Nigerian man extradited from France to US over hacking and fraud allegations
A Nigerian man has been extradited from France to face hacking, identity theft, and fraud charges in the…
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Cyber Commandos To Spot And Prevent Artificial Intelligence-Driven Offences
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has initiated training for specialised "cyber commandos" to effectively combat the rising tide of AI-driven cybercrimes.As cybercriminals increasingly leverage artificial intelligence for sophisticated attacks, these commandos will be equipped to identify, intercept, and neutralise such threats.The training, conducted at the Defence Institute of Advanced
Columbia University data breach impacted 868,969 people
Columbia University was hit by a cyberattack, exposing personal data of over 860,000 students, applicants, and employees. Columbia University suffered a cyberattack that exposed the personal data of students, applicants, and employees. According to the data breach notification sent to the Maine Attorney’s General Office, the incident impacted 868,969 people. The organization quickly notified law enforcement. […]
CDS General Chauhan Formally Releases Joint Doctrines For Cyberspace, Amphibious Operations
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan formally released the declassified Joint Doctrines for Cyberspace Operations and Amphibious Operations on August 7, 2025, during the Chiefs of Staff Committee meeting in New Delhi.These doctrines provide a common lexicon and guidelines for policymakers and stakeholders to ensure effective planning and smooth execution of joint military operations across
Chinese Groups Stole 115 Million US Cards in 16-Month Smishing Campaign
A SecAlliance report reveals Chinese smishing syndicates compromised 115M US payment cards by bypassing MFA to exploit Apple Pay and Google Wallet.
WhatsApp cracks down on 6.8M scam accounts in global takedown
WhatsApp removed 6.8M accounts linked to global scam centers, mainly in Cambodia, in a crackdown with Meta and OpenAI. Meta announced that WhatsApp has removed 6.8 million accounts tied to criminal scam centers, mainly in Cambodia, in a joint effort with OpenAI. Scam centers run multiple schemes, often requiring upfront payment for fake returns. Fraudulent […]
Cisco disclosed a CRM data breach via vishing attack
Cisco disclosed CRM data breach via vishing attack; basic user info was exposed, but no sensitive data or systems were compromised Cisco has confirmed a data breach involving a third-party CRM system, exposing basic profile details (e.g. names, emails, and phone numbers) of users who registered on Cisco.com. The breach was discovered on July 24 […]
Hacking group D4rk4rmy claimed the hack of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer
The cybercrime D4rk4rmy added the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer to the list of victims on its Tor dark web leak site. The cybercrime group D4rk4rmy claimed the hack of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM). The company is Monaco’s premier luxury hospitality group, established in 1863. It operates iconic properties like the […]
Northwest Radiologists data breach hits 350,000 in Washington
A January 2025 breach at Northwest Radiologists exposed data of 350,000 Washington State residents, the company confirmed. A data breach at Northwest Radiologists in January 2025 has exposed the personal information of 350,000 residents of Washington State, the company has confirmed. The security breach occurred on January 25, 2025 and caused “network disruption” at the […]
PlayPraetor Android RAT expands rapidly across Spanish and French-speaking regions
PlayPraetor Android RAT has hit 11K+ devices, spreading fast via campaigns targeting Spanish and French speakers, say Cleafy researchers. Cleafy researchers have identified a new Android RAT called PlayPraetor, which has infected over 11,000 devices, mainly in Portugal, Spain, France, Morocco, Peru, and Hong Kong. The malware is spreading rapidly, with more than 2,000 new […]