Cybercrimes: News
ADT breach: ShinyHunters threatens to leak stolen data
Leading home security company, ADT, has confirmed a data breach after the notorious ShinyHunters hacking group threatened to leak stolen information.
French government data stolen, hacker claims to have 19M records
The French government agency responsible for issuing and managing national IDs, passports, and immigration documents has confirmed a data breach.
Vercel breach: Hacker demands $2M ransom from cloud development platform
Leading cloud development platform, Vercel, has confirmed a recent security breach.
Attention! These Chrome extensions may steal your Telegram, Google data
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a massive attack involving 108 malicious Google Chrome extensions.
Rockstar Games breach: Hackers warn of massive data leak
Rockstar Games has confirmed a data breach involving some of its information. The company said the compromise was due to a breach of a third-party provider.
Americans lose $21B online in 2025 as AI-powered scams surge
The FBI's latest Internet Crime Report has revealed a staggering $21 billion loss due to online scams in 2025. This is a significant jump from the $16.6 billion reported in 2024.
Attention! 'God Mode' malware can take control of your phone
The National Cybercrime Threat Analytics Unit (NCTAU) has issued a warning about a new and highly sophisticated form of malware, dubbed "Android God Mode."
European Commission confirms there was cyberattack on its cloud infrastructure
The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, has confirmed a cyberattack on its cloud infrastructure.
AI-generated videos of child sexual abuse are flooding the web
The Internet Watch Foundation (IWF), a UK-based organization that monitors and works to remove illegal content online, has made a startling discovery.
How silent calls can lead to sophisticated AI scams
Have you ever received a silent call? You know, when your phone rings but there's no one on the other end?
Crunchyroll breach: 100GB of user data reportedly exposed
Crunchyroll, the world's largest anime streaming service, may have suffered a major data breach, International Cyber Digest reports on X.
Intoxalock cyberattack locks drivers out of cars across the US
A recent cyberattack on Intoxalock, a US-based vehicle breathalyzer company, has resulted in widespread disruptions for drivers across the country.
78-year-old Bengaluru woman loses ₹38L in digital arrest scam
A 78-year-old woman from Indiranagar in Bengaluru, has been duped of ₹38 lakh in a sophisticated "digital arrest scam."
Iranian hackers hit US medical device manufacturer Stryker
A major US medical device manufacturer, Stryker, has suffered a "global network disruption" due to a cyberattack. The attack was claimed by pro-Iranian hackers.
UPI apps under threat from 'Digital Lutera': What is it?
Cyber intelligence firm CloudSEK has flagged a new threat to Unified Payments Interface (UPI) apps.
FBI probing cyberattack on its network
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is probing "suspicious activities" on an internal system holding sensitive information related to surveillance operations and investigations.
Dubai Police warn about SIM swap scam: What is it?
In the wake of recent regional tensions, Dubai Police have issued a warning about a potential SIM swap scam.
Forensic science 'protective shield' against tech deception: CJI Kant
Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant has emphasized the importance of forensic science in maintaining justice in the digital age.
Google uncovers Chinese hackers who breached 53 organizations globally
Google has foiled a hacking group linked to China, which had breached at least 53 organizations in 42 countries.
Two AI app leaks spill 1B private KYC data, media
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered two major data breaches linked to artificial intelligence (AI) apps. The leaks have compromised sensitive personal data and media files of millions of users worldwide.
Security flaw lets engineer control 7,000 internet-connected robots
A software engineer's attempt to control his new DJI robot vacuum using a gaming controller has exposed a major security flaw.
This sex toy maker's customer data has been leaked
Japanese sex toy manufacturer Tenga has reported a data breach.
Chinese hackers infiltrated Singapore's telcos, but no data leaked
Singapore's government has confirmed that a known Chinese cyber-espionage group, UNC3886, targeted four of its largest telecommunication companies.
Google says state-sponsored hackers are increasingly targeting defense companies
A recent report by Google has revealed that state-sponsored cyber-espionage campaigns are increasingly targeting defense companies, their hiring processes, and employees.
A cyber investment scam worth ₹500cr has been busted
A massive cyber investment fraud, with possible international connections, has been busted by the police.
RBI unveils new measures to protect customers from digital fraud
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced new measures to protect customers from digital fraud.
Italian university hit by major cyberattack, systems offline for days
La Sapienza University in Rome, one of the largest universities in Europe with some 120,000 students, has been hit by a major cyberattack.
Substack confirms data breach exposing user emails and phone numbers
Substack, a popular newsletter platform, has confirmed a data breach that exposed user information.
Notepad++ says Chinese hackers breached its update system
Notepad++, a popular text and source code editor, has revealed that its update system was hijacked in a targeted cyberattack.
How Russian hackers managed to breach Poland's energy grid
Poland's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) has revealed that suspected Russian government hackers breached parts of the country's energy grid infrastructure.
Just 2% of money lost in cyber fraud recovered: Centre
The government has blocked ₹7,647 crore from reaching cybercriminals between April 2021 and November 2025. In the same period, ₹52,969 crore was reported stolen.
149M passwords leaked! Check if your online accounts are safe
A massive exposure of over 149 million unique usernames and passwords, including those of Instagram, Gmail, and OnlyFans accounts, was discovered.
Elderly NRI couple loses ₹14cr to 'digital arrest' scam
An elderly Non-Resident Indian (NRI) couple was allegedly scammed of ₹14 crore in a "digital arrest" scheme, the Delhi Police said today.
Chinese hackers breach email systems of US congressional staffers
In a major cyber-espionage operation dubbed 'Salt Typhoon,' China has reportedly hacked the email accounts of congressional staffers working for key committees in the US House of Representatives.
Cyber frauds cost India almost ₹53,000cr in 6 years!
India has witnessed a staggering loss of over ₹52,976 crore due to cyber frauds and cheating cases in the last six years.
Beware! Fake RTO e-challan websites can steal your bank details
A massive online scam has been uncovered, targeting Indian vehicle owners through fake Regional Transport Office (RTO) e-Challan websites.
19 minute video row: How AI clip falsely targeted influencers
Since last month, a 19-minute explicit video, reportedly created using artificial intelligence (AI), has been going viral on social media platforms. The clip as well as keywords like "19 minute viral video" have sparked controversy as several influencers have been wrongly implicated in the scandal.
Beware! This WhatsApp scam hijacks accounts without OTPs
A new and sophisticated scam targeting WhatsApp users has been discovered.
'Let me live': 2017 actor assault case survivor slams trolling
The survivor of the 2017 actor sexual assault case in Kerala has posted an emotional message on social media, condemning the cyber attacks directed at her.