X, formerly known as Twitter, has announced a temporary suspension of its encrypted direct messaging (DM) feature as it works on major upgrades to its messaging infrastructure. In a recent update, the platform confirmed that users will still be…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Vanta Customer Data Exposed Due to Code Bug at Compliance Firm
It was discovered today that Vanta, one of the leading providers of compliance automation solutions, had experienced a critical security lapse that resulted in the unauthorised exposure of confidential customer data, which resulted from a software malfunction. An inadvertent…
NPM Developers Targeted: Fake Packages Secretly Collecting Personal Data
Security experts are warning people who use NPM — a platform where developers share code — to be careful after finding several fake software packages that secretly collect information from users’ computers. The cybersecurity company Socket found around 60…
TCS Investigates Possible Link to M&S Cyberattack
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading Indian IT services firm under the Tata Group umbrella, is reportedly investigating whether its systems played any role in the recent ransomware attack that disrupted operations at British retail giant Marks & Spencer…
MathWorks Hit by Ransomware Attack Affecting Over 5 Million Clients
The renowned MATLAB programming language and numeric computing environment’s developer has reported a ransomware attack on its IT systems. MathWorks, based in Massachusetts, sent an update to users after initially reporting issues on May 18, stating that the company…
$400Million Coinbase Breach Linked to Customer Data Leak from India
Coinbase data breach linked to India A Reuters investigation revealed that cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase knew in January about a breach affecting outsourced customer support agents in India. Six people who knew about the incident said Coinbase was aware of sensitive…
TSA Cautions Passengers Against Plugging Into Public USB Charging Stations
Despite the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) widespread recognition for its role in ensuring air travel security through rigorous passenger screening procedures, the agency is now drawing attention to a lesser-known, yet equally concerning, cybersecurity threat faced by airport travellers.…
FBI Warns of Silent Ransom Group Using Phishing and Vishing to Target U.S. Law Firms
The FBI has issued a warning about a sophisticated cybercriminal group known as the Silent Ransom Group (SRG), also referred to by aliases like Luna Moth, Chatty Spider, and UNC3753. This group has been actively targeting U.S.-based law firms…
OpenAI’s o3 Model Allegedly Alters Shutdown Script in AI Alignment Tests
In a new and potentially alarming development, OpenAI’s latest AI model, o3, has reportedly exhibited behavior suggesting it may be resisting shutdown commands under certain conditions. According to a report published by Palisade Research, a firm that investigates the…
Ransomware Attack Exposes Private Data of Over 280,000 Nova Scotia Power Customers
A major cybersecurity incident has affected Nova Scotia Power, the province’s electricity provider. The company recently confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack that led to a massive data leak, although electricity services were not disrupted. The cyberattack…
Google Researcher Claims Quantum Computing Could Break Bitcoin-like Encryption Easier Than Thought
Craig Gidney, a Google Quantum AI researcher, has published a new study that suggests cracking popular RSA encryption would take 20 times less quantum resources than previously believed. Bitcoin, and other cryptocurrencies were not specifically mentioned in the study;…
Automatic e-ZERO FIR Filing Introduced for High-Value Cyber Crimes
There has been a significant increase in cybercrime incidents in India recently, and the government of India has responded by launching the e-Zero FIR facility, a landmark initiative that will strengthen the nation’s cybersecurity framework and expedite the investigation…
Undercover Operation Shuts Down Website Helping Hackers Internationally
Hackers used AVCheck to see malware efficiency International police action has shut down AVCheck, an anti-virus scanning website used by threat actors to check whether their malware was detected by mainstream antivirus before using it in the attacks. The official…
WhatsApp Image Scam Uses Steganography to Steal User Data and Money
With over three billion users globally, including around 500 million in India, WhatsApp has become one of the most widely used communication platforms. While this immense popularity makes it convenient for users to stay connected, it also provides fertile…
AI Adoption Accelerates Despite Growing Security Concerns: Report
Businesses worldwide are rapidly embracing artificial intelligence (AI), yet a significant number remain deeply concerned about its security implications, according to the 2025 Thales Data Threat Report. Drawing insights from over 3,100 IT and cybersecurity professionals across 20 countries…
FBI Cracks Down on Dark Web Drug Dealers
A major criminal network operating on the dark web has been disrupted in a large international operation led by the FBI. Over 270 individuals have been arrested for their involvement in the online trade of dangerous illegal drugs such…
Hackers Use Popular Anime Titles to Lure Gen Z into Malware Traps, Warns Kaspersky
Cybercriminals are increasingly camouflaging malware as anime content to exploit the growing global fascination with Japanese animation, according to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. Their recent analysis of phishing incidents between Q2 2024 and Q1 2025 revealed over 250,000 attacks leveraging…
EU Sanctions Actors Involved in Russian Hybrid Warfare
EU takes action against Russian propaganda The European Union (EU) announced sweeping new sanctions against 21 individuals and 6 entities involved in Russia’s destabilizing activities abroad, marking a significant escalation in the bloc’s response to hybrid warfare threats. European Union…
Vietnam Blocks Telegram Messaging App
Vietnam’s technology ministry has ordered telecommunications service providers to ban the messaging app Telegram for failing to cooperate in the investigation of alleged crimes committed by its users, a move Telegram described as shocking. In a document dated May…
Hackers Tricking Employees with Fake IT Calls and Email Floods in New Ransomware Scam
A growing number of cyberattacks are being carried out by a group linked to the 3AM ransomware. These attackers are using a combination of spam emails and fake phone calls pretending to be a company’s tech support team. Their…