Cybersecurity: News
OpenAI acquires a start-up called Promptfoo: What does it do?
OpenAI has announced its acquisition of Promptfoo, an artificial intelligence (AI) security start-up.
Nearly half of last year's zero-days targeted enterprise devices: Google
A recent report by Google has revealed a worrying trend in cybersecurity.
What is Claude Code Security, AI tool rattling cybersecurity stocks?
Anthropic, an artificial intelligence (AI) company, has launched a new cybersecurity tool called Claude Code Security.
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.
Anthropic's new AI tool crashes cybersecurity shares: Here's why
Anthropic recently unveiled Claude Code Security, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that scans code for security vulnerabilities and suggests patches.
European Parliament disables AI features on work devices
The European Parliament has disabled built-in artificial intelligence (AI) features on work devices, citing cybersecurity and data protection concerns.
'Tremendous alliance between..': Netanyahu as Modi visits Israel next week
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Israel next week. The trip is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties in defense, counter-terrorism, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Indian pharmacy chain exposes customer data due to security lapse
One of India's largest pharmacy chains, DavaIndia Pharmacy, has experienced a security lapse, according to TechCrunch.
Dutch telecom giant Odido suffers data breach, 6.2M records exposed
Dutch telecom giant Odido has confirmed a major data breach, compromising the personal information of over 6.2 million customers.
This sex toy maker's customer data has been leaked
Japanese sex toy manufacturer Tenga has reported a data breach.
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.
Cybersecurity breaches are a top risk for Indian companies: Survey
Cybersecurity breaches and attacks have emerged as the biggest threat to the performance of Indian companies, a new survey has revealed.
Indians spend 102 hours a year identifying scams
A recent report by cybersecurity firm McAfee has revealed that Indians are spending an average of 102 hours a year trying to identify scams.
Bumble, Match Group, and CrunchBase hit by cyberattacks
A wave of cyberattacks has targeted Bumble Inc., Panera Bread Co., Match Group Inc., and CrunchBase Inc. The attacks were carried out by a group calling itself ShinyHunters.
He stole 120,000 bitcoins. Now wants to work in cybersecurity
Ilya Lichtenstein, the notorious hacker behind a multi-billion dollar cryptocurrency heist in 2016, is seeking redemption.
Quantum computers are vulnerable to cyberattacks: Here's why
Quantum computers, the next big thing in computing, may have serious security flaws.
Chinese hackers used Venezuela-themed phishing emails to target US
A China-linked hacker group has been accused of using Venezuela-themed phishing emails to target US government and policy-related officials.
China orders firms to ditch US, Israeli cybersecurity software
China has ordered its domestic firms to stop using cybersecurity software from around a dozen US and Israeli companies.
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.
Billion-dollar Bitcoin hacker gets early prison release thanks to Trump
Ilya Lichtenstein, the notorious hacker who stole billions in Bitcoin, has been released from prison after serving just over a year of his five-year sentence.
IAF, IIT Madras to design an indigenous airborne communication system
The Indian Air Force's (IAF) Software Development Institute (SDI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras.
2025's biggest cyberattacks: From India's power grid to JLR
Cyberattacks surged in 2025, with India alone witnessing over 265 million incidents, according to Quick Heal Technologies' India Cyber Threat Report, 2026.
Fake ChatGPT, Grok apps spreading malware: How to stay safe
Cybercriminals are using OpenAI's ChatGPT, as reported by Kaspersky, and xAI's Grok, as reported by Huntress, to spread malware. The malicious software is designed to steal sensitive data from users' devices.
Cognizant's biggest cyber defense center now open in Bengaluru
Cognizant, a leading IT services company, has opened its largest Cyber Defense Center (CDC) in Bengaluru.
Data breach at 700Credit exposes personal info of 5.6M people
In a major data breach, 700Credit, a Michigan-based company that provides credit checks and identity verification services to auto dealerships across the US, has confirmed that hackers have accessed personal information of over 5.6 million people.
Modi government withdraws order to pre-install Sanchar Saathi on smartphones
The Indian government has withdrawn its order mandating the pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on all smartphones sold in the country.
Apple resists Modi government order to preload telecom app
Apple is reportedly planning to defy India's directive to preload a state-owned cyber safety app, Sanchar Saathi, on its smartphones.
