CyberSecurity

Uno reverse: Scammer posing as cop accidentally dials Thrissur cyber cell, here's what followed [details]

The netizens were treated to a true story of instant karma & sweet revenge after the scammer, who intended on extorting money via fake digital arrest, had his own location traced instead.

5 days ago

Centre issues alert against illegal payment gateways created via mule bank accounts

Government Warns Against Illegal Payment Gateways

The Indian government has issued a stern warning against the creation and use of illegal payment gateways. These gateways, set up using mule bank accounts, are the handiwork of transnational organized cybercriminals and are being used to facilitate money laundering services.

23 days ago

Mega breach hits Star Health; medical reports, PAN, more sensitive info leaked

Star Health, India's largest health insurer, has suffered a data breach with sensitive customer data being made accessible via Telegram chatbots. The chatbots allow users to request samples of stolen data, including personal details and medical records, raising serious security concerns.

Sep 22, 2024

Rare Rabbit Customers Targeted in Phishing Scam Following Suspected Data Breach

Rare Rabbit hacked? Customers targeted in phishing scam: Beware of KYC, DHL emails [Updated]

The use of KYC verification as a lure is a common tactic in phishing scams, aiming to trick recipients into providing sensitive information that could be exploited by cybercriminals.

Sep 2, 2024

iPhone users targeted by govt hackers with 0-days vulnerabilities: Google

Apple warns iPhone users worldwide, including India of potential spyware attacks

Apple, on 10th July 2024 issued notifications to certain iPhone users in 98 countries worldwide, including India regarding a potential series of advanced spyware attacks.

Jul 12, 2024

Airtel denies alleged data breach of 37.5 crore customers information [details]

Amidst reports of a serious data breach regarding the leakage of its customer details, Airtel India today has denied such reports. The alleged breach involved the leakage of personal details of over 37.5 crore Indian customers, which is reported to have been put online for sale.

Jul 5, 2024

Telangana police's Hawk Eye app hacked; data of over 2 lakh users leaked [details]

The hacker attached sample records with timestamps from May 2024, disclosing that the database comprises 130,000 SOS records, 70,000 incident reports, and 20,000 travel detail records.

Jun 3, 2024

Credit card data of 17K ICICI Bank users exposed; bank blocks cards, assures compensation

After credit card data of at least 17,000 new ICICI Bank customers was exposed and reached "wrong users", the bank said on Thursday that it has blocked these cards and is issuing new ones to the customers.

Apr 25, 2024

How Secure Is Your Password? Here's a List Of 2014's Worst Passwords; Tips On Choosing Strong Passwords

India's cybersecurity crisis: 10 data leaks every minute; deep dive into 2023 cyberattacks

According to SurfShark, ten data leaks occurred every minute, unveiling the profound challenges embedded within the nation's digital infrastructure. This marked a concerning 56% surge in data breaches compared to the previous year, signifying a pressing need for fortified digital defenses.

Feb 8, 2024

FreshMenu exposes 3.5mn users' data containing sensitive info: Report

Foodtech platform FreshMenu has exposed data of more than 3.5 million users, containing order details along with sensitive customer information, which includes phone numbers and food delivery addresses, a new report has revealed.

Jan 25, 2024

Taj Hotel's data breached, around 1.5mn customers at risk [details]

Around 1.5 million people may have had their personal information compromised in a recent data breach at Taj Hotels, owned by Tata, as per reports.

Nov 23, 2023

Fraudsters get creative, come up with newer ways to dupe people

USDoD threat actor strikes again; TransUnion, NATO targeted in fresh attack [Updated]

USDoD's latest exploits have exposed a significant and alarming pattern of security vulnerabilities in high-profile organizations.

Sep 18, 2023

Monitoring sex life to religious beliefs — Your car throws privacy out of window; collects shocking personal data

Many people think of their car as a private space where they can call for doctor's appointment or have a personal conversation with their child on the way to school, without realizing the compromised privacy.

Sep 7, 2023

YouTube Music expands to 12 more countries

YouTube accounts hacked: Prominent YouTubers with millions of followers lose content [details]

The accounts of popular YouTubers Tanmay Bhat, Aishwarya Mohanraj and former 'Bigg Boss' contestant Abdu Rozik have come under cyberattack.

Jun 6, 2023

Apple's App Store is a fortress; over $2 bn in fraudulent transactions in 2022 [details]

Apple has announced that its App Store prevented over $2.09 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions in 2022, blocking nearly 3.9 million stolen credit cards from being used to make purchases, and banned 7,14,000 accounts from transacting again.

May 17, 2023

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