Cybercrimes: News
Japanese retailer reports data breach affecting 7.7 million people
Iris Ohyama, a leading Japanese consumer goods manufacturer, has reported a major data breach.
How fake job interviews led to world's biggest crypto hack
The world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has revealed the details of a massive $6.34 billion hack on its platform.
Supermarket freezers hit 50°C as cyberattack spreads across Europe
A widespread cyberattack has struck dozens of supermarkets across seven European countries, compromising refrigeration and freezer systems and threatening cold-chain operations.
Palo Alto CEO warns AI will accelerate cyberattacks
Nikesh Arora, the CEO of Palo Alto Networks, has warned that cyberattacks are likely to increase in frequency.
Ukraine and Russia's emergency alert apps hit by cyberattacks
Both Ukraine and Russia have reported cyberattacks targeting their emergency alert apps.
Binance probes $5.7B crypto hack, potentially the largest in history
Binance, one of the world's leading cryptocurrency exchanges, is investigating a massive security breach that could be the biggest hack in crypto history.
Japanese firms offer customer compensation following disruptive cyberattacks
Japanese companies are now offering compensation to their customers in the wake of a series of disruptive cyberattacks.
'Vulnerability tsunami' is coming, Anthropic security chief warns
Jason D. Clinton, the Deputy Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Anthropic, has warned that the tech industry is headed for a major crisis.
Pennsylvania woman jailed over fraudulent account she never opened
A woman in Pennsylvania was arrested and jailed for three nights after a fraudulent Cash App account was opened in her name, 404 Media reported.
Rajasthan Police data allegedly hacked, 70,000 records exposed
The official website of the Rajasthan Police may have suffered a major data breach, as reported by India Today.
Chinese AI tool Artex used for cyberattacks on Japanese companies
A Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) cybersecurity tool, Artex, has been implicated in a series of recent hacks targeting Japanese companies.
Hyderabad airport's X account hacked to promote crypto program
The official X account of Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) was compromised early Monday morning.
Microsoft, Japan dismantle scam network behind billions of phishing messages
Microsoft has announced the dismantling of a major cybercrime network responsible for sending out over a billion phishing messages.
IMF flags 3 risks that could crash global financial markets
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned of "elevated" risks to the global financial system.
Massive cyberattack on French supermarkets causes food losses and fires
A massive cyberattack has hit several hundred supermarkets across France, causing major disruptions and damage.
Japan sounds alarm as cyberattacks hit companies nationwide
Japan is facing a major cyber security crisis, with a string of attacks exposing vulnerabilities in both private and public sectors.
Cyberattack on Arizona court exposes data of 1.3 million people
A cyberattack on the Arizona court system has compromised the personal information of 1.3 million people.
Kerala government's website compromised by Pakistani hackers
The official website of the General Administration Department (GAD) of the Kerala government was compromised today.
Hackers breach hackers in rare dark web cybercrime feud
ShinyHunters, a notorious digital extortion group, has claimed to have hacked its chief rival, cl0p, on the dark web.
How Google's mole infiltrated hacker gang that breached 1,000 companies
Google's Threat Intelligence team has revealed that an undercover researcher successfully infiltrated the notorious hacking group, TeamPCP.
2 major US law firms hit by data breaches
Leading US law firms, Quinn Emanuel and McDermott, have recently reported data breaches. The firms have informed law enforcement agencies about the incidents.
Hackers breach thousands of Dropbox accounts, access user data
Cloud storage giant Dropbox has confirmed a major security breach that affected around 5,000 of its user accounts.
US agency declares 'major incident' after ransomware gang claims cyberattack
The US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has classified a recent cyberattack on one of its systems as a "major incident."
Cybercriminals used SpaceX's Cursor AI to hack 7 companies
A group of Russian-speaking hackers has exploited SpaceX's AI coding assistant, Cursor, to hack into at least seven companies earlier this year.
Did Iran-linked hackers shut down a UK power plant?
A cyberattack, attributed to Iranian-linked hackers, has temporarily disabled a British power plant.
India flags 3L URLs for illegal content in 5 months
The Indian government has flagged nearly three lakh URLs for removal from social media and online platforms between March and July 2026.
'Digital arrest' scam: Retired Income Tax officer duped of ₹51L
A retired Income Tax officer in Mumbai was duped of ₹51 lakh in a "digital arrest" scam.
Framework data breach exposes personal information of all customers
Framework, a company known for its modular and repairable computers, has confirmed a data breach that compromised the personal information of all its customers.
Cybercriminals hack US financial firms using voice phishing: Google report
Cybercriminals are using a simple yet effective technique of voice phishing, or "vishing," to hack into major US financial and investment firms.
Did Iran hack Michigan's water systems?
Michigan has become the latest US state to fall victim to a series of cyberattacks, with nine of its water systems being targeted.
Kirti Kulhari loses over ₹2 lakh in cyber fraud
Bollywood actor-producer Kirti Kulhari has become the latest victim of cyber fraud in Mumbai.
Stolen files about India's biggest nuclear power plant leaked
A ransomware group named World Leaks has released a massive trove of stolen data on the dark web, claiming it includes blueprints of India's largest nuclear power plant, Kudankulam, as per Reuters.
EU, UK impose fresh sanctions on Russia over cyberattacks
The European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) have announced their first joint cyber sanctions package against Russia.
Hackers claim to have stolen Ozempic maker's data, AI models
FulcrumSec, a cyber extortion group that emerged in October 2025, has claimed responsibility for a major data breach at pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk.
Nearly 1M passports, driver's licenses exposed in data leak
A security breach has exposed nearly a million personal identity documents, including passports and driver's licenses, on the public internet.
Hackers accessed wellness data of Ultrahuman users: What to know
Ultrahuman, a leading Indian health-tech start-up, has confirmed a major data breach.
1.5M hits in 2 minutes: CBSE's re-evaluation portal faces cyberattack
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has reported multiple cyberattack attempts on its re-evaluation portal.
Receiving international call with +91? DoT warns of potential scam
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a warning to smartphone users about scam calls that appear as "international" but show the +91 prefix.
Google blocks world's first AI-created zero-day cyberattack
Google has successfully thwarted a zero-day exploit that was developed using artificial intelligence (AI), marking the first time the tech giant has thwarted an attack of this nature.
Americans lost $2.1B to social media scams in 2025
Americans lost a staggering $2.1 billion to social media scams last year, according to a report by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC).