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That 'ChatGPT' App You Just Downloaded Might Be Malware: How Fake AI Apps Steal Your Data
Fake ChatGPT, Sora and DeepSeek apps, websites and browser add-ons are spreading data-stealing malware. How to tell a real AI tool from a malicious copy.
The Worm That Writes Itself: How 'Shai-Hulud' Is Poisoning the Open-Source Code Everyone Uses
Shai-Hulud, a self-spreading worm, has poisoned hundreds of npm packages, stealing developer secrets and cloning itself automatically. Inside the attack.
Suggestions from China's Deepseek for securing India's Online Exams
"Kendriya Pariksha Kendras” & "National Secure Exam Platform (NSEP)" are the most significant suggestions
How to Spot a Fake Online Store and Shop Safely in 2026
Online shopping scams are evolving with AI. Learn how to identify fraudulent storefronts, verify site legitimacy, and protect your finances when buying online.
Two Bans Every Second: WhatsApp's India-Only Ledger of Abuse — and the Silence Everywhere Else
In April 2026 alone, WhatsApp shut down nearly 5.5 million Indian accounts. The report that disclosed it exists because of a single country's law. The bigger story is why no other country gets one.
Who Controls an AI That Acts on Its Own? The Global Scramble to Govern AI Agents
Autonomous AI agents act with little oversight. With the EU AI Act deadline looming and Singapore the first to respond, how the world is racing to govern them.
How to Report Cybercrime in Pakistan (and Recover Your Money)
Report cybercrime to the NCCIA — the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (helpline 1799), which replaced the FIA's cyber wing in 2025 — and call your bank immediately to freeze the beneficiary account.
How to Report a Scam or Cybercrime in South Africa (and Recover Your Money)
Phone your bank's 24/7 fraud line immediately to freeze the account, then lay a charge at any SAPS station and get your CAS number. South Africa has no automatic refund scheme, so a same-day report is your best chance.
How to Report a Scam in Malaysia (Call 997 and Recover Your Money)
Call the National Scam Response Centre on 997 immediately — it runs 24/7 and a 997 call now counts as your police report. Police and banks can only freeze the money inside a roughly 24-hour window, so speed is everything.
How to Report a Scam or Cybercrime in France (and Get Your Money Back)
Faire opposition with your bank immediately, then file a complaint via THESEE for online scams. For unauthorised payments, French law (Article L133-18) forces a refund by the next business day.
How to Report Fraud in Nigeria (and Recover Your Money)
Call your bank immediately to place a Post-No-Debit lien on the recipient account, then report to the EFCC (Eagle Eye app) or the Police National Cybercrime Centre. Recovery depends on freezing the money before it is withdrawn.
How to Report Cybercrime in Germany (and Get Your Money Back)
Call 110, file online via your state's Onlinewache, and call your bank now. If the payment was unauthorised, German law (Section 675u BGB) forces the bank to refund you by the next business day.