MALICIOUS SOFTWARE
Cyber attack compromised Indonesia data centre, ransom sought: report
Indonesia's communication ministry on Monday said, the attack disputed some government services, most notably at aiports though automated machines were not functional. The Lockbit cybercrime group is notorious for using malicious software called ransomware to digitally extort its victims. They used a new variant of existing malicious software called Lockbit 3.0.
US slaps sanctions on leaders of Russia software firm Kaspersky Lab
US imposes sanctions on Kaspersky Lab leaders, bans antivirus sales, citing national security risks and Russian government control.
Lockbit cybercrime gang says it is back online following global police bust
The group, notorious on the internet's criminal underground for using malicious software called ransomware to digitally extort its victims, was the target of an unprecedented international law enforcement operation last week which saw its members arrested and indicted.
Ex-minister lost Rs 1 lakh in online fraud: Here is how scamsters are using new tricks to empty bank accounts
An incident of fraud involving the swindling of Rs 1 lakh from MP Dayanidhi Maran's bank account has raised concerns about the vulnerability of digital banking security. Cybersecurity experts reveal that malicious apps can take control of a user's phone, intercept and delete OTPs. Combined with hacking into bank servers, fraudsters can carry out fraudulent transactions within minutes.
No evidence of malicious activity after cyber incident: Australia's Energy One
The company had previously said some personal information of its current and former employees had been compromised.
Apple's SOS: IOS 16.6.1 emerges as crucial defense against Pegasus spyware threat all about the software update
In swift response to concerns regarding digital privacy, Apple has introduced iOS 16.6.1, an emergency software update designed to counter the threat of Pegasus spyware. This critical update comes on the heels of a significant revelation by researchers from Citizen Lab, a division of the University of Toronto.
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Open sesame for software
When policy focuses only on terrible, potential outcomes, its ideas tend to reflect that bias toward fear, but this need not be the framing for OSS. Open source enables and solves much more than it imperils. Its security is as much a guarantor of continued value to users large and small, from individuals to national intelligence agencies, as it is a bulwark against malicious intent.
Google warns about malicious app targeting Samsung smartphones. Know details here
Google claims to have uncovered a "spyware vendor" targeting Samsung mobile devices. It was executed using a suspicious Android app that targets may have been tricked into installing from somewhere other than Google's Play Store.
Malware in 28 games like Roblox, Minecraft exploit several players' financial data
Cybercriminals are creating more and more new schemes and tools to attack players and steal their credit card data and even game accounts, which can contain expensive skins that can later be sold.
What are the risks to be aware of while using apps on your phone?
According to a survey Norton did a year ago, an average Indian has 48 apps on their phones. Most people never log off these apps and aren’t aware of the permissions they have given to them.
Apple warns of vulnerability in its operating systems, advises to update software
The tech giant directing users of most of its devices to update their software after the company discovered a vulnerability in its operating systems that it says "may have been actively exploited," reported CNN.
Twitter breach exposed anonymous account owners
The breach is especially worrisome because many Twitter account owners, including human rights activists, do not disclose their identities in their profiles for security reasons that include fear of persecution by repressive authorities.
Tech policy groups push back against India's new cybersecurity rules
On April 28, Cert-In had come out with a set of guidelines for all companies, intermediaries, data centres and government organisations under which any data breach must be reported to the government within six hours of the organisation becoming aware of it.
US warned firms about Russia's Kaspersky software day after invasion
President Joe Biden said last week that sanctions imposed on Russia for its Feb. 24 attack on Ukraine could result in a backlash, including cyber disruptions, but the White House did not offer specifics.
Ukraine computers hit by data-wiping software as Russia launched invasion
The company said on Twitter that the data wiping program had been installed on hundreds of machines in the country, an attack it said had likely been in the works for the past couple of months.
Internet's on fire: Tech experts race to patch world's software flaw
The flaw may be the worst computer vulnerability discovered in years.
'The internet's on fire' as techs race to fix software flaw
The flaw may be the worst computer vulnerability discovered in years. It was uncovered in a utility that's ubiquitous in cloud servers and enterprise software used across industry and government.
Why cybersecurity stocks should be part of your investment portfolio
Companies and governments worldwide are showing a renewed interest in building cyber resilience following several high-profile attacks. This has translated into high demand for next-gen cybersecurity products (software and hardware), which has led to cybersecurity companies reporting strong numbers in 2021.
Do brands intentionally slow down mobile handsets during festivities? The answer is complicated
A phone running on its original OS should, in theory, run well for a long time.
Facebook can pursue malware lawsuit against NSO Group: US Court
Facebook had in October 2019 sued NSO Group for an injunction and damages, accusing it of accessing WhatsApp servers without permission to install its Pegasus malware on victims’ mobile devices.
Apple's software boss warns against draft EU policy on App Store
Apple contends that such a move would make phones the target of malware or hijacking by cybercriminals and the company is sending top executives to Europe to garner public support and show its resolve in stopping the proposal from becoming law.
Apple warns of cybercrime risks if EU forces it to allow others' software
The iPhone maker has been a fierce critic of EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager's proposed rules, which were announced last year in a bid to rein in Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Alphabet unit Google.
Millions sleep well at night, walk safely on streets due to technologies like Pegasus: NSO
“Millions of people around the world are sleeping well at night, and safely walking in the streets, thanks to Pegasus and similar technologies which help intelligence agencies and law enforcement agencies around the world to prevent and investigate crime, terrorism, and paedophilia rings that are hiding under the umbrella of end-to-End encryption apps," a spokesperson for NSO said.
Chinese spyware code was copied from America's NSA: Researchers
The find comes as some experts argue that American spies should devote more energy to fixing the flaws they find in software instead of developing and deploying malicious software to exploit it.
Microsoft says it found malicious software in its systems
Microsoft also had its own products leveraged to attack victims, said people familiar with the matter
US authorities warn of 'imminent' cybercrime threat to hospitals
An advisory released by the FBI and two other government agencies said they had "credible information" that hackers were targeting the healthcare sector using malware, "often leading to ransomware attacks, data theft, and the disruption of healthcare services."
India sees 2nd highest drive-by download attack volume in APAC in 2019: Microsoft
'Drive-by download' attacks involve downloading malicious code onto an unsuspecting user's computer when they visit a website or fill up a form. The malicious code that is downloaded is then used by the attacker to steal passwords or financial information.
CBI alerts states on malicious software
Based on inputs received from INTERPOL, CBI has issued an alert relating to a banking Trojan known as Cerberus, the agency said. It added that the malicious software takes advantage of COVID-19 Pandemic to impersonate and send SMS using the lure of COVID-19 related content to download the embedded malicious link.
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