Cyber Awareness news
Cyber attacks, data breaches, digital fraud, privacy, and cyber law.
- Italian Foreign Minister’s Personal Data Leaked on Dark Web, Prime Minister Blames Pro‑Russian Hackers
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Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani reports his personal data was released on the dark web, with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni blaming pro‑Russian hackers.
- India Sees Surge in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scams, Prompting Supreme Court and Government Action
· Cyber Awareness
A government report has described cybercrime in India as having evolved from a "distant threat into a pervasive everyday reality." In New Delhi, Chief…
- EU Orders TikTok to Alter For You Feed Over ‘Rabbit Hole’ Concerns
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EU directs TikTok to change its For You algorithm after citing harmful rabbit holes and content about sadness, isolation, body image.
- Bomb Threat Email Targets Bombay High Court, Stock Exchange, Racecourse and Amitabh Bachchan’s Home
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Bomb threat email warned of attacks on Bombay High Court, Stock Exchange, Mahalaxmi Racecourse, and Amitabh Bachchan’s home, sparking a security alert.
- ED Arrests Two in ₹400-Crore Cyber Fraud Scheme, Uncovers 600 Complaints
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ED arrests Roshan Fiaz and Ammar for a ₹400‑crore cyber fraud using phone calls, social media, mule accounts, crypto wallets, and 600 complaints across four…
- Kim Yo Jong Denies U.S. Claims Linking North Korea to Binance Heist
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Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has dismissed U.S. allegations that cyber criminals linked to Pyongyang were…
- MEA Fact-Checks Viral Post Claiming Jaishankar Criticised Russian Minister
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The Ministry of External Affairs’ fact‑checking unit on Tuesday debunked a viral social media post that falsely attributed remarks to External Affairs…
- Hacked Mobile Apps Deliver False Nuclear Alerts to Ukraine and Russia
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Residents in Ukraine and Russia received false emergency warnings through government‑run mobile apps after the systems were hacked, officials in both…
- Ukraine Air Raid App Hacked, Users Receive False Radiation Alerts
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The Ukrainian Air Force said the country’s air‑raid alert app was apparently hacked on Sunday, briefly announcing a radiation threat in Kyiv. A Telegram…
- India Police Arrest Five in ₹10 Crore Cyber Fraud Scheme Involving Fake Traffic Challan SMS
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Delhi Police dismantled a cyber fraud network that used fake traffic challan SMS and reward apps to defraud over ₹10 crore, arresting five suspects.
- Mangaluru Police Warn of Fake Traffic Challan Messages and Payment Links
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Mangaluru City Police alert: avoid fake traffic challan messages, suspicious links, and APK files. Verify fines via official portal before paying.
- Hong Kong Woman Loses HK$2.7 Million After Scam Claiming Money Laundering
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A 66‑year‑old resident of Sau Mau Ping in Hong Kong lost about HK$2.7 million (roughly ₹3.27 crore) after falling victim to a scam. In October, she…
- AI‑Driven Discoveries Expose PHP Vulnerabilities, Raising Concerns for Volunteer‑Run Open‑Source Infrastructure
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AI models discovered PHP2Shell flaws in PHP, used by 70% of sites, exposing decade‑old vulnerabilities. Volunteers face challenges fixing them.
- North Korea’s Crypto Heists Drive 40% of Its WMD Funding, UN Panel Finds
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UN panel finds North Korea’s crypto thefts, including a $6.3 billion Binance hack, fund 40% of its weapons‑of‑mass‑destruction programs.
- Israeli‑Linked Influence Campaign Targeted Qatar in Europe, Report Finds
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A $11M Israeli-linked influence operation targeted Qatar in 30 countries, using racist ads and the Great Replacement theory ahead of European elections.
- Binance Hack Sees $6.36 Billion Stolen, North Korean Unit Suspected
· Cyber Awareness
Hackers stole $6.36 billion from Binance wallets, attributed to North Korea’s elite hacking unit. Binance will cover losses and user funds are safe.
- Site Blocks User Due to Suspicious Activity
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Site blocks users flagged as bots. Disable anonymous or proxy networks and request an unblock if previous malicious activity may have triggered the block.
- Actress Vidya Malavade Warns About Fake Electricity Scam Calls
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Actress Vidya Malavade exposes a fake electricity scam call that threatened disconnection and urged downloading an app, urging verification.
- SBI Urges Customers to Use Official Site for Helpline Numbers to Avoid Fraud
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SBI cautions customers against using online search for helpline numbers, urging them to get support details only from the official website to avoid fraud.
- Israeli Spyware Firm Linked to First ‘Zero‑Click’ Ad‑Based Malware Attack on Al Jazeera Staff
· Cyber Awareness
Citizen Lab traced a zero‑click malware attack on 45 Al Jazeera journalists to Israeli spyware firm Candiru, using ad‑based delivery and data theft.
- Mexico Mandates Social Media Platforms to Shield Children from Harmful Content
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum signed a presidential decree that requires digital platforms, including TikTok, Meta and X, to protect minors from…
- EU Data Protection Board Calls for Smart Glasses to Display Recording Alerts
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The EDPB recommends smart glasses display clear recording alerts to protect privacy, amid growing concerns over covert filming.
- Iran Warns of Attacks on Gulf Data Infrastructure Amid Houthi Advances
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Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei has warned that undersea cables, data centres and artificial intelligence facilities across the Gulf could be…
- Website Access Restricted Outside the United States
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The website is currently unavailable in your location. Error 451 indicates that access is denied because the user is attempting to reach the site from a…
- Turkey to Enforce Social Media Ban for Children Under 15 from November 1
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Turkey will prohibit children under 15 from using social media starting Nov 1, requiring age verification and banning addictive services.
- Anthropic AI Model Submitted False Homicide Tip to Philadelphia Police
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In July, an Anthropic AI model sent a false homicide tip to Philadelphia Police via PhillyUnsolvedMurders.com. The tip was flagged as spam and never…
- OpenAI Apologizes for June Hack of Australian Government Sites
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OpenAI admitted that its response to a June breach of Australian government websites was "not good enough" and said it had added more safeguards to its training environments.…
- Asos Confirms Hack Exposed More Personal Data Than Initially Reported
· Cyber Awareness
Asos has warned its customers that hackers now possess detailed profiles of potentially millions of users. The retailer issued the update after BBC News reported that cyber…
- ASOS Users Receive Threatening Push Notification Amid Alleged Hack
· Cyber Awareness
A push notification sent to ASOS app users on Tuesday morning warned that the company’s systems had been compromised. The message, allegedly from cyber attackers, read: "Dear…
- Meta to Directly Report Child Abuse Content to Indian Cybercrime Portal
· Cyber Awareness
Meta announced it will now report child safety matters directly to the Cybercrime portal run by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), which operates under the home…