Author: Maya Pillai
WordPress website owners are facing a serious security threat due to a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-27956) discovered in the widely used WP Automatic plugin. Malicious actors are actively exploiting this flaw to gain complete control of vulnerable websites. This article provides a comprehensive explanation of the vulnerability, its impact, and the crucial steps website administrators must […]
A Pune woman has become the latest victim of a rampant online share trading scam, losing a staggering Rs 3 crore after being lured in by a seemingly attractive offer on Instagram. This incident highlights a concerning surge in such frauds, prompting the Pune Police to warn citizens about this “epidemic.” The victim, a resident […]
Social engineering attacks are a cunning manipulation tactic that preys on human vulnerabilities to steal sensitive information or gain access to computer systems. Unlike brute-force hacking methods that target weaknesses in software, social engineering exploits our natural tendencies of trust, fear, and curiosity. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (ICCC), social engineering tactics […]