HACKERS
Exam leaks: Russian hackers to coaching centres to one weak link
Desperate students, coaching centers, agents, 'solvers' and a kingpin- all of these factors are common to every case of exam paper leak that has recently been reported.
HubSpot investigating customer account hacks
HubSpot is actively investigating a cybersecurity incident targeting customers. Less than 50 accounts were compromised, and measures are in place to protect customer data. TechCrunch first reported the news. The company specializes in providing marketing software for small and medium-sized businesses, with a focus on customer relationship management.
Microsoft informs customers that Russian hackers spied on emails
Russian and Chinese hackers breached Microsoft's systems, stealing customer and government emails. The incidents led to increased scrutiny and a focus on enhancing security practices. Transparency and communication with customers were prioritized during the breach notifications, reflecting a commitment to addressing cybersecurity challenges effectively.
All about China's War Game Exercise that Left the U.S. Air Force Worried
The US is concerned about growing cyber threats from China. The FBI Director has warned that there are multi-pronged threats against the US interest. Analysts have noted that there is a need for joint efforts to tackle this growing menace.
Hackers breach BSNL again, second time in six months
This is the second time in six month where BSNL has suffered a data breach. Athenian Tech chief executive Kanishk Gaur told ET, the breach involved more than 278 GB of data from the state-owned telecom operation, including server snapshots, which can be misused for SIM cloning and potentially more severe criminal activities like extortion.
Chinese hackers step up attacks on Taiwanese organisations: cybersecurity firm
A suspected Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, RedJuliett, has intensified its targeting of Taiwanese organisations, including government, education, technology, and diplomacy sectors, ahead of Taiwan's presidential elections in January. The cyberattacks were observed between November 2023 and April 2024. RedJuliett accessed servers via vulnerabilities in SoftEther enterprise VPN software. Recorded Future suggests that Chinese intelligence services in Fuzhou are likely behind the attacks to gather intelligence on Taiwan.
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Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky denies it's a hazard after the US Commerce Dept bans its software
The Moscow-based company - whose CEO Eugene Kaspersky is Russian - said in a statement that the Commerce Department's decision would not affect its ability to sell and promote its cyber security products and training in the U.S. Kaspersky said the government had based its decision on the "geopolitical climate and theoretical concerns" rather than independently verifying if there was a risk.
Lenskart $200M secondary deal; Baron bumps up Swiggy’s valuation
Singapore's Temasek and US-based Fidelity have invested $200 million in Lenskart through a secondary share sale. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Pakistan-based hackers step up attacks against Indian govt systems
Pakistan-based groups SideCopy and Transparent Tribe (APT36) are targeting India's government and defence IT systems through malware attacks, as reported by cybersecurity firm Quick Heal Technologies.
Trend Micro taps Nvidia software tools for AI cybersecurity offering
Trend Micro is collaborating with Nvidia to develop AI-based cybersecurity tools for data centers. The tools aim to detect intruders and secure data used for AI work, addressing the vulnerability of centralized data storage.
Google search results are being tampered to fraud you. Check how
Google search results can also be used as weapon for cyber fraud. Scamsters are reportedly using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to trick users.
10 most common PINs that can make you vulnerable to cyberattacks, find all details here
Remembering passcodes might be a tough ordeal for many and to keep them fresh in your memory, you generally tend to choose some easy passwords, but did you know that this is exactly what hackers want you to do?
Facebook account hacked? How to recover it in case you have been locked out?
As cybercrimes and scams via online mediums increase exponentially across the globe, Facebook, which is one of the most popular social media platforms becomes an obvious target for hackers and scammers to illegitimately gain access to your account and personal information. However, there are some means by which these intruders can be kept at bay.
Details of UK military personnel exposed in huge payroll data breach
British officials have revealed a data breach in a payroll system, exposing the names and bank details of thousands of serving British soldiers, sailors, and air force members. Defence Secretary Grant Shapps is set to outline a plan in the House of Commons to support and protect personnel. While the ministry did not comment on suspicions of Chinese involvement, Cabinet Minister Mel Stride stated that no accusations have been made yet. The breach, affecting a third-party system, has raised concerns, although investigators have not found evidence of data removal.
