Cybersecurity: News
29 Apr 2025
Cybercrimes'Scattered Spider' behind Marks & Spencer cyberattack: Who are they?
UK retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) is facing a major cyberattack, carried out by hacking group Scattered Spider, BleepingComputer has reported.
27 Apr 2025
MalwareHow FatBoyPanel malware is draining bank accounts in India
A malware, dubbed FatBoyPanel, is posing a major threat to over 25 million devices in India.
24 Apr 2025
JapanHow hackers exploited Japanese trading accounts to steal $700M
A surge in illicit trading activities has seen hackers manipulate penny stocks using compromised online brokerage accounts in Japan.
22 Apr 2025
GmailAttention! Your Gmail account is at risk of phishing attack
Google has warned its three billion Gmail users of a sophisticated phishing scam that is fooling even the most tech-savvy people.
07 Apr 2025
AppleBeware iPhone users! These security flaws could expose your data
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-severity alert, warning Apple users about a number of security vulnerabilities in the company's devices.
30 Mar 2025
CybercrimesDating apps exposed 1.5M private user pictures online. Say what!
M.A.D Mobile, the company behind a number of niche dating platforms, stored nearly 1.5 million private user images online without password protection.
27 Mar 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningThis AI start-up deploys fake victims to catch calling scammers
Australian cybersecurity start-up, Apate.ai, is revolutionizing the fight against scams with its innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI).
27 Mar 2025
GoogleUpdate Chrome now! Indian government warns users of security risk
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a critical security warning for Google Chrome users on Windows laptops.
25 Mar 2025
MicrosoftMicrosoft's new AI agents will fight cybercrimes: Here's how
Microsoft has expanded its AI-driven Security Copilot with six proprietary AI agents to help security teams.
25 Mar 2025
ComedySamay Raina finally appears before cyber cell, expresses 'deep regret'
Stand-up comedian Samay Raina has apologized for his role in the controversial episode of India's Got Latent (IGL).
22 Mar 2025
OracleOracle denies data breach that reportedly exposed 6M company records
In a major cyberattack, sensitive data from Oracle Cloud has been compromised. The platform is used by businesses around the globe to manage their systems online.
19 Mar 2025
GoogleGoogle buys Wiz for $32B in its biggest deal ever
In a stunning move, Alphabet, Google's parent company, has acquired Israeli cybersecurity start-up Wiz for an eye-watering $32 billion.
18 Mar 2025
BitcoinNorth Korea's Bitcoin wealth will shock you—only behind US, UK
North Korea has become a key player in the cryptocurrency arena, now owning the world's third-largest stash of government-owned Bitcoin.
15 Mar 2025
GoogleAttention! Delete these apps from your Android smartphone now
Google has pulled a bunch of apps from its Play Store, all because of their association with KoSpy spyware.
13 Mar 2025
WhatsAppThis WhatsApp feature will help tackle 'digital arrest' scams
WhatsApp is working on a new feature to let users deactivate their device's camera before accepting a video call.
12 Mar 2025
AppleUpdate now! Apple patches critical security flaw with iOS 18.3.2
Apple has released iOS 18.3.2 and iPadOS 18.3.2, patching a critical vulnerability in WebKit, its browser engine.
11 Mar 2025
E-commerce4,000 false reviews in 3-months: E-commerce sites are being rigged
CloudSEK, a leading cybersecurity intelligence company, has exposed a sophisticated network of scammers.
11 Mar 2025
Google ChromeUpdate your browser! Critical vulnerabilities found in Google Chrome
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk warning for Google Chrome's desktop users.
10 Mar 2025
Elon MuskMassive cyberattack by nation or group behind X outage: Musk
Elon Musk, the owner of X, has revealed that his social media platform is dealing with a "massive cyberattack."
02 Mar 2025
GoogleGoogle wants you to remove these popular Chrome extensions
Google has warned its Chrome browser users to uninstall 16 popular extensions. These include tools for ad blocking, screen capture, and emoji keyboards.
12 Feb 2025
Emmanuel Macron'Must be sustainable, job optimistic, clean': Modi's message for AI
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has highlighted the importance of developing unbiased data sets and adopting open-source models at the AI Action Summit in Paris, which he co-chaired.
12 Feb 2025
MetaMeta, Google, Microsoft partner to combat cyber threats in India
Tech giants such as Meta, Google, Microsoft, and Airtel have come together with New Delhi-based policy advocacy group Safer Internet India (SII) to form the coalition.
11 Feb 2025
IndiaIndians can look forward to 6-15% salary hike this year
The Indian job market is set to witness a major salary hike this year, with annual increments expected to fall between 6% and 15% across sectors.
10 Feb 2025
BlockchainLoan approval in minutes? Smart contracts make it happen
Smart contract loans are revolutionizing India's lending landscape, harnessing the power of blockchain technology to automate and secure loan agreements.
