Email fishing, also known as phishing, is a serious cybersecurity threat in India\“s digital landscape. Many Indian users have fallen victim to fraudulent emails pretending to be from legitimate organizations like banks, government agencies, or popular e-commerce platforms.
In the Indian context, phishing emails often target users of platforms such as Paytm, PhonePe, State Bank of India, and other popular local services. These fraudulent messages typically create urgency by claiming account suspension, unauthorized transactions, or offering fake rewards to trick users into revealing sensitive information.
Indian cybersecurity authorities like CERT-In regularly issue alerts about new phishing campaigns targeting Indian consumers. The rise of digital payments and online banking in India has made email fishing a significant concern for both individual users and businesses across the country. |
