The rapid rise of electric vehicles (EVs) has transformed the automotive industry, promising cleaner energy and reduced emissions. But as we enjoy this automotive transformation, we must also grapple with the intricate web of data collection and privacy concerns woven…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Government Struggles with Low Arrest Rate Amidst 31 Lakh Cyber Fraud Complaints
From the high-profile AIIMS cyber attack to widespread data leaks like that of the ICMR, the National Cyber Crime Portal (NCRP) has seen an alarming rise in cyber fraud complaints. Since 2020, the portal has received 31 lakh complaints…
Watch Out for Cyber Scams Impersonating Police
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has raised an alarm regarding a spike in cybercrime, where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement officers to extort money from unsuspecting victims. Collaborating with Microsoft, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has already taken…
Digital Arrest Scam: Bengaluru Man Loses Rs 3.8 Crore to Scammers
A 73-year-old man recently lost Rs 3.8 crore due to the ‘digital arrest’ threat posed by fraudsters impersonating law enforcement officers. The fraudsters held him under ‘digital arrest’ from May 5 to 10, saying that he was under Mumbai police…
64% of Indian Firms Hit by Ransomware in the Last Year: Sophos
A report by cybersecurity solutions vendor Sophos revealed that ransomware attacks against Indian organisations decreased to 64% this year from 73% recorded last year. As per the company’s yearly ‘State of Ransomware in India 2024′ report, victims are facing…
Cyber Attack Disrupts Christie’s £670m Art Auctions
Auction house Christie’s is grappling with significant disruptions in its attempt to sell art and high-value items worth an estimated $840 million (£670 million) due to a sophisticated cyberattack. This incident has significantly impacted their spring auctions, which feature…
LockBit Ransomware Group Challenges FBI: Opens Contest to Find Dmitry Yuryevich
LockBitSupp, the alleged administrator of the notorious LockBit ransomware group, has responded publicly to recent efforts by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and international law enforcement to identify and apprehend him. Following the restoration of previously seized domains,…
Unjammable Navigation System Successfully Tested in Airborne Trial
The government, which helped fund the research, said it was the first test of its kind that was publicly acknowledged by the government, which may pave the way for a GPS backup system that is unjammable in the future.…
Hackers Tracking Victims with DNS Tricks
Cybercriminals have adopted a highly intricate technique known as DNS tunnelling to carry out malicious activities such as tracking victims and scanning network vulnerabilities, posing a significant threat to cybersecurity. DNS tunnelling involves the encoding of data or commands…
Mortgage Lender Hacked, Customer Credit Card Details Leaked on Dark Web
The non-bank mortgage lender Firstmac has been hit by a cyberattack, resulting in the theft and publication of customer details such as credit card numbers, passport numbers, Medicare numbers, and driver’s licence details on the dark web. Firstmac, a…