Bengaluru Engineer Loses ₹700,000 in LinkedIn Job Scam and then...?
🚨 She thought it was her dream job. Instead, she lost ₹7 Lakhs… and her identity.This isn't your average cyber scam story — this happened to a smart, qualified engineer from Bengaluru who fell victim to a professional-grade LinkedIn job scam. And it didn’t stop with her.In this episode of Decoding CyberSecurity https://www.youtube.com/@DecodingCyberSecurity1920?sub_confirmation=1, I reveal how cybercriminals used fake interviews, Zoom calls, cloned websites, and AI-generated content to drain her savings and turn her into the next weapon in their scam chain.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Teaser: The Job That Changed Everything 01:40 – Intro: Welcome to Decoding CyberSecurity 02:10 – Chapter 1: The Dream Job Offer on LinkedIn 02:50 – Chapter 2: The Red Flags Disguised as Onboarding 03:40 – Chapter 3: ₹7 Lakh Gone – And Then She Was Ghosted 04:00 – Trivia Break – Can You Guess the #1 Scam Platform? 04:20 – Chapter 4: Reporting the Scam – And Getting No Help 04:50 – Chapter 5: How They Pulled It Off (Step-by-Step Breakdown) 05:25 – Chapter 6: The Twist – When She Became the Bait 06:15 – Trivia Answer – And Why LinkedIn Is a Scam Target 06:40 – Chapter 7: Cyber Pro Tips to Stay Safe 07:40 – Final Message – Don’t Pay to Get Paid 08:20 – Like, Share, and Subscribe – Help Someone Avoid This💥 In this episode, you’ll learn:How the scam started on LinkedIn and looked 100% legitWhy she paid ₹7,00,000 for onboarding, equipment, and verificationHow scammers used her identity to bait new victimsThe cyber tactics used: social engineering, impersonation, cloned portalsThe 5-step checklist to protect yourself from job fraud like this🎯 This story is real. It’s terrifying. And it can happen to anyone.If you’ve ever applied for a job online — you need to watch this.💬 Drop your thoughts below and let’s break this down together.👉 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share with someone who’s job hunting. This could literally save them.#LinkedInScam #JobScam #BengaluruEngineer #CyberCrime #CyberSecurity #OnlineFraud #ScamAlert #SocialEngineering #IdentityTheft #DecodingCyberSecurity #JobOfferScam #TechScams #Phishing #infosec #techtips #techpodcast #podcast #CybersecurityAwareness #informationsecurity #cyberstory #cybertips *This video is for educational purposes only*
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Hyderabad Techie Loses ₹4.2 Million After WhatsApp Gets Hijacked 😱
🚨 A Hyderabad techie lost ₹4.2 MILLION... all because of a single WhatsApp message.This isn’t clickbait, this really happened. And in this episode of Decoding Cybersecurity / @decodingcybersecurity1920 , I’ll break down how, why, and what you need to do to make sure it never happens to you.📱 From a stolen WhatsApp account to a full-blown financial scam, this story is a chilling reminder of how even the smartest people can fall victim to today’s highly evolved cybercriminals.________________________________________⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Teaser Cut (You don't want to skip this)01:48 – The Beginning...02:36 – Chapter 1 : The Real Story – The Collapse Began With a Message03:20 – TRIVIA03:45 – Chapter 2 : The Hijack – Who’s Using My Number?04:34 – Chapter 3 : The Identity Theft – They Didn't Just Steal From Him… They Became Him05:01 – Chapter 4 : The Tech Behind It – What the Cyber Police Found?05:31 – TRIVIA Answer06:01 – Chapter 5 : The Aftermath – What the Bank Couldn’t Refund06:44 – Chapter 6 : The Twist – They Didn’t Want His Money… They Wanted His Identity07:25 – Chapter 7 : How to Protect Yourself Like a Cyber Pro – What if it was you? What would you do differently?08:55 – Final Message – His Words. Your Wake-Up Call09:27 – Before You Log Off… Your Post-Breach Playbook________________________________________🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:• How a hacker took control of a WhatsApp account within seconds• The step-by-step scam that led to a ₹4.2 million loss• The psychological tricks used to gain trust• What you should do immediately if your WhatsApp is compromised• Lessons from this real-life case to protect yourself and your family________________________________________👀 Don’t ignore this one. This scam is spreading fast, and it can happen to anyone.🧠 Cybersecurity isn't just about firewalls - it's about people, process, and proactive defense. 💬 Drop your thoughts below and let’s break this down together.🔔 Subscribe for more real hacks, real stories, and real lessons. Like. Comment. Share. And most importantly, stay safe.#WhatsAppScam #CyberSecurity #HyderabadScam #DecodingCybersecurity #OnlineFraud #InfoSec #Hacking #WhatsAppHack #SocialEngineering #Cybercrime #IndiaNews This video is for educational purposes only
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How Hackers Are Weaponizing ChatGPT — And How You Can Fight Back
