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Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Generative AI Fuels Identity Theft, Aadhaar Card Fraud, and Misinformation in India
A disturbing trend is emerging in India’s digital landscape as generative AI tools are increasingly misused to forge identities and spread misinformation. One user, Piku, revealed that an AI platform generated a convincing Aadhaar card using only a name,…
WinRAR Bug Circumvents Windows Mark of Web Security Notifications.
A security flaw in the WinRAR file archiver solution might be used to circumvent the Mark of the Web (MotW) security warning and execute arbitrary code on a Windows computer. The vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-31334 and impacts all…
Ethical Hacking: The Cyber Shield Organizations Need
Ethical hacking may sound paradoxical, but it’s one of the most vital tools in modern cyber defence. Known as white hat hackers, these professionals are hired by companies to simulate cyberattacks, uncover vulnerabilities, and help fix them before malicious…
Meta Launches New Llama 4 AI Models
Meta has introduced a fresh set of artificial intelligence models under the name Llama 4. This release includes three new versions: Scout, Maverick, and Behemoth. Each one has been designed to better understand and respond to a mix of…
The Rise of Cyber Warfare and Its Global Implications
In Western society, the likelihood of cyberattacks is arguably higher now than it has ever been. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) advised UK organisations to strengthen their cyber security when Russia launched its attack on Ukraine in early…
How GenAI Is Revolutionizing HR Analytics for CHROs and Business Leaders
Generative AI (GenAI) is redefining how HR leaders interact with data, removing the steep learning curve traditionally associated with people analytics tools. When faced with a spike in hourly employee turnover, Sameer Raut, Vice President of HRIS at Sunstate…
Cybercrime Group Changes Plans: Drops Ransomware, Focuses on Data Theft
A cybercriminal group known for ransomware attacks has decided to stop using those methods and instead focus only on stealing information and demanding money in return. The group, called Hunters International, has rebranded and is now running a new…
New WhatsApp Feature Allows Users to Control Media Auto-Saving
As part of WhatsApp’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety of its users, a new feature will strengthen the confidential nature of chat histories. The enhancement is part of the platform’s overall initiative aimed at increasing privacy safeguards and…
NSA Warns of Fast Flux DNS Evasion Employed by Cybercrime Outfits
The FBI, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and a group of international partners have warned that cyber threat groups are utilising a technique known as “fast flux” to conceal the whereabouts of malicious servers, which poses a substantial…
Chinese Cyber Espionage Suspected in New Ivanti VPN Malware Attack
A newly discovered cyberattack campaign targeting Ivanti VPN devices is suspected to be linked to a Chinese cyberespionage group. Security researchers believe the attackers exploited a critical vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure, which was patched by the Utah-based company…
ToddyCat Hackers Exploit ESET Vulnerability to Deploy Stealth Malware TCESB
A cyber-espionage group known as ToddyCat, believed to have ties to China, has been observed exploiting a security flaw in ESET’s software to deliver a new and previously undocumented malware strain called TCESB, according to fresh findings by cybersecurity…
Lazarus Gang Targets Job Seekers to Install Malware
North Korean hackers responsible for Contagious Interview are trapping job seekers in the cryptocurrency sector by using the popular ClickFix social-engineering attack strategy. They aimed to deploy a Go-based backdoor— earlier undocumented— known as GolangGhost on Windows and macOS systems. …
Dark Web Site DogeQuest Targets Tesla Owners Using Data from ParkMobile Breach
A disturbing dark web website known as DogeQuest has surfaced, targeting Tesla owners and associates of Elon Musk by publishing their personal information. The data used on the site appears to have been sourced largely from a 2021 breach…
Ensuring AI Delivers Value to Business by Making Privacy a Priority
Many organizations are adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a capability, but the focus is shifting from capability to responsibility. In the future, PwC anticipates that AI will be worth $15.7 trillion to the global economy, an unquestionable transformational potential.…
The Growing Danger of Hidden Ransomware Attacks
Cyberattacks are changing. In the past, hackers would lock your files and show a big message asking for money. Now, a new type of attack is becoming more common. It’s called “quiet ransomware,” and it can steal your private…
Hospital Equipments Can be Used as Murder Weapons, Swiss Experts Warn
Swiss specialists have issued a grave warning that cyber attackers could use hospital devices to commit murder. In an alarming new research from Zurich-based cybersecurity firm Scip AG, specialists showed how they were simply able to hijack medical devices…
CISA Highlights Major Vulnerabilities in Critical Infrastructure Systems
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has released two significant advisories focused on Industrial Control Systems (ICS), urging swift action from organizations operating within vital infrastructure sectors. These advisories—ICSA-25-091-01 and ICSA-24-331-04—highlight newly discovered vulnerabilities that could pose severe…
Hacker’s Dual Identity: Cybercriminal vs Bug Bounty Hunter
EncryptHub is an infamous threat actor responsible for breaches at 618 organizations. The hacker reported two Windows zero-day flaws to Microsoft, exposing a conflicted figure that blurs the lines between cybercrime and security research. The reported flaws are CVE-2025-24061 (Mark…
Payment Fraud on the Rise: How Businesses Are Fighting Back with AI
The threat of payment fraud is growing rapidly, fueled by the widespread use of digital transactions and evolving cyber tactics. At its core, payment fraud refers to the unauthorized use of someone’s financial information to make illicit transactions. Criminals are…