Germany recalls its ambassador in Russia for a week in protest over a hacker attack
Germany last week accused Russian military agents of hacking into the top echelons of Scholz's Social Democrats' party and other sensitive government and industrial targets. Berlin has joined NATO and fellow European countries in warning that Russia's cyberespionage would have consequences.
US cyber agency says Russian hackers used Microsoft access to steal government emails
Russian hackers breach Microsoft's email system, exploiting authentication details. Emergency directive warns of government and customer system infiltration. Cyber Safety Review Board reports preventable China hack.
Are hackers claims to having UnitedHealth's stolen data a bluff?
Hackers walloped UnitedHealth in February, paralysing billions of dollars worth of health insurance payments across the country. The ransomware gang "Blackcat" initially said on its website that it had stolen 8 terabytes of sensitive records - including medical insurance and health data - only to swiftly delete the statement without explanation.
Xi Jinping at it again: Did China develop an 'Enigma' machine to penetrate US Govt officials' accounts?
According to recent reports, cybersecurity experts are still contemplating the breach into the accounts of UK and US government officials and have raised suspicions about a Chinese attempt at cyber breaching.
Hacker Alert! Over 80% of Indian firms expect cybersecurity incident in 2 years
The 2024 Cisco Cybersecurity Readiness Index, which was released on Thursday, found that only 4% of companies in India are ready to tackle today's threats, with 59% of organisations falling into the "beginner or formative stages of readiness".
US offers $10 million bounty for info on 'Blackcat' hackers who hit UnitedHealth
UnitedHealth said last week it was beginning to clear a medical claims backlog of more than $14 billion as it brought its services back online following the cyberattack, which caused wide-ranging disruption starting in late February.
US warns that hackers are carrying out disruptive attacks on water systems
In a letter released Tuesday, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan warned that "disabling cyberattacks are striking water and wastewater systems throughout the United States."
The Finals Season 2: Check out what we know about release date, new features, gameplay and more
Embark Studios is set to launch The Finals Season 2 on March 14, 2024, with exciting updates including a new Battle Pass, weapons, gadgets, and a 5v5 game mode. The season introduces the Hacker Playstyle, allowing players to manipulate the arena, promising a fresh and thrilling gameplay experience.
Chinese hackers target critical security infra of resource rich Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan’s National Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert.kz), has recently alleged that a group of Chinese hackers had access to the infrastructure of Kazakhstani telecommunication operators for two years, according to persons familiar with the development. Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Defence and the country’s national airline may have been one of the targets.
Microsoft says it hasn't been able to shake Russian state hackers
Microsoft is still trying to evict Russian government hackers who broke into the email accounts of senior company executives. The hackers compromised source-code repositories and internal systems.
Microsoft says Russian-state sponsored hackers have been able to access internal systems
The hackers have increased the volume of some aspects of the attack by as much as 10-fold in February, compared to the already large volume we saw in January 2024, Microsoft said.
Chinese hackers have stolen 100 GB of immigration data from India, leaked papers show
Leaked documents reveal extensive cyber intrusions by Chinese state-linked hacking group. Implications raise concerns about scale and persistence of cyber threats from China and their impact on global cybersecurity. Targets include foreign governments, companies, infrastructure. iSoon, a Shanghai-based firm, plays a significant role in Chinese hacking operations.
24-year-old Haryana hacker sentenced to 4 years for defrauding US woman of Rs 1.2 crore
A judge sentenced an individual from India to four years and three months in prison for an international computer-hacking scheme that targeted elderly Americans, resulting in losses over $1.2 million. The defendant admitted guilt to wire fraud charges and will face deportation and restitution payment.
Lockbit cybercrime gang disrupted by Britain, US and EU
Lockbit and its affiliates have hacked some of the world's largest organisations in recent months. The gang makes money by stealing sensitive data and threatening to leak it if victims fail to pay an extortionate ransom.
Microsoft says it caught hackers from China, Russia and Iran using its AI tools
Microsoft said in its report it had tracked hacking groups affiliated with Russian military intelligence, Iran's Revolutionary Guard, and the Chinese and North Korean governments as they tried to perfect their hacking campaigns using large language models.
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