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Your OTP Is Not Safe: Bank Account, Gmail, Photos Leak & Safety Tips | Amit Dubey |FO423 Raj Shamani

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Oct 23, 2025
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Amit Dubey
Amit Dubey, a senior cybersecurity expert known for his insights on high-profile investigations, sheds light on the alarming vulnerabilities in digital security. He discusses real-life cases of harassment through morphed images and the tactics cybercriminals use to exploit SIM cards and Gmail accounts. Amit reveals shocking methods of social engineering, including how attackers fool victims into sharing OTPs. He also touches on the threats posed by biometric cloning and the dark web, while emphasizing the importance of protecting personal data in our tech-driven world.
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ANECDOTE

Tracing Morphed Photo Blackmail

  • Amit Dubey described investigating a blackmail case where morphed intimate photos targeted a high-profile man and pressured him for money.
  • He traced downloads and matched unique image IDs to identify and arrest the perpetrator within days.
ANECDOTE

Insider Data Fueling Targeted Pressure

  • Amit Dubey described a case where leaked ex-collections and insider-shared social data were used to pressure a media person.
  • He traced insider data points and social footprints to map the leak source and cut the attack vector.
INSIGHT

Gmail As A Single High-Value Target

  • Gmail can store and link your photos, backups, locations and financial data under one account, making it a single high-value target.
  • If a Gmail is compromised, attackers can access years of location logs, photos and backups remotely.
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