McAfee warns of fake websites seeking donations for Uttarakhand

Our Bureau Updated - July 10, 2013 at 05:43 PM.

In the wake of the natural calamity that has struck Uttarakhand many fake donation websites are emerging in cyberspace, seeking donations for fake relief funds, warns McAfee.

“Unfortunately, cyber criminals often leverage such natural triggers by asking for financial help and lure innocent people to give out their financial details,” it said in a statement.

The security firm had asked users to exercise caution and take precautions.

rajesh.kurup@thehindu.co.in

Published on July 10, 2013 12:06