New Delhi: A website by the name of ‘Pradhan Mantri Yojana Loan’, which was earlier linked to a Google Play Store app with the same name (the app has now been removed) is luring Indians in the name of providing loans, in exchange for personal identifiable information that can potentially be misused online, New Delhi-based think …
New Delhi [India], February 9 (ANI/NewsVoir): Safer Internet Day is observed every year on the 9th of February in approximately 170 countries worldwide to raise awareness of emerging online issues and current concerns and to promote a safer and better internet experience for all. To mark the occasion, CyberPeace Foundation, a global think tank and grassroot NGO …
The internet was envisioned by its creators as a platform for redefining public spaces by making them accessible to all. Slowly and gradually, it transformed not only how interactions happen but how businesses, schools, and governments function. It has been one of the key drivers of social evolution in the Information Age. The internet facilitates …
SHILLONG, Feb 15: In a bid to promote cyber safety awareness, Meghalaya Police, in association with CyberPeace Foundation (CPF), launched a CyberPeace Awareness Month campaign on Monday. The social media handles of Meghalaya Police will be used to host webinars, cyber talks, volunteer workshops, surveys, jingle competition et al, for disseminating awareness on cyber security. The …
The internet is a dark place full of tricksters, data thieves and privacy offenders. However, it is also the place we spend most of our time, energy and money. Data & Privacy are of utmost importance when it comes to using applications and browsers and most of us are either unaware of their importance or don’t care about …
After a massive outrage from the general public and the platform’s users, against Whatsapp’s new updated policy, the popular messaging platform decided to delay their decision of implementation of new policies. A lot of this outrage was also caused due to some misconceptions which were appealing to a larger audience and bought in a greater ...
Cyber incidents have significantly increased in the year which has been marred by the pandemic. Almost all cyber incidents create multiple challenges for organisations and Ransomware is right on the top, since it brings uncertainty along with panic across the organisation. Today, ransomware is one of the fastest-growing cyber crime threats. The malware prevents users from accessing ...
The risk of exposure to digital criminal activity such as identity theft, financial fraud, and fake news amongst others, is more prevalent than ever before. All of us are at risk. This Online Safety podcast is aimed at educating and providing you guidance about staying safe online, whether you are simply browsing or using online-based …
The Ministry of Education has launched a new programme to train over 5 lakh students across India in cyber skills. The initiative is a collaborative effort of AICTE, MoE, and CyberPeace Foundation – a think tank and an NGO. The programme aims to address issues that have emerged in the wake of technological advancements, including …
New Delhi, January 11th, 2020: Certain messages received from differing phone numbers have been circulating on WhatsApp, promising part-time jobs that can allow one to earn money from home. These messages, which come with attached links, claim that one can earn 200 to 3000 rupees in a day in 10 to 30 minutes. CyberPeace Foundation, …
