, claimed a
trusted sites. case had been filed against
him in Mumbai for sending
a courier to Taiwan with
illegal items. They coerced
him to connect with an
alleged Mumbai cybercrime
police officer, 'Pradeep
Sawant,' on Skype.
Pretending to be a Deputy
Commissioner of Police, the
fraudster instructed the
senior citizen to close his
bank accounts, transferring
the funds to a specified
account for money
laundering clearance.
Unfortunately, the 66-year-
Contest (Comic Strip) old transferred the amount,
and the fraudsters, who
promised a quick refund,
disappeared after receiving
the money.
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 Financial Scams
Cybercriminal activities, often driven by loosely affiliated individuals or groups, The Team that did it
continuously evolve with emerging threats. Deceptive methods lure individuals into
sharing sensitive data, leading to identity theft and financial fraud. Ransomware encrypts Banaj-
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data, demanding a ransom for decryption. Business Email Compromise (BEC) involves Siddarth-
fraudsters using executives' email accounts for illicit financial transactions. Sudiksha-
Yashvi-
Unauthorized credit card transactions result from hacking, skimming devices, or data Priyansh-
breaches. Investment scams promise fake financial products or high returns. ATM Gyanav-
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skimming, where devices record card details and PINs, enables unauthorized
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A survey revealed 24% of families experienced financial fraud in the past three years,
with only 39% recovering their money. Common fraud types include credit/debit card
fraud (23%), fraud on buying/selling websites (13%), and scams involving undelivered
goods (13%).
Collaboration among cybersecurity organizations, law enforcement, and financial
institutions is crucial to combat these threats. Regular warnings and guidance aim to
raise public awareness, emphasizing the need for individuals and businesses to adopt
cybersecurity best practices and stay informed to mitigate cyber risks.

Cybersecurity innovation is
revolutionizing secure technology use
and defending against complex cyber
threats. Cybersecurity forums are
essential for collaboration,
innovation, and learning in the
rapidly evolving digital protection
Innovation field. Cybersecurity clubs aim to apply
classroom knowledge, preparing
students for internships. These clubs
spark new ideas, potentially leading
to innovative business models and
manufacturing methods, ultimately
introducing previously unavailable
products or services to the market.