TYPES OF ATTACKS
Know what to do on noticing anything suspicious. Please note that the information provided here is generic in nature and for informational purposes only.
Phishing
Phishing is a type of attack which attempts to steal sensitive information like user login credentials, credit card number, etc. either through an email or through a pop-up window or a fake website. It occurs when an attacker is masquerading…
Vishing and SMShing
Vishing is a grouping of “voice” and “phishing”. Vishing is like another Social Engineering attack phishing – the major difference being mode of attack. While phishing involves use of emails to trick a target into providing target’s personal details; vishing…
SIM Swap Attack
As most of the account details is connected to your registered mobile number, attacker tries to gain access to the SIM card or obtain duplicate SIM card for carrying out transactions on such duplicate SIM. Using SIM swap technique,…
Money Mule
Money Mule is a term used to describe victim who is duped by fraudsters into laundering stolen/illegal money via victim’s bank account.
Juice Jacking
Juice jacking is a type of attack involving a charging port from where data is stolen from the connected device…
ATM Card Skimming
In this type of attack, the attacker targets ATM machines and places skimming devices which are used to steal data from ATM / Debit…
Scam through QR (Quick Response) Code
A QR code (Quick Response Code) consists of several black squares and dots which represent certain digital…
Scam through Search Engines
If an individual uses search engine for obtaining contact details of bank, financial institutions, etc., he/she may end up contacting unknown…