In a major cybersecurity incident this April, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) — the apex body managing agricultural education and research nationwide — fell victim to a serious data breach. The cyberattack targeted ICAR’s central website, its…
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Cyberattack on EC-Ship Platform Exposes Personal Data of Thousands
Hong Kong, China — A recent cyberattack on Hongkong Post’s online mailing system has resulted in a major data breach affecting tens of thousands of users. According to officials, the hacker managed to access sensitive contact information from the EC-Ship…
SABO Fashion Brand Exposes 3.5 Million Customer Records in Major Data Leak
Australian fashion retailer SABO recently faced a significant data breach that exposed sensitive personal information of millions of customers. The incident came to light when cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered an unsecured database containing over 3.5 million PDF documents,…
Chinese Government Launches National Cyber ID Amid Privacy Concerns
China’s national online ID service went into effect earlier this month with the promise of improving user privacy by limiting the amount of data collected by private-sector companies. However, the measures have been criticised by privacy and digital rights…
Securing Service Accounts to Prevent Kerberoasting in Active Directory
As the cornerstone of enterprise IT ecosystems for identity and access management, Active Directory (AD) continues to serve as its pillar of support. It has been trusted to handle centralised authentication and authorisation processes for decades, enabling organisations to…
New Coyote Malware Variant Exploits Windows Accessibility Tool for Data Theft
A recently observed version of the banking malware known as Coyote has begun using a lesser-known Windows feature, originally designed to help users with disabilities, to gather sensitive information from infected systems. This marks the first confirmed use of…
World Leaks Outfit Linked to Dell Test Lab Intrusion
Dell Technologies has acknowledged a serious security compromise affecting its Customer Solution Centers platform, the latest high-profile intrusion by the World Leaks extortion outfit. The breach occurred earlier this month and targeted Dell’s isolated demonstration environment, which is designed…
Startup Sells Stolen Personal Data Online for $50, Raising Alarms Over Privacy and Ethics
A new controversy is brewing over a U.S.-based startup accused of making stolen personal data widely accessible—for as little as $50. Farnsworth Intelligence, founded by 23-year-old Aidan Raney, is openly marketing a product called “Infostealers,” which allows customers to…
Bitcoin Encryption Faces Future Threat from Quantum Breakthroughs
In light of the rapid evolution of quantum computing, it has become much more than just a subject for academic curiosity—it has begun to pose a serious threat to the cryptographic systems that secure digital currencies such as Bitcoin,…
Wi-Fi Routers Can Now Sense Movement — What That Means for You
Your Wi-Fi router might be doing more than just providing internet access. New technology is allowing these everyday devices to detect movement inside your home without using cameras or microphones. While this might sound futuristic, it’s already being tested…
AI-Powered Malware ‘LameHug’ Attacks Windows PCs via ZIP Files
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new and alarming trend in the world of online threats: “LameHug”. This malicious program distinguishes out because it uses artificial intelligence, notably large language models (LLMs) built by companies such as Alibaba. LameHug, unlike…
UK Army Probes Leak of Special Forces Identities in Grenadier Guards Publication
The British Army has initiated an urgent investigation following the public exposure of sensitive information identifying members of the UK Special Forces. General Sir Roly Walker, Chief of the General Staff, has directed a comprehensive review into how classified…
SharePoint Exploit Emerges as Root of Global Cyber Threat
A global cybersecurity crisis has been triggered by a newly discovered and unpatched vulnerability in Microsoft SharePoint Server, prompting the Governments of the United States, Canada, and Australia to conduct urgent investigations. In what experts are calling a coordinated…
Stop! Don’t Let That AI App Spy on Your Inbox, Photos, and Calls
Artificial intelligence is now part of almost everything we use — from the apps on your phone to voice assistants and even touchscreen menus at restaurants. What once felt futuristic is quickly becoming everyday reality. But as AI gets…
AI-Driven Phishing Threats Loom After Massive Data Breach at Major Betting Platforms
A significant data breach impacting as many as 800,000 users from two leading online betting platforms has heightened fears over sophisticated phishing risks and the growing role of artificial intelligence in exploiting compromised personal data. The breach, confirmed by…
Patient Care Technology Disruptions Linked With the CrowdStrike Outage, Study Finds
A little more than a year ago, nearly 8.5 million Windows-based IT systems went down due to a simple error made during a routine software update. Computers were unable to reboot for several hours due to a bug from…
Security Alert as Malware Campaign Hits Widely Used E-commerce CMS
It has been discovered that a malicious program has been launched, posing a serious threat to thousands of online retailers worldwide, as it exploits vulnerabilities in widely used content management systems. According to security researchers, the attack primarily targets platforms…
Chinese Hacker Group Salt Typhoon Breaches U.S. National Guard Network for Nine Months
An elite Chinese cyber-espionage group known as Salt Typhoon infiltrated a U.S. state’s Army National Guard network for nearly nine months, according to a classified Pentagon report revealed in a June Department of Homeland Security (DHS) memo. The memo,…
Why Policy-Driven Cryptography Matters in the AI Era
In this modern-day digital world, companies are under constant pressure to keep their networks secure. Traditionally, encryption systems were deeply built into applications and devices, making them hard to change or update. When a flaw was found, either in…
Romanian Arrested in Diskstation Ransomware Operation Targeting Synology NAS Devices
A 44-year-old Romanian national has been arrested as part of a coordinated international law enforcement effort to take down the cybercriminal group behind the Diskstation ransomware campaign. This group is known for targeting Synology Network-Attached Storage (NAS) devices, which…