Cyber World

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...

 Dark Web is a World Wide Web content that exists on dark net ( network that use the internet but require a specific software ). Deep and Dark web are applications of integral internet features to provide privacy and anonymity. Is it safe to use Dark Web? A person with an ordinary knowledge about techy things should never go to Dark web because he will not be able to protect his own identity. Hackers are looking for such people who are noob. After getting into dark web they can steal your identity and use it for their work and it may be an illegal work too. And why you want to browse the dark web,there's no need. You may also get some virus in your device and your all data can be hacked in just few minutes. Difference between Deep Web and Dark Web- The deep web contains internet content you can't find through search engines, while the dark web is a hidden network that requires a special browser to access. Surface Web The portion of world wide web that is readily available to th...

 The government's nodal agency CERT-In has warned against 'Dumpster Diving', which refers to fraudsters searching through a person or an organisation's trash to obtain sensitive or valuable information for malicious activities. It suggested using a shredder to destroy documents, installing security cameras or employing security personnel and disposing electronic devices properly to avoid misuse. What is dumpster diving? Dumpster Diving is a Physical Attack in which a person recovers trash in hopes of finding sensitive information that has been merely discarded in whole rather than being run through a shredder, incinerated, or otherwise destroyed. Technique A cyber attack where the attacker gets their hands on sensitive documents or data you carelessly threw into the trash bin. Solutions to it- ·        Know why someone target dumpsters on your property. ·        Light up the waste collection area. ·  ...