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<ul><li>An 'unauthorised party' was able to access OnePlus customers' order information and might have stolen users' names, shipping addresses, contact numbers and email IDs.</li><li>If you are one of the affected users, OnePlus has sent an email to registered ID to inform you of the breach.</li><li>The company has not disclosed how many users were affected but claims that the most that can happen is a little more spam in your inbox.</li></ul>Two years, two data breaches for OnePlus — but this time around it isn't that serious, <a href="https://www.oneplus.com/uk/support/faq22119102?awc=10855_1574672963_f0477d6fa82d76221305528879af4fb4&amp;utm_source=aw&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=Sub+Networks&amp;utm_term=78888&amp;utm_content=0">according</a> to the company. The most that can happen is that you'll get extra spam in your inbox, if you're one of the affected users. In case you were one of the victims, the company will be notifying you by email. Last time around, in January 2018, the credit card information of around 40,000 customers was stolen. OnePlus has not disclosed who many customers were affected this time but claims that all payment information, passwords and accounts are safe — only names, contact numbers, email IDs and shipping addresses 'may have been exposed'. This means the hacker only has the power to send phishing emails and spam your way. They don't have enough information to hack into your accounts or access any of your financial services. But, it does put you at risk. Here's how phishing emails work <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/even-this-expert-on-hackers-got-tricked-into-clicking-a-scam-email/articleshow/53625920.cms">Phishing</a> is like carrying out a con — only it's online. Users usually receive an <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/people-are-being-victimized-by-a-terrifying-new-email-scam-where-attackers-claim-they-stole-your-password-and-hacked-your-webcam-while-you-were-watching-porn-heres-how-to-protect-yourself/amp_articleshow/65126033.cms">authentic-looking </a>email that seems as though it's from a <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/the-11-most-sophisticated-online-scams-right-now-that-the-average-person-falls-for/articleshow/68568477.cms">legitimate company</a>. The email usually asks the recipient to click on a link or provide sensitive information. So, as a general rule, never provide any sensitive information by clicking on third party links. Not just over emails, but even forwarding links in messages or from secondary websites. And, whenever you are entering any sensitive information online, always double-check the URL. Better yet, use your own link. Moreover, activate a plug-in or web tool that can <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/think-you-can-spot-a-hackers-phishing-email-take-googles-quiz-and-find-out/articleshow/67648969.cms">flag off</a> malicious links and warn you before you click on anything risky. How is OnePlus going to fix this? "We took immediate steps to stop the intruder and reinforce security, making sure there are no similar vulnerabilities," said OnePlus in a <a href="https://www.oneplus.com/uk/support/faq22119102?awc=10855_1574672963_f0477d6fa82d76221305528879af4fb4&amp;utm_source=aw&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_campaign=Sub+Networks&amp;utm_term=78888&amp;utm_content=0">statement</a>. According to the company, it will be partnering with a 'world-renowned' security platform — ye to be disclosed — next month. And, in collaboration, they will launch an official bug bounty program by the end of December. Even though the company revealed the data breach on their official company website, they did not report it to CERT-IN — India's nodal agency for cybersecurity — as per the IT Act. Business Insider has reached out to OnePlus for more information and awaiting their response. See also: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/wipro-phishing-attack-computer-system-hacked/articleshow/68918449.cms">Wipro confirms phishing attack on its system — 11 other companies unknown</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/whatsapp-data-breach-hits-downloads-in-its-biggest-market-opens-it-up-to-telegram-and-signal/articleshow/71936801.cms">WhatsApp data breach hits downloads in its biggest market — opens it up to Telegram and Signal</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/apps/news/how-to-stay-safe-on-whatsapp-and-protect-your-data/articleshow/71837738.cms">How to stay safe on WhatsApp and protect your data</a>