Indian phones to come preloaded with Modi government's cybersecurity app
India's Department of Telecommunications under the Ministry of Communications has ordered smartphone manufacturers to pre-install a state-owned cybersecurity app on all new devices.
Amazon warns 310M users as Black Friday fraud risk spikes
Amazon has issued a major security alert, warning customers about a surge in scams and cyberattacks targeting online shoppers.
Google's Antigravity AI tool can leak your sensitive data
Google's latest new AI code editor, Antigravity, has been found vulnerable to a sophisticated attack.
CrowdStrike fires an employee for leaking information to hackers
Cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike has confirmed the termination of an employee for allegedly leaking information to a notorious hacking group.
Salesforce warns users of data breach linked to third-party supplier
Salesforce is probing a data breach that exposed certain customer information via apps developed by Gainsight, a company that offers a platform for businesses to manage their customer relationships.
Major U-turn: EU to ease GDPR and AI rules
The European Commission has proposed major changes to its flagship General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and artificial intelligence (AI) laws.
Attention! Critical flaw in ASUS's Wi-Fi-routers might compromise your data
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a major security alert for users of certain ASUS DSL series Wi-Fi routers.
Gen Z set weaker passwords than their grandparents, reveals study
A recent study by NordPass has revealed that Generation Z (Zoomers) have no real difference in password security compared to their supposedly tech-illiterate grandparents.
Worrying: China might have stolen India's immigration data
A data breach at Chinese cybersecurity firm KnownSec has exposed sensitive information about India, including its immigration records.
Google sues Chinese group sending scam texts to users globally
Google has filed a lawsuit against "Lighthouse," a Chinese criminal organization that provides software and support to online scammers.
New ClickFix attacks trick users into installing malware unknowingly
ClickFix, a new method of cyber attack, is rapidly becoming a major security threat for unsuspecting users.
Pakistan-backed hackers launch spyware attack on Indian government systems
India's intelligence agencies have raised an alarm over a major cyber-espionage campaign by a Pakistan-linked hacker group called Transparent Tribe.
Delhi airport tech snag traced to malware, 100+ flights delayed
A major technical glitch at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) has resulted in the delay of over 100 flights.
This self-replicating malware played havoc on the internet in 1988
In November 1988, a new type of malware called the "Morris worm" was unleashed into the nascent internet.
Why CAPTCHAs are disappearing from the internet
CAPTCHAs, or Completely Automated Public Turing tests to tell Computers and Humans Apart, were once a common sight on the internet.
Over 50% Indian companies hit by ransomware in past year
A recent survey by OpenText has revealed that over half of Indian enterprises have fallen victim to ransomware attacks in the past year.
Banks shift to ".bank.in" domain to boost cybersecurity
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a new directive, mandating all banks to migrate their official websites to the ".bank.in" domain.
India's cybersecurity industry is worth $20B, powered by 400+ start-ups
India is fast becoming a global leader in cybersecurity, with over 400 start-ups and a workforce of more than 650,000 professionals. The country has built a $20 billion cybersecurity industry.
Tata Motors patches security flaws which exposed customer data
Tata Motors, a leading Indian automaker, has patched a number of security vulnerabilities that exposed sensitive internal data.
JLR cyberattack causes $2.5B economic loss in UK
The August cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), a subsidiary of India's Tata Motors, has cost the UK economy an estimated £1.9 billion ($2.55 billion).
Zerodha CEO's X account hacked after he fell for phishing
Nithin Kamath, the co-founder and CEO of online brokerage firm Zerodha, has revealed that his personal account on X was briefly hacked.
How India's banking sector will be protected from quantum threats
India is gearing up to bolster its cybersecurity measures in the face of the impending threat posed by quantum computing, which could potentially compromise existing encryption standards.
NSE faces 170M cyberattacks daily, 'Operation Sindoor' hit record 400M
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) of India is under constant threat from cyberattacks, with an estimated 170 million attacks every day.
Delhi Metro calls for strengthening cybersecurity after European network outages
A senior official from the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has sounded an alarm over a recent massive blackout affecting the metro networks in Madrid, Barcelona, and Lisbon.