16-05-2025
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Beware, your dream job may be a scam: Key red flags to watch out for before you apply
May 03, 2025 7:02 pm
In the 24th edition of The Safe Side, we bring to you tips on how to stay safe from job scams. Through this article, experts will walk you through verifying job postings, spotting red flags, safe practices and what to do if you are scammed.
Over 25 mn devices at risk: What is FatBoyPanel, the new malware targeting Indian users?
May 02, 2025 6:16 pm
Malware can steal your data and cause financial loss in ways you might not even imagine. In the 23rd edition of The Safe Side, we explore a dangerous new malware called FatBoyPanel, how it works, and what you can do to stay protected.
When scammers use your bank account: The growing threat of mule accounts
May 02, 2025 6:16 pm
In the 21st edition of The Safe Side, we walk you through the basics of "mule accounts"—and how innocent people can unknowingly fall into fraudsters' traps by giving access to their bank accounts.
Buy now, pay later, regret forever? Alarming rise of BNPL scams in India
May 02, 2025 6:19 pm
In the 20th edition of The Safe Side, we explore a lesser-known but increasingly dangerous cyber threat—Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) scams. Here's how they work, how to spot them, and what you can do to stay safe.
P2P scams: How they can drain your money through UPI in just seconds
May 02, 2025 6:20 pm
In the 19th edition of The Safe Side, we highlight the rising trend of peer-to-peer (P2P) payment fraud. Scammers are exploiting platforms like UPI and mobile payment apps to trick users into transferring money or revealing personal details.
One call could let hackers hijack your life: How call merging scams work
May 02, 2025 6:20 pm
In the 18th edition of The Safe Side, we spotlight growing call merging scams. We'll explain how these scams operate, the red flags to spot, and steps to protect yourself.
How hackers take over WhatsApp accounts and ways to stop them
May 02, 2025 6:21 pm
This week on The Safe Side, our ongoing series aimed to keep you safe online, we dive deep into WhatsApp hacking. We break down how scammers hack into WhatsApp, why they do it, warning signs to watch for, and, most importantly, how to protect yourself.
International Women's Day 2025: Must-have gadgets and apps for women's safety
May 02, 2025 6:21 pm
With Women's Day here, in the 16th edition of The Safe Side, we're spotlighting smart, practical gadgets and apps that can make a real difference in the everyday life of women.
Smartphone lost or stolen? Top cop shares key things to do before it's too late
May 02, 2025 6:22 pm
The Safe Side, our ongoing series to help you stay safe, is back with its 15th edition, tackling phone theft. From simple ways to protect your smartphone to recognising potential threats, and taking action if the worst happens, here's everything you need to know.
Your SIM card could drain your money: A look at scams targeting phone numbers
May 02, 2025 6:22 pm
The Safe Side, our ongoing series dedicated to keeping you safe online, is back with its 14th edition. This time, we're focusing on the rising threat of SIM card scams.
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