“How to Protect Your Computer from Cyber Espionage: Lessons from the BrahMos Engineer Hacking Incident”
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Did you know that a BrahMos missile project engineer in India had his computer hacked by a Pakistani spy agency using malware? The engineer was subsequently arrested. This incident could have been avoided with proper computer security measures. Learn essential tips to protect your computer and safeguard sensitive information.
To prevent computer hacking, especially against sophisticated espionage tactics, consider the following precautions:
- Use Strong, Unique Passwords: Ensure passwords are complex and different for each account.
- Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA): Adds an extra layer of security.
- Be Wary of Social Media Contacts: Verify identities before sharing personal or sensitive information.
- Update Software Regularly: Keep your operating system and software up-to-date to patch security vulnerabilities.
- Avoid Public Wi-Fi for Sensitive Transactions: Use secure networks or a VPN.
- Install Reliable Security Software: Use antivirus and anti-malware programs.
- Regularly Backup Data: Ensure important data is backed up in case of a breach.
In Nishant Agrawal’s case, Pakistani spies used fake social media accounts to establish contact and extract sensitive information, highlighting the importance of these precautions oai_citation:1,brahmos aerospace engineer nishant agrawal: ‘Neha Sharma’ and ‘Pooja Ranjan’ honey-trapped Nagpur scientist.
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- Target Data Breach (2013): Compromised 40 million credit and debit card accounts oai_citation:4,brahmos aerospace engineer nishant agrawal: ‘Neha Sharma’ and ‘Pooja Ranjan’ honey-trapped Nagpur scientist.
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