The LabHost cybercrime platform, one of the biggest worldwide phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platforms, was shut down in April 2024, but the FBI has disclosed 42,000 phishing domains associated with it. In order to raise awareness and offer signs of compromise,…
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Approaches Users Can Implement to Safeguard Wireless Connections
The Wi-Fi network is a wireless gateway that connects homes and businesses to the Internet via the air, and it is typically provided by a router, which transmits data signals across the network. Mobile devices, laptops, and tablets can…
Pakistan-Based Hackers Launch Cyber Attack on Indian Defence Websites, Claim Access to Sensitive Data
In a concerning escalation of cyber hostilities, a Pakistan-based threat group known as the Pakistan Cyber Force launched a coordinated cyber offensive on multiple Indian defence-related websites on Monday. The group claimed responsibility for defacing the official site of…
Public Wary of AI-Powered Data Use by National Security Agencies, Study Finds
A new report released alongside the Centre for Emerging Technology and Security (CETaS) 2025 event sheds light on growing public unease around automated data processing in national security. Titled UK Public Attitudes to National Security Data Processing: Assessing Human…
WhatsApp Reveals “Private Processing” Feature for Cloud Based AI Features
WhatsApp claims even it can not process private data WhatsApp has introduced ‘Private Processing,’ a new tech that allows users to use advanced AI features by offloading tasks to privacy-preserving cloud servers, without exposing their chat to Meta. Meta claims…
Security Researcher Uncovers Critical RCE Flaw in API Due to Incomplete Input Validation
In a recent security evaluation, a researcher discovered a severe remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability caused by improper backend input validation and misplaced reliance on frontend filters. The vulnerability centered on a username field within a target web application. On…
Ascension Faces New Security Incident Involving External Vendor
There has been an official disclosure from Ascension Healthcare, one of the largest non-profit healthcare systems in the United States, that there has been a data breach involving patient information due to a cybersecurity incident linked to a former…
Posture Management Emerges as Strategic Cybersecurity Priority Amid Cloud and Data Fragmentation
Posture management is rapidly evolving into a cornerstone of enterprise cybersecurity as organizations grapple with increasing digital complexity. With infrastructures now sprawling across cloud platforms, identity services, and data environments, the traditional model of siloed risk monitoring is no…
Cybercriminals Stole Thousands of Australians’ Banking Details
Security experts believe that more than 30,000 Australians’ banking details have been compromised online. According to Dvuln, an Australian computer security firm, the exposed data, discovered during the last four years, refers to “multiple major banks”. However, rather than…
Commvault Confirms Cyberattack, Says Customer Backup Data Remains Secure
Commvault, a well-known company that helps other businesses protect and manage their digital data, recently shared that it had experienced a cyberattack. However, the company clarified that none of the backup data it stores for customers was accessed or harmed…
AI Now Writes Up to 30% of Microsoft’s Code, Says CEO Satya Nadella
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping software development at major tech companies, with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella revealing that between 20% and 30% of code in the company’s repositories is currently generated by AI tools. Speaking during a fireside chat…
JPMorgan Security Head Warns Tech Firms to Focus on Safer Software
Patrick Opet, the Chief Information Security Officer of JPMorgan Chase, has called on software companies to slow down and focus more on building secure systems rather than rushing their products to market. In a public letter, he warned that…
Infostealer Malware Soars 500% as 1.7 Billion Passwords Leak on Dark Web
A new report has exposed a staggering 500% rise in infostealer malware attacks, with over 1.7 billion passwords leaked on the dark web in 2024 alone. Despite the growing threat, poor password hygiene continues to be a critical issue,…
WhatsApp Balances AI Innovation with User Privacy Concerns
Despite WhatsApp’s position as the world’s largest messaging platform, it continues to push the boundaries of digital communication by implementing advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features that enhance the experience for its users and enable the platform to operate more…
Pune-Based Biopharma Company Hit by Ransomware Attack, Hackers Demand $80,000
A multinational biopharmaceutical company based in Pune has fallen victim to a sophisticated ransomware attack, with cybercriminals encrypting vital data and demanding $80,000 (over Rs 68 lakh) for its release. The attackers have also threatened to leak the stolen…
Do Not Charge Your Phone at Public Stations, Experts Warn
For a long time, smartphones have had a built-in feature that saves us against unauthorized access through USB. In Android and iOS, pop-ups ask us to confirm access before a data USB connection is established to transfer our data. But…
Iran Claims it Thwarted Sophisticated Cyberattack on its Infrastructure
Iran thwarted a “widespread and complex” cyberattack on Sunday that targeted the nation’s infrastructure, a senior official told Tasnim News Agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. Behzad Akbari, the head of the government’s Telecommunications Infrastructure…
Over 1,200 SAP Instances Exposed to Critical Vulnerability Exploited in the Wild
Security researchers have issued a warning about a severe vulnerability affecting SAP systems, with over 1,200 instances potentially exposed to remote exploitation. This comes after SAP disclosed a critical flaw in the NetWeaver Visual Composer’s Metadata Uploader earlier this…
Understanding the UK’s New Rule on Ransomware Payments in the Public Sector
The UK government has introduced a new policy that stops public sector organizations from making payments to cybercriminals during ransomware attacks. This decision was made to reduce the number of attacks by taking away the money motivation behind them. The…
Digital Danger Zone: America’s Rising Cybersecurity Threats
A major firm being hacked, facing a cyber threat, or having critical digital data leaked seems to make headlines every day. Cyberattacks increased dramatically worldwide in the first quarter of 2025, with an average of 1,925 attacks per organisation…