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Read moreA 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. -
Read moreCybercriminals injected malicious code into the Packers Pro Shop's online checkout page, stealing sensitive payment and personal data. The breach occurred between September 23-24 and October 3-23, 2024. Customers using certain payment methods are affected, and the Packers are offering identity theft protection services to those impacted. -
Read moreIn 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. -
Read moreA Kolkata-based businessman fell victim to a sophisticated investment scam orchestrated through fake Chinese apps, losing Rs 46 lakh. The fraudsters used a deceptive app and social media to lure the victim into a trap, highlighting the growing risks of cyber fraud targeting even the tech-savvy. -
Read moreThe 'Bitter' cyberespionage group has launched attacks on Turkish defense organizations, deploying a new malware family, MiyaRAT. This sophisticated malware, alongside WmRAT, leverages alternate data streams and advanced techniques to exfiltrate sensitive data and control compromised systems. -
Read moreA Pune police constable lost Rs 2.3 lakh after unknowingly scanning a malicious QR code at a bakery. Fraudsters exploited his device through a malicious APK file, leading to unauthorized access to multiple accounts. This incident highlights the rising risks of cyber scams in digital transactions. -
Read moreFraudsters are targeting unsuspecting individuals with fake parcel notifications. These calls, often from numbers starting with +96, +18, claim there’s an issue with your delivery and urge you to "Press 9" for more details. Don’t fall for it—this is a scam! -
Read moreA four-month-long cyberattack targeted a major U.S. organization, compromising its network and extracting sensitive data. The breach is attributed to a Chinese state-sponsored group, employing advanced techniques like DLL side-loading, living-off-the-land tools, and targeting Exchange servers. -
Read moreHackers have leveraged the popular Godot game engine to spread GodLoader malware, infecting over 17,000 systems within three months. By exploiting Godot’s scripting language and packaging capabilities, cybercriminals bypass detection and deliver payloads like the XMRig crypto miner. This attack highlights the need for vigilance within open-source communities and enhanced protection against malware disguised as legitimate tools. -
Read moreResearchers have discovered "Bootkitty," the first-ever UEFI bootkit targeting Linux systems. Although currently a proof-of-concept, this development signals a critical shift in the UEFI threat landscape, historically dominated by Windows-focused attacks. Bootkitty demonstrates advanced capabilities, including bypassing Secure Boot protocols and disabling kernel integrity checks, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect Linux environments.
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