In the vast landscape of cybersecurity threats, a new campaign has emerged, targeting Android users in India. Dubbed as the “MaaS Campaign,” this nefarious operation has caught the attention of security experts worldwide due to its sophisticated nature and…
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Akamai Research Exposes Vulnerability: APIs Now Prime Targets for 29% of Web Attacks
As part of the State of the Internet (SOTI) reports, a series of threats and data insights from Akamai, this year marks the 10th year in which Akamai has been publishing these reports. Since then, the focus of these…
Cyber Extortion Stoops Lowest: Fake Attacks, Whistleblowing, Cyber Extortion
Recently, a car rental company in Europe fell victim to a fake cyberattack, the hacker used ChatGPT to make it look like the stolen data was legit. It makes us think why would threat actors claim a fabricated attack? We…
GitHub Unveils AI-Driven Tool to Automatically Rectify Code Vulnerabilities
GitHub has unveiled a novel AI-driven feature aimed at expediting the resolution of vulnerabilities during the coding process. This new tool, named Code Scanning Autofix, is currently available in public beta and is automatically activated for all private repositories belonging…
Gmail and Facebook Users Advised to Secure Their Accounts Immediately
In a recent report by Action Fraud, it has been disclosed that millions of Gmail and Facebook users are at risk of cyberattacks, with Brits losing a staggering £1.3 million to hackers. The data reveals that a concerning 22,530…
Payments Watchdog Assessing McDonald’s and Greggs Tech Outages
The payments watchdog is investigating the technical failures that have caused havoc at a number of high-profile outlets over the past week. Greggs became the fourth large company to experience IT issues, after McDonald’s, Tesco, and Sainsbury’s. The Payments…
From Personal Computer to Innovation Enabler: Unveiling the Future of Computing
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) has been largely invisible until now, automating processes and improving performance in the background. Despite the unprecedented adoption curve of generative AI, which is transforming the way humans interact with technology through natural…
FBI Reports Surge in Cryptocurrency Scams, Highlighting Growing Threat of Confidence Scams
The FBI has recently brought attention to a concerning trend in cybercrime: the rise of cryptocurrency scams, particularly through romance and confidence schemes, which have outpaced ransomware attacks in terms of financial losses. According to the FBI’s data, individuals…
Is Your Data Safe? Fujitsu Discovers Breach, Customers Warned
Fujitsu, a leading Japanese technology company, recently faced a grave cybersecurity breach when it discovered malware on some of its computer systems, potentially leading to the theft of customer data. This incident raises concerns about the security of sensitive…
Vans Warns Consumers of Fraudsters Following ALPHV Data Breach
Vans customers have been alerted to the possibility of fraud or identity theft as a result of an ALPHV data breach at the parent firm. Vans claims that in December 2023, VF Group discovered “unauthorised activities” on a section…
NIA Investigates Cyberattack on Aerospace Research Firm
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is examining a ransomware attack on the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), India’s leading aerospace research institution, which occurred on November 15 last year. Suspected to be a cyberterrorist attack, the NIA has initiated an…
The Rise of Temu: A Game-Changer in Online Shopping
It has been reported that this year’s Super Bowl was watched by 123 million Americans, setting a record. Aside from the nation’s biggest sporting event, the blockbuster halftime performance, several camera cutaways, and several shots of Taylor Swift in…
Nvidia Unveils Latest AI Chip, Promising 30x Faster Performance
Nvidia, a dominant force in the semiconductor industry, has once again raised the bar with its latest unveiling of the B200 “Blackwell” chip. Promising an astonishing 30 times faster performance than its predecessor, this cutting-edge AI chip represents a…
I-Soon Leak: Exposing China’s Cyber Espionage
In the dark caves of cyberspace, where secrets are traded like currency and digital shadows gamble, a recent leak of documents reveals that China’s hacking community is not as advanced and systematic as it appears. The leak is likely from…
Massive Data Breach Sends Shockwaves Through Businesses
A colossal breach of data has rattled the digital world affecting billions of users across various platforms and organisations. This vile breach, dubbed the “mother of all breaches” (MOAB), has exposed a staggering 26 billion entries, including those from…
Critical Bug in aiohttp: Ransomware Attackers On A Roll
In the rapidly changing world of cybersecurity, cyber threats have been a nuisance and Ransomware is a constant menace. In a recent incident, cybersecurity firm Cyble found a serious vulnerability that threat actors are exploiting to get unauthenticated remote access…
Tiktok Ban: China Criticizes a Proped Bill in the US Congress
China has criticized a proposed bill in the US Congress that could potentially lead to the banning of TikTok in the United States, labeling it as unfair. This action marks the latest development in a longstanding dispute over safety concerns…
Fairness is a Critical And Challenging Feature of AI
Artificial intelligence’s ability to process and analyse massive volumes of data has transformed decision-making processes, making operations in health care, banking, criminal justice, and other sectors of society more efficient and, in many cases, effective. This transformational power,…
Premiums Affected as Internet-Connected Cars Share Data with Insurers
All kinds of popular features, such as in-car apps, remote functions, and even Wi-Fi hot spots, are available on most new vehicles that offer internet services. In addition to being a goldmine of data for automakers, these “connected” cars…
Deceptive Calls in Kolkata, Residents Targeted in Elaborate Scam
In a concerning trend, an increasing number of Kolkatans are falling victim to sophisticated scams orchestrated by fraudsters posing as law enforcement officials. The scam involves duping individuals into believing that a consignment of illegal articles has been booked…