Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered a troubling risk tied to how popular AI chatbots answer basic questions. When asked where to log in to well-known websites, some of these tools may unintentionally direct users to the wrong places, putting their…
Category: CySecurity News – Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Scamfluencers Use Social Media to Orchestrate Sophisticated Online Fraud
Scamfluencers, a rising category of deceptive internet personalities, are leveraging their online influence to run sophisticated scams that have already cost Americans an estimated $1.9 billion in 2024. These individuals masquerade as experts in finance, health, or other trusted…
The Rise of Digital Slavery in the Age of Global Cybercrime
A growing number of cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated and dangerous in the hyperconnected digital world of today. These criminals use advanced methods to exploit individuals and organisations who are not expecting them. To lure victims into divulging confidential…
DeepSeek Faces Ban From App Stores in Germany
DeepSeek, a competitor of ChatGPT, may face legal ramifications in the European Union after the Berlin Commissioner for Data Protection ordered that Google and Apple remove the AI app from their stores. After discovering that the DeepSeek app violates…
‘Hunters International’ RaaS Outfit Shuts Down Its Operation
Hunters International, a ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) outfit, shut down operations and will provide free decryptors to victims seeking to restore their data without paying a ransom. “After careful consideration and in light of recent developments, we have decided to close…
Ingram Micro Confirms SafePay Ransomware Attack and Global IT System Outage
Ingram Micro, one of the world’s largest IT distribution and services companies, has confirmed it was targeted in a ransomware attack by the SafePay group, causing major operational disruptions across its global network. The cyberattack, which began early on…
Hidden Surveillance Devices Pose Rising Privacy Risks for Travelers
Travellers are experiencing an increase in privacy concerns as the threat of hidden surveillance devices has increased in accommodations. From boutique hotels to Airbnb rentals to hostels, the reports that concealed cameras have been found to have been found…
Security Breach Reveals “Catwatchful” Spyware is Snooping on Users
A security bug in a stealthy Android spyware operation, “Catwatchful,” has exposed full user databases affecting its 62,000 customers and also its app admin. The vulnerability was found by cybersecurity expert Eric Daigle reported about the spyware app’s full database…
Crypto Workers Tricked in Job Scams Involving New Malware Linked to North Korea
A new online scam is targeting people who work in the cryptocurrency industry, using fake job offers and interviews to trick them into installing harmful software on their devices. According to a report by cybersecurity researchers at Cisco Talos,…
HPU Website Defaced in Cyberattack, Investigation Underway
Shimla, June 10 — The official website of Himachal Pradesh University (HPU) experienced an unexpected breach earlier this week, when its homepage was briefly altered to display inappropriate and anti-national content. The incident prompted immediate action, with the university…
Hypervisor Ransomware Threat Grows: MITRE ATT&CK v17 Puts C-Suite on Alert
The latest update to the MITRE ATT&CK framework—version 17—has brought hypervisor security into sharp focus, prompting a necessary shift in how organizations view the core of their virtualized infrastructure. For the first time, VMware ESXi hypervisors have received a…
Office 365’s Microsoft Defender Now Thwarts Email Bombing Assaults
Microsoft claims that the cloud-based email security suite Defender for Office 365 can now automatically detect and prevent email bombing attacks. Defender for Office 365 (previously known as Office 365 Advanced Threat Protection or Office 365 ATP) guards organisations…
Chinese Scientists Develop Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Storage Technology
A team of Chinese researchers has unveiled a new blockchain storage solution designed to withstand the growing threat posed by quantum computers. Blockchain, widely regarded as a breakthrough for secure, decentralized record-keeping in areas like finance and logistics, could…
FBI Urges Airlines to Prepare for Evolving Threat Scenarios
Federal investigators have warned that the cyberextortion collective known as Scattered Spider is steadily expanding its reach to cover airlines and their technology vendors, a fresh alarm that has just been sounded for the aviation sector. According to an…
Over 40 Malicious Crypto Wallet Extensions Found on Firefox Add-Ons Store
In a disturbing cybersecurity development, researchers at Koi Security have uncovered more than 40 malicious Firefox browser extensions impersonating popular cryptocurrency wallets. These extensions, found on Mozilla’s official add-ons store, are designed to steal sensitive wallet credentials and recovery…
United States Imposes Ban on Russian Bulletproof Hosting Provider
There has been a considerable escalation in efforts by the United States towards combating cyber-enabled threats. As a result of the increase in efforts, the United States has officially blacklisted Aeza Group, a Russian supplier of bulletproof hosting services…
North Korean Malware Targets Mac Users in Crypto Sector via Calendly and Telegram
Cybersecurity researchers have identified a sophisticated malware campaign targeting Mac users involved in blockchain technologies. According to SentinelLabs, the attack has been linked to North Korean threat actors, based on an investigation conducted by Huntabil.IT. The attack method is…
Axis Max Life Cyberattack: A Warning to the Indian Insurance Sector
On July 2, 2025, Max Financial Services revealed a cybersecurity incident targeting its subsidiary, Axis Max Life Insurance, India’s fifth-largest life insurer. This incident raises severe concerns regarding data security and threat detection in the Indian insurance sector. The…
Qantas Investigates Cyber Attack That May Have Affected Millions of Customers
Qantas Airways has revealed that a cyber attack on one of its third-party service platforms may have compromised the personal data of up to six million customers. The breach was linked to a customer service tool used by a…
Ahold Delhaize USA Faces Data Breach Exposing Sensitive Information
In an announcement published by Ahold Delhaize, a leading global food retailer, the company confirmed that a significant data breach has compromised the personal information of over 2.2 million people across several countries. With nearly 10,000 stores located across Europe,…