Cyber World

Beware! A Dangerous Call Forwarding Scam Is Targeting Indian Smartphone Users Cyber scams in India are evolving every day, and fraudsters are finding new ways to steal money from unsuspecting users. One scam that has gained attention involves call forwarding , allowing criminals to receive your OTPs without ever asking you for them. Many victims are shocked because they never shared an OTP, never clicked a suspicious link, and never installed any unknown app. Yet, money disappears from their bank account. So how does this happen? How the Scam Works Imagine you've ordered something online and you're away from home. You need to contact the delivery executive, so you call the number shown in the app or sent via SMS. Sometimes, scammers impersonating delivery personnel or posing as customer support may ask you to dial a number that begins with codes such as *21* or other call forwarding codes, claiming it is required to contact the delivery agent or verify your identity. The momen...

Introduction: The Rise of AI-Powered Cyber Threats The year 2026 has introduced powerful advancements in artificial intelligence, but along with innovation comes new cybersecurity risks. Generative AI tools are now being exploited by cybercriminals to create highly convincing phishing attacks, fake login pages, and malicious websites at unprecedented speed. As AI technology becomes more accessible, users must understand that everything online cannot be trusted without proper verification and research. 🤖 How Hackers Use Generative AI for Phishing Attacks Generative AI platforms allow attackers to create realistic websites and content with minimal effort. By using simple prompts such as: 👉 “Build a website that looks exactly like Okta but isn’t the same,” hackers can generate fake login portals that closely mimic legitimate services. These AI-generated phishing sites are designed to: Steal login credentials Capture authentication tokens Trick users into revealing sensitive info...

Introduction Elon Musk’s social media platform X (formerly Twitter) is under intense scrutiny in Europe after French authorities launched a major investigation into alleged algorithmic bias, data practices, and AI-related concerns. The situation escalated recently when French police raided X’s offices in Paris, marking a significant development in the growing regulatory pressure on Big Tech companies operating within the European Union. This investigation highlights broader debates around artificial intelligence, content moderation, data ethics, and free speech — all of which are shaping the future of social media platforms worldwide. Why Did French Police Raid X? According to reports, the Paris prosecutor’s cybercrime unit conducted the raid as part of an ongoing investigation that began in early 2025. Authorities are examining whether X or its executives engaged in: Suspected abuse or manipulation of algorithms Fraudulent data extraction practices Potential violations of...

Who is BlackRock? BlackRock is a renowned global firm with major operations in New York and London. While it is often associated with finance, in this context we refer to BlackRock’s telecommunication partnerships and its global influence—similar to what Airtel holds in India. However, unlike Airtel, BlackRock recently became a victim of a massive investment and phishing scam. Phishing and Investment Scam: What Happened? According to reports, Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt has been linked to an alleged multi-million-dollar fraud involving BlackRock. Here’s how the scam is believed to have unfolded: Brahmbhatt reportedly approached BlackRock claiming he had substantial investments from companies that were mutually associated with the firm. By building trust and maintaining regular communication with BlackRock, he managed to secure a loan of nearly $500 million . To support the claim, spoofed emails were allegedly sent to BlackRock from addresses mimicking o...

Introduction Nowadays, even children have the technology that was once only accessible to industry giants and MNC's. The difference is of maturity. This technology was once used to be for a good because as it was in safe hands, but as of now, it is seen that the the tech, the internet or the social media has both pros and cons.  If used in a good way, this may take us to reach great heights, but if used wrongly it may lead to paths which are unethical. Cyberbullying is one of the most used malpractices across the globe. What is Cyberbullying? - The practice of bullying a person or an organization by sending messages, mails or social media content of an intimidating, mocking or threatening nature. We don't know what kind of pressure of is on the person or organization who is facing cyberbullying until and unless we are a victim.  Real Life Example We already have some cases where people have some it. One of the case I recently came across is about an employee working in an MNC ...

 In India, cyber crime has emerged a lot. From password hacking to national cyber crime, Cyber crime has evolved a lot. Nowadays money is been transferred by hackers to their account from people accounts unknowingly that this is a crime . This type of Hacking or Hijacking of money of people's bank accounts by hackers is a cyber crime which must be reported in the cyber cell. In India it can be reported on the contact number 1930. MY OWN EXAMPLE Speaking about the last week, my father received a call which said - ' we are speaking from khufiya(undercover) agency, is it your son, he is going to be kidnapped and it can be stopped if my father gave the ransom amount', here my father scolded them knowing that this is a fraud call. But he took notice and asked about me from my mother. After I got to know about this, knowing this is a scam call I reported this in cyber cell (1930). Cyber cell not only takes action on the report but also spread awareness about such incidents. Again...