Fraud Protector

Zero-day in Galaxy S25 allows remote camera activation and tracking—learn about the Pwn2Own exploit, risks, and tips to secure your Samsung device with updates.

Elderly Investor Loses ₹58 Crore in Fake Government Official Scam

Posted: October 18, 2025

Categories: Financial fraud, Fraud Protector, Mobile Frauds

Tags: fp-2e, fp-2d, fp-2c, fp-2b, fp-2a, fp-1a

Author: Npav Lab

Maharashtra cyber scam defrauds 72-year-old of ₹58 crore via fake TRAI calls—learn about psychological manipulation, arrests, and tips to verify authorities and report frauds quickly.

North Korean Hackers Use Fake Interviews to Spread OtterCandy Malware

Posted: October 18, 2025

Categories: Malware Alerts, Hacker, Financial fraud, Fraud Protector, Mobile Frauds

Tags: fp-3b, fp-3a, fp-2e, fp-2d, fp-2c, fp-2b, fp-2a, fp-1b, fp-1a

Author: Npav Lab

WaterPlum's Cluster B deploys OtterCandy via ClickFake campaigns—learn about its theft features, v2 updates, and defenses like monitoring Node.js to protect against credential and crypto theft.

IndusInd's Hidden Fraud: 2017 Emails Expose Early Treasury Risks

Posted: October 15, 2025

Categories: Email And Password, Financial fraud, Fraud Protector

Tags: fp-1a

Author: Npav Lab

2017 emails reveal IndusInd executives ignored Forex hedging red flags, leading to potential profit manipulation—RBI probes ongoing; experts urge stronger banking audits and governance to safeguard against accounting scandals.

Delhi's Fake NCB Scam: How Cybercriminals Stole ₹20.89 Lakh and Got Caught

Posted: October 14, 2025

Categories: Financial fraud, Fraud Protector, Mobile Frauds

Tags: fp-2e, fp-2d, fp-2c, fp-2b, fp-2a, fp-1a

Author: Npav Lab

Fraudsters in Delhi posed as NCB officials to extract OTPs and siphon ₹20.89 lakh—police arrested 5 linked to 473 cases. Enable 2FA, verify calls, and report to 1930 to avoid digital arrest traps and protect your finances.

Payment Terminal Flaw: Hackers Gain Root Access via Hidden Debug Port

Posted: October 14, 2025

Categories: Hacker, Financial fraud, Fraud Protector, Mobile Frauds

Tags: fp-3b, fp-3a, fp-1b

Author: Npav Lab

Researcher exposes vulnerability in Worldline Yomani XR's debug port, allowing instant root shell access for malware or network pivots—despite tamper protections. Merchants must patch firmware and audit devices to block this high-risk entry point.

This Diwali, Let’s Light Up Our Digital World with Safety and Positivity

Posted: October 14, 2025

Categories: NPAV Announcement, Financial fraud, Fraud Protector, Mobile Frauds

Comments: 9

Tags: fp-2e, fp-2d, fp-2c, fp-2b, fp-2a, fp-1b, fp-1a

Author: Npav Lab

NPAV wishes you a safe, secure, and joyous Diwali! As you celebrate the festival of lights, let’s also protect our digital world from the darkness of cyber threats.

Maverick Menace: WhatsApp Worm Hijacks Sessions to Steal Brazilian Bank Credentials

Posted: October 14, 2025

Categories: WhatsApp, Financial fraud, Fraud Protector, Mobile Frauds

Tags: fp-2e, fp-2d, fp-2c, fp-2b, fp-2a, fp-1b, fp-1a

Author: Npav Lab

Sophos exposes Maverick Menace, a self-spreading Android worm using WhatsApp ZIP lures to disable Defender/UAC, hijack sessions with Selenium, and deploy trojan for bank/crypto theft—hits 400+ environments; verify attachments and use behavioral antivirus to protect.

Pune IT Victim Loses ₹3.66 Crore to Fake Trading App: Spot the Scam Before It's Too Late

Posted: October 13, 2025

Categories: Financial fraud, Fraud Protector, Mobile Frauds

Tags: fp1a, fp-2e, fp-2d, fp-2c, fp-2b, fp-2a

Author: Npav Lab

IT pro in Pune scammed ₹3.66 crore via WhatsApp group and bogus trading app granting remote access—fake profits lured investments. Expert tips: Use official apps, enable 2FA, verify before investing—report to cyber cell to stay safe.