Qantas Airways is under investigation after personal data belonging to millions of its customers appeared online following a major cyberattack. The breach, which originated from an offshore call centre using Salesforce software, is believed to have exposed information from…
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5 Million Qantas Travellers’ Data Leaked on Dark Web After Global Ransomware Attack
Personal data of around five million Qantas passengers has surfaced on the dark web after the airline fell victim to a massive ransomware attack. The cybercriminal group, Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters, released the data publicly when their ransom demands went…
The Hidden Risk Behind 250 Documents and AI Corruption
As the world transforms into a global business era, artificial intelligence is at the forefront of business transformation, and organisations are leveraging its power to drive innovation and efficiency at unprecedented levels. According to an industry survey conducted recently,…
Automakers Face Surge in Cyberattacks as Jaguar Land Rover and Renault Recover from Major Breaches
Cybersecurity experts have warned that global automakers are likely to face an increasing wave of cyberattacks, as recent incidents continue to disrupt operations at leading manufacturers. The warning follows a series of high-profile breaches, including a major cyberattack on…
Rewiring OT Security: AI Turns Data Overload into Smart Response
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming operational technology (OT) security by shifting the focus from reactive alerts to actionable insights that strengthen industrial resilience and efficiency. OT environments—such as those in manufacturing, energy, and utilities—were historically designed for reliability, not…
Microsoft Ends Support for Windows 10: Millions of PCs Now at Security Risk
Microsoft has officially stopped supporting Windows 10, marking a major change for millions of users worldwide. After 14 October 2025, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, technical fixes, or official assistance for the operating system. While computers running…
Global Ransomware Groups Hit Record High as Smaller Threat Actors Emerge
The number of active ransomware groups has reached an unprecedented high, marking a new phase in the global cyber threat landscape. According to GuidePoint Security’s latest Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report, the total number of active groups surged 57%,…
Astaroth Malware Adopts GitHub Infrastructure to Target Crypto Investors
A new attack is now underway involving the notorious Astaroth banking Trojan, a banking Trojan which is used to steal cryptocurrency credentials, and cybersecurity researchers at McAfee have discovered that this Trojan exploited the GitHub platform for distribution. This…
Crypto Vanishes: North Korea’s $2B Heist, Discord Breach Exposes Millions
North Korean hackers have stolen over $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, while a Discord breach exposed sensitive user data, including government IDs of approximately 70,000 individuals. These incidents highlight the growing sophistication of cyber threats targeting both financial…
Gmail Users Face New AI Threats as Google Expands Encryption and Gemini Features
Gmail users have a fresh security challenge to watch out for — the mix of your Gmail inbox, Calendar, and AI assistant might pose unexpected risks. From malicious prompts hidden in emails or calendar invites to compromised assistants…
BreachForums Taken Down by FBI and French Authorities as LAPSUS$-Linked Group Threatens Salesforce Data Leak
U.S. and French law enforcement agencies have seized the latest version of BreachForums, a cybercrime platform known for hosting stolen databases and leaked information. The takedown was carried out by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Department…
Chrome vs Comet: Security Concerns Rise as AI Browsers Face Major Vulnerability Reports
The era of AI browsers is inevitable — the question is not if, but when everyone will use one. While Chrome continues to dominate across desktops and mobiles, the emerging AI-powered browser Comet has been making waves. However, growing…
Asahi Beer Giant Hit by Cyberattack, Forced to Manual Operations
Japanese brewing giant Asahi Group Holdings, the manufacturer of Japan’s most popular beer Super Dry, suffered a devastating ransomware attack in late September 2025 that forced the company to revert to manual operations using pen, paper, and fax machines.…
Data Breach at Bectu Exposes Members’ Information and Bank Details
Prospect, one of the UK’s leading trade unions, has revealed that in June 2025, it was seriously affected by a cyberattack which had been discovered in the wake of a sophisticated cyberattack that had been launched against it. This…
AI Can Models Creata Backdoors, Research Says
Scraping the internet for AI training data has limitations. Experts from Anthropic, Alan Turing Institute and the UK AI Security Institute released a paper that said LLMs like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini can make backdoor bugs from just 250 corrupted…
India’s Expanding Digital Reach Brings New Cybersecurity Challenges
India’s digital transformation has advanced rapidly over the past decade. With more than 86% of households now online, the Digital India initiative has helped connect citizens, businesses, and services like never before. However, this growing connectivity has also exposed…
AI Chatbot Truth Terminal Becomes Crypto Millionaire, Now Seeks Legal Rights
Truth Terminal is an AI chatbot created in 2024 by New Zealand-based performance artist Andy Ayrey that has become a cryptocurrency millionaire, amassed nearly 250,000 social media followers, and is now pushing for legal recognition as an independent entity.…
South Korea Loses 858TB of Government Data After Massive Fire at National Data Center
In a shocking turn of events, South Korea’s National Information Resources Service (NIRS) lost 858 terabytes of critical government data after a devastating fire engulfed its data center — and there were no backups available. The incident occurred on…
CoMaps: The Open-Source, Privacy-Focused Google Maps Alternative You’ll Actually Want to Use
Google Maps may be convenient, but for some users, its constant tracking and battery drain are reason enough to look for an alternative. One such option is CoMaps, an open-source navigation app built for privacy and efficiency. Users frustrated…
Exposing the Misconceptions That Keep Users Misusing VPNs
The idea of privacy has become both a luxury and a necessity in an increasingly interconnected world. As cyber surveillance continues to rise, data breaches continue to occur, and online tracking continues to rise, more and more Internet users…