With the April 15 U.S. tax deadline looming, millions of users are logging in to manage their finances online—unfortunately, cybercriminals are watching too. Leveraging this surge in digital activity, attackers are exploiting trusted platforms like Google to deceive users…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
FBI Operated ElonmuskWHM: Undercover Money Laundering Site That Handled $90M in Crypto
In a bold and controversial move, the FBI operated a money laundering platform on the dark web under the alias “ElonmuskWHM,” aiming to infiltrate the criminal ecosystem it served. According to an investigation by 404 Media, the FBI’s undercover…
Hackers Demand $4 Million After Alleged NASCAR Data Breach.
The motorsports industry has recently been faced with troubling news that NASCAR may have become the latest high-profile target for a ransomware attack as a result of the recent hackread.com report. According to the organization’s internal systems being breached…
Malicious PyPi Package ‘disgrasya’ Exploits WooCommerce Stores for Card Fraud, Downloaded Over 34,000 Times
A newly uncovered malicious Python package on PyPi, named ‘disgrasya’, has raised serious concerns after it was discovered exploiting WooCommerce-powered e-commerce sites to validate stolen credit card information. Before its removal, the package had been downloaded more than 34,000…
Researchers Unearth a Massive Data Leak Within Apollo Hospitals
For security analysts Akshay and Viral, a casual check of a healthcare system’s security quickly turned into a huge finding. The duo discovered a major data leak at Apollo Hospitals, one of India’s leading hospital networks. The breach first…
Cybercriminal Group’s Website Taken Over by Unknown Hacker
A criminal group known for using ransomware was recently caught off guard when its own website was tampered with. The website, which the gang normally uses to publish stolen data from their victims, was replaced with a short message…
Europcar GitLab Breach Exposes Sensitive User Data and Configuration Files
A cybersecurity breach allegedly targeting Europcar has brought attention to vulnerabilities in corporate development platforms. A threat actor operating under the alias “Europcar” recently claimed on an underground forum that they had gained unauthorized access to the car rental…
New Sec-Gemini v1 from Google Outperforms Cybersecurity Rivals
A cutting-edge artificial intelligence model developed by Google called Sec-Gemini v1, a version of Sec-Gemini that integrates advanced language processing, real-time threat intelligence, and enhanced cybersecurity operations, has just been released. With the help of Google’s proprietary Gemini large…
Karnataka Sets Up India’s First Cyber Command Centre to Tackle Online Crimes
Karnataka has taken a big step to fight the rising number of online crimes. It has launched the country’s first Cyber Command Centre. This new centre will handle all matters related to cyber safety and crime under one roof.…
Why Personal Identity Should Remain Independent of Social Platforms
Digital services are now as important as other public utilities such as electricity and water in today’s interconnected world. It is very important for society to expect a similar level of consistency and quality when it comes to these…
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…