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Amidst the Rise of Share Trading Frauds in South India, Quick Heal Recommends Fortifying Digital Defenses

Jun 17, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #A global cybersecurity solutions provider, #Digital Defenses, #Quick Heal, #Quick Heal Recommends Fortifying, #Quick Heal Technologies Ltd., #Quick Heal Total Security's multi-layered approach, #Share Trading Frauds in South India

17th June 2024, Pune: Quick Heal Technologies Ltd., a global cybersecurity solutions provider, reports a surge in share trading frauds promising lucrative returns in South India. These scams often target unsuspecting individuals through various tactics and leaving victims financially devastated. Recent incidents across India have brought to light as Quick Heal recognizes the urgent need to fortify digital defenses against these insidious scams.

The urgency of fortifying digital defenses against such threats was underscored by the recent incident involving a 53-year-old doctor from Thiruvananthapuram, who lost a staggering share trading scam orchestrated by a ten-member gang. The victim, a resident of Kochulloor, was cheated by a ten-member gang defrauding him in a well-planned manner, initiated by a person who contacted the doctor and posed as a member of the research team of a leading share trading firm.

The doctor was asked to join a WhatsApp group filled with what he now knows as fake profiles of people gaining profits through them. The victim was then asked to download a mobile application and was given some attractive profits on small investments to win his trust. Later, the accused used the same application to access all the personal details and ultimately bank accounts. The incident underscores the grave risks posed by cybercriminals exploiting the convenience of online trading platforms.

With the surge in share trading cyber frauds, investors may question whether they should cease trading and investing altogether. However, the answer lies in exercising caution and adhering to prudent security measures. Rather than abandoning the financial markets, Quick Heal recommends implementing simple yet effective precautionary steps to safeguard against falling victim to such scams:

● Exercise Vigilance with Unsolicited Offers: Treat unsolicited investment advice or promises of exorbitant returns through social media, phone calls, or emails with utmost skepticism, as legitimate investment firms do not resort to such unsolicited tactics.

● Thoroughly Vet Investment Platforms: Before committing any financial resources, meticulously research and verify the credentials of any investment platform or brokerage firm to ensure their legitimacy and trustworthiness.

● Prioritize Registered and Regulated Entities: Engage only with SEBI-registered brokers and platforms, which adhere to stringent regulatory oversight and investor protection measures.

● Remain Wary of Guaranteed Profits: If an offer seems too good to be true, promising high returns with minimal risk, it is likely a scam. Genuine investments inherently carry market fluctuations and associated risks.

● Stay Informed about Cyber Threats: Continuously educate yourself about the latest cyber threats and common tactics employed by fraudsters to remain vigilant and proactively mitigate risks.

In addition to these measures, securing your digital assets with an advanced, regularly updated antivirus solution is an essential investment to safeguard your financial future from cyber threats. As our digital footprint expands, robust cybersecurity measures are no longer a luxury but a necessity. Quick Heal understands that traditional antivirus solutions are no longer sufficient in combating the ever-evolving tactics of cybercriminals. To address this challenge, Quick Heal Total Security offers a multi-layered defense strategy tailored to safeguard online investors and traders:

● Real-time Threat Detection: Continuously monitors devices for suspicious activity, promptly neutralizing potential threats before they can compromise sensitive data or financial assets.

● Web Security: Shields users from phishing attempts, malicious websites, and applications designed to trick individuals into sharing financial details or downloading malware.

● Identity Theft Protection: Safeguards sensitive personal information, minimizing the risk of impersonation scams and data breaches.

● Deep Scan: Scans applications before installation and continuously monitors installed apps for potential threats.

● Privacy Advisor: Empowers users to identify privacy risks and provides Parental Control features to protect sensitive information during online activities like shopping or banking.

Quick Heal remains steadfast in its commitment to protecting individuals and businesses from the devastating impact of cyber threats. With its comprehensive security solutions, the company aims to fortify digital defenses, enabling users to confidently navigate the online realm without fear of falling victim to nefarious share trading scams.

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the risks posed by cybercriminals will only intensify. Quick Heal urges individuals and businesses to prioritize cybersecurity as a crucial investment, on par with safeguarding their financial future.

By adopting Quick Heal Total Security’s multi-layered approach, online traders and investors can fortify their digital defenses, minimizing the risk of falling prey to sophisticated share trading frauds. Don’t let cybercriminals compromise your hard-earned investments – secure your digital assets with Quick Heal today.

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Quick Heal Security Labs detects fake oximeter apps available in the play store

Jun 4, 2021 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #Quick Heal

Amid the ongoing pandemic, several coronavirus-related apps were developed to track and manage the positive cases across the globe. During the same phase, the researchers at Quick Heal Security Labs have also detected threat actors coming up with fake oximeter apps. The team found that malware authors were misusing the official apps with trojan to steal user’s banking credentials.

How an attack is executed?

Attackers primarily target the app stores, where both free and paid apps are available. They use different tools like firebase or GitHub to deploy these fake apps and different app markets like QooApp, Huawei, etc. for effective publishing and distribution among a large base of users. While threat actors are always seeking opportunities to compromise users, it is extremely critical to stay alert at every point possible.

How to stay safe?

The researchers have shared some tips to stay safe against such fake app attacks. For instance, download apps only from reliable sources like Google Play Store. Also, learn how to identify fake apps, even from Google Play Store because threat actors always have a way to barge in. Don’t open links shared through messages or on social media platforms. Check for grammar errors in the app descriptions as attackers usually use the wrong English.
Since reviews and ratings can also be fake, focus more on reviews with low ratings. Avoid approaching to third-party app stores for downloading apps or through links shared via SMSs, emails and WhatsApp. These avenues don’t invest in security and hence make space for any type of app, including the infected ones. Most importantly, invest in a robust anti-virus Mobile Security solution.

