A vast cache of 183 million email addresses and passwords has surfaced in the Have I Been Pwned (HIBP) database, raising concern among Gmail users and prompting Google to issue an official clarification. The newly indexed dataset stems from infostealer…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
$1 Million WhatsApp Hack That Never Happened: Inside Pwn2Own’s Biggest Mystery
The world of ethical hacking saw an unexpected turn at the Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 competition, where an eagerly anticipated attempt to exploit WhatsApp Messenger for a record 1 million dollar prize was withdrawn at the last moment. Pwn2Own rewards…
Deepfakes Are More Polluting Than People Think
Artificial intelligence, while blurring the lines between imagination and reality, is causing a new digital controversy to unfold at a time when ethics and creativity have become less important and the digital realm has become a much more fluid…
Dublin Airport Data Breach Exposes 3.8 Million Passengers
Dublin Airport has confirmed a significant data breach affecting potentially 3.8 million passengers who traveled through the Irish facility during August 2025, following a cyberattack on aviation technology supplier Collins Aerospace. The breach compromised boarding pass data for all…
Cyber Attack Exposes Data of 861 Irish Defective Block Grant Applicants
An engineering firm that assesses applications for Ireland’s defective concrete blocks grant scheme has been hit by a cyberattack, potentially exposing the personal data of approximately 861 homeowners across multiple counties. The breach targeted Sligo-based consulting firm Jennings O’Donovan,…
The Risks of AI-powered Web Browsers for Your Privacy
AI and web browser The future of browsing is AI, it watches everything you do online. Security and privacy are two different things; they may look same, but it is different for people who specialize in these two. Threats to…
EU Accuses Meta of Breaching Digital Rules, Raises Questions on Global Tech Compliance
The European Commission has accused Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, of violating the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA) by making it unnecessarily difficult for users to report illegal online content and challenge moderation decisions.…
EU Accuses Meta of Violating Digital Services Act Over Content Reporting Rules
The European Commission has accused Meta of breaching the European Union’s Digital Services Act (DSA), alleging that Facebook and Instagram fail to provide users with simple and accessible ways to report illegal content. In a preliminary ruling, the Commission…
Tata Motors Fixes Security Flaws That Exposed Sensitive Customer and Dealer Data
Indian automotive giant Tata Motors has addressed a series of major security vulnerabilities that exposed confidential internal data, including customer details, dealer information, and company reports. The flaws were discovered in the company’s E-Dukaan portal, an online platform used…
Shadow AI Quietly Spreads Across Workplaces, Study Warns
A growing number of employees are using artificial intelligence tools that their companies have never approved, a new report by 1Password has found. The practice, known as shadow AI, is quickly becoming one of the biggest unseen cybersecurity risks…
Microsoft Warns Windows 10 Users: Hackers Target Outdated Systems
Modern cyberattacks rarely target the royal jewels. Instead, they look for flaws in the systems that control the keys, such as obsolete operating systems, aging infrastructure, and unsupported endpoints. For technical decision makers (TDMs), these blind spots are more than…
India Moves to Mandate Labels on AI-Generated Content Across Social Media
India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has proposed new regulations that would make it compulsory for all social media platforms to clearly label artificial intelligence (AI)-generated or “synthetic” content. Under the draft amendment to the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines…
Stop Using Public Wi-Fi: Critical Security Risks Explained
Public Wi-Fi networks, commonly found in coffee shops and public spaces, are increasingly used by remote workers and mobile device users seeking internet access outside the home or office. While convenient, these networks pose significant security risks that are…
Ribbon Targeted in Cyber Espionage Campaign by Nation-State Actors
Among the many revelations which illustrate how sophisticated state-backed cyber intrusions are, Ribbon Communications has confirmed that its internal network was compromised by government-backed hackers who kept unauthorised access for almost a year before they were detected, a revelation…
Apple Removes Controversial Dating Apps After Data Leak and Privacy Violations
Apple has removed two dating apps, Tea and TeaOnHer, from the App Store months after a major data breach exposed users’ private information. The removal comes amid continued criticism over the apps’ privacy failures and lack of effective content…
The Threats of Agentic AI Data Trails
What if you install a brand new smart-home assistant that looks surreal, and if it can precool your living room at ease. However, besides the benefits, the system is secretly generating a huge digital trace of personal information? That’s the…
ChatGPT Atlas Surfaces Privacy Debate: How OpenAI’s New Browser Handles Your Data
OpenAI has officially entered the web-browsing market with ChatGPT Atlas, a new browser built on Chromium: the same open-source base that powers Google Chrome. At first glance, Atlas looks and feels almost identical to Chrome or Safari. The key…
Western Sydney University Hit by Major Cyberattack
Western Sydney University has suffered a significant cyberattack, marking the latest in a series of incidents targeting the institution since 2023. Sensitive data belonging to students, staff, and alumni—including tax file numbers, bank account details, passport and driver license…
AWS Apologizes for Massive Outage That Disrupted Major Platforms Worldwide
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has issued an apology to customers following a widespread outage on October 20 that brought down more than a thousand websites and services globally. The disruption affected major platforms including Snapchat, Reddit, Lloyds Bank, Venmo,…
Growing VPN Exploits Trigger Fresh Ransomware Crisis in APAC
Despite the growing cyber risk landscape in Asia-Pacific, ransomware operations continue to tighten their grip on India and the broader region, as threat actors more often seek to exploit network vulnerabilities and target critical sectors in order to get…