Category: Security
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FBI recommends you to use AdBlocker
The FBI has recommended the use of ad blockers as a precaution to protect against cybercriminals who are using search engine advertising services to impersonate legitimate businesses and steal personal information.
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Google shows fake domain name as an ad
According to a news.com.au report, a California resident Cory Doctorow searched for a local Thai restaurant called Kiin in Burbank, and he clicked on a website that appeared to be the official site for the restaurant. However, the website turned out to be a fake one, which was designed to look identical to the real…
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Security organisations including NSA release advisory against this cyber security threat
Various security organisations have jointly released an advisory against a security threat. Organisations like The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency (NSA), and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) jointly notified about it
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Domain Name System changer functionality used in a new cyber scam
Kaspersky has reported the presence of a malicious cyber campaign that it once found in 2018. It has reported that the Roaming Mantis campaign has raised its head again. Not only has it raised its head, it is now using the Domain Name System (DNS) changer functionality to target the victims.
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Sun Pharma given ‘Well-Known Trademark’ status in India
Sun Pharmaceuticals or Sun Pharma has been granted the status of a ‘Well-Known Trademark’ status in India. The status has been granted by Delhi High Court in a case related to the infringement of one of the trademarks related to the company.
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US authorities’ stern attack on FIFA piracy domains
The fever of the FIFA World Cup 2022 reached its pinnacle this Sunday. However, the World Cup also came with certain problems. Several domain names were up and running, that were illegally streaming the match.
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Deliveroo fights the impersonator
Common sounding brand names can often be confusing. Sometimes, the matching of the name is coincidental while many a times it is intentional. There are often times when rival companies are purged down using this, as an instrument of competitive advantage as well.
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Indian Court gives landmark judgement protecting Personality Rights
Personality rights refer to the rights a person has against an unauthorised and ill intended use of their name, image, voice or anything immediately related to them, without their consent. This right might seem obvious, but a solid legal framework protecting this right is generally missing worldwide. Delhi High Court had been hearing a plea…
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5 fraudulent domain names detected every second
Fraudulent domain names are a nuisance every IT personal faces. However, do you have any idea about the total number of all fraudulent domain names? A report by Akamai claims the number to be at 79 million! The report states that Akamai processed 13 million fraudulent domain names every month in the first half of…
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Public library domain name displays an Adult Toy Store
Citizens of Hampton, commonwealth of Virginia are facing a weird situation for a week. The residents of the city are unable to access their Public Library’s online portal. It’s not that the website is down, rather it points to an Adult Toy Store! People of the city were intrigued when they clicked on their public…
