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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.

A new ransomware strain called Ebyte is rapidly spreading across North America and Europe, encrypting critical files and demanding high ransom payments. Security experts warn that this malware is highly advanced, making data recovery nearly impossible without paying the attackers.

Elon Musk has alleged that a large-scale cyber-attack targeted X (formerly Twitter), causing widespread outages. While no evidence has been provided, Musk suggested that the attack may have originated from Ukraine. This raises concerns about cyber threats targeting major social media platforms.

Microsoft has uncovered a large-scale malware attack, named Storm-0408, that infected nearly one million devices worldwide. The attackers used malvertising on illegal streaming sites to spread malware hosted on GitHub, Discord, and Dropbox. The malware stole personal data, browser credentials, and even disabled security protections.

A new phishing scam is targeting YouTube creators using AI-generated deepfake videos of YouTube CEO Neal Mohan. Attackers trick creators into sharing login credentials by pretending to send a private video about monetization updates. Once hacked, accounts are used for scams and malware attacks.

A dangerous banking trojan named Anatsa (TeaBot) was found hiding in a File Manager and Document Reader app on Google Play. Before it was removed, the app had over 220,000 downloads and targeted users worldwide. This malware steals banking passwords, bypasses two-factor authentication (2FA), and enables hackers to transfer money from victims' accounts.

Cybercriminals have found a new way to trick companies into paying fake ransoms – by sending physical letters in the mail. Instead of hacking networks or deploying ransomware, fraudsters are simply claiming they have stolen sensitive data and demanding money to prevent its release.

A dangerous new version of the Android Remote Access Tool (RAT), called AndroRAT, is being used by hackers to steal unlock patterns, PINs, and passcodes from Android devices. Originally an open-source university project in 2012, AndroRAT has now evolved into a powerful malware that bypasses security defenses up to Android 15. This latest variant spreads through fake apps and phishing links, using advanced techniques to hijack device controls, steal biometric data, and break into locked smartphones.

Indian tech giant Tata Technologies, a key player in automotive and aerospace engineering, has allegedly fallen victim to a massive ransomware attack. The Hunters International ransomware group claims to have stolen 1.4 TB of sensitive data, potentially impacting major clients like Ford, McLaren, Honda, and Airbus.

A new phishing campaign is targeting Windows users with a deceptive technique called ClickFix, tricking victims into executing malicious PowerShell commands. The attack, active since March 2025, deploys a modified version of the Havoc command-and-control (C2) framework through SharePoint abuse, allowing attackers to take full control of compromised systems.

Angel One, a leading financial services platform, has confirmed a data breach impacting 8 million users after hackers gained unauthorized access to its Amazon Web Services (AWS) resources. The breach was discovered when dark web monitoring alerts signaled potential data leakage. While the company acted quickly to secure its systems, concerns remain about how the breach occurred and its long-term implications.

A dangerous phishing campaign is targeting job seekers in the Web3 and cryptocurrency industry. Attackers are using fake job listings and fraudulent interview invites to trick victims into downloading a malicious video meeting app called GrassCall. Once installed, the malware steals login credentials, authentication data, and cryptocurrency wallets.

A new phishing attack is targeting Amazon Prime users, tricking them with fake renewal notifications to steal login credentials, personal details, and payment information. Discovered by the Cofense Phishing Defense Center on February 18, 2025, this attack uses advanced social engineering techniques and multiple layers of deception.

A new phishing campaign is targeting industrial organizations in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region using a dangerous malware called FatalRAT. Hackers are using Chinese cloud services to deliver the malware, making it harder to detect. The attack mainly targets government agencies, manufacturing, IT, telecommunications, healthcare, energy, and logistics companies in countries like Taiwan, Malaysia, China, Japan, and more.

Cybercriminals are using stolen browser fingerprints to bypass security checks and impersonate users. The ScreamedJungle attack targets outdated Magento e-commerce platforms to inject malicious scripts that steal unique digital identifiers. This allows hackers to evade security systems, including multi-factor authentication (MFA) and device reputation checks.

A dangerous Android malware app, SpyLend, was downloaded 100,000+ times from Google Play, pretending to be a financial tool. Instead, it stole user data and was used for predatory loan scams in India. Users were harassed, blackmailed, and threatened if they failed to repay high-interest loans.

Cybercriminals are abusing PayPal’s address settings to send scam emails that look like official notifications. These emails claim a new shipping address has been added to your PayPal account and include a fake purchase confirmation for a MacBook M4. The goal is to trick users into calling a fake PayPal support number, where scammers try to gain remote access to their devices.

A dangerous Wi-Fi password-stealing tool has been found on GitHub. This Python-based script can extract saved Wi-Fi credentials from Windows devices, making it a serious security risk. While labeled as an "educational tool," it can easily be misused by hackers to gain unauthorized network access.

A new cyberattack campaign is tricking users into downloading malware through fake browser update alerts. Hackers from the SmartApeSG group are targeting compromised websites to distribute NetSupport RAT and StealC malware, which can steal sensitive data and give attackers remote access to your system.

Raymond Limited, a well-known textile and clothing company, has confirmed a cyber attack on its IT systems. The breach impacted some internal infrastructure, but the company's retail stores, supply chain, and digital services continue to operate normally. The attack was detected during routine security monitoring, and immediate action was taken to isolate affected systems.