04 Feb 2025
Data LeakGrubhub suffers data breach, personal details of users compromised
US-based food delivery giant, Grubhub, has confirmed a major data breach.
31 Jan 2025
GmailBeware! Cybercriminals are using AI voices to steal Gmail credentials
Artificial intelligence (AI) is now being used to orchestrate sophisticated scams, targeting Gmail's 2.5 billion users.
28 Jan 2025
ChatGPTDeepSeek AI suspends new sign-ups following major cyberattack
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) platform DeepSeek has temporarily halted new user registrations on its DeepSeek-V3 chat platform following a major cyberattack.
26 Jan 2025
CybercrimesUnitedHealth says 190M Americans were impacted by data breach
Leading US health insurance provider UnitedHealth Group has confirmed that some 190 million Americans were impacted by the ransomware attack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare. This is nearly double the initial estimate.
26 Jan 2025
IndiaIndia witnesses 44% more weekly cyberattacks than rest of world
Leading cybersecurity solutions provider Check Point Software Technologies has revealed in its annual report that Indian organizations are facing an alarming rate of cyberattacks.
17 Jan 2025
ChinaChinese hackers breach US Treasury systems, steal sensitive data
In a major cybersecurity breach, Chinese state-sponsored hackers have managed to break into the US Department of Treasury's systems.
12 Jan 2025
AppleApple's Mac users beware! This malware can steal your data
A new malware, dubbed the "Banshee macOS Stealer," is posing a major threat to some 100 million Apple users globally.
10 Jan 2025
Supreme Court Of IndiaSupreme Court warns public about phishing attacks via fake websites
The Supreme Court of India has issued a public warning about a series of fraudulent websites, posing as its official platform.
09 Jan 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAI-powered malware could breach security systems in seconds: NATO-backed start-up
A NATO-backed UK start-up, Goldilock, has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to power cyber weapons capable of bypassing even the most advanced security systems.
08 Jan 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMcAfee launches AI-powered deepfake detector in India at ₹500
Global leader in online security, McAfee, has launched its latest product, the McAfee Deepfake Detector, in India.
08 Jan 2025
India PostIndian government URLs are redirecting public to scam websites: Report
Several Indian government websites continue to unknowingly redirect users to fake online platforms, a report by TechCrunch has revealed.
06 Jan 2025
Indian GovernmentIndia Post Payments Bank customers, beware of this PAN scam!
The Indian government has warned India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) customers about a fraudulent scheme involving PAN card details.
05 Jan 2025
NASDAQCybersecurity firm Tenable's CEO dies at 54 after cancer battle
Amit Yoran, the CEO and Chairman of cybersecurity firm Tenable, has died at the age of 54. The company confirmed his demise in a press release yesterday.
31 Dec 2024
CybercrimesThomas Cook hit by cyberattack in India, website down
Leading global travel agency Thomas Cook has reported a major cyberattack on its IT infrastructure in India.
30 Dec 2024
YouTubeHow to secure your YouTube channel from cyber threats
YouTube has a comprehensive guide for creators, explaining effective measures to keep their channels safe from cyber threats.
22 Dec 2024
InstagramWhat to do if your Instagram account gets hacked
Instagram, one of the most popular social media platforms, has also been the most targeted by hackers.
19 Dec 2024
McDonald'sFlawed delivery system of McDonald's India exposed customer data: Report
McDonald's India (West & South) recently suffered a major security issue with its delivery system, McDelivery.
13 Dec 2024
YahooYahoo lays off 25% of cybersecurity team, outsources 'red team'
Yahoo has laid off nearly 25% of its cybersecurity team, The Paranoids, in the last one year.
11 Dec 2024
AppleiPhone users at risk of data theft, should update now
Cybersecurity experts are sounding alarm bells over a possible security risk for iPhone users who are delaying an update.
11 Dec 2024
InstagramMeta introduces new tools to combat online scams
Meta (formerly Facebook) has launched a global campaign to raise awareness about online scams.
10 Dec 2024
EuropeEU's cybersecurity rules for smart devices now in effect
The European Union's (EU) Cyber Resilience Act (CRA), a set of rules designed to improve the security of connected devices, are now in effect.
10 Dec 2024
CybercrimesRansomware attack on data center impacts 16 Indian stock brokers
A ransomware attack on Comtel, a leading data center, has put the security of around 16 stock brokers in India and their clients at risk. The incident took place yesterday.
10 Dec 2024
MicrosoftNot AGI! Microsoft AI chief reveals the company's top priority
Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft's AI division, has revealed that the tech giant's number one focus is on security.
09 Dec 2024
CybercrimesShocker! Mumbai man loses ₹58 lakh to cyber fraud
A 60-year-old design consultant from Navi Mumbai has been duped of ₹58 lakh by cybercriminals.
