Exposing the Hidden Threat: TeraBox and the Dark Side of Free Cloud Storage By Red Side India Free cloud storage apps like TeraBox have become wildly popular in India, offering users 1TB of storage for free. But behind the generous offer, is there a darker story unfolding — one that threatens your privacy and digital identity? What We Discovered Our team at Red Side India conducted a technical audit of the TeraBox application. What we found was concerning: Excessive permissions requested on Android devices Background data transfers to servers outside India Lack of clear consent mechanisms for sensitive data usage Signs of user profiling and behavioral tracking Despite millions of downloads, users are mostly unaware of how their data is being handled. Worse, our findings suggest possible violations of Google Play's Developer Policy and India’s IT Act . Why This Matters With increasing incidents of identity theft and data abuse, your phone number, ide...
Beware of Ghibli Art Scams: Cyber Police Alerts Public on Trending Fraud Beware of Ghibli Art Scams Cyber Police Alerts Public on Trending Fraud In a recent advisory, the Chandigarh Cyber Police has raised a red flag over a rising wave of cyber frauds that are capitalizing on the internet's obsession with Ghibli-style artwork. How the Scam Works The scam operates under the guise of offering free Ghibli art filters, applications , or custom illustrations. Victims are lured through social media ads or messages promising free downloads or personalized content. Once engaged, users are often tricked into sharing personal details, clicking malicious links, or downloading apps that secretly steal their data. Why This Matters Cyber experts warn that these scams are sophisticated and emotionally manipulative, preying on people's love for artistic content and aesthetic visuals. The fraudsters often use visual...