8 million Android users fell prey to SpyLoan malware on Google Play Store
Android users, do you think apps that you download from the Google Play Store are completely secure and harmless?
Threat actors kill multiple birds with one stone!
Blue Yonder, an AI-oriented supply chain management platform, has been attacked by threat actors. The breach, identified as a ransomware attack, happened on November 21st, 2024. The attack has resulted in a massive impact on the company’s major infrastructure, which it utilizes to offer premium services to its customer base.
Middle East gradually catching up with cybersecurity trends!
Middle Eastern countries have been known for their petrochemical-based economies and policies for a long time now. However, over the last couple of decades, the world has witnessed a significant shift in the digital landscape of Middle Eastern nations. The blend of artificial intelligence and rapid technological development across Middle Eastern nations has led
ByteDance- the parent company to TikTok to wind up in Canada
On November 7, Canada finally joined the bandwagon and banned ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok. The company is to wind down its operations in Canada by the end of 2024. The Canadian government cited national security concerns as the major reason behind this significant move. Authorities will be reviewing the last one-year worth
Cyber disinformation is becoming one of the biggest concerns in the U.S. elections
It’s a wrap for the US election season and cybersecurity experts. However, the US federal agencies are far from feeling relief as the risk of cyberattacks lingers to date. Election time always witnesses certain malicious activities that aim at overthrowing the basic essence of democracy in the US. However, by taking proper preventive and
Indian Woman loses around $1035 after downloading lounge app at Bengaluru airport!
Are you planning to enjoy the airport lounge facility while you wait for your next flight? Pause for a second! You might end up losing your hard-earned money just like this Indian woman did at Bengaluru airport.
Pro-Russian hacktivists attack Japan’s Government Websites!
Cyberattacks are no longer restricted to just corporate enterprises and individuals. Rather, state-sponsored cyberattacks have witnessed a steep upsurge in recent times. These attacks are a reflection of the ongoing geo-political tensions and pose a serious threat to public safety, national security, and major global infrastructures. The primary targets are water treatment plants, power
AI-powered cybercrimes witnessing a sharp spike in Asia!
Asia is witnessing an alarming surge in the case of AI-powered cyberattacks, and the most popular choice is deepfakes. The UNODC, or United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, has recently published a report mentioning different types of AI threats affecting Asia, specifically the Southeast parts. Threat actors are leveraging generative AI to come
Apple enthusiasts must know about the two privacy issues in iPhones and iPads!
Just when the whole world is going gaga over the latest launch of iPhone 16 Pro, a piece of news stunned every Apple enthusiast. The voiceover feature of iPhone and iPad could read out passwords aloud, thereby raising serious privacy concerns. Although Apple has now patched the two bugs, Apple users are feeling a
The United Arab Emirates is gradually becoming a prime cyberattack target!
Hacktivists and cyberattackers are gaining a stronghold over the United Arab Emirates as well as other countries in the Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC). Threat actors consider this region a prime target because it is the center of trade and commerce, as well as the hub of significant geopolitical issues.
FBI joint operation dismantles Chinese state-sponsored botnet
The FBI recently managed to dismantle a massive Chinese state-sponsored cyberattack in a joint operation. The hacker group, known by the name of Flax Typhoon, used a botnet to attack thousands of devices and gain access to the US and overseas data. The ultimate goal of the attack was to create disruption and steal
Fortinet data breach compelling enterprises to rethink cloud security!
Fortinet, a security vendor based in California, has recently released an official confirmation regarding a data breach. The hacker, known by the name of FortiBitch, has leaked 440GB worth of data on BreachForums. Fortinet believes that the data breach is not that big of a deal and has impacted only a ‘small number’ of
India’s poor cybersecurity mechanism impacting its space efforts!
Chandrayaan 3- the Indian spacecraft landed on the moon’s surface, making India the 4th country to achieve this astonishing feat! India has been investing consistently in its space missions, astronomical capabilities, and ground support infrastructure. However, at present, this South Asian country needs to concentrate on cybersecurity as Indian space infrastructure is being targeted
Iran sponsored ‘Fox Kitten’ threat group targeting vital US organizations for ransomware attacks
The Fox Kitten threat group is creating ripples in the cyber world. The threat actors are proactively attacking prominent USA-based organizations. As per the investigations by the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI, the Fox Kitten group is being sponsored by Iran to carry out these malicious cyberattacks against the
The UAE witnessing a staggering surge in cyberattack incidents!
The UAE has been experiencing a sudden surge of 11.7% in malware detections since January 2024. The trend is more or less similar among most of the EMEA countries. They are facing increased malware and ransomware attacks. However, the conditions in MENA nations are worse than in EMEA countries. As per the report, Bahrain
Google Pixel phones are no longer safe because of this malicious APK!
Do you own a sleek, stylish Google Pixel phone? Then you have to see this!
13,000 Singapore-based students affected as a threat actor hacked into their devices!
The latest hacking incident has proved that even students are not safe from cyberattacks! Mobile Guardian, a classroom management platform for seamless digital management, was attacked by a threat actor recently. The attack affected users across Singapore. North America and Europe. As many as 13000 devices got completely wiped out and those students simply
BlankBot Trojan targets Turkish Android users!
Turkish language speakers are being targeted by a malicious Android program. This program is targeting them with the sole purpose of gaining access to users’ sensitive data.
CrowdStrike blames buggy update for the “blue screen of death” disruption!
The “blue screen of death” brought the world to a standstill last Friday. From aviation to health, elections to IT and banking, every sector was affected by the Windows crash. There was complete chaos and confusion while authorities grappled with the situation.
Delhi electricity bill scam- Discoms issue warning against cyber fraud!
A sudden spike in the number of cyber scam incidents has led to panic among electricity consumers in Delhi, India. Power distribution companies or discoms have warned consumers to be highly vigilant while paying their bills online. Recently, a Delhi-based doctor has been scammed by a similar cyber fraud. He clicked on a malicious