Explained | What is the 'Boss Scam' and how hackers are using CEOs' WhatsApp accounts to steal moneyA sophisticated 'Boss Scam' is targeting Indian companies, with cybercriminals hijacking executives' WhatsApp accounts to authorise fraudul...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Jio IPO: Spectrum acquisition, among 7 risks investors need to know about India’s largest offerThe IPO comes at a time when Jio's operating performance remains robust. For the March quarter of FY26, the telecom giant reported a 13% ye...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
Chinese hackers pose biggest espionage threat to tech firms, CrowdStrike saysChina-linked hackers presented the largest espionage threat to technology firms in the past year. This surge coincides with significant inv...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
IPL 2026 scam season is here: Over 600 fake ticket sites, 400 malware-linked streams cheat fansAs the IPL 2026 season kicks off, a rise in cyber scams is alarming eager cricket enthusiasts. Unscrupulous fraudsters are capitalising on ...
13 May, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
What is wiper malware attack, and will Stryker Corp be able to recover from cyberattack? Here's how did medical technology giant come under attackWhat is wiper malware attack, and will Stryker Corp be able to recover from cyberattack? A cyberattack linked to the Handala hacker group d...
12 Mar, 2026, 12.21 AM IST
Ethereum smart contracts hijacked: Hackers use ETH to hide malware — is blockchain’s security at risk?Ethereum smart contracts, a backbone of the blockchain ecosystem, are under attack. Hackers are now exploiting ETH to hide malware, using d...
04 Sep, 2025, 06.50 PM IST
Banks need to build resilience against cyber threat: DFS SecretaryFinancial Services Secretary M Nagaraju urged banks to strengthen cybersecurity measures amidst rising cyber threats. The 'Code Against Mal...
19 Jul, 2025, 08.38 PM IST
Malware data sharing: Beyond big tech, panel demands government clarityStanding Committee questions reach of cybercrime information, seeks inclusion of local search engines and rural connectivity agencies.
17 Mar, 2025, 06.57 PM IST
Attention PDF Converter and Notepad users: Cybersecurity firm has a warning for youCybersecurity company Malwarebytes has issued a warning about a malvertising campaign that targets users searching for PDF converters or No...
24 Oct, 2023, 04.32 PM IST
Scammers cash in on 'Barbie' mania! Cybercriminals bait consumers to download movie in Hindi & Tamil, says McAfee studyOnline protection company McAfee is warning people of 'Barbie'-related scams surfacing since the movie was released earlier this month. The...
26 Jul, 2023, 03.05 PM IST
New malware in Discord named Vare can steal users' information, warn researchersThe team from CyberArk Labs - a US-headquartered identity security firm - spotted the malware called Vare which uses Discord's infrastructu...
14 Apr, 2023, 03.03 PM IST
Cyber criminals exploiting ChatGPT popularity to spread malwares via FB accountsCloudSEK in its investigation has found the presence of 13 Facebook pages or accounts including those with Indian content, totalling over 5...
27 Mar, 2023, 04.02 PM IST
Ukraine hit by more cyberattacks, destructive malwareEarly Thursday local time in Ukraine, as fears of a Russian invasion heightened, the foreign ministry and council of ministers were unreach...
24 Feb, 2022, 11.05 AM IST
Is this IoT malware acting for the greater good?Malware is rarely in the news for the right reasons yet a new variant may well be patching up security flaws on the Internet of Things fron...
03 Oct, 2015, 02.20 PM IST
Mumbai mobiles affected: Delhi saw most malware-hit PCs in 2014Banking-related malware such as ‘Ramnit’, used to steal user names and passwords and mostly spread through USB removable drives.
25 Feb, 2015, 02.33 AM IST
Malware, infections for personal computers on the rise in India: ReportAccording to the report " The state of Internet in India", Mumbai, Chandigarh, Delhi, Chennai and Gurgaon emerged as the top infected citie...
24 Feb, 2015, 02.30 PM IST
India 4th most affected by mobile malwares: F-SecureGrowing popularity of smartphones and rising data usage in India is also making the country a favourite among cyber criminals.
01 Sep, 2014, 04.38 PM IST