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Posted: May 12, 2025Read moreAscension, one of the largest private healthcare providers in the U.S., has confirmed a significant data breach affecting 437,329 patients, linked to a former business partner’s software vulnerability. This marks yet another serious blow to the healthcare sector’s cybersecurity posture, coming less than a year after Ascension's systems were crippled by ransomware. -
Read moreAs tensions escalate in the wake of the Pahalgam attack, India’s digital frontline is now under coordinated cyber assault. The government’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued urgent advisories, calling for heightened vigilance across banks, strategic sectors, and private enterprises. The increased threat environment has prompted a nationwide effort—public and private—to fortify cyber defenses under Operation Sindoor. -
Read moreA deeply embedded backdoor in Magento extensions has surfaced after six years, affecting 500 to 1,000 e-commerce websites—including a $40 billion multinational. The long-dormant malware has now been activated, compromising sensitive customer data in a widespread supply chain attack. -
Read moreIn a chilling example of cyber exploitation, threat actors are leveraging the tragic Pahalgam attack to deceive Indian government personnel into opening malicious documents. These phishing campaigns aim to install Remote Access Trojans (RATs) and extract sensitive intelligence data from highly sensitive departments. -
Read moreA new wave of subscription-based scams is flooding the internet, using fake online stores, deceptive pricing, and social media ads to steal users’ credit card details and charge them repeatedly — all under the guise of “exclusive memberships.” -
Read moreIn a recent high-impact ransomware incident, a reputed biopharmaceutical company in Pune’s Hinjawadi IT hub has fallen victim to a crippling cyberattack. The attackers have demanded a ransom of $80,000 (₹68 lakh) in exchange for unlocking sensitive encrypted data, effectively halting the firm's operations for over 48 hours. -
Read moreA newly surfaced ransomware group, RansomHub, is aggressively targeting corporate environments using an advanced, multi-stage infection chain that combines initial access malware with strategic network infiltration tactics. Cybersecurity researchers warn that this Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) group poses a serious threat to global organizations by leveraging deceptive update prompts and stealthy backdoors. -
Read moreA stealthy new cyberattack campaign is using steganography and a legacy Microsoft Office vulnerability to deliver AsyncRAT — a powerful remote access trojan capable of full system compromise. This multi-stage campaign cleverly embeds malicious code in innocent-looking image files, using advanced evasion tactics to bypass traditional security solutions. -
Read moreCyber attackers are now weaponizing Google Forms—an otherwise legitimate tool—to craft highly convincing phishing campaigns that evade email security filters and steal user logins. Trusted domains and smart obfuscation tactics make these threats harder to detect and more dangerous than ever. -
Read moreA newly uncovered Magecart campaign is compromising online shopping platforms using stealthy JavaScript to silently harvest customers' credit card data. This multi-phase attack uses advanced obfuscation, real-time data exfiltration, and persistent backdoor access to remain undetected and devastatingly effective. -
Read moreA 28-year-old man from Maharashtra fell victim to a stealthy and advanced cyberattack after downloading a seemingly innocent image on WhatsApp. The scam, which didn't involve any suspicious links or OTPs, highlights a disturbing new threat vector that exploits hidden malware embedded in image files. -
Read moreA sophisticated phishing technique has been uncovered where attackers abuse Google’s OAuth system and DKIM verification to send emails that appear to come from no-reply@google.com, but actually lead users to fake support portals aimed at credential theft. -
Read moreA highly advanced Android spyware operation has surfaced, posing as the official app of the Chinese Prosecutor’s Office. Dubbed SpyMax, this malware is part of the SpyNote family and is capable of hijacking nearly every aspect of an Android device—using deceptive UI tactics and exploiting accessibility services. -
Read moreA massive cybercrime operation is targeting Indian investors with fake stock and crypto schemes. Hackers are using Telegram groups, fake mobile apps, and even compromised college websites to trick users, steal financial data, and siphon off crores in hard-earned money. With losses already crossing ₹50 crore, it's clear this is not just a scam—it’s a full-scale cyberattack. -
Read moreData poisoning is the new and silent evolution of ransomware that doesn’t lock your files — it changes them. From financial fraud to medical disasters, this dangerous cyberattack is designed to manipulate critical data, leaving businesses, hospitals, and governments confused, vulnerable, and unprepared. -
Read moreA hacker identified as @303 has allegedly breached an Indian software company on December 19, 2024, leaking a massive dataset of sensitive policyholder and admin data from companies like HDFC Ergo, Bajaj Allianz, ICICI Lombard, and more. This breach adds to the growing wave of cyberattacks targeting India’s insurance industry. -
Read moreCybersecurity experts have uncovered a dangerous malware campaign where hackers mimic the Google Chrome install page to trick Android users into downloading a powerful spying tool called SpyNote. These fake pages look nearly identical to the real Google Play Store and are hosted on newly registered shady domains. When users fall for the trick and install the app, they unknowingly give hackers full control of their device. -
Read moreAn Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130J aircraft flying over Myanmar during the Operation Brahma relief mission was hit by a dangerous GPS-spoofing cyberattack. The attack could have misled the aircraft, but the pilots swiftly switched to an internal system to stay safe. Here's what happened and why GPS spoofing is a growing cyber threat. -
Read moreA new email-based cyberattack tricks users into either giving away their Office365 login details or installing malware disguised as a Microsoft app. The attack uses trusted platforms like files.fm to appear legitimate and targets businesses and professionals using a double-threat strategy. -
Read moreA dangerous new malware named GIFTEDCROOK is targeting Ukrainian government systems. Disguised in phishing emails, this malware is designed to steal sensitive browser data and exfiltrate it through Telegram, making it hard to detect. Cybersecurity experts are warning that this attack is part of a growing trend in cyber-espionage by threat actors.
