Question 1

What cybersecurity topics does the PhishGuard blog cover?

Accepted Answer

The PhishGuard blog covers: active phishing campaigns targeting Indian users, UPI scam alerts and analysis, fake e-commerce site exposés, WhatsApp and Telegram fraud breakdowns, government impersonation scam alerts, cybersecurity news relevant to India, deep dives on phishing techniques, CERT-In advisory summaries, digital safety guides for specific demographics (seniors, students, small businesses), and analysis of major data breaches affecting Indian companies and their impact on users.

Question 2

How often is the PhishGuard cybersecurity blog updated?

Accepted Answer

PhishGuard publishes new blog articles weekly, with emergency phishing alerts published within 24 hours of detecting a significant new Indian phishing campaign. During high-risk periods (Diwali, IPL season, income tax filing season, major elections) the publishing frequency increases. All articles include working PhishGuard scan report links so readers can directly verify URLs mentioned. Subscribe to email alerts for instant notification of new India-specific threats.

Question 3

Where can I report a phishing scam that I want covered on the PhishGuard blog?

Accepted Answer

Submit phishing URLs and scam screenshots via the Report function on any scan result page. For blog tip-offs, contact the PhishGuard team through the About page. If you have discovered a systematic phishing campaign targeting Indian users, email the details to the team for responsible disclosure review. Verified community submissions are credited in the relevant blog article. Your report also helps improve PhishGuard's detection database.

Question 4

Can I share PhishGuard blog articles with my family and WhatsApp groups?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely — sharing cybersecurity awareness is the most effective community defence. All PhishGuard blog content is freely shareable. Each article includes a summary card optimised for WhatsApp sharing. The blog content is written in plain language accessible to non-technical users. Sharing relevant articles in family WhatsApp groups, housing society groups, and workplace chats contributes directly to reducing phishing success rates in your community.

Question 5

Does the PhishGuard blog cover scams targeting specific Indian states or cities?

Accepted Answer

Yes — PhishGuard covers region-specific scam trends: Maharashtra and Delhi cybercrime patterns, scams targeting specific communities during regional festivals, Jamtara-style call centre fraud breakdowns, state government scheme phishing, and scams targeting specific professions (doctors, teachers, farmers via PM Kisan phishing). The blog uses geotagged threat data to surface threats most relevant to specific Indian demographics and regions.

Question 6

Are there blog articles about protecting Indian small businesses from cyber fraud?

Accepted Answer

Yes — PhishGuard has a dedicated small business cybersecurity series covering: protecting your business UPI QR code from replacement fraud, verifying vendor payment links before transferring funds, GST phishing scams targeting small traders, fake e-invoicing portals, employee BEC (Business Email Compromise) fraud, and how to set up domain-based email authentication (SPF, DKIM, DMARC) to prevent email spoofing of your business domain.

Question 7

Where can I find the latest UPI scam alerts on the PhishGuard blog?

Accepted Answer

Filter the blog by the 'UPI Fraud' category to see all UPI-specific scam alerts sorted by date. PhishGuard publishes UPI scam analysis including: fake collect request patterns, QR code fraud techniques, screen-sharing fraud, fake payment screenshot scams, UPI PIN theft via fake apps, and impersonation of PhonePe, Google Pay, Paytm, and BHIM customer care. Each alert includes how to identify, avoid, and report the specific scam.

Question 8

Does the PhishGuard blog provide information about major data breaches in India?

Accepted Answer

Yes — PhishGuard covers Indian data breaches including immediate impact assessment, which credentials are at risk, how to check if your data was included, what steps to take to secure affected accounts, and how attackers use breached data in subsequent phishing campaigns. Major covered breaches include JusPay, BigBasket, MobiKwik, Air India, AIIMS Delhi ransomware, Domino's India, and Unacademy. Use PhishGuard's Password Checker to verify if your credentials from these breaches are in active use.

Question 9

Can I request a specific cybersecurity topic for the PhishGuard blog?

Accepted Answer

Yes — use the feedback button on any blog page or contact the team via the About page. Community-requested topics that have been covered include: how to spot fake electricity board SMS, identifying Aadhaar OTP fraud, protecting senior citizens from pension scams, and safe practices for digital banking in rural India. PhishGuard prioritises topics based on current threat landscape and the volume of community requests.

Question 10

Does the PhishGuard blog cite sources and government advisories?

Accepted Answer

Yes — all PhishGuard blog articles cite primary sources: CERT-In advisories, RBI circulars, NPCI statements, MHA Cyber Dost alerts, and when relevant, FIR details and cybercrime case records from public court documents. Original research by PhishGuard (such as newly discovered phishing campaigns) is clearly labelled as such. External threat intelligence is attributed to source. The blog does not publish unverified rumours — all phishing URLs are verified through PhishGuard's own detection engine before publication.

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