A foundation, closely associated with Telegram, called the Open Network (TON), is pursuing ambitious expansion in the United States. A strategic move like this comes amid the expectation that Donald Trump’s upcoming administration will be able to offer a…
Tag: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
AI-Led Cyber Fraud on a Rise in Bengaluru, Rs 1,788 Crore Stolen During Major Scam
Bengaluru emerges as the leading tech-enabled city for scams: Cyber fraud has been on an upward spiral during the period 2021 through September 2024, reports the police while citing the cumulative loss to this city as an amount of…
FunkSec Ransomware Group: AI-Powered Cyber Threat Targeting Global Organizations
A new ransomware group, FunkSec, has emerged as a growing concern within the cybersecurity community after launching a series of attacks in late 2024. Reports indicate that the group has carried out over 80 cyberattacks, signaling a strategic blend…
TPM-Equipped Devices Trigger Warnings Due to a Windows BitLocker Flaw
Microsoft is examining a flaw that activates security alerts on systems equipped with a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) processor after enabling BitLocker. A Windows security feature called BitLocker encrypts storage discs to guard against data leakage or theft. Redmond…
Common AI Promt Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
If you are running a business in 2025, you’re probably already using generative AI in some capacity. GenAI tools and chatbots, such as ChatGPT and Google Gemini, have become indispensable in a variety of cases, ranging from content production…
FBI Hacks 4,200 Computers to Remove PlugX Malware Linked to Chinese Hackers
The FBI has successfully hacked and removed PlugX malware from approximately 4,200 computers across the US in a large-scale cybersecurity operation. The malware, allegedly deployed by the China-based hacking group known as “Mustang Panda” or “Twill Typhoon,” has been…
PowerSchool Data Breach Exposes Millions
An American education technology company, PowerSchool, is the latest giant to fall a victim of hacking and data breaches, which probably compromised millions of records of students and teachers in North America. As one of the leading providers of…
Smart Meter Privacy Under Scrutiny as Warnings Reach Millions in UK
According to a campaign group that has criticized government net zero policies, smart meters may become the next step in “snooping” on household energy consumption. Ministers are discussing the possibility of sharing household energy usage with third parties who…
Cyber Breaches: Why Organizations Need to Work On the Clock
Cyberattacks are fast becoming a reality check for businesses worldwide, inflicting massive financial and operational losses. Besides the immediate loss of funds, cyber attacks also have an impact on an organization’s reputation, hence losing out in competition. The most…
Emerging Allegations of Chinese Espionage Targeting US Treasury
An alleged hacker named Yin Kecheng and a cybersecurity company called Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co were sanctioned on Friday by the US Treasury Department for involvement in a string of hacks against American telecom companies. Kecheng is a…