Shimla, June 10 — The official website of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) experienced an unexpected breach earlier this week, when its homepage was briefly altered to display inappropriate and anti-national content. The incident prompted immediate action, with the university…
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Hypervisor Ransomware Threat Grows: MITRE ATT&CK v17 Puts C-Suite on Alert
The latest update to the MITRE ATT&CK framework—version 17—has brought hypervisor security into sharp focus, prompting a necessary shift in how organizations view the core of their virtualized infrastructure. For the first time, VMware ESXi hypervisors have received a…
Office 365’s Microsoft Defender Now Thwarts Email Bombing Assaults
Microsoft claims that the cloud-based email security suite Defender for Office 365 can now automatically detect and prevent email bombing attacks. Defender for Office 365 (previously known as Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection or Office 365 ATP) guards organisations…
Chinese Scientists Develop Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Storage Technology
A team of Chinese researchers has unveiled a new blockchain storage solution designed to withstand the growing threat posed by quantum computers. Blockchain, widely regarded as a breakthrough for secure, decentralized record-keeping in areas like finance and logistics, could…
FBI Urges Airlines to Prepare for Evolving Threat Scenarios
Federal investigators have warned that the cyberextortion collective known as Scattered Spider is steadily expanding its reach to cover airlines and their technology vendors, a fresh alarm that has just been sounded for the aviation sector. According to an…
Over 40 Malicious Crypto Wallet Extensions Found on Firefox Add-Ons Store
In a disturbing cybersecurity development, researchers at Koi Security have uncovered more than 40 malicious Firefox browser extensions impersonating popular cryptocurrency wallets. These extensions, found on Mozilla’s official add-ons store, are designed to steal sensitive wallet credentials and recovery…
United States Imposes Ban on Russian Bulletproof Hosting Provider
There has been a considerable escalation in efforts by the United States towards combating cyber-enabled threats. As a result of the increase in efforts, the United States has officially blacklisted Aeza Group, a Russian supplier of bulletproof hosting services…
North Korean Malware Targets Mac Users in Crypto Sector via Calendly and Telegram
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a sophisticated malware campaign targeting Mac users involved in blockchain technologies. According to SentinelLabs, the attack has been linked to North Korean threat actors, based on an investigation conducted by Huntabil.IT. The attack method is…
Axis Max Life Cyberattack: A Warning to the Indian Insurance Sector
On July 2, 2025, Max Financial Services revealed a cybersecurity incident targeting its subsidiary, Axis Max Life Insurance, India’s fifth-largest life insurer. This incident raises severe concerns regarding data security and threat detection in the Indian insurance sector. The…
Qantas Investigates Cyber Attack That May Have Affected Millions of Customers
Qantas Airways has revealed that a cyber attack on one of its third-party service platforms may have compromised the personal data of up to six million customers. The breach was linked to a customer service tool used by a…
Ahold Delhaize USA Faces Data Breach Exposing Sensitive Information
In an announcement published by Ahold Delhaize, a leading global food retailer, the company confirmed that a significant data breach has compromised the personal information of over 2.2 million people across several countries. With nearly 10,000 stores located across Europe,…
Parking Meter QR Code Scam Grows Nationwide as “Quishing” Threatens Drivers
A growing scam involving fake QR codes on parking meters is putting unsuspecting drivers at risk of financial fraud. This deceptive tactic—called “quishing,” a blend of “QR” and “phishing”—relies on tampered QR codes that redirect people to bogus websites…
US Government Secretly Builds Enormous Database Tracking Citizens
An explosive story regarding the Trump administration’s collaboration with Palantir, which could result in the creation of a master database containing data on every American, was released by the New York Times last month. If such a “master list”…
Qantas Hit by Cyberattack Days After FBI Warning on Airline 2FA Bypass Threat
Just days after the FBI warned airlines about a surge in 2FA bypass attacks by the hacker group Scattered Spider, Australian airline Qantas has confirmed a major cybersecurity incident. The breach, which targeted a third-party platform used for customer…
Doctors Warned Over Use of Unapproved AI Tools to Record Patient Conversations
Healthcare professionals in the UK are under scrutiny for using artificial intelligence tools that haven’t been officially approved to record and transcribe conversations with patients. A recent investigation has uncovered that several doctors and medical facilities are relying on…
Thousands of WordPress Sites at Risk as Motors Theme Flaw Enables Admin Account Takeovers
A critical security flaw tracked as CVE-2025-4322 has left a widely used premium WordPress theme exposed to attackers. Cybercriminals have been exploiting this vulnerability in the Motors theme to seize administrator accounts, allowing them to fully compromise websites—modifying information,…
New Report Ranks Best And Worst Generative AI Tools For Privacy
Most generative AI companies use client data to train their chatbots. For this, they may use private or public data. Some services take a more flexible and non-intrusive approach to gathering customer data. Not so much for others. A…
How AI Impacts KYC and Financial Security
Finance has become a top target for deepfake-enabled fraud in the KYC process, undermining the integrity of identity-verification frameworks that help counter-terrorism financing (CTF) and anti-money laundering (AML) systems. Experts have found a rise in suspicious activity using AI-generated media,…
Iranian Hackers Threaten More Trump Email Leaks Amid Rising U.S. Cyber Tensions
Iran-linked hackers have renewed threats against the U.S., claiming they plan to release more emails allegedly stolen from former President Donald Trump’s associates. The announcement follows earlier leaks during the 2024 presidential race, when a batch of messages was…
Navigating AI Security Risks in Professional Settings
There is no doubt that generative artificial intelligence is one of the most revolutionary branches of artificial intelligence, capable of producing entirely new content across many different types of media, including text, image, audio, music, and even video. As…