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Personal data of nearly 8 million Angel One customers leaked online: sources
The hacker said he had released only a part of the data. However, according to a private cyber security consultant, the data seems to be from 2023.
Major worldwide data leak: Over 10 billion passwords shared on public forum, here's how you can stay safe from security breaches
Over 10 billion passwords have been leaked and shared on online hacking forums, making it one of the biggest data leaks in the world ever. Cyberattacks are increasing over the globe in a major way, with this one being one of the major breaks by hackers, releasing billions of private passwords on the public forum.
Banking Trojan malware affects Android phone users; more deadly than its previous form
The Trojan Medusa is back and is now more deadly. It is tough to detect and is wreaking havoc in phones across the US and Europe. It raises the importance of cyber security.
Why has Microsoft decided to provide iPhones to Chinese employees who use Android smartphones?
Apple's App Store remains the only place for Microsoft employees in China to download and use the Microsoft Authenticator and Identity Pass apps. Microsoft tightened its security practices after a US Cyber Safety Review Board report published in March described a "cascade" of "avoidable errors" at the company.
Crypto hacking thefts double to $1.4 bln in first half, say researchers
The amount of cryptocurrency stolen in hacks globally more than doubled in the first six months of 2024 from a year earlier, driven by a small number of large attacks and rising crypto prices, blockchain researchers TRM Labs said on Friday.
OpenAI's internal AI details stolen in 2023 breach
In April, a hacker accessed OpenAI's messaging, stealing AI design details. ChatGPT stayed secure. Microsoft-backed OpenAI informed employees, not federal law enforcement. No customer data compromised. Reported by Dey, Timsina, Aich. OpenAI disrupted covert influence operations. Biden administration plans to safeguard AI. In May, 16 companies pledged to develop AI safely, addressing emerging risks.
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We continue to remain fully invested; bullish on pharma and IT sector: Vikas Khemani
So, nothing changes from our original hypothesis perspective and we do not churn portfolio very often, so our holding continues to remain more or less same.
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.
Can cyber-attacks on the US stop its drinking water supplies?
In recent times, the US has been attacked by Iran, Russia and China based hackers who have targeted various water utility projects. This has exposed the country’s outdated infrastructure and has shown a lackadaisical approach in dealing with cyber-crimes that threaten its critical IT infrastructure.
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.
Assange's plea deal sets a chilling precedent, but it could have been worse
Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, affecting American press freedoms but allowing him to walk free after more than five years in British custody. The agreement, concluded on Wednesday in a courtroom in a remote U.S. commonwealth in the Western Pacific, involved Assange pleading guilty to one charge of violating the Espionage Act.
Spiller of beans, and State vs open society
Wikileaks demonstrated the immense power governments, even in liberal democracies, have over their citizens and the extent to which a state will go to protect that power. Assange made us confront the ease with which governments use 'national security' as a default rabbit to be pulled out of the hat.
Has America’s banking information been compromised? What is this ransomware group’s demand?
A ransomware group named ‘LockBit’ is claiming to have hacked into the servers of the US Federal Reserve and stolen ‘sensitive’ banking information. They claim to be negotiating with the Central Bank and have threatened to release the information if their demands aren’t met by Tuesday.
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.
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.
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.
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 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."
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 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.
Russian hackers who hit Microsoft also targeted other organisations
The Microsoft security team detected a nation-state attack on its corporate systems on January 12, and immediately activated its response process to investigate, disrupt malicious activity, mitigate the attack, and deny the threat actor further access.
Hackers hit Australian state's court recording database
The cyber intrusion at the court database comes after a hack late last year at DP World Australia, one of the country's largest ports operators, that forced it to suspend operations for three days.
US, Britain, other countries ink agreement to make AI 'secure by design'
In a 20-page document unveiled Sunday, 18 countries agreed that companies designing and using AI must develop and deploy it to keep customers and the wider public safe from misuse.
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