In a major cybersecurity incident which has caused major disruption to the operations of Jaguar Land Rover, it highlights the growing vulnerability of automakers across the world to cyberattacks, underlining the increasing need to maintain communication channels between automakers…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Google to Confirm Identity of Every Android App Developer
Google announced a new step to make Android apps safer: starting next year, developers who distribute apps to certified Android phones and tablets, even outside Google Play, will need to verify their legal identity. The change ties every app…
Data I/O Ransomware Attack Exposes Vulnerability in Global Electronics Supply Chain
Data I/O, a leading manufacturer specializing in device programming and security provisioning solutions, experienced a major ransomware attack in August 2025 that crippled core operations and raised industry-wide concerns about supply chain vulnerabilities in the technology sector. The attack,…
Malicious Go Package Disguised as SSH Tool Steals Credentials via Telegram
Researchers have uncovered a malicious Go package disguised as an SSH brute-force tool that secretly collects and transmits stolen credentials to an attacker-controlled Telegram bot. The package, named golang-random-ip-ssh-bruteforce, first appeared on June 24, 2022, and was linked to…
Zscaler Confirms Exposure in Salesloft-Linked Data Breach
Zscaler has confirmed that it is among the latest organizations to be impacted by a major supply chain attack exploiting the Salesloft Drift application, which integrates with Salesforce. According to the company, attackers managed to steal OAuth tokens tied…
Beware of SIM swapping attacks, your phone is at risk
In today’s digital world, most of our digital life is connected to our phone numbers, so keeping them safe becomes a necessity. Sad news: hackers don’t need your phone to access your number. What is SIM swapping? Also known as…
Business and IT Leaders Diverge on Cloud and Security Priorities
Enterprises are preparing to expand their cloud investments, even as many remain dissatisfied with the financial returns of recent technology deployments, according to a new report from Unisys. The study, which surveyed 1,000 C-suite and IT executives across eight…
India’s Biggest Cyber Fraud: Businessman Duped of ₹25 Crore Through Fake Trading App
A Kochi-based pharmaceutical company owner has suffered a loss of ₹25 crore in what is being described as the largest single-person cyber fraud case in India. The incident involved a sophisticated online trading scam, executed through a fake trading…
New Forensic System Tracks Ghost Guns Made With 3D Printing Using SIDE
The rapid rise of 3D printing has transformed manufacturing, offering efficient ways to produce tools, spare parts, and even art. But the same technology has also enabled the creation of “ghost guns” — firearms built outside regulated systems and…
Password Managers Face Clickjacking Flaw, Millions of Users at Risk
For years, password managers have been promoted as one of the safest ways to store and manage login details. They keep everything in one place, help generate strong credentials, and protect against weak or reused passwords. But new research has…
Cybersecurity Landscape Shaken as Ransomware Activity Nearly Triples in 2024
Ransomware is one of the most persistent threats in the evolving landscape of cybercrime, but its escalation in 2024 has marked an extremely alarming turning point. Infiltrating hospitals, financial institutions, and even government agencies in a manner that has…
Researchers Expose AI Prompt Injection Attack Hidden in Images
Researchers have unveiled a new type of cyberattack that can steal sensitive user data by embedding hidden prompts inside images processed by AI platforms. These malicious instructions remain invisible to the human eye but become detectable once the images…
Age Checks Online: Privacy at Risk?
Across the internet, the question of proving age is no longer optional, it’s becoming a requirement. Governments are tightening rules to keep children away from harmful content, and platforms are under pressure to comply. From social media apps and…
ClickFix Attack Targeting Windows and Mac Users to Steal User Data
“Think before you click”: Microsoft warns all Windows PC users and as well as macOS users, from a series of attacks that are “targeting thousands of enterprise and end-user devices globally every day.” The scripts deploy malware on these devices,…
Cybersecurity: The Top Business Risk Many Firms Still Struggle to Tackle
Cybersecurity has emerged as the biggest threat to modern enterprises, yet most organizations remain far from prepared to handle it. Business leaders are aware of the risks — financial losses, reputational harm, and operational disruptions but awareness has not…
Congress Questions Hertz Over AI-Powered Scanners in Rental Cars After Customer Complaints
Hertz is facing scrutiny from U.S. lawmakers over its use of AI-powered vehicle scanners to detect damage on rental cars, following growing reports of customer complaints. In a letter to Hertz CEO Gil West, the House Oversight Subcommittee on…
Transparent Tribe Target Indian Government’s Custom Linux OS with Weaponized Desktop Files
Transparent Tribe, a cyber-espionage group believed to originate from Pakistan and also known as APT36, has stepped up its attacks on Indian government entities by using malicious desktop shortcuts designed to compromise both Windows and BOSS Linux systems. The…
Worker Sentenced to Four Years for Compromising Company IT Infrastructure
It is the case of a Chinese-born software developer who has been sentenced to four years in federal prison after hacking into the internal systems of his former employer, in a stark warning of the dangers of insider threats…
APT36 Exploits Linux .desktop Files for Espionage Malware in Ongoing Cyber Attacks
The Pakistani threat group APT36 has launched new cyber-espionage attacks targeting India’s government and defense sectors by abusing Linux .desktop files to deploy malware. According to recent reports from CYFIRMA and CloudSEK, the campaign—first detected on August 1, 2025—is…
India Most Targeted by Malware as AI Drives Surge in Ransomware and Phishing Attacks
India has become the world’s most-targeted nation for malware, according to the latest report by cybersecurity firm Acronis, which highlights how artificial intelligence is fueling a sharp increase in ransomware and phishing activity. The findings come from the company’s…