One Plus has not disclosed how many users were affected by data breaches

<ul><li><keyword id="19795788" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Quishing" source="Orion">Quishing</keyword> or the use of QR codes to steal money and personal information has been on a rise in <keyword id="19895063" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="india" source="keywords">India</keyword>.</li><li>Nearly half of UPI-related frauds in 2023 reportedly involved the use of QR codes.</li><li>Here’s everything you need to know about quishing and how to protect yourself from such scams.</li></ul>Digital payments have grown by leaps and bounds in India over the past few years, with unified payments interface (<keyword id="19900911" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="upi" source="keywords">UPI</keyword>) making it easier to pay on the go. While UPI has made payments easier, scammers have also kept abreast with technology to come up with new ways to defraud people. The latest deceit has scammers resorting to quishing to steal money, personal information and committing identity theft. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="What is quishing?" comment="subhead" text="What is quishing?"><keyword id="19805899" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="what-is-Quishing" source="Orion">What is quishing</keyword>?</cmsannotation> You may have heard about terms such as phishing, card skimming, email spoofing and more. But quishing is a rising scam that involves the use of fake QR codes to redirect the user to a fake website or to steal information. According to a<a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/rise-of-quishing-the-threat-of-fake-qr-codes-for-financial-fraud-and-identity-theft/articleshow/106940852.cms"> report</a>, complaints related to UPI frauds have increased from 15,000 cases in 2022 to over 30,000 in 2023. Of this, nearly half of the cases reportedly involved QR codes It’s not just UPI, QR codes have been in use for a long time now, be it for sharing information about a product or sharing a digital menu at some restaurants. <keyword id="1011037" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="qr-code" source="Orion">QR code</keyword> frauds have also risen in countries like the US, with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issuing an<a href="https://consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-alerts/2023/12/scammers-hide-harmful-links-qr-codes-steal-your-information"> alert</a>, cautioning users about harmful links in QR codes. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Here’s how quishing works" comment="subhead" text="Here’s how quishing works">Here’s how quishing works</cmsannotation> In quishing, the scammer generally asks the victim to scan a QR code using the camera, which then redirects the user to a website created by the scammer. This website is generally an imitation of a genuine website, be it an e-commerce platform, a bank or other platforms that deal with important personal and financial information. Then, the website asks the user to enter their personal information or account details. When the user enters this information, the information is sent to the scammer, who can use this information to steal money or commit identity theft. In some instances, these QR codes also prompt the victim to enter their UPI PIN to send money. When the user enters their UPI PIN, the scammer receives it and can use it to steal money. Not just this, QR codes may also include malicious files, which are automatically downloaded when the user scans the code. This may infect the user’s smartphone and steal their personal information without them even knowing. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="How to protect yourself from quishing?" comment="subhead" text="How to protect yourself from quishing?">How to protect yourself from quishing?</cmsannotation> Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself: <ul><li>Avoid scanning QR codes when you are not aware about who has placed it, especially in public areas which can be accessed by anyone. </li><li>Do not scan QR codes if you receive them from unknown people in a message or email. </li><li>Avoid scanning QR codes shared on social media, as they may contain malicious files. </li><li>When scanning a QR code that includes a link, inspect the URL before clicking on it. </li><li>If the QR code includes a shortened URL, avoid clicking on it unless you trust the source. </li><li>If a QR code leads you to a website, ensure that it is authentic and ensure it is not a phishing attempt. </li><li>Do not share personal information after you visit a website by following a QR code if you are not certain about its authenticity. </li></ul>Other scams you need to be aware about – <table style="border-width: initial; border-style: none;"></colgroup><tbody><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Scam </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#000000;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">How it works </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Phishing </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Involves creation of fake websites to obtain personal and financial information. </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Vishing </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Involves the use of fraudulent phone numbers to obtain personal and financial information. </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Pharming </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">This involves redirection of users from a genuine website to a fake website. </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Smishing </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Involves use of text messages to obtain personal and financial information. </td></tr><tr><td style="border-left:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Skimming </td><td style="border-right:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-bottom:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;border-top:solid #000000 0.5008695000000001pt;vertical-align:bottom;background-color:#d9d9d9;padding:0pt 5pt 0pt 5pt;overflow:hidden;overflow-wrap:break-word;">Involves duplication of debit or credit card, allowing the scammer to steal money. </td></tr></tbody></table> SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/samsung-galaxy-s24-series-with-galaxy-ai-debuts-starting-79999/articleshow/106947200.cms">Samsung Galaxy S24 series with Galaxy AI debuts starting ₹79,999</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/apple-beats-samsung-for-the-first-time-since-2010-tops-global-smartphone-shipments/articleshow/106922358.cms">Apple beats Samsung for the first time since 2010, tops global smartphone shipments</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oneplus-12-with-the-snapdragon-8-gen-3-launch-in-india-on-jan-23-everything-we-know-so-far/articleshow/106691383.cms">OnePlus 12 with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 launch in India on Jan 23 – everything we know so far</a>

