Virtual Private Networks, or VPNs, have evolved from tools used to bypass geographic content restrictions into one of the most effective defenses for protecting digital privacy and data security. By encrypting your internet traffic and concealing your real IP…
Tag: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Google Moves Forward with Chrome Phase-Out Impacting Billions
Despite the ripples that Google has created in the global tech community, the company has announced that its long-promised privacy initiative for Chrome is being discontinued. In a move that has shocked the global tech community, Google has ended…
Opera Introduces Neon: The Browser That Thinks and Acts for You
Opera has officially launched Neon, its newest browser that blends traditional web browsing with artificial intelligence capable of taking real actions for users. Unlike regular browsers that only assist with tasks such as summarizing webpages or answering quick questions, Neon…
Europol Dismantles SIMCARTEL Network Behind Global Phishing and SIM Box Fraud Scheme
Europol has taken down a vast international cybercrime network responsible for orchestrating large-scale phishing, fraud, and identity theft operations through mobile network systems. The coordinated crackdown, codenamed “SIMCARTEL,” led to multiple arrests and the seizure of a massive infrastructure…
Hackers Exploit Blockchain Networks to Hide and Deliver Malware, Google Warns
Google’s Threat Intelligence Group has uncovered a new wave of cyberattacks where hackers are using public blockchains to host and distribute malicious code. This alarming trend transforms one of the world’s most secure and tamper-resistant technologies into a stealthy…
Mobdro Pro VPN Under Fire for Compromising User Privacy
A disturbing revelation that highlights the persistent threat that malicious software poses to Android users has been brought to the attention of cybersecurity researchers, who have raised concerns over a deceptive application masquerading as a legitimate streaming and VPN…
AI Becomes the New Spiritual Guide: How Technology Is Transforming Faith in India and Beyond
Around the world — and particularly in India — worshippers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for guidance, prayer, and spiritual comfort. As machines become mediators of faith, a new question arises: what happens when technology becomes our spiritual…
ClickFix Attack Tricks Users into Infecting Their Own Devices
Cybercriminals are increasingly using a social engineering attack called ClickFix, which manipulates victims into unknowingly initiating cyberattacks on their own systems. According to Microsoft’s 2025 Digital Defense Report, ClickFix has become the most common initial access technique, recorded in 47%…
Qantas Data Leak Highlights Rising Airline Cyberattacks and Identity Theft Risks
Airlines continue to attract the attention of cybercriminals due to the vast amounts of personal data they collect, with passports and government IDs among the most valuable targets. According to privacy firm Incogni, the exposure of such documents poses…
NCSC Warns of Rising Cyber Threats Linked to China, Urges Businesses to Build Defences
The United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has cautioned that hacking groups connected to China are responsible for an increasing number of cyberattacks targeting British organisations. Officials say the country has become one of the most capable and…
Hundreds of European Flights Disrupted by Major Ransomware Attack
A major ransomware attack recently caused widespread disruption to airline operations across several key European airports, resulting in hundreds of flight cancellations and delays for passengers. The incident highlights the growing vulnerability of the aviation industry due to its…
Cheung Sha Wan Wholesale Market Faces Major Data Breach Impacting Thousands
As part of an alarming incident that highlights the growing threat of cyberattacks on public sector systems, the Vegetable Marketing Organisation (VMO) reported that it was targeted by a ransomware attack that disrupted the Cheung Sha Wan Vegetable Wholesale…
Sotheby’s Investigates Cyberattack That Exposed Employee Financial Information
Global auction house Sotheby’s has disclosed that it recently suffered a data breach in which cybercriminals accessed and extracted files containing sensitive information. The company confirmed that the security incident, detected on July 24, 2025, led to unauthorized access…
Asahi Group Confirms Ransomware Attack Disrupting Operations and Leaking Data
Japanese food and beverage conglomerate Asahi Group Holdings has confirmed that a ransomware attack severely disrupted its operations and potentially exposed sensitive data, including employee and financial information. The cyberattack, which occurred on September 29, 2025, forced the company…
Fake Breach Alerts Target LastPass and Bitwarden Users to Hijack PCs
An ongoing phishing campaign is targeting users of LastPass and Bitwarden with fake breach alerts designed to install remote access tools on victims’ systems. The emails falsely claim that both password managers suffered security incidents and urge users to…
The Silent Guardians Powering the Frontlines of Cybersecurity
There is no doubt that a world increasingly defined by invisible battles and silent warriors has led to a shift from trenches to terminals on which modern warfare is now being waged. As a result, cyberwarfare is no longer…
Surveillance Pricing: How Technology Decides What You Pay
Imagine walking into your local supermarket to buy a two-litre bottle of milk. You pay $3, but the person ahead of you pays $3.50, and the next shopper pays only $2. While this might sound strange, it reflects a growing…
Companies Are Ditching VPNs to Escape the Hidden “Cybersecurity Tax” in 2025
Every business is paying what experts now call a “cybersecurity tax.” You won’t find it as a line on the balance sheet, but it’s embedded in rising insurance premiums (up 15–25% annually), hardware upgrades every few years, and per-user…
EU’s Child Sexual Abuse Regulation Risks Undermining Encryption and Global Digital Privacy
The European Union’s proposed Child Sexual Abuse Regulation (CSAR)—often referred to as Chat Control—is being criticized for creating an illusion of safety while threatening the very foundation of digital privacy. Experts warn that by weakening end-to-end encryption, the proposal…
Bypassing TPM 2.0 in Windows 11 While Maintaining System Security
One of the most exciting features of Windows 11 has been the inclusion of the Trusted Platform Module, or TPM, as Microsoft announced the beginning of a new era of computing. Users and industry observers alike have been equally…