In a bold and controversial move, the FBI operated a money laundering platform on the dark web under the alias “ElonmuskWHM,” aiming to infiltrate the criminal ecosystem it served. According to an investigation by 404 Media, the FBI’s undercover…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Hackers Demand $4 Million After Alleged NASCAR Data Breach.
The motorsports industry has recently been faced with troubling news that NASCAR may have become the latest high-profile target for a ransomware attack as a result of the recent hackread.com report. According to the organization’s internal systems being breached…
Malicious PyPi Package ‘disgrasya’ Exploits WooCommerce Stores for Card Fraud, Downloaded Over 34,000 Times
A newly uncovered malicious Python package on PyPi, named ‘disgrasya’, has raised serious concerns after it was discovered exploiting WooCommerce-powered e-commerce sites to validate stolen credit card information. Before its removal, the package had been downloaded more than 34,000…
Researchers Unearth a Massive Data Leak Within Apollo Hospitals
For security analysts Akshay and Viral, a casual check of a healthcare system’s security quickly turned into a huge finding. The duo discovered a major data leak at Apollo Hospitals, one of India’s leading hospital networks. The breach first…
Cybercriminal Group’s Website Taken Over by Unknown Hacker
A criminal group known for using ransomware was recently caught off guard when its own website was tampered with. The website, which the gang normally uses to publish stolen data from their victims, was replaced with a short message…
Europcar GitLab Breach Exposes Sensitive User Data and Configuration Files
A cybersecurity breach allegedly targeting Europcar has brought attention to vulnerabilities in corporate development platforms. A threat actor operating under the alias “Europcar” recently claimed on an underground forum that they had gained unauthorized access to the car rental…
New Sec-Gemini v1 from Google Outperforms Cybersecurity Rivals
A cutting-edge artificial intelligence model developed by Google called Sec-Gemini v1, a version of Sec-Gemini that integrates advanced language processing, real-time threat intelligence, and enhanced cybersecurity operations, has just been released. With the help of Google’s proprietary Gemini large…
Karnataka Sets Up India’s First Cyber Command Centre to Tackle Online Crimes
Karnataka has taken a big step to fight the rising number of online crimes. It has launched the country’s first Cyber Command Centre. This new centre will handle all matters related to cyber safety and crime under one roof.…
Why Personal Identity Should Remain Independent of Social Platforms
Digital services are now as important as other public utilities such as electricity and water in today’s interconnected world. It is very important for society to expect a similar level of consistency and quality when it comes to these…
Generative AI Fuels Identity Theft, Aadhaar Card Fraud, and Misinformation in India
A disturbing trend is emerging in India’s digital landscape as generative AI tools are increasingly misused to forge identities and spread misinformation. One user, Piku, revealed that an AI platform generated a convincing Aadhaar card using only a name,…