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Credit to Author: Quick Heal Security Labs| Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2018 09:58:21 +0000
What is web filtering? Web filtering, also known as content filtering and URL filtering, restricts access to certain websites which may be harmful if opened or accessed. This feature not only helps protect a user’s device but also helps implement certain policies for an organization. Web filtering works on two…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:44:33 +0000
Recognized annually on January 28th, Data Privacy Day is defined as a centered approach towards respecting privacy, safeguarding data, and enabling trust. It is a global effort to raise and promote awareness around protecting one’s data and privacy. With this thought in mind, we have put together these 10 tips…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 09:15:30 +0000
By now, most of you must have started getting emails and messages about great deals and discounts from your online shopping sites. And while most of us get preoccupied with our shopping spree, cyber criminals try to make the most of this opportunity. How? Well, that’s easy. They might send…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:11:32 +0000
You might be aware that LIC policyholders must now link their Aadhaar and PAN to their policies according to a directive issued by the Government of India. The deadline for the Aadhaar-LIC linking is December 31, 2017. And unsurprisingly, fraudsters have started misusing news to their advantage. How? Read what…
Read MoreCredit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2017 05:55:01 +0000
Popular image-sharing site Imgur has issued a notification through its official blog about a security breach that impacted 1.7 million users. This breach had occurred back in 2014. The company learned about this from security researcher Troy Hunt. What was compromised in the Imgur security breach? Data of 1.7 million Imgur…
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Read MoreCredit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:28:12 +0000
How many times have you received an email congratulating you about winning a lottery of $1 Million or that your bank account will be suspended unless you take an action like clicking on a link to update your bank details? I’d guess, at least once in your lifetime. And even…
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Read MoreCredit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 09:59:51 +0000
In yet another incident of bank fraud, Paul (name changed for privacy reasons), a Mumbai-based man lost Rs. 1.3 Lakh from his bank account. Here’s what happened based on the story narrated by him in a Facebook post. After linking our Aadhaar card to bank accounts and PAN, we are…
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Read MoreCredit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 09:59:51 +0000
In yet another incident of bank fraud, Paul (name changed for privacy reasons), a Mumbai-based man lost Rs. 1.3 Lakh from his bank account. Here’s what happened based on the story narrated by him in a Facebook post. After linking our Aadhaar card to bank accounts and PAN, we are…
The post Mumbai-based man asked to link phone number to Aadhaar card, loses 1.3 Lakh appeared first on Quick Heal Technologies Security Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.
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