Cybersecurity: News
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.
Security bug in India's income tax portal exposes taxpayer data
A major security vulnerability in India's income tax filing portal has been fixed, TechCrunch reported.
SIM-swap to phishing: How hackers can steal your WhatsApp account
Despite its robust security features like end-to-end encryption, WhatsApp accounts can still be compromised.
Discord data breach exposes user info, scanned photo IDs
Discord, a popular communication platform, has confirmed a data breach involving one of its third-party customer service providers.
Call-recording app Neon plans to return after major security breach
Neon, an innovative app that pays users for sharing their audio recordings with an AI system, has announced its plans to return after a major security breach, according to CNET.
South Korea raises cyber threat level after data center fire
South Korea's intelligence agency has raised the national cyber threat level, amid fears that hackers could exploit vulnerabilities in the wake of a major fire at a government data center.
Major data breach exposed thousands of Indian bank transfer records
A major data breach has exposed hundreds of thousands of sensitive bank transfer documents from India, according to TechCrunch.
Microsoft suspends Azure services for Israeli military over Palestinian surveillance
Microsoft has suspended some of its services for the Israeli military, following an internal investigation into the alleged use of its technology for mass surveillance.
How AI's rise is creating new cyber threats
The rise of generative artificial intelligence (AI) is creating a new wave of cyber threats, according to cybersecurity experts.
Attention! Fake websites, bogus lotteries are targeting iPhone 17 buyers
As Apple opened pre-orders for the new iPhone 17, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has warned of a spike in online scams targeting potential buyers.
How hackers turned devices 'cleaned' by FBI into weapons
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently released around 95,000 computers and internet-enabled devices that were previously infected with malware.
Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen hit by massive data breach
A major data breach has hit luxury fashion brands Gucci, Balenciaga, and Alexander McQueen.
JLR could be losing ₹60cr per day due to cyberattack
British luxury subsidiary of Tata Motors, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), has been hit by a major cyberattack.
Big Tech added 30,000 jobs in India despite trade tensions
Major US tech firms, including Meta, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, and Google, have hired over 30,000 employees in India in the last one year.
Allianz Life data breach exposes personal information of 1.1M customers
A major data breach at US-based insurance company Allianz Life has compromised the personal information of 1.1 million customers.
Average cost of data breaches in India hits record ₹22cr
The average cost of a data breach in India has reached an all-time high of ₹22 crore in 2025, a 13% increase from last year.
Gemini AI flaw allows researchers to hijack a smart home
Cybersecurity researchers have demonstrated a vulnerability in Google's Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Wired reported.
By 2030, Windows PCs could see, hear, and talk: Microsoft
Microsoft's Corporate VP for OS Security, David Weston, has shared his vision of a future where Windows will be more than just an operating system.
Over 84,000 e-gaming accounts in India leaked last year: Kaspersky
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky has revealed a major data breach involving online gaming accounts in India.
Google's AI just flagged 20 security flaws in open-source software
Google's experimental artificial intelligence (AI) tool, Big Sleep, has flagged its first set of security vulnerabilities. The system was developed by DeepMind and Google's elite security team Project Zero.
How Axis Bank is protecting your FDs from digital frauds
Axis Bank has launched a new feature called 'Lock FD,' aimed at preventing premature digital closure of fixed deposits (FDs).
AI disruptions temporary, new jobs will emerge: Karnataka IT minister
Karnataka's IT and Biotechnology Minister Priyank Kharge has said that the disruptions caused by artificial intelligence (AI) will be short-lived.
McDonald's to invest ₹875cr in Hyderabad office, hire 2,000 techies
McDonald's has announced a massive investment of $100 million (around ₹875 crore) in its new global office in Hyderabad.
Tea app breach worsens—Women's private messages on abortions, affairs leaked
A second major breach at women-only dating safety app Tea has exposed over 1.1 million private direct messages, according to 404 Media.
Personal data of Allianz Life customers stolen in cyberattack
Allianz Life, a leading US insurance company, has confirmed a major data breach in mid-July.
Centre asks employees to switch email after global data breach
In light of the recent global data breach involving 16 billion login credentials, the Indian government has advised its employees to switch to a new email platform.
This malware uses Windows features to steal your banking credentials
Cybersecurity experts have discovered a new variant of the notorious Coyote malware, which uses a legitimate Windows feature to steal banking credentials.
How a simple password brought down a 158-year-old UK company
KNP Logistics, a 158-year-old UK transport company, has shut down after a major ransomware attack. The incident has left around 700 employees without jobs.
Crypto exchange CoinDCX loses $44M in a cyberattack
India's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, CoinDCX, has confirmed a major cyberattack on its platform.
Co-op data breach affects all 6.5M customers: What was stolen?
UK retail giant Co-op has confirmed that a recent cyberattack resulted in the theft of personal data of all its customers.
This Chinese tool can hack your phone and extract data
Chinese authorities are using a new type of malware to extract data from seized phones, according to a report by mobile cybersecurity company Lookout.
Hackers can remotely disable brakes on US trains. Say what!
A serious security vulnerability has been identified in American trains, one that could allow hackers to remotely disable their brakes.
IT major Ingram Micro is facing a ransomware attack
Ingram Micro, a leading US-based IT services provider, has confirmed a ransomware attack on its internal systems.
Qantas data breach: Airline confirms hacker made contact after attack
Australian airline Qantas has confirmed that it has been contacted by a potential cybercriminal.
Louis Vuitton hit by cyberattack in South Korea, customer data leaked
Louis Vuitton's Korean division has suffered a major cyberattack, compromising some of its customers' data.
Update now! Critical vulnerabilities found in several Adobe products
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning about critical vulnerabilities in several Adobe software products.
FBI says this notorious hacking group is now targeting airlines
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and cybersecurity firms have issued a warning about the notorious hacking group, Scattered Spider.
Update your browser now! Critical vulnerabilities found in Google Chrome
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-severity warning for desktop users of the Google Chrome browser.
16B passwords leaked online; Apple, Facebook, and Google users affected
A massive data breach has exposed a staggering 16 billion login credentials, including passwords.
Google launches its 'Safety Charter' in India: What is it?
Google has launched its Safety Charter in India, its largest market outside the US.
Washington Post faces cyberattack, email accounts of journalists leaked
The Washington Post has confirmed a cyberattack targeting the email accounts of some of its journalists.
Beware! 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.
Chinese 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.