Online Scams: From Phishing emails to Fake Apps
Date of Award
Spring 9-1-2021
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
MA in Geopolitics and International Relations
Department
Department of Geopolitics & International Relations
Abstract
The COVID-19 Pandemic has shown the dual-sided nature of cyberspace. While it enables people from across the globe to get connected it also has several pitfalls. The connectivity through various apps ensured various activities can be done smoothly. At the same time, there are reports of fake apps and websites which target mobile internet users. The Fake apps online scam has grown to become a major concern for the Cyber Cell of the Police across many cities in India.While it has ensured the smooth functioning of activities that would have come to a standstill, but at the same time, it has also opened Pandora’s box for online scams and frauds. Therefore, as an individual, one has to be careful while using the internet by doing the necessary background research
Recommended Citation
Bhatt, Kiran, "Online Scams: From Phishing emails to Fake Apps" (2021). University Departments. 25.
https://impressions.manipal.edu/maheud/25
