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Stay safe from QR code scams! Check top tips issued by the FTC and FBI. (Unsplash) News 

Protect yourself from fake QR code scams by avoiding scanning in public places – learn 6 effective ways to stay safe.

Adarsh V.K

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a rapid adoption of technology and a shift towards the digital realm. Concert tickets can now be accessed through smartphones, and restaurants have introduced digital menus. Additionally, making payments can now be done digitally, eliminating the need for cash. These activities typically involve scanning a QR code, which is a two-dimensional matrix barcode, using a smartphone’s camera or a dedicated QR code scanner. It is important to note that while scanning QR codes at establishments like McDonald’s or KFC is…

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The central security agency is now alerting global bodies to be cautious of these attacks and prevent them at the earliest. News 

FBI Alerts Public of Potential AI-Based Data Theft by Cybercriminals

Adarsh V.K

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a warning about hackers who are exploiting AI chatbots such as ChatGPT to target unsuspecting victims. According to the agency, these hackers are now able to easily generate harmful codes using ChatGPT, enabling them to ensnare victims more quickly than ever before. Security experts have warned about the implicit use of AI chatbots, which can be used to develop sophisticated cyberattacks, and the FBI’s warning addresses similar concerns. Artificial intelligence has come in the form of Deepfakes over the past year, but…

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The pair allegedly washed around 647,000 bitcoins, a value of over $17 billion today. News 

DOJ Accuses Russian Nationals of Money Laundering Through Bitcoin in 2011 Mt. Gox Hack

Adriana Marais, ,

Two Russian nationals, Alexey Bilyuchenko and Aleksandr Verner, have been charged by the US Department of Justice for their involvement in the 2011 hacking of Mt. Gox, a now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange that was once among the world’s largest. The charges, filed in the Southern District of New York, allege that the two individuals laundered approximately 647,000 bitcoins linked to the theft. Bilyuchenko also faces charges in the Northern District of California for his role in operating the notorious Russian cryptocurrency exchange, BTC-e. The couple is charged in the SDNY with…

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People should avoid using these charging stations for their own safety. News 

FBI Says Don’t Charge Your Phone at Public Charging Stations: Here’s Why

Nitin Misra, ,

Charging your phone at public chargers is a big risk, and most of us know that, but now this warning has come via the FBI, who have issued a notice saying that people should avoid charging their phones at public charging stations where you have other chargers. Public chargers have become havens for hackers, allowing them to attach devices with malware that can be used to steal confidential information and even your money. This attack also has a term called juice jacking, which is used by hackers to infect Chargers…

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