Monthly Archives: September 2024
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Posted: September 30, 2024Comments: 1Views: 65Cyber fraudsters have devised a new tactic by misusing the 1930 toll-free helpline number, intended for reporting cybercrimes, to deceive unsuspecting individuals. In a recent case reported in Hyderabad, a complainant was duped of ₹29.55 lakh after being coerced into joining a fraudulent video call by criminals posing as law enforcement officials.
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A dangerous new variant of the RomCom malware, dubbed 'SnipBot', has been spotted in sophisticated data theft attacks. Researchers from Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 discovered this enhanced version, marking it as RomCom 5.0, and highlighting its ability to steal sensitive data from compromised systems while pivoting on networks to extend the attack.
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Posted: September 27, 2024Views: 43Microsoft has recently highlighted a significant security threat posed by the threat actor known as Storm-0501, marking a concerning trend in ransomware attacks that extend into hybrid cloud environments.
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The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued a warning regarding ongoing cyberattacks on critical infrastructure, particularly targeting Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS). These attacks are being executed using basic methods, such as brute force attacks and exploiting default credentials, impacting vital sectors like water and wastewater systems.
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Posted: September 25, 2024Views: 40A new version of the Necro Android malware has been discovered hidden in altered versions of popular Android apps, including Wuta Camera and Max Browser, on the Google Play Store. These malicious apps have been downloaded over 11 million times, affecting users worldwide.
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In a major cybersecurity breach, Star Health Insurance has fallen victim to a massive data leak, compromising the sensitive personal information of over 31 million customers. This stolen data, including medical reports and personal identification details, has been made available through Telegram chatbots.
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Posted: September 20, 2024Views: 624
In a shocking breach of cybersecurity, the official YouTube channel of the Supreme Court of India was hacked on Friday, displaying videos that promote XRP, a cr
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Posted: September 19, 2024Views: 560
A new cybersecurity alert reveals that a Chinese state-sponsored botnet, dubbed “Raptor Train,” has compromised more than 260,000 devices, including SOHO routers, IP ca
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Posted: September 18, 2024Views: 552
Recent cybersecurity reports reveal a troubling trend: ransomware gangs, including BianLian and Rhysida, are increasingly leveraging Microsoft Azure tools—specifically
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Posted: September 18, 2024Views: 509Cybercriminals are intensifying efforts to breach corporate networks of construction firms by targeting exposed Foundation accounting servers.