Shashank Shekhar
Independent Journalist at Freelance
Journalist | Editor @CloudSEK 🔍 Founder: @The420in | @FutureCrimeRF 💡 Ex- @IndiaToday | @PTI_News | @htTweets Cybercrime. Tech. Investigation. Storyteller.
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1 month ago |
the420.in | Shashank Shekhar
Dubai, UAE – Imagine a bustling marketplace of ideas, where the hottest innovations in digital safety are on full display, and nations are coming together not just to trade, but to build a more secure future for everyone. That’s the vibrant scene at GISEC in Dubai, and this year, the Indian Pavilion wasn’t just a space – it was a powerful statement about India’s growing leadership in the world of cybersecurity.
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2 months ago |
the420.in | Shashank Shekhar
NEW DELHI: Cybercriminals are weaponizing Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to defraud consumers and banks worldwide, with Chinese threat actors at the heart of a sophisticated fraud ecosystem, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm Resecurity.
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2 months ago |
the420.in | Shashank Shekhar
A cybercriminal operating under the alias ‘vebxpert’ is reportedly selling unauthorized access to the customer relationship management (CRM) systems of two companies—one based in India and the other in South Africa. The listings, made on a cybercrime forum, offer detailed claims about the nature of access and the scale of data available, raising serious concerns about data security and the growing market for corporate access credentials.
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Mar 25, 2025 |
the420.in | Shashank Shekhar
Explore FCRF's revealing report on India's cybercrime landscape, exposing the dominance of online financial fraud at 77.41%. Stay informed and vigilant.
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Nov 11, 2024 |
the420.in | Shashank Shekhar
Bharat Panchal, a seasoned cybersecurity and risk management leader, has joined Bima Sugam India Federation as its Chief Risk, Security, and Stakeholder Management Officer. With more than three decades of experience in risk management and cybersecurity, Panchal is set to bolster Bima Sugam’s efforts in ensuring robust risk management, security protocols, and efficient stakeholder engagement.
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Is healthcare India's next big cyber target? Two hospitals in North Delhi were hit by a cyberattack that crippled patient records, billing, and operations. What was thought to be a glitch turned out to be a breach. FIRs filed, police probing. Read more: https://t.co/LeCN678Och https://t.co/lHNs18YNgW
600,000 users. 250 million euros in drug deals. A darknet market selling fentanyl — one of the deadliest opioids — has been dismantled. Archetyp Market ran for over five years in the shadows. Now, its admin is behind bars and Europol has a clear message: You’re next. Read more: https://t.co/2jqAlzoQat
The notorious ‘Archetyp Market’, a major dark web drug hub with 600K users & €250M in transactions, has been shut down! A huge multi-country operation led by @Europol took down the platform, arrested key figures, & seized €7.8M. A big win in the fight against cybercrime! https://t.co/kyTlSKnoLG