Headlines- False or misleading informations are spread by organizations posing as legitimate media outlets in an attempt to twist public opinion in favor of a certain ideology.
- On social media,watch out for fake messages,pictures,Videos and news.
- Always Check Independent Fact Checking Sites if You Have Some Doubts About the Authenticity of Any Information or Picture or video.
- Check Google Images for AuthThe Google Reverse Images search can helps you.
- It Would Be Better to Ignore Social Media Messages that are forwarded from Unknown or Little-Known Sources.
- If a fake message asks you to share something, you can quickly recognize it as fake messege.
- It is a heinous crime and punishable offence to post obscene, morphed images of women on social media networks, sometimes even in pornographic websites, as retaliation.
- Deepfakes use artificial intelligence (AI)-driven deep learning software to manipulate preexisting photographs, videos, or audio recordings of a person to create new, fake images, videos, and audio recordings.
- AI technology has the ability to manipulate media and swap out a genuine person's voice and likeness for similar counter parts.
- Deepfake creators use this fake substance to spread misinformation and other illegal activities.Deepfakes are frequently used on social networking sites to elicit heated responses or defame opponents.
- One can identify AI created fake videos by identifying abnormal eye movement, Unnatural facial expressions, a lack of feeling, awkward-looking hand,body or posture,unnatural physical movement or form, unnatural coloring, Unreal-looking hair,teeth that don't appear natural, Blurring, inconsistent audio or noise, images that appear unnatural when slowed down, differences between hashtags blockchain-based digital fingerprints, reverse image searches.
- Look for details,like stange background,orientation of teeth,handsclothing,asymmetrical facial features,use reverse image search tools.
Category: Prevent Cyber Crime
Cryptojacking
An online threat known as cryptojacking, or malicious crypto mining, sneaks onto a computer or mobile device and uses its resources to ‘mine’ cryptocurrencies, which are virtual monies.
Stay Alart From ‘Cyber Grooming’
Establishing a trustworthy relationship with a minor in a virtual setting in order to conduct a sexual integrity offense is known as cyber grooming.
Boot Removal Tool in India
To help customers get rid of botnet infections and other malware from their computers, MicroWorld (Microworld Infosol) has developed a Bot Removal Tool in collaboration with Cyber Swachhta Kendra, which is part of the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), Ministry of Electronics and IT.
Sanchar Saathi App:Report Suspected Fruad
A citizen-centric project of the Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the Sanchar Saathi app tries to empower mobile users, improve their security, and increase public knowledge of government programs. It is accessible as a web portal as well as a mobile app.
Implementing Measures to Combat Deepfakes in...
According to Press Information Bureau information generated by users for the purpose of defining offenses as well as information produced by Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) tools or other technologies is subject to the IT Act and its regulations.
Safe Online Transaction
Keep login information completely private and avoid scribbling it down on any paper, document, or gadget. Never give out your account information, login credentials, OTP, or personal information to others. Inform the bank about any unusual calls.
Growing AI Powered Cybercrime
AI is used by automated hacking to find new vulnerabilities quicker than human hackers. Phishing attacks use artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake emails and identify potential victims. Patterns are prepared by AI for brute-force password cracking.
How to Report Child Abuse in...
Under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) takes complaints about any violation of children’s rights using the online Complaint Management System, Ebaalnidan.
Beware of Stalkerware
A form of malicious software known as spyware is placed on a computer system without the user’s knowledge. The device is compromised, private data and internet usage data are stolen, and the information is then sent to advertising, data companies, or outside users.
South Africa’s Surge in Cybercrime
South Africa is particularly susceptible to cybercrime, according to the Interpol African Cyber threat Assessment Report for 2024.