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Cyber Police Bust WhatsApp Scam Exploiting S. Ravi’s Name In a major cybercrime crackdown, the Pimpri-Chinchwad Cyber Police have arrested six individuals, including an employee of fintech firm Air pay, for their involvement in a multi-crore online fraud racket. The accused exploited fintech platforms such as Instant Pay, Air pay, and Spice money to dupe victims with fraudulent investment schemes. How the Scam Operated The fraudsters managed WhatsApp groups named Wealth Knowledge Group and VIP Service Group 422 , where they posed as financial experts to lure unsuspecting investors. The group admins, Arya Anand and S. Ravi , deceived victims into investing in a fraudulent app called Ad-bir Capable , promising high returns. Victims were instructed to transfer money to specific bank accounts under the pretense of stock trading. Once the funds were received, the scammers vanished, leaving investors at a total loss. One complainant alone reported losing ₹2.8 lakh. Key Arrests and Inve...

DollyWay malware infects 20,000  A persistent malware campaign, known as DollyWay , has infected over 20,000 WordPress sites globally, redirecting users to fraudulent gambling, cryptocurrency, and sweepstakes websites. This malware has been tracked by security researchers at GoDaddy , who note that DollyWay continues to evolve, improving its evasion tactics and reinfection methods. Given its ability to bypass security measures and repeatedly infect sites, WordPress website owners must take immediate action to safeguard their platforms. What is DollyWay Malware? DollyWay has been circulating since at least 2016 , currently generating over 10 million impressions per month , which makes it highly lucrative for cybercriminals. The malware targets vulnerabilities in outdated WordPress plugins and themes , injecting malicious code that reroutes site visitors to scam websites. One of DollyWay's key evasive strategies is its activation method: it only triggers redirects when a user cli...

Google  Wiz  Google  has announced its largest acquisition to date, purchasing leading cloud security platformWizfor$32 billion in an all-cash deal. This strategic move aims to enhance Google Cloud's cybersecuritycapabilities and provide stronger security solutions across multi-cloud environments Wiz’s Role in Cloud Security Founded in 2020, Wiz has rapidly become a top cybersecurity firm specializing in cloud security. The company's platform seamlessly integrates with major cloud providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Oracle Cloud, enabling organizations to identify and mitigate security threats through a unified dashboard. Google’s Vision for Enhanced Cybersecurity Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, emphasized the growing demand for robust cloud security solutions and the need for flexibility across cloud computing providers. “Together, Google Cloud and Wiz will accelerate cloud security advancements, ensuring businesses and governments have acc...