Cyber Chronicles

This is the story of how I was almost fooled by someone pretending to be a friend online. It started with a simple friend request on a popular social media platform. The profile picture and name were familiar—it was an old friend I hadn’t spoken to in years. We exchanged a few messages, catching up on life, and it felt great to reconnect. But as the conversation progressed, my friend started askin...

Story of how my password got compromised while using a public Wi-Fi

This is the story of how I became the target of a spear-phishing attack, and how I managed to dodge the bullet. It all started with an email that looked completely legitimate. The sender was someone I knew—a colleague from work. The subject line was simple: ‘Urgent—Please Review.’ It seemed routine, nothing out of the ordinary. But as I opened the email, I noticed something strange.

Have you ever received a friend request from someone you barely know, but you decide to accept it because, well, why not? That’s exactly how my story begins, with a simple click that almost turned my world upside down.

This story is about a time when I almost paid a high price for free internet access. This is the tale of the Wi-Fi trap. I was traveling for work, waiting at the airport for my flight, when I realized I needed to send a few important emails. The airport’s Wi-Fi was available, but it required payment. However, as I looked through the list of available networks, I saw one labeled ‘Free Airport Wi-Fi...

This story is one of love, trust, and betrayal. It’s about how I fell for someone who seemed perfect in every way—except, they weren’t real. This is the story of how I became the victim of a romance scam