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Quick Heal helps in the recovery of stolen desktops and other items in Gujarat

Nov 26, 2020 by Neel Achary 0 Comments #cybersecurity solutions, #Gujarat, #Quick Heal

Gujarat: We have heard a lot about how cybersecurity solutions protect end-users from threat actors stealing their sensitive data. But, have you ever imagined how this can also save users from robbery? As astonishing as it may sound, the news is 100% authentic, and the protagonist in this story is Quick Heal!

Two desktops along with a few other items were robbed from Hari Preet Fashion, a garment store in Surat, in September 2020. A group of thieves barged into the shop and stole a couple of items, including two desktops, an embroidery machine, garments, a CCTV unit, and an LED. However, little did they know that the Quick Heal anti-virus solution installed on the desktops would turn out to be a trap that would help in tracing them.

Post the robbery, the end-user filed an FIR, followed by the local police initiating their investigation process. After about a month, the victim purchased a new desktop and requested Universal Computer, who is also a Quick Heal dealer to install the Quick Heal solution with the previous license key, which went away with the stolen desktop. On the next day itself, the new desktop that now had the old QH license key started receiving multiple installation errors. The dealer was aware that this problem occurs only when the same QH license is simultaneously being used on another machine.

The dealer immediately contacted Quick Heal support team and shared the FIR copy with them. The team registered a query on TrackMyLaptop, a free Quick Heal laptop tracking facility to retrieve stolen laptops. Post registration, Quick Heal support team assisted the police and guided them to use this service, as per the given instructions. After the tracking process, the team shared details such as Mac ID, IP, city and location of the stolen desktops with the police officials. The digital evidence helped in their investigation and eventually trace and recover most of the stolen items fromthe culprits. Later, the data on the system was accessed and found intact.

Amit Kathrotiya of Hari Preet Fashion said, “I am truly grateful to Quick Heal and Police authorities for retrieving the stolen items in such a short time frame. I never thought of recovering these items, but Quick Heal has restored faith in us and proved that safety could be ensured in today’s digital-first era too. I would highly recommend Quick Heal to everyone who owns a computer, be it a desktop, laptop or mobile. Thanks, Quick Heal!”

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Over 143 million Windows malware detected, Quick Heal, reveals in its Quarterly Threat Report Q2 2020

Sep 8, 2020 by Gouri Achary 0 Comments #Quarterly Threat Report Q2 2020., #Quick Heal, #Windows malware detected

India, September 08, 2020: Quick Heal Technologies, one of the leading providers of IT Security and Data Protection solutions for consumers, businesses, and Government, has underlined the rising state of cyberattacks during the on-going COVID-19 phase in its latest Quarterly Threat Report Q2 2020. The report highlighted over 143 million malware that targeted consumer smart-devices in the second quarter of 2020, mainly in the form of coronavirus-themed attacks.

According to Quick Heal researchers, attackers are still using COVID-19 as bait to drop malicious payloads to consumer devices, usually in the form of phishing emails that contain infected attachments. In the same category, Trickbot proved to be an active distributor for multiple malware through phishing emails.

June clocked the highest detections of Windows malware compared to April and May due to the opening up of businesses under the unlock phase. Another notable observation made by the researchers was the detection of maximum malware using Network Security Scan. This technology analyzes the network traffic, identifies cyberattacks, and stops the malicious packet from entering the system.

Trojan clocked 51% detections with W32.Pioneer.CZ1 leading the charts (10 million+ detections). It is a file infector that injects a code to files present on the disk and shared network, collects system information, and eventually forwards it to a CNC server. Likewise, FraudTool.MS-Security emerged as the top PUA with around 0.9 million detections, while LNK.Cmd.Exploit.F ranked top among host-based exploits with about 0.09 million detections in the same quarter. This malware leverages security vulnerabilities found in host-based apps.

The report also indicated the emergence of new SMB exploits that allow attackers to take charge of the victim’s machine or crash any system in the network – SMBGhost, SMBleed, and SMBLost being the mainstream SMB vulnerabilities. Poulight, another info-stealing trojan that steals sensitive information from the device through spear-phishing emails, was also recorded during the same quarter.

Observations in the Android space

Malware clocked 38% of the total Android detections in this quarter. Android.Bruad.A topped the list of top 10 Android malware with 32% detections. When speaking of trends, Quick Heal researchers found various malicious applications that looked 100% authentic and infected consumer mobile phones by injecting malicious information. Among these apps, the fake Aarogya Setu app took the lead with more and more people downloading it to gain awareness around COVID-19 cases and info.

In the banking domain, Eventbot appeared to be a dangerous mobile Trojan that hacks into phones’ in-built accessibility and steals data by reading into SMSs, banking PINs, etc. Interestingly, this trojan bypasses even the two-factor authentication process that most banking apps offer to ensure security.

As consumers spend more time on their mobiles and laptops, they become vulnerable to attackers. Among the top scams that went live during this phase were free Netflix subscriptions and fraud PM CARE Fund applications. Quick Heal scanned, detected, and stopped these attackers from fooling consumers and earning money in the process.

In a bid to uphold cybersecurity for customers, especially during the on-going crisis, Quick Heal researchers have advised consumers to follow a few tips and suggestions. Be careful while interacting with COVID-19-related messages and emails. Always keep device software and antivirus updated. Practice caution when downloading apps from third-party app stores. Report suspicious activities immediately to support executives and cybersecurity vendors. Lastly, never open emails that come from unknown sources.