08 Dec 2024
Sunil PalSunil Pal kidnapping: Police file case against unknown person
The Santacruz Police have registered a case against an unidentified person for allegedly abducting and extorting money from comedian-actor Sunil Pal.
04 Dec 2024
IndiaIndia is world's most targeted nation for mobile malware attacks
India has become the most targeted nation for mobile malware attacks, ahead of US and Canada. This revelation comes from a report by Zscaler ThreatLabZ.
28 Nov 2024
CybercrimesVPN users beware! Hackers find new method to spread malware
Cybersecurity experts have warned about a new threat in which hackers are exploiting compromised Virtual Private Network (VPN) servers. The attackers are using them to steal sensitive data from unsuspecting users.
27 Nov 2024
AndroidCentre issues high-severity warning for Android: Is your phone safe?
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has issued a high-severity warning regarding multiple security flaws in Android.
24 Nov 2024
RussiaRussian hackers exploiting 'nearest neighbor' to infiltrate distant Wi-Fi networks
Russian hackers have devised a complex technique to breach Wi-Fi networks, without having to be physically close to the target.
24 Nov 2024
PhonePeTamil Nadu police warn against UPI scam involving PhonePe
The Cyber Crime Wing of Tamil Nadu Police has issued a public warning regarding a scam targeting Unified Payments Interface (UPI) users.
23 Nov 2024
Central Bureau Of Investigation (CBI)SBI warns of new fraud involving fake CBI, IT officials
The State Bank of India (SBI) has warned its customers about a new kind of fraud.
20 Nov 2024
Cybercrimes45% Indians targeted by shopping scams this festive season: McAfee
A recent survey by global cybersecurity firm McAfee has highlighted the worrying trend of deepfake shopping scams in India.
20 Nov 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft's new initiative aims to prevent future CrowdStrike-like incidents
In the wake of CrowdStrike incident, which affected 8.5 million Windows PCs and servers in July, Microsoft is working on a new strategy - Windows Resiliency Initiative.
20 Nov 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft launches hacking event with $4 million in rewards
Microsoft has announced the launch of Zero Day Quest, a one-of-a-kind hacking event to improve security for its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) products.
18 Nov 2024
CybercrimesBeware of scammers pretending to represent Zerodha: Nithin Kamath
A recent surge in fake apps and websites, often masquerading as legitimate platforms, has alarmed Zerodha's co-founder and CEO Nithin Kamath.
18 Nov 2024
GoogleStay safe! Google issues advisory about latest online scam tactics
Google has launched a new campaign to educate users about the latest online fraud tactics and make them digitally safe.
17 Nov 2024
CybercrimesGurugram Police arrests 11 in ₹33cr cyber scam across India
The Gurugram Police's cybercrime unit has arrested 11 people in a major cyber fraud case.
17 Nov 2024
CybercrimesReceived scam call or message? Here's what you should do
With the rise of digital communication, we have also witnessed a surge in scam calls and messages.
17 Nov 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningMeet Daisy, the AI granny developed to outsmart scammers
UK-based telecom giant Virgin Media O2 has launched an interesting new artificial intelligence (AI) tool called "Daisy."
15 Nov 2024
BitcoinHacker behind billion-dollar Bitcoin heist gets 5-year sentence
Ilya "Dutch" Lichtenstein, the mastermind behind a major Bitcoin heist, has been sentenced to five years in prison by a Washington federal court after being pleaded guilty last year.
14 Nov 2024
Technology10 most common passwords you should stop using immediately
NordPass, a popular password manager, has released its annual list of most commonly used passwords.
13 Nov 2024
WhatsAppHow to protect yourself from WhatsApp wedding invitation scam
A new cyber scam, involving fake wedding invitations sent through WhatsApp, is on the rise. The Himachal Pradesh Police have issued a public warning about the deceptive practice.
06 Nov 2024
Stock MarketElderly targeted in rising online scam wave in India
India is seeing a rise in online scams, with the elderly being the most susceptible.
05 Nov 2024
CybercrimesDigital Arrest scam: How to quickly identify fake warrants, notices
India has seen a major rise in digital arrest scams lately, with fraudsters duping unsuspecting people.
04 Nov 2024
State Bank of India (SBI)What is SBI Reward Points scam, how to protect yourself
The State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a critical warning to its customers regarding a new kind of fraud in the name of reward point redemptions.
01 Nov 2024
CybercrimesKerala: Senior citizen loses ₹6 crore in online trading scam
A 63-year-old senior citizen from Marappalam district in Kerala has become the latest victim of an elaborate online trading scam, losing a whopping ₹6.19 crore.
30 Oct 2024
CybercrimesBeware! E-challan scam is the new phishing attack in India
A new form of online fraud, the e-challan scam, is currently raising alarms among Indians.
