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…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
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…
Balancing Consumer Autonomy and Accessibility in the Age of Universal Opt-Outs
The Universal Opt-Out Mechanism (UOOM) has emerged as a crucial tool that streamlines consumers’ data rights exercise in a time when digital privacy concerns continue to rise. Through the use of this mechanism, individuals can express their preferences regarding…
FBI Busts 270 in Operation RapTor to Disrupt Dark Web Drug Trade
Efforts to dismantle the criminal networks operating on the dark web are always welcome, especially when those networks serve as hubs for stolen credentials, ransomware brokers, and cybercrime gangs. However, the dangers extend far beyond digital crime. A substantial…
Governments Release New Regulatory AI Policy
Regulatory AI Policy The CISA, NSA, and FBI teamed with cybersecurity agencies from the UK, Australia, and New Zealand to make a best-practices policy for safe AI development. The principles laid down in this document offer a strong foundation for…
Technology Meets Therapy as AI Enters the Conversation
Several studies show that artificial intelligence has become an integral part of mental health care, changing the way practitioners deliver, document, and conceptualise therapy over the years, as well as how professionals are implementing, documenting, and even conceptualising it.…
Coinbase Offers $20m Bounty to Take Down Perpetrators Behind Social Engineering Attack
Coinbase, a renowned cryptocurrency exchange, is offering a $20 million prize to anyone who can assist identify and bring down the culprits of a recent cyber-attack, rather than fulfilling their ransom demands. On May 15, Coinbase said that attackers…
CBI Uncovers Tech Support Scam Targeting Japanese Nationals in Multi-State Operation
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has uncovered a major international scam targeting Japanese citizens through fake tech support schemes. As part of its nationwide anti-cybercrime initiative, Operation Chakra V, the CBI arrested six individuals and shut down two…
SK Telecom Malware Breach Exposes 27 Million Phone Numbers
Last week, South Korean telecom firm SK Telecom announced that a malware-based data breach exposed over 27 million phone numbers, jeopardising user privacy and raising concerns in the cybersecurity community. The breach apparently lasted more than three years and…
Hackers Are Fooling IT Help Desks — Here’s How You Can Stay Protected
IT support teams, also known as service desks, are usually the first people we call when something goes wrong with our computers or accounts. They’re there to help fix issues, unlock accounts, and reset passwords. But this helpfulness is…
Remote Work and AI Scams Are Making Companies Easier Targets for Hackers
Experts are warning that working from home is making businesses more open to cyberattacks, especially as hackers use new tools like artificial intelligence (AI) to trick people. Since many employees now work remotely, scammers are taking advantage of weaker…