Global police shut down malware group ‘targeting millions’
The criminal platforms, called RedLine and META stole personal data from infected devices including usernames and passwords as well as…
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‘AI-enabled voice phishing new threat to cybersecurity’
While deepfakes — where the likeness of a celebrity’s appearance or voice is used—are well-known, vishing or voice-based phishing has…
India among top targets for ransomware, malware attacks
With the nation’s digital infrastructure rapidly expanding across critical sectors like Banking, Government, and Manufacturing, India now stands at the…
India ranks high in global malware and ransomware incidents
On the ransomware front, India ranks 10 globally and 6 in Asia, with 1,17,200 ransomware threats detected in 2024—accounting for…
Education and healthcare bear brunt of cyberattacks: report
The study found that over the past six months, organisations in India have experienced an average of 3,244 cyberattacks per…
‘FakeUpdates’ is August’s ‘most dangerous’ malware in India
Ransomware poses a significant threat in India, led by RansomHub. FakeUpdates malware impacts 8% of global organizations. The healthcare sector…
3,00,000-plus Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge users hit by dangerous extensions
Hackers have been using malicious browser extensions to infect devices of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge users. Since 2021, over…
Swiss-based Schlatter says IT network affected by cyberattack
The group was investigating whether data was stolen and experts were working to make all systems available and functional again,…
Greek probe clears state intelligence of malware use
According to Greek media, the four people in question are believed to be managers of Intellexa, a company that marketed…
In crypto world, the hacker is God
When a cyber villain affects a system, it is as unstoppable as an earthquake or pandemic. Traders, for example, who…