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Before we take yet another step into the New Year, let’s quickly look back at the top 10 cybersecurity stories of 2016. 1. Do not take that IQ Test on Facebook. It’s a Scam! In Jan 2016, a scam was afoot on Facebook. This scam was tricking users into taking…
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Read MoreCentral security services in India have issued a high alert advisory against two malicious files that are circulating on WhatsApp. These files are loaded with viruses that can steal sensitive personal and banking information stored in the victim’s phone. Who is the prime target? The malicious files are in the…
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Read More• BHIM is a digital payment app recently launched by the Government of India. • BHIM app is currently available only in Google Play Store. • Several other apps having the name ‘BHIM’ are present in Google Play. • Install only the official BHIM app developed by ‘National Payments Corporation…
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Read MoreOut of Bound Write on Stack Buffer Background A security vulnerability – CVE-2017-5005 in Quick Heal allowed illegal Remote Code Execution and Privilege Escalation. Present Status • Vulnerability fixed and released as an update to all Quick Heal users on Saturday, 11th June 2016. • Quick Heal products having virus…
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Read MoreScammers never take a day off. And how do we know this? Well, they keep coming up with news ways and means to trick us. A fresh WhatsApp scam is running about and is tricking users with the promise of free Internet. Some WhatsApp users have reported having received a…
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Read MoreComputer viruses are nasty little programs that are designed to lay waste to your computer. Some destroy files stored on your PC, while some trigger different software to malfunction. More nefarious viruses steal your confidential information and some even go to an extent to rig a system’s power load and…
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Read MoreDid our 2016 predictions come true? Let’s see and try to forecast what awaits the security industry in 2017.
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