Digital Arrest
Cybercrimes in India have taken on an increasingly sophisticated level, with the “digital arrest” scam emerging as one of the most nerve-wracking methods used to exploit victims fears. This scheme sees fake police officers prey on people and extract money or personal details by threatening as if there is a possible arrest warrant on the […]
160 Number Series: TRAI’s Campaign Against Spam Calls
Spam calls are a growing problem all over India. As telemarketing and unsolicited calls have been on the rise, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has been at war to reduce this menace. In its continued effort to protect consumers even further, TRAI introduced the “160 Number Series,” an innovative approach to mitigate unwanted calls […]
All about Data Scrapping
Data scraping, also referred to as web scraping or data extraction, refers to the automated process of extracting data from websites or online sources. By exploiting software tools and scripts, data scraping enables access to web pages, retrieval of required information, and saving it in a structured format for further analysis.The purpose of data scraping […]
Digital Wellbeing for Generation Z
Digital well-being refers to the state of positive physical, mental, ethical, and emotional health that individuals experience in their digital lives. It involves using digital technologies and online platforms in a balanced, safe, and responsible manner. a) Access to Information – Digital Wellbeing ensures that they can navigate this digital landscape effectively, discern reliable information […]
Various Portals for Cyber Crime Reporting
Reporting cybercrime in India involves following certain procedures to ensure that the authorities are made aware of the incident and can take appropriate action. Here are the steps you can take to report cybercrime in India: Collect as much evidence as possible related to the cybercrime. This shall include screenshots, emails, chat logs, bank transaction […]
All About Paid Blue Ticks & Verification Badges
The blue tick verification badge has traditionally been associated with authenticity and official recognition on the platform. However, with the introduction of a paid subscription model, there is a possibility that scammers or impersonators could exploit this system to deceive others. The decision by Twitter to offer blue-tick verification for a subscription fee has raised […]
Digital Wellbeing Approach to Employees
Digital wellbeing for employees refers to the practise of promoting a healthy and balanced relationship between employees and their digital devices and technology tools. It focuses on creating a work environment that supports employees’ mental and physical health while using technology, rather than allowing digital tools to become a source of stress, distraction, or burnout. […]
Use social media to stay effectively
Social media can be a powerful tool for connecting with others, building your personal brand, and promoting your business or ideas. However, it’s important to use social media effectively to reap its benefits. Your online actions could seriously limit educational, personal, or professional prospects in the future, i.e., a) What we post on social media […]
Protecting your child from sexual abuse
CSAM stands for Child Sexual Abuse Material. It refers to any visual depiction, including images or videos, that depicts sexually explicit conduct involving a minor, which is defined as anyone under the age of 18. CSAM is also commonly referred to as child pornography, although the term “child pornography” is considered outdated and has been […]
Beware of Parcel Scams
Fake parcel scams are a type of fraud in which scammers send fake messages, emails or phone calls pretending to be a legitimate delivery company or postal service, informing the recipient that they have a package waiting for them, and asking them to pay a fee or provide personal information to retrieve it. The scammer […]
