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NPCI offers essential tips to prevent digital payment fraud this Diwali
Mumbai: As the festive season ignites a surge in shopping, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) emphasises the importance of digital payment security. With many customers often overlooking crucial safety practices, financial losses and emotional distress can occur. NPCI shares key advice to help shoppers navigate the festive season securely and enjoy their shopping experiences.
Flashy offers and discounts may lead to impulse buying, but rushing to avail these deals can cause you to overlook the legitimacy of the platform. Always conduct thorough research on unfamiliar sellers and untrustworthy businesses.
When signing up for offers, refrain from sharing excessive personal information that isn’t required, as this increases the risk of data theft.
Avoid making purchases on unsecure networks, such as open Wi-Fi at shopping malls, which can expose your financial information to hackers.
During the festive season, as shopping frequency increases, customers often lose track of their orders, making them vulnerable to phishing scams. Always double-check payment links before clicking to avoid fake delivery notifications.
Finally, avoid using simple or default passwords for your accounts, as these make you an easy target for hackers. Create strong, unique passwords for each account to enhance security.
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Vikram Kannan exits Times Network after seven years
Media veteran may explore entrepreneurial venture after long stint
MUMBAI: Times Network associate vice president – revenue Vikram Kannan, has exited the company after a seven-year stint.
His next move remains undisclosed, though sources familiar with the matter say Kannan may explore an entrepreneurial venture.
A media industry veteran with more than two decades of experience, Kannan has worked across television, radio and print during his career.
Before joining Times Network, he held roles at Star India, where he managed revenue for the Hindi movie cluster. He has also worked with The Walt Disney Company India, Radio City and The Times of India.
Kannan served as region head for Star India’s flagship Hindi movie network Star Gold between 2015 and 2019, overseeing monetisation for Star Gold SD, HD and Star Gold Select. Earlier at the company, he worked on advertising and branded content solutions for the youth entertainment channel Channel V and supported music and Bollywood content acquisition.
Between 2014 and 2015, he worked with The Walt Disney Company India in advertising sales and brand solutions, managing ad sales and branded content monetisation for kids’ channel Hungama TV across key western markets including Mumbai, Gujarat and Maharashtra.
Earlier in his career, Kannan spent more than eight years at Radio City, where he handled advertising sales and branded content solutions across the western region and led digital revenue initiatives for the network’s online platform.
He began his media career at Bennett, Coleman and Co LImited, publisher of The Times of India, as part of the special features team working on projects such as ET 500 and the Brand Equity Brain Teasers quiz series.
