Cybersecurity: News
12 Jun 2025
Indian GovernmentBeware! These MediaTek-powered devices could put your data at risk
The Indian government has issued a major security alert over vulnerabilities in a range of MediaTek chipsets.
08 Jun 2025
Donald TrumpChinese hackers reportedly targeting US officials' smartphones since late 2024
Cybersecurity experts have uncovered a sophisticated cyberattack targeting the smartphones of government officials, political figures, tech professionals, and journalists.
08 Jun 2025
Google ChromeUpdate Google Chrome now! Your sensitive data might be compromised
India's cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has issued a high-severity alert for Google Chrome users on desktop platforms.
29 May 2025
MalwareAttention! This new malware may target your Google Calendar data
The notorious Chinese hacking group APT41, also known as Winnti, Brass Typhoon, and Wicked Panda, is using a new malware called TOUGHPROGRESS to exploit Google Calendar.
27 May 2025
Donald TrumpHundreds duped in 'Trump Hotel Rental' scam: What is it?
In a major con, over 200 people across Karnataka have been duped of nearly ₹2 crore by a fake mobile app called Trump Hotel Rental.
24 May 2025
CybercrimesNaukri.com had a bug that exposed email addresses of recruiters
Indian employment platform, Naukri.com, has successfully patched a security flaw that unknowingly exposed the email addresses of its recruiters.
21 May 2025
BitcoinCoinbase data leak 'could kill people,' warns millionaire entrepreneur
Michael Arrington, an American investor and founder of TechCrunch, has raised serious alarms over a recent data breach at Coinbase.
19 May 2025
ChinaWorld's first 'unhackable' quantum cryptography system goes live in China
China Telecom Quantum Group, a state-owned enterprise, has launched what it touts as the world's first commercial quantum cryptography system immune to hacking.
14 May 2025
CybercrimesHow India thwarted almost 1.5M cyberattacks by Pak hackers
After the Pahalgam terror attack, Maharashtra Police detected more than 1.5 million cyberattacks on Indian websites masterminded by Pakistan.
07 May 2025
Indian GovernmentHow Modi government is handling cyber threats post 'Operation Sindoor'
The Indian government has stepped up its cybersecurity after a series of coordinated cyberattacks on defense-related institutions and academic platforms.
05 May 2025
WorldPakistani hackers allegedly breach Indian defense websites, hack sensitive data
A hacker group from Pakistan, calling themselves the 'Pakistan Cyber Force,' has allegedly claimed to have hacked multiple Indian defense websites.
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.
