Cybersecurity: News
'Digital arrest' frauds cost Indians ₹120 crore in January-April
Between January-April 2024, Indians lost a whopping ₹120.30 crore to "digital arrest" scams, Indian government's cybercrime data revealed.
Elderly woman in Kerala loses ₹87L to online trading scam
A 62-year-old woman from Kochulloor, Thiruvananthapuram, has been duped in an online trading scam, losing a whopping ₹87 lakh.
Delta sues CrowdStrike over 'catastrophic' software update disrupting 7,000 flights
Delta Air Lines has sued cybersecurity company CrowdStrike after a global outage in July resulted in mass flight cancelations.
After Star Health data leak, IRDAI proposes stricter anti-fraud measures
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has proposed changes to its fraud-monitoring framework for insurance companies. The move comes amid the changing face of cybercrimes.
What is 'digital arrest' scam and how to protect yourself
A disturbing new cybercrime trend has emerged in India - the 'digital arrest' scam.
Update now! Critical flaw allows remote attacks on Samsung phones
Google's security researchers have sounded the alarm over a critical vulnerability in Samsung's mobile processors.
Beware! These new online scams can steal your money, credentials
In the digital age, online scams are getting more sophisticated and widespread.
Hong Kong bans WhatsApp, WeChat, Google Drive for civil servants
Hong Kong has banned civil servants from using certain messaging and cloud storage services during work hours.
'Pig butchering': How cybercriminals target investors with fake trading apps
Cybersecurity firm Group-IB has discovered a number of fake trading apps on Google Play and Apple's App Store.
Beware of these parcel fraud scams, ICICI Bank warns
ICICI Bank has warned its customers about a new trend of parcel fraud scams.
How to identify online job scams and avoid them
The digital age has made the job market a tough place to be.
Mobile scams on the rise: How to protect yourself
The rise of technology has made mobile phones the go-to devices for banking, online shopping, and communication. But this transition has also given rise to scams that target unsuspecting users.
Scammed online? Visa offers essential tips for recovering money
As the festive season draws near, shoppers are all set to grab discounts and deals, but so are fraudsters looking to capitalize on any opportunity to cheat unsuspecting buyers.
'CyberAware' prioritizes digital well-being for healthy technology relationships
As technology plays a bigger role in our lives, prioritizing digital well-being is crucial for a healthy lifestyle.
'CyberAware' initiative: Simple steps to secure your digital life
As of early 2024, India has 751.5 million internet users, making online safety increasingly urgent amid rising cybercrimes such as cyberbullying, extortion, grooming, and deepfake technology.
Deepfake victim Rashmika Mandanna named National Ambassador for Cyber Safety
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs has roped in popular actor Rashmika Mandanna as the National Ambassador for Promoting Cyber Safety.
Cyber4Youth initiative: Empowering the youth to combat cyber fraud
In a world driven by technology, young people spend more time online than before.
Internet Archive returns after cyberattack as a read-only service
After a cyberattack, the Internet Archive, a popular digital library, has resumed operations.
Star Health faces ₹57L ransom demand after significant data breach
Star Health, India's top health insurance provider, has confirmed that it received a ransom demand of $68,000 (around ₹57.2 lakh). This comes after a major data breach that exposed sensitive customer information.
Internet Archive suffers major data breach, 31 million users affected
In a major data breach, non-profit digital library Internet Archive has been compromised, affecting some 31 million users.
Update your browser! Critical vulnerabilities found in Microsoft Edge
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-risk advisory, warning Windows users about security vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge.
Star Health Insurance leak: Data of 31M customers selling online
Star Health Insurance, a leading health insurance provider in India, is facing a major data security breach, potentially impacting millions of its customers.
MoneyGram confirms data breach affecting millions of customers
MoneyGram, a leading US-based money transfer company, has confirmed that a cyberattack last month led to the theft of its customers' personal information and transaction data.
Beware, pensioners! Here's how fraudsters may scam you on WhatsApp
Pensioners in India are increasingly falling prey to scammers posing as officials of the Central Pension Accounting Office (CPAO), Financial Express reports.
Meta partners with UK banks to tackle online scams
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, has announced a collaboration with two prominent UK banks.
Padma Bhushan awardee SP Oswal loses ₹7cr in online scam
SP Oswal, who heads the Vardhman Group and is also a Padma Bhushan awardee, has fallen victim to a massive online fraud worth ₹7 crore.
Tired of spam calls? Here's how to block them
Spam calls can be such a headache for those of us glued to our smartphones.
Beware! These online scams may target you this festive season
As the festive season kicks in, cybersecurity experts are raising alarms about a spike in online scams.
Update your browser! Critical vulnerabilities discovered in Google Chrome
The Indian government has issued a high-risk warning to Google Chrome users, due to critical vulnerabilities detected in the browser. These flaws could potentially expose their systems to cyberattacks.
Microsoft acknowledges cybersecurity shortcomings, pledges to make changes
Microsoft has publicly acknowledged its shortcomings in the field of cybersecurity, and announced it will make necessary changes to rectify them.
This malware has infected 11M Android devices via Play Store
A new variant of the Necro malware for Android, has infected over 11 million devices.
From travel to healthcare: Global impact of CrowdStrike's outage explained
A software update by US cybersecurity firm, CrowdStrike, triggered a major global IT disruption.
Why Pakistan's internet firewall has its tech sector worried
Pakistan's tech industry is facing significant challenges due to the government's decision to implement a China-like internet firewall.
Modi government to establish national registry of suspected cyber criminals
The Indian government will set up a national registry of suspected cyber criminals, as part of its intensified efforts to combat cybercrimes.
Liminal Custody denies role in $230 million hack, blames WazirX
Liminal Custody, a digital asset custodian, has refuted allegations of its involvement in the $230 million cyberattack that took place on July 18, 2024.
Indians faced over 10M cyberthreats in Q2 2024
A recent report by Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity and digital privacy firm, has revealed that Indian computer users encountered over 10 million cyberthreats during the second quarter of this year.
UK's transport authority suffers cyberattack
Transport for London (TfL), the organization responsible for managing the public transport network in England's capital, has confirmed a cybersecurity breach.
TCS and Google Cloud partner to launch AI-backed cybersecurity tools
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading IT firm, has announced an expansion of its collaboration with Google Cloud.
How AI is helping in tackling dark web's cyber threats
The dark web, a notorious hub for cybercrimes including malware distribution, data breaches, ransomware services, and phishing kits, is now being monitored by artificial intelligence (AI).
How Apple, Google wallets are making hotel stays more secure
Several hotel chains are considering replacing traditional plastic room keys with digital alternatives available on Apple Wallet and Google Wallet apps.