Cybersecurity: News
31 Aug 2024
MicrosoftCrowdStrike executive to testify on IT outage before US Congress
Adam Meyers, a top executive from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, is set to testify before the US House Homeland Security Committee.
30 Aug 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Beware of RBI scams! Fraudsters impersonating officials to deceive victims
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a public warning about an alarming rise in fraudulent activities.
29 Aug 2024
MicrosoftCrowdStrike lowers revenue forecasts after global IT outage
CrowdStrike has revised its revenue and profit projections for the year.
29 Aug 2024
CybercrimesDurex India accidentally leaks customers' personal data, order details
Durex India, the local arm of the UK-based condom and personal lubricants brand, has accidentally exposed its customers' private information.
26 Aug 2024
CybercrimesSuspected cyberattack hits Port of Seattle, Sea-Tac Airport in US
The Port of Seattle, which also operates the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac), has reported a "possible cyberattack."
24 Aug 2024
GoogleBeware! This new Android malware can steal your card details
Cybersecurity experts from ESET have uncovered a new method used by cybercriminals to steal data from smartphone users.
24 Aug 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft announces cybersecurity summit following global IT disruption
Microsoft has announced plans to host a cybersecurity summit on September 10, at its headquarters in Redmond, Washington.
22 Aug 2024
MicrosoftCritical flaw in Microsoft Copilot Studio exposes sensitive cloud data
A significant security flaw has been identified in Microsoft's Copilot Studio tool, which could potentially expose sensitive information within a cloud environment.
22 Aug 2024
MicrosoftCrowdStrike accuses competitors of profiting from global IT outage
CrowdStrike's President, Michael Sentonas, has criticized the company's competitors for their attempts to capitalize on a recent global IT outage.
21 Aug 2024
Amazon Web ServicesCritical AWS flaw exposes thousands of web apps to attack
A recently discovered vulnerability in Amazon Web Services's (AWS) Application Load Balancer, a traffic-routing service, could potentially expose thousands of web applications to security risks.
20 Aug 2024
Donald TrumpUS intelligence says Iran responsible for hacking Trump's presidential campaign
US security agencies have implicated Iran in a recent cyberattack on Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.
19 Aug 2024
CryptocurrencyWazirX's systems not compromised in $230M hack, says Google report
WazirX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform, has confirmed that its systems were not compromised during the recent $230 million cyberattack.
18 Aug 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft's Copilot AI can be manipulated to leak sensitive data
Microsoft's Copilot AI, a tool designed for organizations to customize chatbots according to their needs, has been found vulnerable to hacking.
18 Aug 2024
Dark WebWhy you should avoid using work laptops for personal tasks
A recent study by ESET has revealed that a staggering 90% of employees use their company-issued laptops for personal activities, potentially exposing them to significant cybersecurity risks.
17 Aug 2024
Dark WebUS company admits 3B records were leaked on dark web
National Public Data (NPD), a firm specializing in the resale of personal information for background checks, has confirmed a significant data breach.
14 Aug 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningThis free AI tool lets you become anyone during video-calls
Deep-Live-Cam, a new software package, is gaining significant traction on social media due to its unique face-swapping capabilities.
12 Aug 2024
Cybercrimes15,000 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
CybercrimesGPS 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.
11 Aug 2024
Las VegasATMs are at risk! Researcher exposes shocking security flaws
At the recent Defcon security conference held in Las Vegas, independent researcher Matt Burch exposed six vulnerabilities in the widely-used ATM security solution, Vynamic Security Suite (VSS).
11 Aug 2024
Donald TrumpTrump's campaign says it was hacked, points finger at Iran
Donald Trump's campaign has confirmed that it suffered a cybersecurity breach.
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
CiscoCisco plans thousands more layoffs in second cut this year
Cisco Systems, the renowned US-based networking equipment manufacturer, is preparing for a significant workforce reduction, according to Reuters.
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.
07 Aug 2024
TechnologyParody site 'ClownStrike' won't surrender to CrowdStrike's legal threat
IT consultant David Senk, founder of the parody site 'ClownStrike,' has declined to comply with a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) takedown notice from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.
04 Aug 2024
AppleCERT-In issues high-risk vulnerability warning to iPhone, iPad users
The Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) of the Indian government has issued a high-severity vulnerability warning to users of Apple products.
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.
01 Aug 2024
Reserve Bank Of India (RBI)Which ransomware crippled 300 Indian banks
A significant ransomware attack has disrupted the operations of nearly 300 Indian banks, mainly affecting rural and cooperative institutions.
31 Jul 2024
AndroidSMS theft alert: Android users under attack in 113 countries
A global SMS-stealing campaign has been detected, affecting Android devices across 113 countries.
30 Jul 2024
EducationIndia hit by 593 cyberattacks in first half of 2024
India has witnessed a significant number of cyberattacks during the first half of this year, with a total of 593 incidents reported.
30 Jul 2024
CybercrimesBrands 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
CybercrimesWhy 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.
28 Jul 2024
IndiaCERT-In warns CrowdStrike users of phishing attacks in India
Indian cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has alerted users about a phishing attack campaign exploiting the recent global Microsoft outage.
25 Jul 2024
CybercrimesNoida 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
TechnologyPiramal Group denies breach after hacker claims data theft
A hacker has reportedly stolen data pertaining to thousands of current and former employees of the Indian multinational conglomerate, Piramal Group.
24 Jul 2024
MicrosoftCrowdStrike reveals why 8.5 million Windows PCs crashed last week
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has traced the cause of a major system crash affecting 8.5 million Windows machines, to a bug in its test software.
23 Jul 2024
UkraineThis malware shut down Ukraine's heat and we are worried
In a cyberattack this January, over 600 apartment buildings in Lviv, Ukraine experienced a two-day heating system outage, due to a malware named 'FrostyGoop.'
22 Jul 2024
LawsuitsCrowdStrike's latest outage may cost over $1B: Who will pay?
The worldwide Windows outage last week, dubbed the "largest IT outage in history" by a cybersecurity expert, could potentially cost more than $1 billion in damages.
22 Jul 2024
Dark WebNew phishing kit on dark web bypasses security, targets logins
Researchers at SlashNext have unearthed a new, advanced phishing kit on the dark web, dubbed FishXProxy Phishing Kit.
21 Jul 2024
MicrosoftCrowdStrike's faulty update affected 8.5m Windows devices globally, Microsoft reveals
The worldwide tech disruption, triggered by a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, has affected 8.5 million Windows devices, according to Microsoft.
