Cybersecurity: News
25 Jul 2024
CybercrimesNoida doctor falls victim to 'Digital Arrest' scam, loses ₹59L
In a recent instance of cybercrime, Dr. Puja Goyal, a Noida-based physician, was swindled out of ₹59 lakh in a 'digital arrest' scam that is gaining traction in the Delhi-NCR region.
25 Jul 2024
TechnologyPiramal Group denies breach after hacker claims data theft
A hacker has reportedly stolen data pertaining to thousands of current and former employees of the Indian multinational conglomerate, Piramal Group.
24 Jul 2024
MicrosoftCrowdStrike reveals why 8.5 million Windows PCs crashed last week
Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has traced the cause of a major system crash affecting 8.5 million Windows machines, to a bug in its test software.
23 Jul 2024
UkraineThis malware shut down Ukraine's heat and we are worried
In a cyberattack this January, over 600 apartment buildings in Lviv, Ukraine experienced a two-day heating system outage, due to a malware named 'FrostyGoop.'
22 Jul 2024
LawsuitsCrowdStrike's latest outage may cost over $1B: Who will pay?
The worldwide Windows outage last week, dubbed the "largest IT outage in history" by a cybersecurity expert, could potentially cost more than $1 billion in damages.
22 Jul 2024
Dark WebNew phishing kit on dark web bypasses security, targets logins
Researchers at SlashNext have unearthed a new, advanced phishing kit on the dark web, dubbed FishXProxy Phishing Kit.
21 Jul 2024
MicrosoftCrowdStrike's faulty update affected 8.5m Windows devices globally, Microsoft reveals
The worldwide tech disruption, triggered by a faulty update from cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike, has affected 8.5 million Windows devices, according to Microsoft.
21 Jul 2024
MicrosoftCrowdStrike update previously crippled Linux systems, but it went unnoticed
Cybersecurity service provider CrowdStrike has been at the center of a global disruption, due to a problematic software update.
20 Jul 2024
MicrosoftDid CrowdStrike update causing global IT outage bypass quality checks?
A routine update of cybersecurity software by CrowdStrike, led to a global IT outage on Friday, causing widespread disruption for companies using Microsoft's Windows.
18 Jul 2024
CybercrimesData breaches soar in 2024: Over 1 billion records compromised
The year 2024 has been marked by some of the most severe data breaches in recent history, with cybercrimes compromising over a billion records.
17 Jul 2024
CybercrimesWhy malicious internet traffic is increasing at an alarming rate
Cloudflare, a prominent content delivery network and security services firm, has disclosed that nearly 6.8% of all internet traffic is malicious.
16 Jul 2024
Joe BidenRussia's Kaspersky to shut down US business after unprecedented ban
Russian cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky Lab, has revealed plans to "gradually wind down" its US operations and terminate its US-based workforce.
16 Jul 2024
FacebookHackers using Facebook to infect PCs: How to stay safe
Hackers are exploiting Facebook ads to distribute password-stealing malware targeting Windows PCs, as reported by BleepingComputer.
15 Jul 2024
CryptocurrencyIs your online account hacked? Here's how to tell
As cybercrimes increasingly target everyday individuals with the intent of stealing cryptocurrency, accessing bank accounts, personal data, or stalking, understanding how to protect online accounts has become crucial.
13 Jul 2024
Data privacyWorried about cybercrimes? Follow these tips to stay safe
Online security is a growing concern for both individuals and businesses.
12 Jul 2024
CybercrimesAT&T data breach: Phone records of 'nearly all' customers stolen
US telecommunications giant AT&T has confirmed a fresh data breach affecting "nearly all" of its customers.
11 Jul 2024
Dark WebEthical hacker exposes the dark web's unknown realities
Renowned ethical hacker and cybersecurity expert, Ryan Montgomery, recently debunked common misconceptions about the dark web on the Shawn Ryan Show podcast.
05 Jul 2024
CybercrimesMillions of Airtel users' data at risk? Telco denies breach
A hacker, known as xenZen, has claimed possession of personal data belonging to 375 million Airtel customers.
05 Jul 2024
Cybercrimes'RockYou2024' leak: Nearly 10 billion passwords stolen by hackers
Hackers have stolen approximately 10 billion unique plaintext passwords in the recent years.
