Government issues this 'high alert' warning to officials on sharing information on phone calls
The Indian government has issued a high-severity cybersecurity advisory to its officials, warning them about the increasing ...
‘Vishing’ attacks are using scam phone calls to trick users
Malware by the name of FakeCall is currently wreaking havoc by manipulating incoming calls on smartphones, facilitating so-called ‘vishing’ phone scams that seek to trick people into divulging ...
'Don't solely trust caller ID': Cyber body issues warning to government official
The National Informatics Centre (NIC) has warned government officials against trusting the caller ID information without ...
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NIC warns officials of rising vishing scams
A cyber security advisory has cautioned government officials against trusting the caller ID information that pops up while receiving a phone call, following a spurt in "vishing" attacks aimed at ...
Scammers are targeting govt workers via fake phone calls: NIC raises alarm about 'vishing' attacks, check full advisory
Government officials have been advised to be cautious of vishing attacks. Attackers are impersonating trusted entities to steal information. They manipulate caller ID information to appear legitimate.
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Don't trust caller ID info; can be spoofed easily: Cyber advisory to govt officials
"Vishing" or voice-phishing is a social engineering attack where scamsters use phone calls or voice messages to manipulate ...
Government Issues High Alert On Rising 'Vishing' Scams Targeting Officials: What Is It, How To Protect Yourself
The Indian government has issued a high-alert warning to officials about rising vishing scams, urging caution against caller ...
NIC Issues High-Severity Alert on Rising 'Vishing' Threats Targeting Government Data
In response to a recent surge in "vishing" attacks targeting confidential government information, the National Informatics ...
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New FakeCall Malware Variant Hijacks Android Devices for Fraudulent Banking Calls
"FakeCall is an extremely sophisticated Vishing attack that leverages malware to take almost complete control of the mobile ...
Secure Digital Life: Digital Arrest Scams, Ticket Scalping Crackdowns, Fake Job Offers, and Cyber Espionage Threats
The digital arrest scam has emerged as a significant threat in India, resulting in substantial financial losses. In this scam ...
In Big Threat To Android Users, New Malware Redirects Your Bank Calls To Scammers
Kaspersky first identified this updated version of FakeCall in 2022 which can now remotely control smartphones, making it ...