Cybersecurity: News

14 Nov 2024

Technology

10 most common passwords you should stop using immediately

NordPass, a popular password manager, has released its annual list of most commonly used passwords.

13 Nov 2024

WhatsApp

How to protect yourself from WhatsApp wedding invitation scam

A new cyber scam, involving fake wedding invitations sent through WhatsApp, is on the rise. The Himachal Pradesh Police have issued a public warning about the deceptive practice.

06 Nov 2024

Stock Market

Elderly targeted in rising online scam wave in India

India is seeing a rise in online scams, with the elderly being the most susceptible.

05 Nov 2024

Cybercrimes

Digital Arrest scam: How to quickly identify fake warrants, notices

India has seen a major rise in digital arrest scams lately, with fraudsters duping unsuspecting people.

What is SBI Reward Points scam, how to protect yourself

The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a critical warning to its customers regarding a new kind of fraud in the name of reward point redemptions.

01 Nov 2024

Cybercrimes

Kerala: Senior citizen loses ₹6 crore in online trading scam

A 63-year-old senior citizen from Marappalam district in Kerala has become the latest victim of an elaborate online trading scam, losing a whopping ₹6.19 crore.

30 Oct 2024

Cybercrimes

Beware! E-challan scam is the new phishing attack in India

A new form of online fraud, the e-challan scam, is currently raising alarms among Indians.

28 Oct 2024

Cybercrimes

'Digital arrest' frauds cost Indians ₹120 crore in January-April

Between January-April 2024, Indians lost a whopping ₹120.30 crore to "digital arrest" scams, Indian government's cybercrime data revealed.

27 Oct 2024

Cybercrimes

Elderly woman in Kerala loses ₹87L to online trading scam

A 62-year-old woman from Kochulloor, Thiruvananthapuram, has been duped in an online trading scam, losing a whopping ₹87 lakh.

26 Oct 2024

Microsoft

Delta sues CrowdStrike over 'catastrophic' software update disrupting 7,000 flights

Delta Air Lines has sued cybersecurity company CrowdStrike after a global outage in July resulted in mass flight cancelations.

25 Oct 2024

IRDAI

After Star Health data leak, IRDAI proposes stricter anti-fraud measures

The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has proposed changes to its fraud-monitoring framework for insurance companies. The move comes amid the changing face of cybercrimes.

25 Oct 2024

Aadhaar Card

What is 'digital arrest' scam and how to protect yourself

A disturbing new cybercrime trend has emerged in India - the 'digital arrest' scam.

24 Oct 2024

Google

Update now! Critical flaw allows remote attacks on Samsung phones

Google's security researchers have sounded the alarm over a critical vulnerability in Samsung's mobile processors.

24 Oct 2024

WhatsApp

Beware! These new online scams can steal your money, credentials

In the digital age, online scams are getting more sophisticated and widespread.

23 Oct 2024

China

Hong Kong bans WhatsApp, WeChat, Google Drive for civil servants

Hong Kong has banned civil servants from using certain messaging and cloud storage services during work hours.

21 Oct 2024

App Store

'Pig butchering': How cybercriminals target investors with fake trading apps

Cybersecurity firm Group-IB has discovered a number of fake trading apps on Google Play and Apple's App Store.

21 Oct 2024

ICICI Bank

Beware of these parcel fraud scams, ICICI Bank warns

ICICI Bank has warned its customers about a new trend of parcel fraud scams.

20 Oct 2024

Cybercrimes

How to identify online job scams and avoid them

The digital age has made the job market a tough place to be.

Mobile scams on the rise: How to protect yourself

The rise of technology has made mobile phones the go-to devices for banking, online shopping, and communication. But this transition has also given rise to scams that target unsuspecting users.

18 Oct 2024

Cybercrimes

Scammed online? Visa offers essential tips for recovering money

As the festive season draws near, shoppers are all set to grab discounts and deals, but so are fraudsters looking to capitalize on any opportunity to cheat unsuspecting buyers.

17 Oct 2024

Lifestyle

'CyberAware' prioritizes digital well-being for healthy technology relationships

As technology plays a bigger role in our lives, prioritizing digital well-being is crucial for a healthy lifestyle.

17 Oct 2024

Lifestyle

'CyberAware' initiative: Simple steps to secure your digital life

As of early 2024, India has 751.5 million internet users, making online safety increasingly urgent amid rising cybercrimes such as cyberbullying, extortion, grooming, and deepfake technology.

Deepfake victim Rashmika Mandanna named National Ambassador for Cyber Safety

The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs has roped in popular actor Rashmika Mandanna as the National Ambassador for Promoting Cyber Safety.

15 Oct 2024

Lifestyle

Cyber4Youth initiative: Empowering the youth to combat cyber fraud

In a world driven by technology, young people spend more time online than before.

