Latest Cyber Scams and How to Fight These Crime Thriller Villains

Vijay Kumar Gupta

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Nov 5, 2024

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Introduction: The Rise of Cybercrime Villains

• Opening with Impact: Share real-world statistics on the growth of cybercrime. Mention recent, high-profile scams to set the scene.
• Introduce the Stakes: Describe the digital “wild west” landscape, where villains come in many forms — hackers, scammers, and fraudsters who exploit human psychology and digital vulnerabilities.
• Your Perspective: Emphasize your dual perspective as both a cyber investigator and public speaker, offering firsthand insight into these cyber villains.

Chapter 1: Meet the Villains — A Look at the Latest Cyber Scams

• 1. Phishing 2.0: Explain how phishing has evolved. Highlight recent tactics, like spear-phishing (targeted), vishing (voice phishing), and smishing (SMS phishing).
• Case Study: Describe a recent phishing scam and how the attacker targeted the victim through an email that looked like it came from a trusted organization.
• 2. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS): Explain the rise of ransomware being offered as a service, lowering the barrier to entry for criminals.
• Case Study: Mention a major ransomware attack (e.g…