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Quick Heal Technologies Limited, a global provider of cybersecurity solutions,has raised the alarm on the explosive rise of online scams hitting Bihar hard. Researchers at Seqrite Labs, India’s largest malware analysis facility, reveal that fraudsters exploit booming UPI payments, QR codes at local shops and eager students chasing admissions or jobs to steal lakhs through phishing links, fake apps and urgent calls demanding OTPs. Cybercrime cases have surged as digital life takes over - from tea stall transactions in small towns to online classes in all parts of the state - with low awareness leaving families, elders and youth wide open to tricks like "KYC update now or account blocked," bogus job fees and QR codes that drain wallets instead of crediting them.
As per the findings made by researchers at Seqrite Labs, scammers thrive on Bihar's rapid shift to apps and instant money moves, flooding WhatsApp with lottery wins, loan traps and hacked family profiles begging for urgent cash, while fake college forms, leaked exam papers and work-from-home gigs lure students into paying "registration fees" that vanish. Recent busts reveal emotional ploys like deepfake relatives in trouble or authority scams from phony bank reps pushing remote access apps, with unreported rural cases letting gangs scale up via social media groups and Telegram channels promising guaranteed seats or high salaries.
Quick Heal Technologies Limited advises users to exercise caution while surfing the internet, since curiosity and trust in "official" messages fuel these attacks. Busy parents, curious kids and job-hunting freshers are the most commonly targeted groups. It is recommended to follow some simple rules to stay safe from such scams. Never share OTPs or PINs, always verify links via official apps, and avoid scanning unknown QR codes. In case one suspects they have been scammed, they must report it fast to 1930 or cybercrime.gov.in with screenshots and transaction IDs to freeze funds quick.
Families and students can stay safe by using strong unique passwords with multi-factor authentication.It is also important to discuss openly about concerning patternssuch as pressure tactics or too-good deals, as well as setting parental limits on kids' screens and sticking to trusted app stores for downloads. Researchers at Seqrite Labs also advise to check seller reviews before shopping, ignore "parcel hold" fees and teach everyone to type bank sites manually instead of clicking on random links sent through SMS or WhatsApp messages for a stronger defence against impersonation, romance traps and delivery frauds plaguing cities like Gaya and Bhagalpur.
Quick Heal Total Security version26, featuring AntiFraud.AI, stands as the ultimate shield of protection against such threats.The solution deploys real-time scam detection to block phishing sites and risky links before clicks, dark web alerts for leaked data, fraud call warnings and safe banking guards that neutralise UPI traps, fake apps and social engineering in one seamless layer. This powerhouse duo empowers users in Bihar as well as the rest of India - from households to campuses - to browse, pay and apply worry-free, turning vulnerability into vigilance.
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