Cybercrimes: News
16 Aug 2024
EuropeInvestigation warns of a new wave of Russian cyberattacks
Hackers, allegedly backed by Russia's state security agency, have reportedly intensified their cyber activities.
13 Aug 2024
Donald TrumpDDoS attack disrupts Musk-Trump interview on X: What is it
Elon Musk, the founder of X, has reported a significant distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack on his platform.
12 Aug 2024
Cybersecurity15,000 secrets; 66,000 vulnerabilities: How one hacker found them all
Bill Demirkapi is not your average security researcher. Utilizing unconventional methods, this digital detective has exposed vulnerabilities in some of the world's biggest companies.
12 Aug 2024
CybersecurityGPS spoofers can now manipulate 'time' on commercial flights
According to aviation advisory body OPSGROUP, there's been a 400% increase in GPS 'spoofing' incidents impacting commercial airlines.
10 Aug 2024
MicrosoftCopilot users beware! Microsoft's chatbot is vulnerable to cyberattacks
At the recent Black Hat USA conference, security researcher Michael Bargury exposed significant vulnerabilities in Microsoft's artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Copilot.
10 Aug 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningFCC says robocallers can't pretend to be humans during calls
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has put forth a proposal, aimed at enhancing consumer protection against unsolicited and illegal robocalls powered by artificial intelligence (AI).
08 Aug 2024
Dark WebBiggest leak in decades: 3B records exposed on dark web
National Public Data (NPD), a background check company also known as Jerico Pictures, is facing a class action lawsuit for allegedly leaking the personal information of nearly 2.9 billion individuals onto the dark web.
07 Aug 2024
Microsoft EdgeWarning! This security flaw could compromise your Windows PC
The Computer Emergency Response Team - India (CERT-In) has issued a high-severity warning for users of Microsoft Edge.
06 Aug 2024
GoogleGoogle fixes zero-day vulnerability in Android kernel
Google has addressed a critical zero-day vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-36971, in the Android kernel.
03 Aug 2024
TechnologyPharma data breach: Cencora confirms patient information stolen in February
US-based pharmaceutical behemoth Cencora, has issued a warning to over one million people in the nation about a data breach that occurred earlier this year, according to TechCrunch.
01 Aug 2024
KarnatakaKarnataka unveils new cyber security policy to combat cybercrimes
The Karnataka government has introduced a comprehensive cyber security policy, aimed at combating increasing rates of cybercrimes and protecting the state's digital infrastructure.
31 Jul 2024
National Payments Corporation of IndiaNPCI suspends C-Edge's services after ransomware attack, 200 banks affected
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) has temporarily suspended all retail payment services provided by C-Edge Technologies.
31 Jul 2024
BumbleDating apps Bumble, Hinge exposed users to stalkers. Say what!
A team of researchers from KU Leuven, a university in Belgium, has uncovered significant security flaws in popular dating apps including Bumble and Hinge.
30 Jul 2024
CybersecurityBrands hijacked: Proofpoint bug exploited for sophisticated phishing attacks
Guardio Labs, a cybersecurity research firm, has discovered a significant security flaw known as "EchoSpoofing."
29 Jul 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Data breach costs in India skyrocket to $2.18m, RBI reports
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reported a significant surge in the average cost of data breaches in the country, reaching $2.18 million in 2023.
29 Jul 2024
FerrariHow a Ferrari executive prevented a multi-million dollar deepfake scam
An executive at Ferrari recently stopped a potential multi-million dollar scam involving deepfakes.
29 Jul 2024
CybersecurityWhy tech firms are a soft target for ransomware attacks
Ransomware and business email compromise attacks (BEC) are increasingly targeting businesses, as revealed by a recent report from Cisco Talos Incident Response.
27 Jul 2024
GitHubHacker network distributing malware on GitHub for over a year
US cybersecurity company Check Point, has unearthed a network of approximately 3,000 "ghost" accounts on GitHub, reportedly being used to promote malware and phishing links.
26 Jul 2024
North KoreaNASA data breach: US offers $10M for North Korean hacker
Rim Jong Hyok, a North Korean military intelligence operative, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas.