14 Oct 2024

Cybercrimes

Internet Archive returns after cyberattack as a read-only service

After a cyberattack, the Internet Archive, a popular digital library, has resumed operations.

13 Oct 2024

Cybercrimes

Star Health faces ₹57L ransom demand after significant data breach

Star Health, India's top health insurance provider, has confirmed that it received a ransom demand of $68,000 (around ₹57.2 lakh). This comes after a major data breach that exposed sensitive customer information.

10 Oct 2024

Data Leak

Internet Archive suffers major data breach, 31 million users affected

In a major data breach, non-profit digital library Internet Archive has been compromised, affecting some 31 million users.

09 Oct 2024

Microsoft Edge

Update your browser! Critical vulnerabilities found in Microsoft Edge

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk advisory, warning Windows users about security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge.

09 Oct 2024

Data Leak

Star Health Insurance leak: Data of 31M customers selling online

Star Health Insurance, a leading health insurance provider in India, is facing a major data security breach, potentially impacting millions of its customers.

08 Oct 2024

Cybercrimes

MoneyGram confirms data breach affecting millions of customers

MoneyGram, a leading US-based money transfer company, has confirmed that a cyberattack last month led to the theft of its customers' personal information and transaction data.

07 Oct 2024

WhatsApp

Beware, pensioners! Here's how fraudsters may scam you on WhatsApp

Pensioners in India are increasingly falling prey to scammers posing as officials of the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO), Financial Express reports.

02 Oct 2024

Meta

Meta partners with UK banks to tackle online scams

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced a collaboration with two prominent UK banks.

30 Sep 2024

Cybercrimes

Padma Bhushan awardee SP Oswal loses ₹7cr in online scam

SP Oswal, who heads the Vardhman Group and is also a Padma Bhushan awardee, has fallen victim to a massive online fraud worth ₹7 crore.

29 Sep 2024

Android

Tired of spam calls? Here's how to block them

Spam calls can be such a headache for those of us glued to our smartphones.

28 Sep 2024

Cybercrimes

Beware! These online scams may target you this festive season

As the festive season kicks in, cybersecurity experts are raising alarms about a spike in online scams.

27 Sep 2024

Google Chrome

Update your browser! Critical vulnerabilities discovered in Google Chrome

The Indian government has issued a high-risk warning to Google Chrome users, due to critical vulnerabilities detected in the browser. These flaws could potentially expose their systems to cyberattacks.

25 Sep 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft acknowledges cybersecurity shortcomings, pledges to make changes

Microsoft has publicly acknowledged its shortcomings in the field of cybersecurity, and announced it will make necessary changes to rectify them.

24 Sep 2024

Google

This malware has infected 11M Android devices via Play Store

A new variant of the Necro malware for Android, has infected over 11 million devices.

24 Sep 2024

Microsoft

From travel to healthcare: Global impact of CrowdStrike's outage explained

A software update by US cybersecurity firm, CrowdStrike, triggered a major global IT disruption.

11 Sep 2024

Pakistan News

Why Pakistan's internet firewall has its tech sector worried

Pakistan's tech industry is facing significant challenges due to the government's decision to implement a China-like internet firewall.

10 Sep 2024

Indian Government

Modi government to establish national registry of suspected cyber criminals

The Indian government will set up a national registry of suspected cyber criminals, as part of its intensified efforts to combat cybercrimes.

09 Sep 2024

Cybercrimes

Liminal Custody denies role in $230 million hack, blames WazirX

Liminal Custody, a digital asset custodian, has refuted allegations of its involvement in the $230 million cyberattack that took place on July 18, 2024.

09 Sep 2024

Cybercrimes

Indians faced over 10M cyberthreats in Q2 2024

A recent report by Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity and digital privacy firm, has revealed that Indian computer users encountered over 10 million cyberthreats during the second quarter of this year.

03 Sep 2024

England

UK's transport authority suffers cyberattack

Transport for London (TfL), the organization responsible for managing the public transport network in England's capital, has confirmed a cybersecurity breach.

03 Sep 2024

Google Cloud

TCS and Google Cloud partner to launch AI-backed cybersecurity tools

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT firm, has announced an expansion of its collaboration with Google Cloud.

02 Sep 2024

Dark Web

How AI is helping in tackling dark web's cyber threats

The dark web, a notorious hub for cybercrimes including malware distribution, data breaches, ransomware services, and phishing kits, is now being monitored by artificial intelligence (AI).

01 Sep 2024

Google

How Apple, Google wallets are making hotel stays more secure

Several hotel chains are considering replacing traditional plastic room keys with digital alternatives available on Apple Wallet and Google Wallet apps.

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