Npav Lab

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.

North Korean hacking group Kimsuky is using a custom RDP Wrapper and proxy tools to gain persistent, stealthy access to infected computers. This marks a shift in their tactics, moving away from noisy malware to more covert remote access techniques.

Cybercriminals are using fake Microsoft Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS) login pages to steal usernames, passwords, and MFA codes from employees in education, healthcare, and government organizations. The stolen credentials allow hackers to access corporate email accounts, send phishing emails, and commit financial fraud.