The data breach that has led to an estimated 3.2 million debit cards getting compromised is only a small manifestation of a larger malaise called cyber crime. The breach occurred due to an introduction of malware in the network of a third-party payment processor.
Living in a digital world, we need to be aware of different types of cyber frauds and take steps to safeguard our financial well-being.
Password theft: Today, people have apps on their mobiles for almost everything - buying vegetables or furniture, booking a taxi, stock trading or anything else. Given the large number of apps, many people keep the same password and e-mail id for convenience - a wrong move.
Cloning: An SMS that your debit or credit card has been swiped in Amsterdam while you were sleeping in Mumbai could happen because of cloning...
Vishing: A call from a bank executive that your account is under threat and he needs your CVV number to ensure safety should be ignored. No bank executive is authorised to seek your CVV numbers...
Phishing: An email saying you have won $500,000 in a lottery and need to share bank account details for the transfer snared many people in the past. Now that most people ignore such mails, they use other methods, such as sending an email supposedly from the income-tax department.
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