Hacker
-
'Boss Scam': All about the new cyber fraud targeting corporates and precautions listed by MHA
India | Jun 23, 2026, 02:58 PM ISTThis scam combines malicious software deployment with WhatsApp account hijacking to impersonate CEOs and senior executives. The criminals aim to trick subordinate finance teams into authorising high-value, fraudulent bank transfers.
-
Unidentified Russian cybercriminal hacks India TV YouTube Channel; over 2 lakh videos deleted
India | Sep 12, 2025, 11:47 PM ISTUnidentified entities suspected to be from Russia hacked the India TV YouTube channel and deleted more than two lakh videos, once again highlighting the growing threat of cybercriminals in the country.
-
Ghost Hackers: A new fraud Targeting deceased | Explained
Explainers | Sep 14, 2024, 01:33 PM ISTIn the digital world, hackers keep coming up with new ways to trick people. Ghost hackers are currently trapping people online. This new type of fraud has surprised many people.
-
TAG Heuer penalised for data breach, impacting South Korean customers
Technology | Jun 16, 2024, 12:39 PM ISTThe recent incident highlighted the challenges that were faced by the company regarding customer data against cyber threats. It also highlights the critical importance of transparency and swift action in the aftermath of a data breach.
-
Hackers from China using AI to disrupt Indian elections: Microsoft warns
Technology | Apr 07, 2024, 01:53 PM ISTMicrosoft has stressed the role of vigilance and proactive measures in combating foreign interference in the democratic processes. Their warning further highlights the imperative of increasing awareness and robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard electoral integrity.
-
'Loss prevented me from affording new car...': US woman tells Indian hacker who defrauded Rs 1.25 c
World | Feb 15, 2024, 12:17 PM ISTThe so-called hacker defrauded the woman through an international computer-hacking scheme that targeted elderly Americans nationwide and resulted in more than $1.2 million in total losses.
-
Do not dial this code or you'll lose all your money: Scam alert!
Technology | Feb 14, 2024, 07:03 PM ISTIt is essential to be cautious and avoid dialing the code: *401# or any similar code provided by the unknown callers. The DoT further emphasizes that no legitimate service provider requests users to dial any code or *401#.
-
Google report reveals government hackers exploiting 0-day vulnerabilities to target iPhone users
Technology | Feb 07, 2024, 07:54 PM ISTGoogle has reported that in a particular campaign, in which the hackers have been working for the government exploited three iPhone vulnerabilities known as "zero-days," which were not previously known to Apple.
-
Remote work scams are on the rise, and here is how innocent people are getting trapped| Details
Technology | Jan 21, 2024, 05:35 PM ISTWith the rising number of unemployed, several people are desperately looking for a job which could be done from the comfort of their homes. Here is a list of online work scams which has been stealing money from people.
-
Non-consensual deepfake porn surfaces at the top of Google and Bing search results | Report
Technology | Jan 18, 2024, 10:12 PM ISTResearchers conducted searches on Google and Bing for 36 renowned female celebrities, utilizing a combination of their names and the term "deepfakes." Upon examination, it was found that, for 34 queries on Google and 35 on Bing, the top search results included links to deepfake videos.
-
Indian government faces cyber threat as hackers launch espionage campaign for secret documents
Technology | Jan 17, 2024, 10:10 PM ISTAs per the new report, the campaign was first detected in October 2023 when it was using Rust-based malware and encrypted PowerShell commands, to exfiltrate confidential documents, according to Seqrite, the enterprise arm of global cybersecurity solutions provider, Quick Heal.
-
How to detect AI-voice cloned calls? Signs and safety tips
Technology | Jan 10, 2024, 02:06 PM ISTAs AI voice cloning technology advances, scammers find it easier to mimic the voices of loved ones or trusted individuals, aiming to deceive individuals into divulging money or personal information. Here are a few scams and ways to protect yourself from them.
-
Yearender 2023: AI-driven tech scams and frauds which took place this year
Technology | Dec 19, 2023, 07:23 PM ISTYearender 2023: Several AI-driven scams have grown this year, and it has impacted a lot of people across the world. Here are a few of the scams which have impacted people across the world.
-
Fraudsters attack Booking.com customers after hacking hotels
Technology | Dec 03, 2023, 05:34 PM ISTThe hackers have been sending another email about the lost ID- identified the document as a passport and mentioned that they strongly believed that they left it at the hotel.
-
Hacktivist group from Bangladesh targets India with DDoS attacks and data breaches, reveals report
Technology | Aug 07, 2023, 12:37 PM ISTThe hacktivist group known as Mysterious Team Bangladesh has been revealed as responsible for more than 750 distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and 78 website defacements since June 2022. The group primarily targets government, financial, and transportation sector entities.
-
India warned of data threat as hackers exploit fake 'SafeChat' App on WhatsApp
Technology | Aug 01, 2023, 12:22 PM ISTIn South Asia, especially in India, hackers are exploiting WhatsApp users through a fake Android chat app called 'SafeChat' to execute data theft via malicious payloads sent through WhatsApp chat.
-
Famed computer hacker Kevin Mitnick is no more: Know his story
Technology | Jul 21, 2023, 01:58 PM ISTKevin Mitnick spent five years in prison for computer and wire fraud after a two-year federal manhunt in the 1990s. However, upon his release in 2000, he transformed himself into a respected "white hat" hacker, cybersecurity consultant, and author.
-
Microsoft discloses Chinese hackers exploiting bug to gain unauthorized access to US govt emails
Technology | Jul 12, 2023, 08:39 PM ISTCharlie Bell, Executive Vice President AT Microsoft Security said that the company has been working on the impacted customers and will be notifying them before going public with further details.
-
Manufacturing firms face ransomware attack as hackers encrypt data
Technology | Jul 04, 2023, 06:13 PM ISTIn 2022, 67 per cent of manufacturing organisations recovered within a week, while 33 per cent recovered in more than a week. This past year, only 55 per cent of manufacturing organisations surveyed recovered within a week.
-
Hackers on Telegram are selling new malware to target macOS users
Technology | May 01, 2023, 06:23 PM ISTThe researchers have discovered that the Telegram channel has been advertising this new information-stealing malware. Furthermore, the report stated that the hacker behind this stealer is constantly improving this malware and adding new capabilities to make it more effective.