How Web Filtering secures your digital world

Credit to Author: Quick Heal Security Labs| Date: Fri, 02 Feb 2018 09:58:21 +0000

What is web filtering? Web filtering, also known as content filtering and URL filtering, restricts access to certain websites which may be harmful if opened or accessed. This feature not only helps protect a user’s device but also helps implement certain policies for an organization. Web filtering works on two…

Read more

On Data Privacy Day, here are 10 simple tips to keep your data safe

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Thu, 25 Jan 2018 11:44:33 +0000

Recognized annually on January 28th, Data Privacy Day is defined as a centered approach towards respecting privacy, safeguarding data, and enabling trust. It is a global effort to raise and promote awareness around protecting one’s data and privacy. With this thought in mind, we have put together these 10 tips…

Read more

5 cybersecurity tips for safe online shopping this holiday season

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Mon, 18 Dec 2017 09:15:30 +0000

By now, most of you must have started getting emails and messages about great deals and discounts from your online shopping sites.  And while most of us get preoccupied with our shopping spree, cyber criminals try to make the most of this opportunity. How? Well, that’s easy. They might send…

Read more

Beware of fake social media messages that talk about SMS-based Aadhaar-LIC linking

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Mon, 04 Dec 2017 12:11:32 +0000

You might be aware that LIC policyholders must now link their Aadhaar and PAN to their policies according to a directive issued by the Government of India. The deadline for the Aadhaar-LIC linking is December 31, 2017. And unsurprisingly, fraudsters have started misusing news to their advantage. How? Read what…

Read more

Imgur security breach: If you use Imgur, then change your password immediately!

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Mon, 27 Nov 2017 05:55:01 +0000

Popular image-sharing site Imgur has issued a notification through its official blog about a security breach that impacted 1.7 million users. This breach had occurred back in 2014. The company learned about this from security researcher Troy Hunt. What was compromised in the Imgur security breach? Data of 1.7 million Imgur…

The post Imgur security breach: If you use Imgur, then change your password immediately! appeared first on Quick Heal Technologies Security Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.

Read more

Want to scam an online scammer? Here’s how you can do it with Re:scam

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:28:12 +0000

How many times have you received an email congratulating you about winning a lottery of $1 Million or that your bank account will be suspended unless you take an action like clicking on a link to update your bank details? I’d guess, at least once in your lifetime. And even…

The post Want to scam an online scammer? Here’s how you can do it with Re:scam appeared first on Quick Heal Technologies Security Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.

Read more

1.3 Lakh stolen from a Mumbai-based man’s bank account in a scam asking him to link phone to Aadhaar

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 09:59:51 +0000

In yet another incident of bank fraud, Paul (name changed for privacy reasons), a Mumbai-based man lost Rs. 1.3 Lakh from his bank account. Here’s what happened based on the story narrated by him in a Facebook post. After linking our Aadhaar card to bank accounts and PAN, we are…

The post 1.3 Lakh stolen from a Mumbai-based man’s bank account in a scam asking him to link phone to Aadhaar appeared first on Quick Heal Technologies Security Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.

Read more

Mumbai-based man asked to link phone number to Aadhaar card, loses 1.3 Lakh

Credit to Author: Rajib Singha| Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2017 09:59:51 +0000

In yet another incident of bank fraud, Paul (name changed for privacy reasons), a Mumbai-based man lost Rs. 1.3 Lakh from his bank account. Here’s what happened based on the story narrated by him in a Facebook post. After linking our Aadhaar card to bank accounts and PAN, we are…

The post Mumbai-based man asked to link phone number to Aadhaar card, loses 1.3 Lakh appeared first on Quick Heal Technologies Security Blog | Latest computer security news, tips, and advice.

Read more