Cyber Attack
- News
Hyderabad: Man held for posting couple’s phone numbers as call girls’
Hyderabad: A 34-year-old man was apprehended by cybercrime investigators after he posted a newlywed couple’s phone number on social media. The accused asked people to get in touch if they require a…
- Entertainment
Vijay Deverakonda files plaint against trolls targeting ‘Family Star’
Hyderabad: The personal manager of Vijay Deverakonda has registered a complaint with the Cyber Crime Police in Hyderabad against the ‘trolls’ who are writing negative posts about the movie ‘Family Star’ on…
- Technology
More risk of malware infection while accessing pirated websites: Study
Mumbai: Accessing pirated websites carries a higher risk of malware infection for Indian consumers compared to other platforms like those of adult content and gambling advertisements, says a study conducted by cybersecurity…
- News
Hyderabad cyber crime police bust international fraud ring, 1 held
Hyderabad: The cyber crime police arrested one on charges of providing several bank accounts operating fraudulent transactions and colluding with cyber fraudsters. Prime accused Shabi and his associate Nishanth conspired with cybercriminals…
- World
US critical infra compromised, China-backed hackers prepare for cyber attack
Washington: China-sponsored cyber actors have accessed IT networks for destructive cyber attacks against US critical infrastructure in the event of a major crisis or conflict with the country, a coalition of top…
- World
Bangladesh EC app slowed down after cyber attack: Official
Dhaka: Bangladesh Election Commission on Sunday said hackers from Ukraine and Germany carried out a cyber attack on its app, slowing down its functioning during the 12th general election in the country,…
- India
Indian hackers target Qatar govt sites over death penalty to ex-Navy officers
A group of pro-India hackers have launched cyber attacks on Qatar in response to the death sentence of eight former Indian Navy officers by a Qatari court. Taking to X, Fusion Intelligence…
- Telangana
State Cyber Security Bureau set up in Telangana
Hyderabad: The state government established the Telangana State Cyber Security Bureau (TSCSB) headquarters in the city to combat cybercrimes and ramp up cybersecurity. Subsequently, the TSCSB initiated a mass investigation against cyber…
- Business
Over 102 mn cyber attacks targeted Indian users in Q2: Report
New Delhi: More than 102.8 million cyber attacks targeted users in India in the second quarter of (Q2) of 2023, a new report revealed on Tuesday. According to the global cybersecurity solutions…
- Technology
Single Indian organisation facing 2,152 cyber attacks, 20% up year-on-year
New Delhi: The average number of attacks per organisation in India reached 2,152 attacks in the first half of 2023, reflecting a significant increase of 20 per cent (year-on-year), a report showed…
- Technology
A single Indian firm facing 2,146 cyber attacks a week on average: Report
New Delhi: A single Indian organisation suffered 2,146 cyber attacks on average per week in the last 6 months, compared to 1,239 attacks per organisation globally, a report showed on Monday. Healthcare…
- Pakistan
Pak Election Commission hit by cyber attack
Islamabad: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday raised concerns over a potential cyber security breach after numerous employees reported receiving suspicious emails from unidentified senders, media reports said. In response…
- Technology
Pak-based hackers target Indian Army, education sector in new cyber attack
New Delhi: Indian security researchers on Saturday said they have detected a new wave of cyber attacks orchestrated by a notorious Pakistan-based group against the Indian Army and the education sector. Transparent…
- India
91% Indian firms faced ransomware attacks in 2022: Report
New Delhi: Information security company, CyberArk, on Sunday said that more than 91 percent of the Indian organisations experienced ransomware attacks in 2022 while 55 percent of the affected organisations reported paying…
- Technology
US govt confirms MOVEit cyber attack hit several federal agencies
Washington: President Joe Biden’s administration has confirmed that several US federal agencies have been hit by a cyber attack, apparently executed by Russia-linked ransomware group Clop, which exploited a critical security vulnerability…