Cybercrimes: News
18 Apr 2024
CryptocurrencyYour Discord messages are being sold online
An online service called Spy Pet is scraping data from Discord servers on a large scale, according to 404 Media, who independently tested the service to verify the status.
13 Apr 2024
CryptocurrencyCybersecurity 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
InstagramInstagram trials new auto image-blurring feature to combat sextortion
Instagram is set to test a new facility aimed at tackling sextortion on its platform.
11 Apr 2024
XHow scammers are targeting online electricity bill payers
People who pay their electricity bills online are being warned about a new cybercrime involving fraudulent messages regarding unpaid bills.
08 Apr 2024
CybersecurityMajor 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
MicrosoftMicrosoft 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.
01 Apr 2024
Indian GovernmentIndian government warns of data theft via public charging stations
Indian government has issued a public warning about the increasing prevalence of cyber scams, specifically targeting public phone charging stations.
31 Mar 2024
United States of AmericaAT&T suffers major data breach, 73 million customers affected
AT&T, a prominent US telecommunications company, has begun notifying millions of its customers about a significant data breach.
29 Mar 2024
CybersecurityActivision 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
AppleApple users facing the brunt of sophisticated phishing attacks
In a recent wave of sophisticated phishing attacks, Apple users have found themselves in the crosshairs.
26 Mar 2024
United States of AmericaUS 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
CybersecurityHackers 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
United States of AmericaAT&T denies being data breach source of 70 million people
AT&T has refuted claims that leaked data, which includes personal details of an estimated 73 million customers, originated from its systems.
20 Mar 2024
Sexual HarassmentIn a first, Englishman jailed for sending unsolicited nudes
Nicholas Hawkes, a 39-year-old resident of Essex, is England's first convicted case of cyberflashing (sending unsolicited sexual images).
18 Mar 2024
CybersecurityTech giant Fujitsu acknowledges cyberattack, signals possible data breach
Japanese tech giant Fujitsu has acknowledged a cyberattack on its systems.
12 Mar 2024
XX 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.
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.
05 Mar 2024
South KoreaNorth Korea reportedly hacks South Korean chip equipment makers
North Korean hackers have reportedly breached South Korean chip equipment manufacturers, as stated by South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS).
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
CybersecurityPrivacy-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.
21 Feb 2024
MetaFake funeral livestream scams are duping loved ones on Facebook
Scammers are creating fake funeral livestreams on Facebook, targeting grieving friends and family members, according to a 404 Media investigation.
16 Feb 2024
United States of AmericaUS offers $15mn reward for information on ALPHV ransomware gang
The US State Department is offering a whopping $10 million reward for information, that could help identify or locate key leaders of the ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware gang.
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
CybersecurityHow 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.
03 Jan 2024
CybersecurityWhat 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."
08 Dec 2023
AmazonAmazon sues fraudsters for refund scam worth millions of dollars
Amazon has filed a lawsuit in the US against an international group of thieves, including an organization called REKK and nearly 30 individuals from various countries.
14 Nov 2023
CybersecurityWhat 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.
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.
06 Nov 2023
Ram CharanRam Charan's 'Game Changer' song leaked; cyber police nab culprits
The highly anticipated film Game Changer, featuring Ram Charan encountered an unfortunate setback as its first single, Jaragandi was leaked on social media.
06 Nov 2023
Rashmika MandannaRashmika Mandanna calls her deepfake video 'extremely scary'; shares statement
Technology and its pros and cons have been often discussed in media. Recently, a deepfake video of actor Rashmika Mandanna was making rounds on social media and several celebrities condemned it. Now, the actor has reacted to the same.
30 Oct 2023
CybersecurityWhat 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.
09 Oct 2023
Amitabh BachchanSony TV issues clarification after politically-motivated fake 'KBC' video surfaces
Not too long ago, a politically motivated, fake clip from Amitabh Bachchan-led Sony TV's Kaun Banega Crorepati surfaced online.
06 Oct 2023
SonySony admits SIE employees' data breach in May, September cyberattacks
Sony has notified around 6,800 current and former Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) employees about a system breach in May, per Bleeping Computer.
02 Oct 2023
CybersecurityNational 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.
26 Sep 2023
CryptocurrencyHow hackers executed the largest crypto theft of 2023
Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency firm Mixin has announced via social media platform X that hackers have stolen around $200 million from its accounts.
07 Sep 2023
CybersecurityLastPass 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.
17 Aug 2023
Ashwini VaishnawPolice verification mandatory for SIM card dealers, bulk connections discontinued
Indian government has now made police verification mandatory for SIM card dealers and has discontinued bulk connections, in an effort to combat fraudulent activities.
04 Aug 2023
IndiaRansomware 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.
03 Aug 2023
GovindaHaryana violence: Govinda clears air on now-deleted controversial tweet
On Wednesday evening, a now-deleted tweet from actor Govinda's account began doing rounds on Twitter, condemning the recent communal clashes in parts of Haryana.
24 Jul 2023
ChinaInvestment scam: Chinese masterminds swindle Rs. 700cr from 15,000 Indians
The Hyderabad police have nabbed members of an investment fraud ring that seemed to have duped people across the country.
19 Jun 2023
RedditReddit hacked: Hackers demand $4.5 million and API pricing change
Reddit's strong message to moderators to end their protest may have had some success, but the company is still not out of troubled waters.
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.
08 May 2023
WhatsAppWhy you are receiving unknown international calls, messages on WhatsApp
Be it sending a formal message to the boss or sharing a funny meme with friends, WhatsApp is the go-to instant messaging app for many.
23 Mar 2023
Unified Payments Interface (UPI)Over 95,400 UPI-related frauds reported in 2022-23: Centre
A total of 95,402 cases of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction-related frauds were recorded in the country in 2022-23, the Finance Ministry told the Parliament on Wednesday.
14 Mar 2023
Delhi PoliceDelhi Police, Truecaller team up to prevent cybercrimes
The Delhi Police on Tuesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Truecaller, a caller-identification application, to verify the official contact numbers of police personnel and curb cybercrimes, reported ANI.
05 Mar 2023
MumbaiMumbai: 40 bank customers duped of lakhs in 3 days
Cyber frauds are on the rise across India, and they have now claimed multiple victims in Mumbai.
03 Mar 2023
Shilpa Shetty KundraFraud: Abhishek Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit, MS Dhoni's PAN details stolen
Delhi Police has busted a highly convoluted case of cyber fraud and scam.
02 Mar 2023
CybersecurityCybercrimes 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.
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.
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.
23 Dec 2022
CybersecurityLastPass users are warned! Your passwords are now with hackers
Are you a LastPass user? If you are, you better update all your passwords and account details. Why?
03 Dec 2022
CybersecurityTamil Nadu hospital suffers cyber attack; patient data sold online
Tamil Nadu-based multispeciality hospital—Sree Saran Medical Center (SSMC)—has been the latest target of a cyber attack in India, India Today reported.
16 Nov 2022
Ola ElectricOla electric scooter scam dupes thousands; 20 people arrested
Delhi Police have arrested 20 people from across the country in connection with an elaborate Ola Electric scooter scam.
14 Nov 2022
Karthi'PS-I' actor Karthi's Facebook hacked; superstar trying to retrieve account
South Indian actor Karthi's Facebook account has run into massive trouble.
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.
