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NEET NET Result: Nearly 33 lakh students affected as govt agency fails the test The Centre's handling of NEET and UGC-NET exams in 2024 has left nearly 33 lakh students affected due to alleged fraud and paper leak issues. Approximately 24 lakh science stream students preparing for NEET faced challenges including allegations of ...
21 Jun, 2024, 10.02 AM ISTNashik man involved in global racket forcing youths into cyber fraud, honey trapping held The National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested Sudarshan Darade in Nashik, Maharashtra, for his alleged involvement in an international human trafficking syndicate coercing youths into online criminal activities like credit card fraud and honey tr...
14 Jun, 2024, 06.04 PM ISTJobs that vanish: Stay away from ghost jobs to save time and money Online job platforms have simplified job searches, but fake or ghost jobs persist, wasting time and effort. Applicants must spot and avoid phantom job postings to prevent demotivation and financial loss.
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06 Jun, 2024, 10.17 AM ISTThe man who escaped the scam rings of Cambodia Thousands of workers are trafficked to Southeast Asia to commit cyber fraud on their fellow citizens over social media. Ex-serviceman Botcha Sankhar, who was forced to work in the scam compounds of Cambodia for six months, unravels the modus operand...
02 Jun, 2024, 12.31 AM ISTF&O Radar: Deploy Bull Call Spread in Nifty amid election results rally Nifty hits new record high at Rs 23,110.80, caution warranted post-shooting star pattern. June 4 event brings expected volatility. Breakout signals bullish momentum, but potential profit booking advised. RSI at 68, market breadth supports trend. Bul...
28 May, 2024, 09.37 AM ISTFrom'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' to 'Zara Hatke Zara Bachke': Watch latest OTT releases this week on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar This week's OTT releases offer a diverse range of entertainment options across platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ Hotstar, and more. Highlights include the epic showdown in 'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,' the romantic twists in 'Bridge...
17 May, 2024, 06.50 PM ISTCombating dark patterns; declining VC funds for female founders Happy Thursday! The government will soon release a tool to help consumers fight manipulative ‘dark patterns’ used by websites. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
16 May, 2024, 07.12 AM ISTAs part of 100-day plan, Govt to launch app to target deceptive methods used by cos to trick consumers: Sources Within the upcoming two months, the government is set to unveil a mobile application aimed at notifying consumers about deceptive techniques, commonly referred to as dark patterns, employed by online platforms. This initiative, disclosed by a senior...
16 May, 2024, 12.36 AM ISTFreelancer’s guide to the galaxy of danger zones in recruitment platforms The gig economy is booming globally, with India seeing a surge in freelancers seeking work opportunities. While challenges exist in finding the right projects, online platforms are playing a crucial role in connecting freelancers with relevant oppor...
10 May, 2024, 12.39 PM ISTOver 90% of derivative traders lost money: Why you must avoid the trap of derivative trading The stock exchanges have dropped all pretence of not being in the casino business. They have launched any number of products, like the daily/weekly expiry derivatives, which have no use except in gambling. The launch of online brokers and trading th...
01 Apr, 2024, 06.30 AM ISTA majority of online banking users pay hidden charges: Report 41% of online banking users surveyed said that they have experienced interface interference where an interface they were engaging or transacting with was interfered with, and another product or service was presented to them to buy or subscribe to.
19 Mar, 2024, 09.19 PM ISTNavi Mumbai builder loses Rs 60 lakhs in online trap; Here's what happened A cyber fraud incident unfolded in Navi Mumbai as a builder fell victim to an impersonation scam, resulting in the fraudulent transfer of Rs 60.6 lakh from his office. The cyber police station is probing into the case, and no arrest has been made so...
10 Mar, 2024, 01.55 PM IST"Stay safe while gaming online!" alerts MHA's Cyber wing The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a warning about frauds via gaming apps, urging caution when engaging in online gaming. The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (14C) under the MHA's Cyber Wing has advised people to download apps only ...
24 Jan, 2024, 01.19 PM ISTET Explainer: How to avoid falling into a credit card trap Credit cards can be used to pay bills and for shopping both online and offline provided the total payment is within the credit limit provided by the issuer. Credit card issuers offer interest-free credit periods ranging from 20 to 50 days. It is typ...
17 Jan, 2024, 08.14 PM ISTThe downfall of Byju's: How the world’s most valuable learning app became a trap The group is facing an acute liquidity crunch. Amid mass layoffs and deep losses, the former billionaire founder has sold his homes to pay salaries. Still, Raveendran is not entirely out of options. Byju’s could raise funds by selling Epic!, its US-...
11 Jan, 2024, 10.54 AM IST2023 Year in Review: Top policy changes that impacted the technology industry From a new data law to changes in taxation for the online gaming sector, 2023 saw a plethora of developments impacting India’s tech industry.
30 Dec, 2023, 01.50 PM ISTFake job posts, fraudulent emergency calls: 5 ways cyber criminals bamboozle people Beware of online fraudsters and scams!
07 Dec, 2023, 07.50 PM ISTHere's why so many people are losing money in online scams The promise of quick financial gains has lured many into the web of deception. Cybersecurity, a vital aspect of Information Technology, plays a pivotal role in safeguarding personal data. Despite significant investments by tech firms in security mea...
04 Dec, 2023, 04.31 PM ISTUP Police bust conversion racket in Ghaziabad; accused used online gaming to trap youth The Uttar Pradesh police have busted a conversion racket that was being operated through a gaming app for the past few years. A member of a mosque committee in Sanjay Nagar in Ghaziabad has been arrested for his alleged role in the religious convers...
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