India, Dec. 18 -- Cyber-fraudulent activity has gone from simple phishing attempts in India to more sophisticated coordinated digital acts against individuals using mobile application permissions, identity spoofing, and psychological manipulation. Fraudsters are now taking advantage of new technologies by combining social engineering with technical compromise to gain access to users' devices, financial accounts, and personal information. In this article, we take a look at the different types of fraud and how they are carried out technically; we will also outline preventative measures users can take to help reduce exposure to cyber fraud.

Today's scams aren't just random or generic; they are carefully crafted attacks that rely on a wealth...