29 Jun 2024
CybercrimesIndia is top target for hackers, faces 2,900 attacks weekly
India is witnessing a significant surge in cybercrimes, with an average of 2,924 attacks on organizations reported weekly over the past six months.
26 Jun 2024
Google ChromeBeware! Fake Chrome error messages trick users into installing malware
Cybersecurity experts have warned that Google Chrome users are being targeted by a sophisticated scam, that tricks them into copying and pasting malicious malware onto their computers.
20 Jun 2024
Google ChromeCybersecurity experts warn of new malware targeting Google, Microsoft users
Cybersecurity experts have sounded the alarm over a sophisticated new malware that impersonates Google Chrome and Microsoft Word, with the potential to steal money from Windows owners.
20 Jun 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft urges Windows users to update against Wi-Fi vulnerability
Microsoft has recently issued a patch for a significant security vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-30078, in its Windows 10 and 11 operating systems.
03 Jun 2024
Dark WebTicketmaster suffers massive cyberattack, 560 million users at risk
Ticketmaster, a leading ticket sales company, has been targeted in a cyberattack, that potentially compromises the personal and financial information of approximately 560 million users.
01 Jun 2024
CybercrimesMassive data breach compromises over 590 million Ticketmaster, Santander accounts
A data breach affecting about 560 million Ticketmaster accounts and Santander Bank data of over 30 million customers, may have originated from attacks on cloud storage accounts with a company named Snowflake.
29 May 2024
CybercrimesInternet Archive under persistent cyberattack for days, data unaffected
The Internet Archive, a non-profit organization, has been battling a persistent Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) cyberattack for several days.
22 May 2024
BlueskyDecentralized network Bluesky targeted by botnet-driven spam originating on Mastodon
Decentralized social networks, including Bluesky, have recently been targeted by a botnet-driven spam attack.
21 May 2024
MetaTech giants form coalition to fight online fraud, crypto scams
Major technology companies, including Meta, Match Group, and Coinbase, have joined forces to form a new coalition named 'Tech Against Scams.'
20 May 2024
Arjun BijlaniArjun Bijlani loses ₹40K in cyberfraud case: 'No OTP received'
Actor-host Arjun Bijlani recently became a victim of cyber fraud, losing ₹40K due to unauthorized transactions on his credit card.
08 May 2024
TechnologyHackers can crack average 8-character passwords in under a minute
A recent revelation from IT company Hive Systems has raised concerns about cybersecurity.
07 May 2024
GoogleGoogle announces its AI-driven cybersecurity strategy: Everything we know
Google recently announced its plan to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into its cybersecurity initiatives.
06 May 2024
Android'Dirty Stream' attack: Tips to enhance security on Android devices
Android smartphone users are being warned about a significant security risk, known as the "Dirty Stream" attack, present in their device applications.
23 Apr 2024
United States of AmericaRansomware attack on UnitedHealth Group's subsidiary affects millions of Americans
UnitedHealth Group, a leading health insurance provider in the US, has confirmed a significant ransomware attack on its subsidiary, Change Healthcare.
23 Apr 2024
NOTHINGNothing confirms data breach of community profiles: Everything we know
UK-based smartphone manufacturer, Nothing, has confirmed a security vulnerability that led to a data breach.
22 Apr 2024
TechnologyProton Mail introduces 'Dark Web Monitoring' feature: How it works
Proton Mail has launched a unique cybersecurity feature, called 'Dark Web Monitoring,' exclusively for its premium users.
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.
08 Apr 2024
CybercrimesMajor 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.
29 Mar 2024
CybercrimesActivision 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
AndroidHackers 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
BusinessWhy Mozilla has severed ties with its privacy partner
Mozilla has officially ended its partnership with data removal service, Onerep, following revelations about the company's CEO, Dimitri Shelest, and his connections to a data broker.
22 Mar 2024
Initial Public Offering (IPO)TAC Security gears up for India's first cybersecurity IPO
Backed by renowned investor Vijay Kedia, cybersecurity firm Tac Security is all set to launch its Rs. 29.99 crore initial public offering on March 27.
18 Mar 2024
CybercrimesTech 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.
