This is a good news cyber security story from India – for anyone who has received a phone call that starts “I am calling from Microsoft support…”
India targets Microsoft, Amazon tech support scammers in nationwide crackdown (bleepingcomputer.com)
India’s Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been out in force across the country arresting and disrupting this cyber-criminal activity that often exploits the most vulnerable in their homes.
However it is good sport for the technically inclined to bait these “people”, before casting doubt on their humanity. But of course never letting them log-in to your computer.
Clive Catton MSc (Cyber Security) – by-line and other articles
