Cybersecurity: News
12 Mar 2024
TeslaTesla EVs vulnerable to theft via Wi-Fi hijacking, say researchers
Security researchers at Mysk Inc. have discovered a significant cybersecurity flaw in Tesla's charging stations, which could potentially allow hackers to steal vehicles.
05 Mar 2024
Indian GovernmentUsing 'Chakshu' portal, you can curb online fraud: Here's how
The Indian government has launched a new 'Chakshu' portal as part of the Sanchar Saathi initiative.
01 Mar 2024
United States of AmericaUnitedHealth identifies Blackcat as culprit in healthcare cyber attack
Health insurance provider UnitedHealth has pinpointed the cybercriminal group 'Blackcat' as the culprit behind a cyber attack on Change Healthcare, according to Reuters.
28 Feb 2024
SonySony rolls out passkey support on PlayStation: How to use?
Sony has announced its plan to introduce support for passkeys on PlayStation platforms worldwide.
27 Feb 2024
United States of AmericaBlackcat ransomware gang responsible for pharmacy outage in US
The 'Blackcat' ransomware gang is allegedly responsible for a recent cyberattack on UnitedHealth's tech division, Change Healthcare.
23 Feb 2024
CybercrimesPrivacy-focused Avast fined $16.5 million for secretly selling user data
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has slapped cybersecurity firm Avast with a hefty $16.5 million (nearly Rs. 1,368 crore) fine for secretly storing and selling customer data without permission.
23 Feb 2024
Indian GovernmentI-Soon leak: Chinese hackers target India's government offices, corporates
A Chinese hacker group with ties to the Beijing government has reportedly targeted key Indian government offices, including the Prime Minister's Office, and corporates like Reliance Industries and Air India.
21 Feb 2024
Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO)CERT-In probing potential data breaches at India's PMO and EPFO
India's government is looking into potential data breaches involving the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).
15 Feb 2024
MicrosoftHackers utilizing LLMs like ChatGPT to enhance cyberattacks, says Microsoft
Microsoft and OpenAI have uncovered that hackers are taking advantage of large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, to enhance their cyberattacks.
10 Feb 2024
US Government'Warzone RAT' malware service dismantled, suspects arrested: Check details
United States (US) officials have revealed that they seized websites involved in selling a dangerous malware called "Warzone RAT," which allowed cybercriminals to steal data from victims' computers.
29 Jan 2024
CybercrimesHow to safeguard yourself from dumpster diving attacks
Dumpster diving attacks might sound like a comical plot twist from a detective movie, but the risks they pose are far from amusing.
24 Jan 2024
MetaMeta neglected children's safety on its platforms, claims whistleblower
Arturo Béjar, a former Meta senior engineer, asserts that the company hasn't done enough to shield young users from harmful content following Molly Russell's tragic death in the UK.
18 Jan 2024
JP MorganJPMorgan Chase faces 45 billion daily cyber attack attempts
JPMorgan Chase, the US's largest bank in terms of assets, is currently battling a staggering 45 billion daily hacking attempts, which is twice the number from last year.
03 Jan 2024
IndiaWho is Nikesh Arora, IIT-graduate who just became a billionaire
Nikesh Arora, the CEO of cybersecurity company Palo Alto Networks, has entered the billionaires' club after a hefty paycheck he received from the firm.
03 Jan 2024
CybercrimesWhat is 'cyber kidnapping'?
Kai Zhuang, a 17-year-old Chinese exchange student in Utah, US, was recently found alive after going missing in what police are calling a case of "cyber kidnapping."
15 Dec 2023
Indian GovernmentGovernment issues security advisory for Samsung phones: What it means
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has sounded the alarm for Samsung mobile users.
07 Dec 2023
AppleGovernments spying on smartphone users through push notifications: US senator
US lawmaker Ron Wyden has sounded the alarm on foreign governments using push notification data from Apple and Google to spy on users.
30 Nov 2023
GoogleCritical Google Chrome security update to patch zero-day vulnerability released
Google has rolled out a crucial security update for Chrome users on Mac, Linux, and Windows to tackle a zero-day vulnerability called CVE-2023-6345.
14 Nov 2023
CybercrimesWhat are Pig Butchering scams? Zerodha's Nithin Kamath explains
Nithin Kamath, CEO of Zerodha, raised alarm over rampant financial scams, particularly the "pig butchering" ones.
13 Nov 2023
ChinaWhat China's ICBC is doing to recover from ransomware attack
Last week, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China's (ICBC) US broker-dealer, ICBC Financial Services, experienced a severe ransomware attack, resulting in a $9 billion debt to BNY Mellon.
