FBI data breach is getting personal: Why ShinyHunters’ alleged hack has agents fearing stolen home addresses, family details and medical records could put families at riskThe records stolen from the FBI include blood test results, spouse names, and home addresses. Thousands of agents face the reality that the...
26 Sep, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Telegram founder warns of new AI-powered threat that can force apps like Instagram removed from Playstore; calls it 'takedown extortion'Telegram founder Pavel Durov has warned app developers of an emerging cyber threat he calls takedown extortion, after Apple briefly removed...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Netflix sued for $105 million after unreleased Nicolas Cage movie 'Fortitude' is allegedly stolen from its officeNetflix faces a lawsuit seeking over one hundred million dollars. Producers claim an unreleased Nicolas Cage film was stolen from Netflix o...
31 Jul, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
Phishing fraudsters impersonate Home Office to breach UK visa sponsor accountsA new cyber fraud is targeting UK organisations. Scammers are impersonating the Home Office. They aim to steal login details for visa spons...
13 Aug, 2025, 11.32 AM IST
FATF grey-listing: Nepal emerges as South Asian haven for money launderingNepal's appearance on the FATF grey list has highlighted its status as a haven for money laundering. Contributing factors include economic ...
03 Mar, 2025, 08.23 AM IST
Sunil Mittal exposes AI scam, says “my voice was perfectly articulated” in cloning attemptSunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, shared an alarming incident of an attempted AI-powered scam involving his cloned voice...
21 Oct, 2024, 06.25 PM IST
‘Sachet’ covers now guard against cyber fraudsters using AIA recent study by Deloitte said that India’s cyber insurance market worth $50–60 million in 2023 is expected to grow at an annual rate of 2...
14 Sep, 2024, 06.00 AM IST
Hackers breach BSNL again, second time in six monthsThis is the second time in six month where BSNL has suffered a data breach. Athenian Tech chief executive Kanishk Gaur told ET, the breach ...
26 Jun, 2024, 01.59 PM IST
Hackers use flaw in popular file transfer tool MOVEit to steal data: ResearchersSoftware maker Progress Software Corp, after disclosing the vulnerability on Wednesday, said it could lead to potential unauthorised access...
02 Jun, 2023, 11.17 AM IST
US infiltrates big ransomware gang: 'We hacked the hackers'Officials said the targeted syndicate, known as Hive, is among the world's top five ransomware networks and has heavily targeted health car...
27 Jan, 2023, 08.09 AM IST
In times of Covid, firms rush to get cybersecurity coverLeading insurance companies have introduced identity theft, cyber bullying, malware intrusion and cyber extortion in their policies and sai...
29 Jun, 2020, 10.29 AM IST
Cybersecurity insurance companies run into data smogLack of actuarial data on cyberattacks, murky disclosures by corporate victims and the incredible speed at which a breach may spread global...
22 Nov, 2018, 05.22 PM IST
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04 Sep, 2018, 05.12 PM IST
IS planning car bombs in Europe: ReportEuropol's report, outlining the changing modus operandi of the terror group, warned that more foreign fighters would return to the EU as IS...
03 Dec, 2016, 05.20 PM IST
Assam is not disturbed, rectify travel advisory: Assam tourism minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to UK and AustraliaSarma in a statement added, “Assam is a fine abode of natural beauty while its peace loving people give immense love and affection to all t...
21 Sep, 2016, 06.48 PM IST
Hackers targeting e-commerce sites for ransom: ReportIndia’s fledgling e-commerce industry has become the target of large scale Internet attacks, which are constantly trying to bring down thes...
30 Jun, 2014, 04.37 AM IST
Cyber criminals cost India USD 4 billion in 2013: SymantecAs cyber criminals are using more sophisticated means like ransomware and spear-phishing, such Internet frauds have cost India a whopping U...
22 Oct, 2013, 05.27 PM IST