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Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a dangerous new Android spyware app that uses password protection and Android overlay tricks to stay hidden and prevent uninstallation. Installed by someone with physical access, this app secretly spies on the victim while making it very hard to remove.

Oracle has confirmed a major data breach targeting its older Gen 1 servers, exposing sensitive authentication data, usernames, and hashed passwords. The attacker gained access using an old Java exploit and demanded a $20 million ransom.

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Android malware, Salvador Stealer, which is designed to steal banking credentials and one-time passwords (OTPs). This malware pretends to be a legitimate banking app, tricking users into entering sensitive financial details.

Samsung Germany has suffered a serious data breach, with threat actors leaking 270,000 customer support tickets on hacking forums. The breach, traced back to compromised employee credentials from 2021, exposes customer names, email addresses, home addresses, order details, payment information, and tracking data—putting affected users at high risk of scams and fraud.

A dangerous China-linked hacking group, Earth Alux, has been conducting cyber espionage attacks on major industries across Asia-Pacific and Latin America. Using advanced malware called VARGEIT, these hackers infiltrate organizations to steal sensitive data and disrupt operations.

A dangerous Android banking malware named TsarBot is spreading rapidly, targeting over 750 banking, finance, cryptocurrency, and e-commerce apps worldwide. It uses fake login screens, phishing sites, and remote control techniques to steal user credentials and execute fraudulent transactions.

Cybercriminals have devised a new social engineering attack known as ClickFix, which abuses fake CAPTCHA verifications to trick users into installing malware, including ransomware and banking trojans like Qakbot. This attack exploits users’ trust in CAPTCHA systems, leading them to unknowingly execute malicious commands.

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a dangerous phishing campaign where Pakistani APT hackers are using a fake India Post website to spread malware to Windows and Android users. The fraudulent site, hosted at postindia[.]site, tricks victims into downloading malicious files, putting their data and devices at risk.

A new wave of Android malware is exploiting Microsoft’s .NET MAUI framework to evade detection and steal sensitive data. Disguised as banking and social media apps, this malware tricks users into installing fake applications, harvesting their personal information, and sending it to cybercriminals.

A dangerous phishing campaign is targeting businesses that advertise on Meta platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Hackers are sending fake emails claiming that users’ ad accounts have been suspended due to policy violations. These emails trick victims into clicking malicious links that steal login credentials and grant attackers full control over their accounts.

Net Protector Total Security has once again proven its strength by achieving the VB100 certification in March 2025 on Windows 11. This recognition reinforces NPAV’s commitment to providing top-tier malware detection and robust cybersecurity for users worldwide.

A new ransomware strain named VanHelsing is actively targeting Windows systems, using advanced encryption and evasion techniques to bypass security defenses. First discovered on March 16, 2025, this ransomware is particularly affecting government, manufacturing, and pharmaceutical industries in France and the United States.

The Babuk2 ransomware group has been caught making false extortion demands by recycling stolen data from past cyberattacks. Instead of launching new breaches, Babuk2 is repurposing data from older incidents and pressuring victims into paying ransoms for information that has already been leaked.

Hackers have launched a new attack using fake hotel and travel booking websites to spread LummaStealer malware. Disguised as legitimate booking confirmation pages, these fraudulent sites trick users into running harmful commands that compromise their personal and financial information.

A dangerous new cyberattack method called Browser-in-the-Middle (BitM) is allowing hackers to steal user sessions within seconds—completely bypassing Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). This technique tricks users into logging in through an attacker-controlled browser, giving hackers full access to their accounts.

Cybercriminals are using fake file conversion tools to infect users' devices with malware. The FBI has issued an urgent warning about free Word to PDF converters that secretly install malicious software, leading to identity theft, ransomware attacks, and data breaches.

Cybercriminals have developed a new malware attack that hides harmful software inside JPEG image files, allowing them to steal passwords from unsuspecting victims. By using steganography, a technique that hides data inside images, hackers can bypass security defenses and infect devices.

The FBI, CISA, and MS-ISAC have issued a critical alert about Medusa ransomware, a highly destructive cyber threat that is targeting key industries worldwide. With over 300 victims across healthcare, education, law, insurance, and manufacturing, Medusa ransomware is rapidly expanding its reach, using sophisticated tactics to extort businesses.

A new cyber threat is targeting developers and online users through AI-generated fake GitHub repositories. Attackers are using deceptive documentation and hidden malware to steal sensitive data, including login credentials, cryptocurrency wallets, and two-factor authentication (2FA) codes.

A Pune-based consultancy firm lost ₹1.9 crore in a whale phishing attack, where scammers pretended to be the company’s director and tricked an accounts manager into transferring funds.