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the420. in > instagram-meta-removes-end-to-end-encryption-from-some-dms

Are Your Instagram DMs Still Private? Meta's Encryption Rollback Raises Security Concerns

1+ hour, 16+ min ago  (464+ words) The420. in Meta-owned Instagram has introduced a major change to its direct messaging (DM) system by removing End-to-End Encryption (E2 EE) support for certain categories of chats. The move has sparked fresh debate among cybersecurity experts, digital privacy advocates and millions of social…...

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the420. in > massive-ddos-attack-2-45-billion-requests-botnet-defense

2. 45 Billion Requests In 5 Hours: Massive DDo S Attack Exposes Limits Of Traditional Cyber Defenses

9+ hour, 3+ min ago  (382+ words) A massive Distributed Denial of Service (DDo S) attack has been reported, generating over 2. 45 billion malicious requests within just five hours against a large user-generated content platform. The incident highlights a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape where attackers are increasingly using…...

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the420. in > ncrb-2024-child-cybercrime-report-90-percent-obscene-content-gaming

Children Under Cyber Threat: NCRB Flags Sharp Rise in Online Exploitation Cases

7+ hour, 25+ min ago  (498+ words) The420. in While the digital world has become a major medium for learning, entertainment and communication for children, the rapid expansion of internet access is also exposing them to serious cyber threats. The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) 2024 report has painted…...

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the420. in > major-crackdown-on-cyber-criminals-1400-mobile-numbers-and-imei-blocked

Major Crackdown on Cyber Criminals: 1, 400 Mobile Numbers and IMEI Blocked, 400 Under Surveillance

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (441+ words) In response to the rising cases of cybercrime, police in Aligarh have launched a major digital crackdown. As part of this operation, more than 1, 400 suspected mobile numbers and IMEI identifiers have been blocked so far, while around 400 numbers are currently…...

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the420. in > femitbot-telegram-mini-apps-crypto-fraud

Telegram Mini Apps Exploited by FEMITBOT Network for Crypto Fraud and Android Malware

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (390+ words) According to researchers, cybercriminals are approaching victims through social media advertisements, fake promotional campaigns and unsolicited Telegram invitation links. Users are being drawn in with claims of easy passive income, AI mining, VIP investment plans and guaranteed returns. Once a…...

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the420. in > pune-cyber-fraud-chinese-vendor-email-spoofing-money-recovery

Cyber Police Trace "56 Lakh Lost by Pune Manufacturer to US Bank Account

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (481+ words) Investigators later found that the cybercriminals had created a fake email address almost identical to the original email ID of the Chinese company. Using this spoofed identity, the fraudsters instructed the Indian company to transfer payments to newly shared bank…...

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the420. in > fake-event-invitation-phishing-email-otp-cyber-attack

Phishing Campaign Uses CAPTCHA Traps to Steal Login Credentials

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (429+ words) A large-scale cyberattack has been uncovered in which cybercriminals are stealing users" email credentials and login information through fake event invitation links. The campaign, which has been observed across multiple countries including the United States, uses highly convincing social engineering…...

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the420. in > delhi-whatsapp-task-scam-mule-accounts-uttarakhand-arrests

Whats App Task Scam Busted: Delhi Cyber Fraud Racket Using Mule Accounts Unearthed, Five Arrested

2+ day, 1+ hour ago  (357+ words) New Delhi: "A major cyber fraud racket operating through Whats App-based task and investment scams has been busted in the national capital, with five accused arrested from Uttarakhand. The network, which allegedly provided mule bank accounts to cyber criminals across…...

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the420. in > manchester-fake-tinder-profile-harassment-case

Manchester Man Convicted Over Fake Dating App Profile Used to Target Former Partner

2+ day, 23+ hour ago  (327+ words) Manchester. A 36-year-old man has been convicted after allegedly creating a fake Tinder profile in the name of his former partner and using it to direct strangers to her home following a breakup. The case, heard at Chester Crown Court,…...

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the420. in > over-100-fake-sim-cards-international-cyber-fraud-mumbai-court-bail-denied

Mumbai Court Rejects Bail in Aadhaar-Based SIM Scam; 100+ Fake Numbers Used in Global Fraud Network

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (225+ words) A major international cyber fraud network has been exposed, with a Mumbai court rejecting the bail plea of a telecom agent accused of activating over 100 fraudulent SIM cards. The case, which spans from Mumbai to Kerala and extends into Southeast…...