10 Nov 2023
ChinaChina's biggest bank ICBC falls victim to ransomware attack
The US division of China's Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), called ICBC Financial Services, fell victim to a ransomware attack causing disruptions in US Treasury trades, reported Reuters.
31 Oct 2023
AppleMPs receive state-sponsored iPhone hacking alert; Apple says can't verify
Apple has issued a statement on the notifications sent to various Indian Opposition MPs, warning them of potential state-sponsored attacks on their devices.
30 Oct 2023
CybercrimesWhat is 'SIM Swap' scam and how to protect yourself
In an unusual event, a woman from Delhi lost Rs. 50 lakh to a new scam on the rise in India called 'SIM Swap' scam.
30 Oct 2023
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)ICMR leak: COVID-19 test data of 81.5cr Indians on sale
In a massive data breach, personal details of 81.5 crore Indian citizens, including COVID-19 test data and Aadhaar and passport information, have been put up for sale on the dark web, per News18.
02 Oct 2023
CybercrimesNational Logistics Portal (Marine) suffers breach, exposing crew's sensitive data
A recent data breach at India's National Logistics Portal (Marine), exposed sensitive personal information of crew members and trade records, due to misconfigured Amazon S3 buckets and a JavaScript file containing login credentials.
25 Sep 2023
Indian GovernmentCentre urges defense personnel to be vigilant against Pakistani cyberattacks
The Indian government has issued a cybersecurity warning that Pakistani cyberattackers are targeting Indian defense personnel using websites registered under the .IN domain.
11 Sep 2023
AndroidIndian government warns Android users of high-risk vulnerabilities
The Indian government's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning about "multiple vulnerabilities" in Android phones, affecting millions of users in India.
08 Sep 2023
AppleNew flaw in Apple devices allowed spyware infection, researchers claim
Researchers at digital watchdog group Citizen Lab said on Thursday that they have discovered a critical flaw in Apple devices.
07 Sep 2023
CybercrimesLastPass data breaches behind crypto heists worth Rs. 300cr: Experts
Security experts are sounding the alarm as they uncover a concerning connection between a series of cryptocurrency heists and the 2022 LastPass data breaches.
05 Sep 2023
AndroidNew malware targets Indian Android users; steals data, makes payments
The Indian government has issued a security advisory warning Android users about DogeRAT, a dangerous malware that gains unauthorized access to sensitive data, including contacts, messages, and banking credentials.
04 Aug 2023
CybercrimesRansomware attacks surged by 133% in India amid global decline
India experienced a massive surge in ransomware and IoT cyber attacks in H1 2023, while countries like the US and UK saw a decline, according to SonicWall's mid-year cyber threat report.
04 Aug 2023
MicrosoftMicrosoft criticized for irresponsible and negligent cybersecurity practices
Microsoft recently disclosed a massive breach on its Azure platform, affecting around 25 organizations and traced back to Chinese hacking group Storm-0558.
29 May 2023
MicrosoftCybersecurity best practices: Follow Microsoft's tips to prevent attacks
In today's data-driven world, IT security has emerged as an essential driver for an organization's success.
27 May 2023
Latest Tech News'Daam' malware attack on Android: How to protect your smartphone
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory regarding malware 'Daam,' which is spreading rapidly and infecting Android mobile devices.
02 Mar 2023
CybercrimesCybercrimes surged in 2022; crypto, malware attacks led the way
Cybercrimes have been a cause of worry worldwide over the past few years, and the figures from 2022 are especially worrying.
15 Feb 2023
Data LeakEx-employee stole staff data of thousands, says Credit Suisse
Switzerland's second-biggest bank, Credit Suisse, has come under fire yet again.
09 Jan 2023
RussiaRussian hackers target 3 US nuclear labs in phishing attack
Cold River, a Russian hacking group, targeted three nuclear research laboratories in the US in an attempt to obtain the passwords, as per Reuters.
05 Jan 2023
XData of 200mn Twitter users on sale for just $2
Last month, a hacker attempted to sell a data set containing the email addresses and phone numbers of over 400 million Twitter users to CEO Elon Musk.
02 Jan 2023
Toyota Kirloskar MotorToyota Kirloskar suffers cyberattack that might have leaked customers' data
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) reported on Sunday that it was the victim of a cyberattack. The company is yet to confirm the extent of the data breach.
13 Aug 2020
Pakistan NewsBeware of calls from unknown numbers starting with +92
If you ever receive a phone call from any unknown number starting with +92, avoid it at all costs, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs' handle for cyber-safety and cybersecurity has previously urged Indian citizens.
