Cyber Attack

A 66-year-old retired serviceman’s wife from Bengaluru was tricked by cybercriminals who posed as police officers. The scammers accused her of money laundering, put her under "digital arrest," and forced her to transfer ₹35 lakh over five days.

Russian hacking group Star Blizzard is targeting high-value diplomats and officials with a phishing campaign that exploits WhatsApp. By deceiving victims into linking their WhatsApp accounts to the hackers' devices, the group gains unauthorized access to private messages.

Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP has confirmed a data breach that affected nearly 3.5 million individuals. The breach occurred on December 13, 2023, but the investigation and notifications have been delayed. Sensitive personal data like Social Security numbers and medical information have been exposed, increasing the risk of scams and fraud.

Hackers are hiding malicious software in images to deliver dangerous malware like VIP Keylogger and 0bj3ctivity Stealer. These tools are used to steal sensitive data, such as passwords, keystrokes, and screenshots, in separate phishing campaigns.

Cybercriminals are using Google Search ads to trick advertisers into entering their credentials on fake Google Ads login pages. These phishing attacks are stealing account details to misuse them, affecting advertisers worldwide.

OneBlood, a major blood-donation organization in the U.S., experienced a ransomware attack in July 2024. The breach exposed sensitive data, including names and Social Security numbers, affecting donors.

BayMark Health Services, a leading provider of addiction treatment in North America, faced a data breach where attackers stole personal and health information of patients. The breach, attributed to the RansomHub ransomware gang, affected systems between September 24 and October 14, 2024.

In a startling revelation, India has been ranked as the second most targeted country for cyber attacks globally in 2024. This alarming statistic, reported by cyber intelligence firm CloudSEK, underscores the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures across the nation.

Ascension, a leading healthcare network, experienced a devastating ransomware breach in May. The attack, linked to the Black Basta group, compromised sensitive data of nearly 5.6 million patients and employees, revealing critical vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector.

A ransomware attack on Comtel Data Centre has severely impacted around 16 stockbrokers, including prominent names like IIFL Securities, 5Paisa, and Axis Securities. The breach has led to blocked exchange access and raised concerns over client data and order flow security. Exchanges have mandated strict security certifications before resuming operations.