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Explainer: Why cyberattackers are increasingly launching attacks in Rust programming language

Rust is a powerful coding language released by the Rust Foundation backed by five companies – AWS, Huawei, Google, Microsoft and Mozilla. The company was founded in 2015.

Malware links received through SMS: What SBI customers should know

Number of devices hit by data-stealing malware rises over 600% in three years: Kaspersky

According to Kaspersky, 443,000 websites worldwide have experienced compromised credentials in the past five years. The .com (dot com) domain led the list of compromised accounts, followed by Brazil (.br), India (.in), Colombia (.co), and Vietnam (.vn).

This Vulture can empty your bank account, cyber security firm sounds alarm bells

Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated version of the Vultur banking trojan, disguised as a security app, targeting Android users through a hybrid attack involving smishing and phone calls. This new variant boasts advanced remote control capabilities and an improved evasion mechanism, making it more dangerous than previous versions.

US says it dismantles 'Warzone RAT' malware service, suspects arrested

Federal prosecutors in Boston said law enforcement had taken down four domains that together offered to sell malware, which allowed cybercriminals to secretly connect to peoples' computers for malicious purposes.

This Trojan banking malware bypasses fingerprint, unlocks and steals your PIN. How to protect your device?

The trojan malware Chameleon can mimic legitimate apps and trick users into granting it permissions. Once it has access to any device, it can monitor its activity and intercept credentials. Know you can protect your device.

Beware of Gmail Fraud: Check tips to protect yourself from cybercriminals

Gmail, the world's most popular email service, is under attack by cybercriminals seeking to exploit unsuspecting users. These fraudsters employ various tactics, including phishing scams, malware attacks, and financial fraud, to deceive and steal from Gmail users.

Bengaluru faces several challenges related to cyber security, mobile malware: Karnataka Home Minister

Stating that Synergia conclave provides a holistic perspective of human security which is extremely important, the Home Minister said, "We all know Karnataka is being a very progressive state in India. We contribute quite a large percentage in India's economy and Bengaluru is considered as an electronic city.

Google sues scammers over fake Bard AI malware

Google on Monday filed a lawsuit in California federal court against anonymous individuals it accused of marketing fake "downloads" of its artificial-intelligence chatbot Bard in order to install malware on victims' computers.

Signs that your phone has been hacked

Gujarat ATS nabs man for helping Pakistan spy on Indian defence personnel by sending malware on WhatsApp

The Gujarat police's Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) has arrested a Pakistani man who was granted Indian citizenship in 2005 for allegedly helping Pakistani authorities spy on Indian defense personnel through WhatsApp. The accused, Labhshankar Maheshwari, was nabbed based on information from the Military Intelligence about an Indian WhatsApp number being operated from Pakistan.

India's security landscape under attack as ransomware, malware threats spike: report

According to a report from Japanese cyber security software company Trend Micro, India also ranks among the top five nations globally in malware detections, accounting for 5.5% of all threats.

Spyware can infect your phone or computer via the ads you see online: report

Spyware lets the user see the contents of the target's device, including calls, texts, email and voicemail. Some forms of spyware can take control of a phone, including turning on its microphone and camera.

Indian technology infrastructure is vulnerable to zero day attacks

Cybersecurity experts said that in general, the threats across the Japan and APAC region have been on the rise.

FBI and European partners seize major malware network in blow to global cybercrime

Cybersecurity experts said they were impressed by the deft dismantling of the network but cautioned that any setback to cybercrime would likely be temporary.

US says it has disrupted notorious 'Qakbot' hacking network

"Qakbot malware infected more than 700,000 victim computers, facilitated ransomware deployments, and caused hundreds of millions of dollars in damage to businesses, healthcare providers, and government agencies all over the world," the US Department of Justice said a statement.

Phishing, Ransomware & Beyond: Seven types of Cyberattacks you should know

With the increase in the frequency of cyberattacks, attackers have also started using more sophisticated strategies to find loopholes in digital systems. Cyberattacks can be defined as an exploitation of computer systems and networks with the intent to harm. Ransomware is the most significant and harmful type of malware attack.

U.S. hunts Chinese malware that could disrupt military operations

The Biden administration is hunting for malicious computer code it believes China has hidden deep inside the networks controlling power grids, communications systems and water supplies that feed military bases in the United States and around the world, according to U.S. military, intelligence and national security officials.

Malware attack detected at AIIMS; cyber security systems neutralise threat

“A malware attack was detected at AIIMS New Delhi. The attempt was successfully thwarted, and the threat was neutralised by the deployed cyber-security systems,” the government-run hospital said in a statement on Twitter.

India sees 31% surge in malware attacks in 2022: report

India experienced a 31% surge in malware attacks in 2022, which should prompt companies to intensify their efforts in safeguarding themselves against cyberattacks, said a SonicWall report.

Meta says ChatGPT-related malware is on the rise

Since March, the social media giant has found around 10 malware families and more than 1,000 malicious links that were promoted as tools featuring the popular artificial intelligence-powered chatbot, it said in a report.

Google wins appeal of $20-million US patent verdict over Chrome technology

Alfonso Cioffi and Allen Rozman's daughters sued Google in East Texas federal court in 2013, alleging anti-malware functions in Google's Chrome web browser infringed their patents for technology that prevents malware from accessing critical files on a computer.

New malware in Discord named Vare can steal users' information, warn researchers

The team from CyberArk Labs - a US-headquartered identity security firm - spotted the malware called Vare which uses Discord's infrastructure as a backbone for its operations.