Nissan Motor Co Ltd said that personal information of thousands of customers was exposed following a cyber breach at Red Hat, the US based software company it had engaged to develop customer management systems. The Japanese automaker said it…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Malicious NPM Package Masquerading as WhatsApp Web API Steals Messages and Account Access
A harmful package hosted on the Node Package Manager (NPM) registry has been found impersonating a genuine WhatsApp Web API library, with the intent to spy on user activity. Disguised as a legitimate developer tool, the package is designed…
Ransomware Profits Shrink Forcing Criminal Gangs to Innovate
Ransomware networks are increasingly using unconventional recruitment channels to recruit new operators. Using blatant job-style announcements online, these networks are enlisting young, inexperienced operators with all sorts of job experience in order to increase their payouts. There is a…
Inside China’s Urban Navigation Blackout and the Lessons for India
The administrative capital of Jiangsu Province and the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing, home to nearly 10 million people, briefly lost its digital compass on Wednesday when the city experienced an unprecedented six-hour satellite navigation outage that temporarily stalled…
Russian Threat Actors Deploy Zero-Click Exploit in High-Impact Attack on France
The end of 2025 and global cybersecurity assessments indicated that one of the most formidable state-aligned hacking units in Russia has changed its tactics significantly. It has been widely reported that state-sponsored threat actors linked to the GRU’s cyber-operations…
2026 Digital Frontiers: AI Deregulation to Surveillance Surge
Digital technology is rapidly redrawing the boundaries of politics, business and daily life, and 2026 looks set to intensify that disruption—from AI-driven services and hyper-surveillance to new forms of protest organised on social platforms. Experts warn that governments and…
China-linked Hackers Exploit Critical Cisco Zero-day as VPN Attacks Surge
A China linked advanced persistent threat has been exploiting a previously unknown vulnerability in Cisco email security appliances, while a separate wave of large scale brute force attacks has targeted virtual private networks from Cisco and Palo Alto Networks,…
Former Cybersecurity Employees Involved in Ransomware Extortion Incidents Worth Millions
It is very unfortunate and shameful for the cybersecurity industry, when cybersecurity professionals themselves betray trust to launch cyberattacks against their own country. In a shocking incident, two men have admitted to working normal jobs as cybersecurity professionals during the…
Chinese Open AI Models Rival US Systems and Reshape Global Adoption
Chinese artificial intelligence models have rapidly narrowed the gap with leading US systems, reshaping the global AI landscape. Once considered followers, Chinese developers are now producing large language models that rival American counterparts in both performance and adoption. At…
Fake DHL Pickup Slips Used in QR Code Phishing Scam
Criminals are using fake DHL pickup slips to carry out a new phishing scam that targets customers during periods of high online shopping activity, according to the company. The scam involves counterfeit versions of DHL’s familiar yellow delivery notices,…
GlassWorm Malware Returns with MacOS-focused Attack via VS Code Extensions
A fourth wave of the GlassWorm malware campaign is targeting macOS developers through malicious extensions distributed on the OpenVSX registry and the Microsoft Visual Studio Marketplace, according to researchers at Koi Security. The campaign involves compromised extensions designed for…
This Week in Cybersecurity: User Data Theft, AI-Driven Fraud, and System Vulnerabilities
This week surfaced several developments that accentuate how cyber threats continue to affect individuals, corporations, and governments across the globe. In the United States, federal records indicate that Customs and Border Protection is expanding its use of small surveillance…
Apple Forces iOS 26 Upgrade Amid Active iPhone Security Threats
Apple has taken an unusually firm stance on software updates by effectively forcing many iPhone users to move to iOS 26, citing active security threats targeting devices in the wild. The decision marks a departure from Apple’s typical approach…
2FA Fail: Hackers Exploit Microsoft 365 to Launch Code Phishing Attacks
Two-factor authentication (2FA) has been one of the most secure ways to protect online accounts. It requires a secondary code besides a password. However, in recent times, 2FA has not been a reliable method anymore, as hackers have started exploiting…
India’s RBI Opens Doors to Lateral Hiring in 2026, Signalling a Tech-First Shift in Financial Regulation
In a move highlighting the rapid evolution of India’s financial and digital landscape, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a major lateral hiring initiative for 2026, inviting private-sector and specialist professionals into the central bank. This marks…
Taiwan Holds 210 BTC Seized from Criminals, Debates Bitcoin’s Strategic Value
Taiwan’s government said it is holding more than 210.45 bitcoin, worth about $18 million, all of which were seized during criminal investigations related to fraud, money laundering, and other financial crime. This disclosure was in response to a legislator’s demand for…
IBM Issues Critical Alert Over Authentication Bypass Flaw in API Connect Platform
IBM has warned organizations using its API Connect platform about a severe security vulnerability that could allow unauthorized individuals to access applications remotely. The company has urged customers to apply security updates immediately to reduce the risk of exploitation. API…
Why Lightweight Browsers Are the Key to Faster, More Focused Web Productivity
As modern web browsers continue to expand into multifunctional platforms, they often sacrifice speed and efficiency in the process. What was once a simple tool for accessing the internet has become a complex workspace packed with features that many…
South Africa Warns of Cybercrime Surge Amid Festive Season
South Africa is experiencing a sudden and deeply concerning rise in cybercrime this holiday season, with consumers and businesses being warned to prepare for more aggressive attacks on digital banking, mobile applications and online services. Surge in festive-season attacks The…
Antivirus vs Identity Protection Software: What to Choose and How?
Users often put digital security into a single category and confuse identity protection with antivirus, assuming both work the same. But they are not. Before you buy one, it is important to understand the difference between the two. This blog…