Cybersecurity: News

21 Jul 2024

Microsoft

CrowdStrike update previously crippled Linux systems, but it went unnoticed

Cybersecurity service provider CrowdStrike has been at the center of a global disruption, due to a problematic software update.

20 Jul 2024

Microsoft

Did CrowdStrike update causing global IT outage bypass quality checks?

A routine update of cybersecurity software by CrowdStrike, led to a global IT outage on Friday, causing widespread disruption for companies using Microsoft's Windows.

18 Jul 2024

Cybercrimes

Data 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

Cybercrimes

Why 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.

16 Jul 2024

Joe Biden

Russia's Kaspersky to shut down US business after unprecedented ban

Russian cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky Lab, has revealed plans to "gradually wind down" its US operations and terminate its US-based workforce.

16 Jul 2024

Facebook

Hackers using Facebook to infect PCs: How to stay safe

Hackers are exploiting Facebook ads to distribute password-stealing malware targeting Windows PCs, as reported by BleepingComputer.

15 Jul 2024

Cryptocurrency

Is 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.

13 Jul 2024

Data privacy

Worried about cybercrimes? Follow these tips to stay safe

Online security is a growing concern for both individuals and businesses.

12 Jul 2024

Cybercrimes

AT&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.

11 Jul 2024

Dark Web

Ethical hacker exposes the dark web's unknown realities

Renowned ethical hacker and cybersecurity expert, Ryan Montgomery, recently debunked common misconceptions about the dark web on the Shawn Ryan Show podcast.

05 Jul 2024

Cybercrimes

Millions 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

Cybercrimes

'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

Cybercrimes

India 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.

26 Jun 2024

Google Chrome

Beware! Fake Chrome error messages trick users into installing malware

Cybersecurity experts have warned that Google Chrome users are being targeted by a sophisticated scam, that tricks them into copying and pasting malicious malware onto their computers.

20 Jun 2024

Google Chrome

Cybersecurity experts warn of new malware targeting Google, Microsoft users

Cybersecurity experts have sounded the alarm over a sophisticated new malware that impersonates Google Chrome and Microsoft Word, with the potential to steal money from Windows owners.

20 Jun 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft urges Windows users to update against Wi-Fi vulnerability

Microsoft has recently issued a patch for a significant security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-30078, in its Windows 10 and 11 operating systems.

03 Jun 2024

Dark Web

Ticketmaster suffers massive cyberattack, 560 million users at risk

Ticketmaster, a leading ticket sales company, has been targeted in a cyberattack, that potentially compromises the personal and financial information of approximately 560 million users.

01 Jun 2024

Cybercrimes

Massive data breach compromises over 590 million Ticketmaster, Santander accounts

A data breach affecting about 560 million Ticketmaster accounts and Santander Bank data of over 30 million customers, may have originated from attacks on cloud storage accounts with a company named Snowflake.

29 May 2024

Cybercrimes

Internet Archive under persistent cyberattack for days, data unaffected

The Internet Archive, a non-profit organization, has been battling a persistent Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) cyberattack for several days.

22 May 2024

Bluesky

Decentralized network Bluesky targeted by botnet-driven spam originating on Mastodon

Decentralized social networks, including Bluesky, have recently been targeted by a botnet-driven spam attack.

21 May 2024

Meta

Tech giants form coalition to fight online fraud, crypto scams

Major technology companies, including Meta, Match Group, and Coinbase, have joined forces to form a new coalition named 'Tech Against Scams.'

20 May 2024

Arjun Bijlani

Arjun Bijlani loses ₹40K in cyberfraud case: 'No OTP received'

Actor-host Arjun Bijlani recently became a victim of cyber fraud, losing ₹40K due to unauthorized transactions on his credit card.

08 May 2024

Technology

Hackers can crack average 8-character passwords in under a minute

A recent revelation from IT company Hive Systems has raised concerns about cybersecurity.

07 May 2024

Google

Google announces its AI-driven cybersecurity strategy: Everything we know

Google recently announced its plan to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its cybersecurity initiatives.

06 May 2024

Android

'Dirty Stream' attack: Tips to enhance security on Android devices

Android smartphone users are being warned about a significant security risk, known as the "Dirty Stream" attack, present in their device applications.

Ransomware attack on UnitedHealth Group's subsidiary affects millions of Americans

UnitedHealth Group, a leading health insurance provider in the US, has confirmed a significant ransomware attack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare.

23 Apr 2024

NOTHING

Nothing confirms data breach of community profiles: Everything we know

UK-based smartphone manufacturer, Nothing, has confirmed a security vulnerability that led to a data breach.

22 Apr 2024

Technology

Proton Mail introduces 'Dark Web Monitoring' feature: How it works

Proton Mail has launched a unique cybersecurity feature, called 'Dark Web Monitoring,' exclusively for its premium users.

13 Apr 2024

Cryptocurrency

Cybersecurity professional sentenced to prison for $12 million cryptocurrency theft

Shakeeb Ahmed, a seasoned cybersecurity expert, has been sentenced to three years in prison for stealing an estimated $12 million in digital currency.

12 Apr 2024

Instagram

Instagram trials new auto image-blurring feature to combat sextortion

Instagram is set to test a new facility aimed at tackling sextortion on its platform.

08 Apr 2024

Cybercrimes

Major data breach hits boAt, 7.5 million customers affected

In a significant cybersecurity incident, the data of more than 7.5 million customers of boAt, a leading manufacturer of smartwatches and audio products, has been exposed on the dark web.

03 Apr 2024

Microsoft

Microsoft could have stopped 2023 Chinese email breach: US government

An investigation by the US Cyber Safety Review Board has revealed that a significant breach of government emails in 2023, could have been prevented by Microsoft.

29 Mar 2024

Cybercrimes

Activision investigating a hacking campaign targeting player credentials

Activision Blizzard, a prominent player in the video game industry, is currently investigating a hacking campaign aimed at stealing player credentials.

27 Mar 2024

Apple

Apple users facing the brunt of sophisticated phishing attacks

In a recent wave of sophisticated phishing attacks, Apple users have found themselves in the crosshairs.

US and UK sanction alleged Chinese cyber espionage entities

The US and the UK have taken punitive measures against Chinese individuals and groups, believed to be behind a widespread cyber espionage campaign that targeted politicians, journalists, and critics of Beijing.

24 Mar 2024

Android

Hackers could get past any digital door lock this way

A group of cybersecurity experts has uncovered a technique that enables Android phone users to unlock countless hotel rooms across the globe in mere seconds.

23 Mar 2024

Business

Why Mozilla has severed ties with its privacy partner

Mozilla has officially ended its partnership with data removal service, Onerep, following revelations about the company's CEO, Dimitri Shelest, and his connections to a data broker.

TAC Security gears up for India's first cybersecurity IPO

Backed by renowned investor Vijay Kedia, cybersecurity firm Tac Security is all set to launch its Rs. 29.99 crore initial public offering on March 27.

18 Mar 2024

Cybercrimes

Tech giant Fujitsu acknowledges cyberattack, signals possible data breach

Japanese tech giant Fujitsu has acknowledged a cyberattack on its systems.

12 Mar 2024

X

X now overrun with 'Sydney Sweeney leak' malware scams

X is currently grappling with a surge in malware scams, specifically those linked to the trending topic 'Sydney Sweeney leak,' as reported by 404 Media.