Npav Lab

New research reveals Telegram as the primary tool for 120+ hacktivist groups to plan DDoS strikes via 11,000 posts and hashtags-exposing worldwide targets. Learn to monitor threats, bolster DDoS defenses, and stay ahead of visible cyber tactics.

2017 emails reveal IndusInd executives ignored Forex hedging red flags, leading to potential profit manipulation—RBI probes ongoing; experts urge stronger banking audits and governance to safeguard against accounting scandals.

Fraudsters in Delhi posed as NCB officials to extract OTPs and siphon ₹20.89 lakh—police arrested 5 linked to 473 cases. Enable 2FA, verify calls, and report to 1930 to avoid digital arrest traps and protect your finances.

Researcher exposes vulnerability in Worldline Yomani XR's debug port, allowing instant root shell access for malware or network pivots—despite tamper protections. Merchants must patch firmware and audit devices to block this high-risk entry point.

NPAV wishes you a safe, secure, and joyous Diwali! As you celebrate the festival of lights, let’s also protect our digital world from the darkness of cyber threats.

Kandji uncovers a September 2025 campaign where attackers clone Homebrew sites to inject malware like Odyssey Stealer via clipboard tricks—exploit C2 servers and bypass trust; mitigate by verifying sources and using endpoint monitoring.

Sophos exposes Maverick Menace, a self-spreading Android worm using WhatsApp ZIP lures to disable Defender/UAC, hijack sessions with Selenium, and deploy trojan for bank/crypto theft—hits 400+ environments; verify attachments and use behavioral antivirus to protect.

Attackers use zero-day in Edge's IE Mode Chakra engine to trick users into legacy reloads, enabling RCE and SYSTEM access for malware. Microsoft disabled easy triggers—configure manually via Settings, migrate from IE, and prioritize modern web standards to stay secure.

IT pro in Pune scammed ₹3.66 crore via WhatsApp group and bogus trading app granting remote access—fake profits lured investments. Expert tips: Use official apps, enable 2FA, verify before investing—report to cyber cell to stay safe.

"Trinity of Chaos" group (Muddled Libra, Bling Libra, LAPSUS$) steals 1B Salesforce records targeting retail/hospitality; launches DLS October 3, 2025, with FBI seizure October 9. EaaS model enables fraud—implement zero trust and ISAC intel to defend against data theft.