🚨 Hackers are now using ChatGPT to launch cyber attacks. This isn’t science fiction — it’s already happening.In this episode of Decoding Cybersecurity, I expose how cybercriminals are turning powerful AI tools into weapons — writing phishing emails, building malware, and launching social engineering attacks that are almost impossible to detect.But here’s the good news:You can fight back — and in this video, I’ll show you how.🧠 What you’ll learn:• How ChatGPT is being used by hackers right now• Real-world case of AI being used in a violent attack• 5 key strategies to stay ahead of AI-driven threats• How to spot an AI-generated phishing email• How YOU can beat attackers at their own game🎯 Real threats. Real tactics. Real stories.👇 Timestamps:00:00 - Teaser Cut01:20 - Full Episode Begins02:02 - Trivia Time02:28 - Chapter 1 : The Rise of AI in Cybercrime02:50 - Chapter 2 : Real-World Incident – When AI Turns Deadly05:20 - Chapter 3 : How Hackers Are Using ChatGPT – The Techniques07:02 - Chapter 4 : How You Can Beat Them – Practical Defenses08:07 - Trivia Answer08:35 - Final Thoughts🔥 PLUS: Don’t miss the AI & cybersecurity trivia — answer revealed before the final takeaways!👇 Drop your thoughts below — have you seen a suspicious AI-style attack yet?Let’s decode this together.#chatgpt #CyberSecurity #InsiderThreat #AIinSecurity #Phishing #CyberAttack #Infosec #DecodingCybersecurity #RealHacksRealLessons #CyberAwareness #dc #Podcast #techpodcast #aritificialintelligence #Hacking #Realthreats #computersecurity #hacker #artificialintelligence *This video is for educational purposes only*
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It Was 2:15 AM. The SOC Team Realized the Hacker Was Already Inside…
⚠️ At 2:15 AM, everything changed. The SOC team thought they were fighting a routine cyber attack, until they realized the hacker wasn’t outside... he was already inside.This intense, story-driven cybersecurity episode dives into a simulated insider attack that throws a Security Operations Center into full incident response mode. We explore how SOC teams handle real-time threats, spot the signs of insider activity.We’re also diving into one of the biggest retail breaches in history. The infamous Target Data Breach of 2013 where 40 million credit card records were stolen, all starting from an HVAC vendor. Yep, HVAC. 🤯🎯 Real threats. Real tactics. Real stories.💥 In this episode, you’ll learn:🔐 How an insider exploited his access and sparked a crisis🧨 What really happened at 2AM and how it escalated🏬 The Target breach decoded: timeline, tactics, and failures🔍 Why third-party vendors can be a ticking time bomb✅ Cybersecurity lessons that matter for professionals & businesses alike👇 Timestamps:00:00 - Teaser Cut01:45 - Full Episode Begins02:20 - Trivia Time02:52 - Chapter 1 : The calm before the storm03:40 - Chapter 2 : What is an Incident Response Plan (IRP)?04:59 - Chapter 3 : The Cyberattack Unfolds: A Real-Time Incident Response06:46 - Chapter 4 : Real life example : Target Data Breach07:35 - Chapter 5 : The Plot Thickens: A Twist in the Story08:37 - Chapter 6 : The Role of SOC Teams in Defending Against Insider Threats09:55 - Chapter 7 : Post-Mortem: What SOC Teams Learn After an Attack11:03 - Trivia Answer11:23 - Final Thoughts🧠Cybersecurity isn't just about firewalls - it's about people, process, and proactive defense.💬 Drop your thoughts below and let’s break this down together.🔔 Subscribe for more real hacks, real stories, and real lessons.#insiderthreats #TargetDataBreach #cyberattack #cybersecuritypodcast #VendorRisk #accesscontrol #DecodingCyberSecurity #DC #zerotrust #cyberawareness #databreach #infosec #incidentresponse #StorytellingCybersecurity #cybersecurity This video is for educational purposes only
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How a Missed Patch Became a $1.4 Billion Mistake
🔴 One missed patch... One billion-dollar disaster.In this episode of Decoding CyberSecurity, we break down the true story of how ignoring a critical vulnerability led to one of the biggest financial disasters in cybersecurity history—costing over $1.4 billion 💸.Learn how small mistakes can spiral into massive chaos, and more importantly—how YOU can stay one step ahead of hackers. 🧠⚡👨💻 Whether you're in cybersecurity, tech leadership, or just love real-world hacker stories, this one's a must-watch!00:00 - Teaser Cut 🔥01:40 - Episode Intro + Trivia Time!02:38 - The Calm Before the Storm (Setting the Scene)03:40 - What is Vulnerability Management? Explained Simply05:20 - Real-World Story: How a Missed Patch Wrecked a Company06:39 - The $1.4 Billion Mistake (Equifax Case Study)07:42 - How Automation Can Save Your Weekend08:31 - What Happens When You Patch on Time (Victory Story)09:35 - Trivia Answer Reveal10:15 - Final Takeaways10:28 - Stay Secure & See You in the Next Episode!#cybersecurity #vulnerabilitymanagement #PatchOrPerish #dc #DecodingCyberSecurityThis video is for educational purposes only
Welcome to Decoding CyberSecurity – the podcast that simplifies the complex world of cybersecurity. Hosted by an experienced Information Security Engineer with certifications like CISSP and CISM, each episode dives into essential topics, career advice, and real-world insights to help you break into and excel in cybersecurity. Whether you're just starting out, studying for certifications like Security+, or aiming for advanced credentials, we’re here to guide you. Join us every week as we uncover the skills, news, and tips you need to stay ahead in the field!
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