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Automated Attacks on a Public Information Website: A 30-Day Firewall Log Study, September to October 2026
A 30-day firewall log study of a public news site: 19,778 requests blocked, how scanners hunt for secrets and logins, and why raw counts mislead.
Cybercrime & Cybersecurity Agencies by Country (2026 Directory)
Who to contact in 195 countries: national CERTs and police cybercrime units, each with an official link to report a scam, breach or cyber incident.
Disaster Relief Scams: How to Spot Fake FEMA Agents and Charities
After storms and wildfires, scammers pose as FEMA staff, charities and contractors. The FTC's warning signs, how to verify help, and where to report fraud.
DentaQuest Data Breach: What to Do If Your Health Data Was Exposed
DentaQuest says at least 15 million people were hit by a breach claimed by ShinyHunters. How to guard against medical identity theft and fraud right now.
IDScan Data Breach: What to Do If Your Driver's License Was Exposed
IDScan disclosed a breach after a dark-web service claimed 153M+ US and Canadian licenses. How to protect yourself: freezes, your DMV, an IRS IP PIN and more.
FBI Warns: Fake IC3 Agents and Deepfakes Target Scam Victims
Scammers are impersonating the FBI's IC3 with Telegram messages and AI deepfake videos to re-target fraud victims. How it works and how to report safely.
IOB Recruitment 2026: 20 Cyber Security and Information Security Officer Posts, Apply by 15 September
Indian Overseas Bank is hiring 20 information security, IS audit and cyber security officers among 291 total posts. Registration runs 29 August to 15 September 2026. Notably, AI and LLM security testing is listed as a qualifying experience domain. Full eligibility, certifications, fees and how to apply.
Broker Asking for Money to Unlock Your Funds? Why It Is Always a Scam
A trading dashboard shows a profit, the withdrawal fails, and then comes a demand for a fee, a tax or a margin top-up to release it. No SEBI-registered intermediary ever asks you to send money to free your own funds. How the advance-fee trap works, and how to verify a broker's payment details in 60 seconds.
Decoding the RBI's New Security Shield: What the Latest Anti-Fraud Mandates Mean for Your Digital Wallet
India's RBI has quietly built one of the world's most layered anti-fraud systems: the .bank.in domain, MuleHunter.AI, a telecom fraud signal, and tougher authentication. What each means for your digital wallet, and the one gap it still leaves.
How Chinese Battery Apps Could Remotely Stop a Moving E-Rickshaw — and Why India Pulled Them
Freely downloadable Bluetooth battery apps let strangers cut power to moving e-rickshaws in India. How the flaw worked, and why the government ordered them removed.
Fake 'Airport Authority of India' Job Offers: Mumbai Police Bust a Dehradun Call Centre, 11 Arrested
Mumbai police busted a Dehradun call centre that scammed jobseekers with fake Airport Authority of India job offers. 11 arrested, ₹2.58 lakh taken from one victim.
Fake Indian e-Visa Websites: India's Pretoria Mission Names Five to Avoid
The High Commission of India in Pretoria named five fraudulent e-visa websites impersonating the official portal. Use only indianvisaonline.gov.in.