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BlackRock Scam Explained: How a Telecom Giant Fell for a Phishing & Investment Fraud

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...

The Dark Side of the Internet: Understanding Online Bullying and Abuse

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 ...