Npav Lab

Cybercriminals have exploited over 150 Indian government and financial websites to trick users into fake gambling and investment scams. By injecting malicious code into trusted domains, they manipulate search engine rankings, redirecting visitors to fraudulent rummy and casino websites. This attack highlights the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures to protect public sector platforms.

A major security flaw in the Indian Post Office portal exposed thousands of KYC records, including Aadhaar numbers, PAN details, and personal data. The vulnerability, known as an IDOR attack, allowed unauthorized users to access sensitive data simply by altering numbers in the website’s URL. This incident highlights the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity in government platforms.

The Kaveri 2.0 portal, used for property registrations in Karnataka, faced a major DDoS cyberattack in December 2024 and January 2025. The attack overwhelmed the system with fake user requests, slowing it down and stopping many property registrations. Authorities later confirmed that the attack was deliberate and registered a case under the IT Act, 2000.

A new ransomware campaign called XELERA is tricking job seekers with fake job offers from the Food Corporation of India (FCI). Victims receive malicious Word documents via email, which install ransomware and steal personal data. The attack also uses Discord bots to control infected computers remotely.

A new phishing attack has been discovered where hackers use Webflow’s CDN and fake CAPTCHAs to trick users into entering their credit card details. The attackers manipulate search results to lure victims into clicking malicious PDFs that lead to phishing websites.

A serious security flaw in YouTube and Google’s Pixel Recorder API allowed hackers to extract users’ email addresses from their anonymous YouTube accounts. Security researchers found a way to convert hidden Google IDs (Gaia IDs) into email addresses, exposing millions of users to privacy risks. Google has now fixed the issue, but it highlights how interconnected services can create security loopholes.

Cybercriminals are creating fake Valentine’s Day-themed websites using words like “love,” “gift,” and “Valentine” to steal personal and financial information. These scams include phishing emails, fake online stores, and romance frauds, tricking people into revealing sensitive data or downloading malware.

Hackers are exploiting QR codes in a new scam called “quishing”, tricking users into scanning fake QR codes that lead to phishing sites, malware downloads, or financial fraud. These attacks are bypassing traditional security measures, making individuals and businesses vulnerable.

Hackers are using fake virus warnings to scare mobile users into downloading malicious antivirus apps. These scareware attacks create a false sense of urgency, tricking people into installing apps that can steal data, encrypt files, or cause system damage.

A newly discovered malware campaign, “FatBoyPanel,” is targeting Indian bank users, stealing Aadhaar numbers, PAN details, ATM PINs, and credit card information. Researchers from zLabs (Zimperium) have identified nearly 900 malware samples designed to trick users into revealing sensitive data.