
Shashank Shekhar
Independent Journalist at Freelance
Journalist Managing Editor at @cloudsek Founder of @The420CyberNews & @FCRFWorkshops Formerly with @IndiaToday @PTI_News @htTweets @mid_day
Articles
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3 weeks 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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1 month 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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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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Nov 11, 2024 |
the420.in | Shashank Shekhar
To spotlight the achievements of women leaders in cybersecurity, the FutureCrime Summit 2025 has opened nominations for the prestigious “Women in Cyber” honors. This highly anticipated event, set to take place on February 13-14, 2025, at the Dr. Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi, will celebrate the contributions of exceptional women who are shaping the future of cybersecurity.
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Oct 8, 2024 |
news.cloudsek.com | Shashank Shekhar
In an age where seeing isn’t always believing, Bengaluru-based CloudSEK has unveiled a powerful new ally in our fight against digital deception. Their advanced Deep Fake Detection Technology, now available free of charge, arrives like a protective shield at a time when artificial intelligence-generated fakes are becoming increasingly sophisticated and concerning. Why This Matters to YouImagine receiving a video call from what appears to be your bank manager requesting urgent account details.
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RBI mandates all banks to switch to the verified .bank.in domain by Oct 31, 2025, to fight phishing & online fraud. Only licensed banks can use it, making digital banking safer for all. A major step in strengthening India’s cyber defenses. https://t.co/ARyO2x4224 https://t.co/iPliMTxgru

Are people still using Grammarly? 😳 I thought ChatGPT & friends had already written its obituary. 💀 #AIwriting #RIPGrammarly https://t.co/iEf5S10p6h

Every time we tap ‘pay,’ we trust the system. But with UPI fraud on the rise, can AI & ML keep our money safe? NPCI’s new federated model could be the answer—spotting fraud in real time while protecting privacy. Game-changer or just another fix? Read: https://t.co/8bXRTNJ44f