Dawnofdevil Hackers on the Rise Again

 

In the ongoing battle to secure the cyber realm, the emergence of new hackers continues unabated, constantly innovating methods to breach the digital boundaries that safeguard your online world. A new hacking collective known as “dawnofdevil” has emerged as a potent threat to various Indian entities, with a particular focus on government organisations. This group, operating discreetly within the confines of BreachForums, has boldly asserted its successful infiltration into the security apparatus of the Income Tax Department of India. The potential compromise of sensitive information within this governmental body raises significant concerns about data confidentiality and the potential for unauthorised access to various affiliated websites.

Operating under the pseudonym “dawnofdevil,” an unidentified individual has boldly claimed to breach the robust security infrastructure of the Income Tax Department. The purported breach involves gaining unauthorised access to an email account hosted on the incometax.gov.in domain, a development that could potentially open avenues for unauthorised registrations on a range of government-affiliated websites. Adding to the gravity of the situation, the hacker is actively seeking buyers for this compromised email access, attaching a price tag of US$500 to the illicit offering.

Expanding their cyber activities, dawnofdevil has recently made waves by claiming a successful breach of Hathway, a prominent broadband and cable TV service provider in India. The hacker boasts of obtaining personal data from a st

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