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<keyword id="6355629" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="google" source="Orion">Google</keyword> has developed an AI-powered spam detection system that can help spot "adversarial text manipulations" like emails with special characters, emojis, typos and other characters that easily bypassed <keyword id="51500" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="gmail" source="Orion">Gmail</keyword> defenses. Touted as "one of the largest defense upgrades in recent years," the Google upgrade comes in the form of a new text classification system called RETVec (Resilient and Efficient Text Vectorizer). "To help make text classifiers more robust and efficient, we've developed a novel, multilingual text vectorizer called RETVec that helps models achieve state-of-the-art classification performance and drastically reduces computational cost," the company said. Systems such as Gmail, YouTube and Google Play rely on text classification models to identify harmful content including phishing attacks, inappropriate comments, and scams. These types of texts are harder for machine learning models to classify because bad actors rely on adversarial text manipulations to actively attempt to evade the classifiers. "For example, they will use homoglyphs, invisible characters, and keyword stuffing to bypass defenses," said the tech giant. Due to its novel architecture, RETVec works out-of-the-box on every language and all characters without the need for text preprocessing, making it the ideal candidate for on-device, web, and large-scale text classification deployments. "Models trained with RETVec exhibit faster inference speed due to its compact representation. Having smaller models reduces computational costs and decreases latency, which is critical for large-scale applications and on-device models," the tech giant said. RETVec is a novel open-source text vectorizer that allows people to build more resilient and efficient server-side and on-device text classifiers. The <keyword id="2944634" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="gmail-spam" source="Orion">Gmail spam</keyword> filter uses it to help protect Gmail inboxes against malicious emails, said Google. SEE ALSO:<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oneplus-announced-new-flagship-smartphone-oneplus-12-with-up-to-24gb-ram/articleshow/105756057.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oneplus-announced-new-flagship-smartphone-oneplus-12-with-up-to-24gb-ram/articleshow/105756057.cms" target="_blank">OnePlus 12 debuts with bigger battery, up to 24GB RAM and more</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sports/webstories/indias-tour-of-south-africa-squads-schedule-where-to-watch-and-more/slidelist/105755174.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/sports/webstories/indias-tour-of-south-africa-squads-schedule-where-to-watch-and-more/slidelist/105755174.cms" target="_blank">India’s tour of South Africa – Squads, schedule, where to watch and more</a><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/webstories/bajaj-chetak-urbane-vs-ola-s1-air-electric-scooter-comparison-with-price-and-features/slidelist/105747497.cms" target="_blank"></a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/auto/webstories/bajaj-chetak-urbane-vs-ola-s1-air-electric-scooter-comparison-with-price-and-features/slidelist/105747497.cms" target="_blank">Bajaj Chetak Urbane vs Ola S1 Air – price, range and features compared</a>

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Valentine's Day is a time for love and romance, but it can also be a time for scammers to take advantage of those looking for love. With the rise of dating apps, it has become easier for scammers to target vulnerable individuals and steal their money or personal information. These scammers create fake profiles using someone else's photos and information, tricking people into sending them money or sharing sensitive information. As we approach Valentine's Day, we must be aware of these scams and take steps to protect ourselves from fraud. Today, we will discuss the most common Valentine's Day <keyword id="1095218" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="dating-app" source="Orion">dating app</keyword> scams and what you can do to stay safe while using these apps. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Common dating app scams to beware of" comment="subhead" text="Common dating app scams to beware of">Common dating app scams to beware of</cmsannotation> <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Catfishing" comment="subhead" text="Catfishing">Catfishing</cmsannotation> In this scam, a user creates a fake profile using someone else's photos and personal information. They may spend weeks or months building trust with their victim before asking for money or sensitive information. The user may pretend to be someone they are not to gain the victim's trust and sympathy. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Phishing Scams" comment="subhead" text="Phishing Scams">Phishing Scams</cmsannotation> Scammers may use dating apps to send phishing scams, emails, or messages that appear to be from a legitimate source but are designed to steal personal information. These scams may ask for personal information, such as login credentials, bank account information, or credit card numbers. They may also include links to malware-infected websites, which can compromise the victim's computer and steal sensitive information. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Photo scams" comment="subhead" text="Photo scams">Photo scams</cmsannotation> In this type of scam, the fraudster tempts the victim by offering intimate photos in exchange for their contact information or money. The reality, however, is that the scammer is after the victim's data, which can be used for financial fraud. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Malware scams" comment="subhead" text="Malware scams">Malware scams</cmsannotation> Malware is a widespread issue on dating sites, where victims may fall prey to a scammer who presents them with a seemingly legitimate website that contains malware. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Red flags of dating app scams" comment="subhead" text="Red flags of dating app scams">Red flags of dating app scams</cmsannotation> The scammer will make false promises to meet in person but provide weird reasons for not being able to do so. Once they have gained your trust, they will request money, often with a story of outstanding debt, financial hardship, or the need for travel funds. The scammer will usually use difficult methods to trace and recover from. To protect yourself from Valentine's Day dating app scams with these basic tips <ul><li>Do your research: Before communicating with someone on a dating app, research the person using a search engine or social media. This will help you determine if the person is real or a scammer.</li></ul><ul><li>Use a trustworthy dating app: Choose a dating app with a strong reputation and is known for having strong security measures in place always download applications from Google Play Store and Apple App Store.</li></ul><ul><li>Be cautious of unsolicited messages: Be wary of anyone who sends unsolicited messages, especially if they ask for money or personal information.</li></ul><ul><li>Report suspicious profiles: If you suspect someone is a scammer, report the profile to the dating app and block the person right away.</li></ul><ul><li>Use a secure password: Choose a secure password for your dating app account, and never reuse passwords from other websites. Always include special characters and avoid using your mobile number, and date of birth as your password.</li></ul>Following these tips, you can protect yourself from Valentine's Day dating app scams and find love in a safe and secure environment. It is important to remember that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is. Always be cautious and trust your instincts regarding online dating and communication. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/science/news/china-clones-three-super-cows-to-produce-milk-by-the-gallons/articleshow/97570773.cms">Holy Cow! China clones three 'Super Cows' to produce milk by the gallons</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/rumors-suggest-oneplus-is-testing-v-fold-and-v-flip-foldable-smartphones/articleshow/97448675.cms">Rumors suggest OnePlus is testing V Fold and V Flip foldable smartphones</a>

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