25 Jul 2024
CybersecurityNoida doctor falls victim to 'Digital Arrest' scam, loses ₹59L
In a recent instance of cybercrime, Dr. Puja Goyal, a Noida-based physician, was swindled out of ₹59 lakh in a 'digital arrest' scam that is gaining traction in the Delhi-NCR region.
25 Jul 2024
MalwareFooled by stolen ID, US firm hires North Korean hacker
US-based security vendor, KnowBe4, recently revealed an incident where it unknowingly hired a North Korean hacker.
22 Jul 2024
TechnologyWhatsApp e-Challan scam: Over 4,400 duped, financial losses exceed ₹16L
Indian smartphone users have been hit by a significant malware attack disguised as traffic e-Challan messages on WhatsApp.
22 Jul 2024
United States of AmericaRansomware attack shuts down largest US trial court, investigation underway
The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, the largest trial court in the United States, recently fell victim to a ransomware attack.
18 Jul 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft warns of new ransomware threats: How to stay safe
Microsoft has issued a warning about the cybercrime group Octo Tempest, known for its advanced social engineering techniques and identity compromise.
18 Jul 2024
AndroidWhatsApp scam alert! How fake e-Challan messages are targeting users
Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK has reported a new scam involving WhatsApp e-Challan messages and malware named 'Maorrisbot.'
18 Jul 2024
TechnologyHackers exposed Disney's data in protest against AI artwork practices
In a significant data breach, self-proclaimed hacktivist group 'NullBulge' recently leaked over 1TB of information from Disney's internal Slack channels.
18 Jul 2024
CybersecurityData breaches soar in 2024: Over 1 billion records compromised
The year 2024 has been marked by some of the most severe data breaches in recent history, with cybercrimes compromising over a billion records.
17 Jul 2024
CybersecurityWhy malicious internet traffic is increasing at an alarming rate
Cloudflare, a prominent content delivery network and security services firm, has disclosed that nearly 6.8% of all internet traffic is malicious.
15 Jul 2024
Data LeakDisney hacked: Over 1TB of data stolen in security breach
Disney, the global multimedia conglomerate, has been hit by a substantial data breach, according to Insider Gaming.
15 Jul 2024
CryptocurrencyIs your online account hacked? Here's how to tell
As cybercrimes increasingly target everyday individuals with the intent of stealing cryptocurrency, accessing bank accounts, personal data, or stalking, understanding how to protect online accounts has become crucial.
15 Jul 2024
TechnologyAT&T hack: How much did telco pay for stolen data?
AT&T, a leading US telecom company, has reportedly paid a hacker nearly $370,000 in cryptocurrency to erase stolen customer data after a major security breach.
13 Jul 2024
CybersecurityWorried about cybercrimes? Follow these tips to stay safe
Online security is a growing concern for both individuals and businesses.
13 Jul 2024
AndroidHow to tackle spam calls on your Android smartphone
Android users have a powerful tool to combat the nuisance of unwanted spam calls - the Google Phone app.
12 Jul 2024
CybersecurityAT&T data breach: Phone records of 'nearly all' customers stolen
US telecommunications giant AT&T has confirmed a fresh data breach affecting "nearly all" of its customers.
10 Jul 2024
GoogleAI-powered job scams on the rise: How to protect yourself
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used by scammers to create fraudulent job advertisements, according to a report from the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC).
05 Jul 2024
CybersecurityMillions of Airtel users' data at risk? Telco denies breach
A hacker, known as xenZen, has claimed possession of personal data belonging to 375 million Airtel customers.
05 Jul 2024
Cybersecurity'RockYou2024' leak: Nearly 10 billion passwords stolen by hackers
Hackers have stolen approximately 10 billion unique plaintext passwords in the recent years.
29 Jun 2024
CybersecurityIndia is top target for hackers, faces 2,900 attacks weekly
India is witnessing a significant surge in cybercrimes, with an average of 2,924 attacks on organizations reported weekly over the past six months.
27 Jun 2024
Indian GovernmentHacker claims to have breached India's eMigrate labor portal
A hacker has reportedly infiltrated the Indian government's eMigrate portal, a platform designed to aid the country's blue-collar workforce in legally emigrating overseas.
20 Jun 2024
GoogleCERT-In issues high-risk vulnerability warning to Google Chrome users
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has sounded an alarm over high-risk vulnerabilities in Google Chrome.
