Cybercrimes: News
Comcast says data of 230,000 customers stolen in ransomware attack
US telecommunications giant, Comcast, has warned about a major data breach.
Beware, pensioners! Here's how fraudsters may scam you on WhatsApp
Pensioners in India are increasingly falling prey to scammers posing as officials of the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO), Financial Express reports.
Chinese hackers infiltrate court-authorized wiretap systems in US
Chinese hackers successfully breached the networks of several US broadband providers, including Verizon Communications, AT&T, and Lumen Technologies.
LEGO's website hacked to promote fake cryptocurrency
On October 4, visitors to LEGO's official website were greeted with an unexpected banner promoting a new "LEGO coin."
Meta partners with UK banks to tackle online scams
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced a collaboration with two prominent UK banks.
Padma Bhushan awardee SP Oswal loses ₹7cr in online scam
SP Oswal, who heads the Vardhman Group and is also a Padma Bhushan awardee, has fallen victim to a massive online fraud worth ₹7 crore.
French news agency AFP hit by cyberattack, delivery systems affected
Agence France-Presse (AFP), a big player in global news, has confirmed it was hit by a cyberattack on Friday. This attack affected some of its news delivery systems.
Beware! These online scams may target you this festive season
As the festive season kicks in, cybersecurity experts are raising alarms about a spike in online scams.
WhatsApp account hacked? Here's how to quickly recover it
WhatsApp, the popular messaging platform, has outlined steps for users to reclaim their accounts in case of unauthorized access.
Impersonation scam targeting Indian nationals in Oman, warns embassy
The Indian embassy in Oman has issued a warning to its citizens, following a surge in fraudulent activities.
Star Health begins investigation after hackers leak 7TB customer data
Star Health and Allied Insurance, one of India's leading health insurance providers, is currently investigating a cybersecurity breach.
This malware has infected 11M Android devices via Play Store
A new variant of the Necro malware for Android, has infected over 11 million devices.
Arc browser's unique feature exposed users to potential cyberattacks
The Arc browser, developed by the Browser Company, has been identified as having a significant security flaw.
Microsoft warns US healthcare sector of new ransomware threat
Microsoft has issued a warning about a new ransomware threat targeting the US healthcare sector.
Singapore's BingX crypto exchange resumes withdrawals after $52M hack
Singapore-based cryptocurrency exchange, BingX, has recommenced its withdrawal services following a significant security breach.
Star Health Insurance data leak: 31M+ customers exposed on Telegram
A hacker has reportedly used Telegram chatbots to leak confidential customer data from Star Health, one of the largest health insurance providers in India.
Supreme Court of India's YouTube channel hacked, crypto content promoted
The Supreme Court of India's official YouTube channel has been compromised by hackers.
TRAI's new security measure will save you from phishing attacks
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a directive to telecom operators, mandating them to only send approved or "whitelisted" web links via SMS.
Binance accuses WazirX of misleading customers after $230 million hack
Binance, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has accused WazirX and its founder Nischal Shetty of providing misleading information to their customers.
RBI develops AI model to identify fradulent bank accounts
The Reserve Bank of India's Innovation Hub (RBIH) has introduced an artificial intelligence model, named MuleHunter AI.
Noida woman loses ₹27L in eSIM scam: Here's what happened
A Noida resident, Jyotsana Bhatia, was recently defrauded of ₹27 lakh in an elaborate SIM card scam.
Taiwan's financial sector hit by major cyberattack: Here's what happened
Taiwan's financial sector has been significantly disrupted due to a widespread cyberattack.
Modi government to establish national registry of suspected cyber criminals
The Indian government will set up a national registry of suspected cyber criminals, as part of its intensified efforts to combat cybercrimes.
Liminal Custody denies role in $230 million hack, blames WazirX
Liminal Custody, a digital asset custodian, has refuted allegations of its involvement in the $230 million cyberattack that took place on July 18, 2024.
Indians faced over 10M cyberthreats in Q2 2024
A recent report by Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity and digital privacy firm, has revealed that Indian computer users encountered over 10 million cyberthreats during the second quarter of this year.
How AI is helping in tackling dark web's cyber threats
The dark web, a notorious hub for cybercrimes including malware distribution, data breaches, ransomware services, and phishing kits, is now being monitored by artificial intelligence (AI).
WazirX users unlikely to get full refund after $234M hack
WazirX, an Indian cryptocurrency exchange that fell victim to a $234 million hack in July, has revealed that its customers may not fully recover their funds.
China targeted by 'SlowTempest' espionage cyberattacks, critical infrastructure at risk
Cybersecurity researchers at Securonix have uncovered a sophisticated espionage campaign dubbed "SlowTempest" targeting organizations within China.
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.
Durex 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.
AMD hacked for second time in 2024, data for sale
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), a leading semiconductor company, has been hit by another significant cyberattack.
Suspected 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."
Crypto exchange WazirX to allow INR withdrawals starting August 26
WazirX, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, will permit withdrawals of INR balances from its platform starting August 26.
TRAI warns against fraudulent calls threatening mobile number disconnection
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued a warning to the public, about fraudulent calls made in its name.
Security flaw allows stolen credit card use on digital wallets
A recent study has revealed that popular digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal could potentially be used to conduct transactions with stolen credit cards.
North Korean hackers launch zero-day attack on Windows users
A zero-day vulnerability in Windows, recently rectified by Microsoft, was exploited by hackers believed to be operating on behalf of the North Korean government.
US 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.
Toyota suffers massive breach, 240GB of data leaked online
Toyota has confirmed a significant data breach, following the online leak of an archive containing 240GB of stolen data from the company's systems.
WazirX'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.
US 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.