General Motors (GM) and its OnStar division have been barred from selling customer-driving data for the next five years. This decision follows an investigation that revealed GM was sharing sensitive customer information without proper consent. How Did This Happen?…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Willow Data Exposure Puts Over 240,000 Customer Records at Risk
Data Breach at Willow Exposes Over 240,000 Customer Records < p style=”text-align: justify;”> A significant data exposure incident involving the Chicago-based financial technology firm Willow has left the personal details of more than 240,000 customers vulnerable. Willow, which offers…
TRAI Calling: Fraudsters Are Now Employing Novel Strategy to Target Mobile Users
As the government intensifies efforts to raise awareness about digital arrests and online financial fraud, fraudsters have shifted their strategies to stay ahead. A concerning trend has emerged where these individuals pose as representatives of the Telecom Regulatory Authority…
AVSLabs at Cybersec Asia 2025: Securing the Digital World
AVSLabs is excited to take part in Cybersec Asia 2025, a major cybersecurity event happening on January 22-23, 2025, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand. This event brings together top industry leaders and professionals to…
Otelier Security Breach Leaks Sensitive Customer and Reservation Details
The International Journal of Security has revealed that some of the world’s biggest hotel chains have had their personal information compromised following a threat actor’s attack on a program provider that serves the industry. As part of a data…
Telegram’s TON Blockchain Embarks on US Growth Mission
A foundation, closely associated with Telegram, called the Open Network (TON), is pursuing ambitious expansion in the United States. A strategic move like this comes amid the expectation that Donald Trump’s upcoming administration will be able to offer a…
AI-Led Cyber Fraud on a Rise in Bengaluru, Rs 1,788 Crore Stolen During Major Scam
Bengaluru emerges as the leading tech-enabled city for scams: Cyber fraud has been on an upward spiral during the period 2021 through September 2024, reports the police while citing the cumulative loss to this city as an amount of…
FunkSec Ransomware Group: AI-Powered Cyber Threat Targeting Global Organizations
A new ransomware group, FunkSec, has emerged as a growing concern within the cybersecurity community after launching a series of attacks in late 2024. Reports indicate that the group has carried out over 80 cyberattacks, signaling a strategic blend…
TPM-Equipped Devices Trigger Warnings Due to a Windows BitLocker Flaw
Microsoft is examining a flaw that activates security alerts on systems equipped with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) processor after enabling BitLocker. A Windows security feature called BitLocker encrypts storage discs to guard against data leakage or theft. Redmond…
Common AI Promt Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
If you are running a business in 2025, you’re probably already using generative AI in some capacity. GenAI tools and chatbots, such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini, have become indispensable in a variety of cases, ranging from content production…
FBI Hacks 4,200 Computers to Remove PlugX Malware Linked to Chinese Hackers
The FBI has successfully hacked and removed PlugX malware from approximately 4,200 computers across the US in a large-scale cybersecurity operation. The malware, allegedly deployed by the China-based hacking group known as “Mustang Panda” or “Twill Typhoon,” has been…
PowerSchool Data Breach Exposes Millions
An American education technology company, PowerSchool, is the latest giant to fall a victim of hacking and data breaches, which probably compromised millions of records of students and teachers in North America. As one of the leading providers of…
Smart Meter Privacy Under Scrutiny as Warnings Reach Millions in UK
According to a campaign group that has criticized government net zero policies, smart meters may become the next step in “snooping” on household energy consumption. Ministers are discussing the possibility of sharing household energy usage with third parties who…
Cyber Breaches: Why Organizations Need to Work On the Clock
Cyberattacks are fast becoming a reality check for businesses worldwide, inflicting massive financial and operational losses. Besides the immediate loss of funds, cyber attacks also have an impact on an organization’s reputation, hence losing out in competition. The most…
Emerging Allegations of Chinese Espionage Targeting US Treasury
An alleged hacker named Yin Kecheng and a cybersecurity company called Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co were sanctioned on Friday by the US Treasury Department for involvement in a string of hacks against American telecom companies. Kecheng is a…
Hackers Breach Telefónica’s internal Ticketing System, Stealing 2.3GB of Sensitive Data
The hackers employed information stealer malware to steal the credentials of several Telefonica employees and gain access to the company’s internal ticketing system. The data breach was revealed last week when members of the Hellcat ransomware group (which had…
Privacy Expert Urges Policy Overhaul to Combat Data Brokers’ Practices
Privacy expert Yael Grauer, known for creating the Big Ass Data Broker Opt-Out List (BADBOOL), has a message for those frustrated with the endless cycle of removing personal data from brokers’ databases: push lawmakers to implement meaningful policy reforms. Speaking…
Encryption Key Breach Sparks Concerns Over Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity experts have raised alarms over a surge in cyberattacks targeting freemail users, driven by artificial intelligence (AI). Hackers are leveraging AI to craft sophisticated phishing scams and fraudulent notifications that are harder to detect. These deceptive messages often…
Cyberattack Disrupts NCLT Virtual Hearings Twice in One Week
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) in Mumbai has suspended virtual hearings after its system was breached twice within seven days. Hackers infiltrated the platform on December 12 and again on December 17 during a live session, broadcasting pornographic…
Hackers Exploit Microsoft Teams for Phishing and Malware Attacks
< p style=”text-align: justify;”>Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting Microsoft Teams, utilizing the platform for sophisticated phishing, vishing, and ransomware campaigns. Exploiting Teams’ widespread use, attackers employ social engineering tactics to deceive users and extract sensitive data. Methods range from fake…