Hacking
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WhatsApp users at risk! Dangerous Spyware attack detected in 24 countries
Technology | Feb 09, 2025, 07:45 AM ISTWhatsApp’s zero-click hack will enable hackers to compromise phones without any user action or clicking on a link. WhatsApp's parent company, Meta, has confirmed that the messaging platform was specifically targeted by hackers.
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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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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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Government warns Android users of hacking threat due to vulnerabilities in operating system
Technology | Sep 17, 2024, 07:25 AM ISTThe government has recently issued a warning to millions of Android users in the country regarding potential security vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities could potentially lead to unauthorised access and hacking of smartphones.
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After China, Russia, FBI claims Iran hacks Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns ahead of elections
World | Aug 20, 2024, 10:24 AM ISTThe United States accused Iran of launching cyber operations against the campaigns of both US presidential candidates and targeting the American public with influence operations aimed at fanning political discord.
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Canara Bank's X account hacked, username changed to 'ether.fi'
Business | Jun 23, 2024, 04:00 PM ISTCurrently, Canara Bank's official account (@canarabank) has 2.55 lakh followers. However, the bank has yet to take action in response.
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Fear of password theft looms! Delhi Police unveils ingenious hack to thwart system hacks
India | May 01, 2024, 04:52 PM ISTDelhi Police has recently shared a video on social media suggesting the precautions that one needs to take while creating any password.
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New Zealand warns China for hacking Parliament, says 'Interference of this nature is unacceptable'
World | Mar 26, 2024, 02:07 PM ISTThe revelations that information was accessed through malicious cyber activity targeting New Zealand’s parliamentarian entities comes as Britain and the US accused China of a wide-sweeping cyber espionage campaign.
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Hackers selling 1.80 terabyte data of 750 million Indian mobile consumers on dark web: Report
Business | Jan 30, 2024, 10:44 AM ISTThe alleged hacker has denied involvement in a breach, claiming to have obtained the data through undisclosed asset work within law enforcement channels, according to CloudSEK.
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Critical security alert: Centre issues guidelines for Firefox users - Check details
Technology | Nov 28, 2023, 10:55 AM ISTThe central government has warned Firefox users in India about security risks associated with certain versions of the browser. To address multiple vulnerabilities, users are advised to update their browsers immediately.
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'Sinister plot': BJP's Amit Malviya alleges Soros link to iPhone hacking case
India | Nov 02, 2023, 12:06 AM ISTAmit Malviya also implicated other funders of AccessNow, including Omidyar, the Ford Foundation, and government entities.
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OPINION | APPLE PHONE HACKING ALERT MUST BE PROBED IN DEPTH
India | Nov 02, 2023, 05:10 PM ISTApple believes you are being targeted by state-sponsored attackers who are trying to remotely compromise the iPhone associated with your Apple ID. These attackers are likely targeting you individually because of who you are or what you do. If your device is compromised by a state-sponsored attacker
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India TV Poll: Can the security of Apple phones also be breached?
Technology | Nov 01, 2023, 05:08 PM ISTReportedly, these Apple alerts became known a year after a committee of experts appointed by the Supreme Court of India couldn't find clear proof of Pegasus spyware on the 29 phones they examined.
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Police register FIR after Rs 16,180 crore hacked from payment gateway company account
Maharashtra | Oct 08, 2023, 01:31 PM ISTAccording to police, the fraud was taking place since long and came to light following a complaint lodged with Srinagar police station in Maharashtra's Thane city of hacking of the payment gateway account of the company here in April 2023 and Rs 25 crore being siphoned off.
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How to protect your smartphone from hacking and be safe?
Technology | Oct 03, 2023, 12:43 PM ISTWith the looming threat of cybercriminals, who aim to breach our phone's security for various malicious purposes such as tracking our activities, extracting sensitive information, or even extorting ransom, it's crucial to stay vigilant.
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Researchers discover AI's potential to accurately steal passwords by ‘Listening’ to typing
Technology | Aug 17, 2023, 03:09 PM ISTThe study showed that an AI program, when enabled on a nearby smartphone, could accurately replicate typed passwords with a remarkable 95% accuracy.
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Beware! 'Daam' virus infects Android phones, central agency issues warning
Technology | May 27, 2023, 08:36 AM ISTThe virus can hack into your call records, contacts, history, and camera, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, or CERT-In, the national cyber security agency, said in its warning.
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Hacking groups hire top IT engineers on dark web with salary of up to Rs. 16 lakh per month
Technology | Feb 06, 2023, 09:56 AM ISTA new report by cybersecurity company Kaspersky sheds light on the growing trend of cybercrime as a career option. The report provides insights into the recruitment process, compensation levels, and the most in-demand IT jobs on the dark web.
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Twitter denies hacking and data theft of 200 million email IDs
Technology | Jan 13, 2023, 07:15 AM ISTTwitter denies reports of a hack and data theft of 200 million email IDs, stating that the reported issues are likely the result of phishing attempts or the reuse of passwords from other sites.
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SMS Scam: How hackers are stealing your data and steps to protect your device
Technology | Aug 26, 2022, 03:51 PM ISTHackers are now impersonating the telecom department to steal your personal data and also money.