Cyber Attack
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Maharashtra Cyber reports Indian government websites targeted from accross the border
Technology | May 10, 2025, 05:50 PM ISTThe attacks consist of Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) assaults and digital defacement campaigns. The perpetrators are also distributing malware-infected files aimed at compromising individual user devices.
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Pakistan cyber group claims breach of Indian defence data, security agencies on high alert
India | May 05, 2025, 05:49 PM ISTA group identifying as "Pakistan Cyber Force" has claimed to have breached sensitive data from India's Military Engineering Service and the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. The attackers also attempted to deface the website of Armoured Vehicle Nigam Limited, reports said.
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India thwarts repeated cyberattacks by Pakistan-based hackers in escalating digital provocation
India | May 02, 2025, 08:09 PM ISTIndia thwarted a series of cyberattacks by Pakistan-based hacker groups targeting civilian and military-linked websites in a renewed wave of digital provocations.
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Pahalgam attack: India-Pakistan cyber war erupts amidst border tensions
Technology | May 01, 2025, 01:59 PM ISTAfter the Pahalgam attack, tensions have risen, leading to an increase in hacking and cyber attacks from multiple groups on both sides. Attackers from Pakistan are also distributing PDF files that contain phishing domains.
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What is cyber insurance, its importance and all you need to know
Personal Finance | Apr 21, 2025, 04:03 PM ISTCyber insurance: Interestingly, nearly 45 per cent of cyber insurance claims in the B2B space are linked to business interruption.
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Google issues urgent warning to Gmail users about phishing attacks from verified emails
Technology | Apr 20, 2025, 03:39 PM ISTRecently, a flaw has been found in Google's system that allows attackers to send authentic-looking emails to victims. The tech giant has acknowledged the issue.
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Elon Musk claims of 'massive cyberattack' as X faces multiple outage in a day
Technology | Mar 10, 2025, 11:48 PM ISTX (formerly Twitter) faced its third major outage in 24 hours, with over 40,000 users reporting disruptions globally. Elon Musk warned of a possible large-scale cyberattack.
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Digital arrest scam: How to get your money back if you fall victim to cyber fraud | In pics
India | Feb 18, 2025, 10:56 AM ISTKnow how to protect yourself from the new "digital arrest" scam, a growing cyber fraud tactic. Discover steps to recover stolen funds and stay alert against online fraudsters posing as law enforcement officers.
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Tata Technologies confirms ransomware attack, IT services back online
Technology | Jan 31, 2025, 10:30 AM ISTTata Technologies suffered a significant cyber attack, prompting the company to suspend all its IT services as a precautionary measure. These services have now been fully restored.
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US Treasury breach: Chinese hackers accessed Janet Yellen's computer, targeted 50 files, says report
World | Jan 17, 2025, 09:11 AM ISTThe hackers reportedly breached more than 400 computers and 3,000 files on personal devices. Despite the scale of the breach, classified government systems were not penetrated, a critical aspect that has helped limit the potential fallout of the cyberattack.
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Chinese cyberattack on US Treasury: Workstations breached, key documents exposed
World | Dec 31, 2024, 08:33 AM ISTA Chinese state-sponsored cyberattack breached the US Treasury, exploiting vulnerabilities in third-party software. Workstations and unclassified documents were accessed, sparking federal action and raising concerns about cybersecurity in government agencies.
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Japan Airlines hit by powerful cyberattack, causes flight disruptions during peak year-end holidays
World | Dec 26, 2024, 11:32 AM ISTThe airline reported that the cyberattack caused delays of over 30 minutes for 24 domestic flights, with the potential for further disruptions later in the day.
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Bengaluru police alerts public against 'digital arrest' scam
Karnataka | Dec 24, 2024, 06:49 PM ISTBengaluru police commissioner B Dayananda conducted a press conference and explained that there are standard procedures where police issue notices or arrest the person physically and there is no concept of digital arrest.
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Delhi Police's official X handle hacked briefly, name changed to 'MagIc Edem'
Delhi | Dec 11, 2024, 06:12 AM ISTAuthorities are currently investigating the matter to identify those responsible for the hack. No details about the culprits have been disclosed yet.
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This cybersecurity vulnerability causes concern at CERT-In, can easily steal Aadhaar, PAN data
Technology | Nov 05, 2024, 07:27 AM ISTCERT-In has identified an Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability that could allow attackers to steal sensitive information, including users' Aadhaar and PAN data.
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Making online payments: Watch out for these 5 signs to avoid scams
Technology | Oct 15, 2024, 07:02 AM ISTAs digital transactions have become more common, so have cases of cyber fraud. Cybercriminals are constantly devising new tactics to defraud people. If you engage in digital transactions, be mindful of these 5 precautions.
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Cyberattack exposes Zero-day vulnerability in Qualcomm chipsets
Technology | Oct 14, 2024, 04:23 PM ISTThe vulnerable chipsets are commonly used in devices from popular brands like OnePlus, Samsung, and Motorola. Also, the Snapdragon X55 modem, which is a part of the affected components, is integrated into the iPhone 12 series.
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Star Health Insurance data leak: Hacker claims to have access to data of 31 million customers
India | Oct 09, 2024, 09:14 PM ISTThe alleged website, which was created by a hacker xenZen, claimed to have access to the data of over 3.1 crore customers, including sensitive information like PAN card details, phone numbers, tax details, residential address, and medical records.
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Cyber frauds: Centre launches new system to identify, block international spoofed calls
India | Oct 04, 2024, 11:03 PM ISTIn response to this growing threat, the DoT in collaboration with Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) has introduced an advanced system designed to identify and block incoming international spoofed calls before they can reach Indian telecom subscribers.
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Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, October 4, 2024
India | Oct 04, 2024, 11:51 PM ISTIndia's number one and most followed Super Prime Time News Show, ‘Aaj Ki Baat-Rajat Sharma Ke Saath' was launched just before the 2014 general elections.