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<\/div>\nDelhi Police’s cyber unit said the woman didn’t share any OTP with the scammer.(representational)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
A Delhi advocate has claimed that she lost Rs 50 lakh to a \u201csim swapping scam”. As per an Indian Express report, the woman received three missed calls from an unknown number. After she called back from a different number, the person said that it was a courier call. The woman then shared her house address, the report added. After sharing the details, the 35-year-old reportedly got two transaction notifications from her bank.<\/p>\n
Delhi Police’s cyber unit said the woman didn’t share any information like OTP (one time password) with the scammer.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
What is Sim Swapping Scam?<\/strong><\/p>\n A scammer manages to get access to your SIM card. They trick the network provider into linking your number to the SIM card they have in possession.<\/p>\n How to protect yourself?<\/strong><\/p>\n There are some basic points that one should keep in mind:\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2013 Never entertain a person who sounds suspicious to you.<\/p>\n \u2013 If your sim card is locked or it shows an error message like \u201cno valid,\u201d immediately get in touch with your service provider and block your number.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2013 You can also avail of the sim lock facility. It will help keep your details safe.<\/p>\n \u2013 Following this, block your UPI and internet banking.<\/p>\n \u2013 Keep changing your passwords at regular intervals.<\/p>\n \u2013 Keep a check on your account details.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2013 In case of any fraudulent transaction, you must inform the bank immediately.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2013 You can opt for a two-factor authentication security feature. It will help keep your details safe.<\/p>\n How long does it take to crack passwords?<\/strong><\/p>\n Recently, Paytm founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma spoke about how much time a hacker takes to crack passwords. He also spoke\u00a0about the importance of passwords.<\/p>\n Mr Sharma said that it is the length of the password that matters the most. He has shared a detailed chart on X – formerly known as Twitter. The note attached to it read, \u201cIt is the length of the password that matters most. Add a few small caps to make one.\u201d<\/p>\n It is length of password that matters most. Add few small caps alphabets too to make one. pic.twitter.com\/CATY4gSEPk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Vijay Shekhar Sharma (@vijayshekhar) October 14, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n For number-only passwords, the time taken by a hacker can vary from \u201cinstantly to six days\u201d depending on its characters.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n