DARK WEB CYBERCRIMES
India flags Chinese-linked AI tools in hacking campaign against financial firms
India's cybersecurity agency named the hacking group behind a wave of AI-driven attacks on financial firms and identified its tools, at least two of them linked to China, adding India to a growing list of countries where
SBI data leak: Is your bank account safe? What was breached and should you worry?
SBI bank data breach: Country's largest bank, SBI, is investigating a suspected data leak involving nearly 4,000 customer records identified on the dark web. Here is what information was exposed, whether your bank account is safe and the precautions customers should take.
Trump Mobile breach reportedly exposes personal data from 3,615 users: Who hacked the firm and how?
Trump Mobile, launched by Donald Trump's sons, has recently suffered a data breach affecting over three thousand customers. A cybercrime group named BYOD claimed responsibility for the hack, which exposed personal data including names and contact details. The group reportedly gained access through an employee of Liberty Mobile, the network operator supporting Trump Mobile.
Cybercrime feud erupts on dark web as notorious group claims hijack of rival's website
One of the world's best-known cybercrime groups said on Sunday it had hijacked one of its chief rivals' dark web site, bringing what it said was a long-simmering feud out into the open.
CrimeGPT comes knocking: Illegal AI services make cybercrimes cheaper and faster
Illegal AI services are making cybercrimes cheaper and faster. The threat is escalating as state actors and rogue networks weaponise frontier tech, writes Himanshi Lohchab.
'Dark web' fraud sites cracked, 100s of suspects: Europol
The dark web platform "Alice with Violence CP" sold child abuse images and other cybercrime "services" such as credit card data and access to back-end computer systems. Europol estimated the suspect made around 345,000 euros ($400,000) from around 10,000 people who attempted to buy the illicit material.
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Interpol backroom warriors fight cyber criminals 'weaponising' AI
From perfectly spelled phishing emails to fake videos of government officials, artificial intelligence is changing the game for Interpol's cat-and-mouse fight against cybercrime at its high-tech war rooms in Singapore. "It's always a cat-and-mouse game, always continually developing.
'Vibe hacking’: A new type of cybercrime is on the rise, warn cybersecurity experts
Cybersecurity experts are warning of "vibe hacking," a new AI-driven cybercrime where criminals automate and scale digital attacks. Specialized AI tools, some costing as little as $100, are being used for data theft and extortion, with AI significantly lowering the barrier for cybercriminals and enabling sophisticated attacks at unprecedented speed.
Dark web, VPNs make it tough for Delhi Police to probe bomb threat emails to schools
Delhi schools faced repeated bomb threats, causing panic. Delhi Police are investigating, finding the emails hard to trace due to encryption. Senders used VPNs and the dark web for anonymity. Directorate of Education issued safety guidelines. Schools increased security measures. Police are exploring all possible angles, including terror links. Parents expressed fear and anxiety over the disruptions.
Massive dark web leak exposes 1.7 billion passwords; here’s why your logins might already be compromised without you knowing
A massive password leak has surfaced on the dark web, exposing data of over a billion users. It’s a clear reminder of how quickly online threats are rising and the need to strengthen your account security.
Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre empowered under PMLA
The Centre has empowered the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the PMLA, enabling it to receive and share information to combat money laundering linked to cybercrime. This move aims to strengthen enforcement against financial transactions related to online frauds and support the Enforcement Directorate in tackling transnational cybercrimes.
US soldier linked to Trump-Harris phone tapping tried to sell sensitive BSNL data for just $5,000: Report
Cameron John Wagenius, a US Army soldier, was arrested for attempting to sell stolen telecom data linked to India’s BSNL. The hack exposed sensitive data, including SIM numbers and security infrastructure details. Wagenius, known as “kiberphant0m” on the dark web, had tried to sell the stolen BSNL data. His arrest sheds light on the underground cybercrime industry, highlighting vulnerabilities in telecom security and raising international legal challenges.
At least 20% cybercrimes involve dark web usage by attackers: report
The study is based on a detailed analysis of several cases of cybercrime reported across the country, said Khushhal Kaushik, founder and CEO of Lisianthus Tech. The study was conducted on a sampling basis over a period of two months which concluded last week, he said.
Sensitive user info hawked on dark web post BSNL data breach
The threat actor using the alias ‘Perell’ has disclosed a “sample dataset” on a dark web forum, including sensitive details of fibre and landline users of BSNL.
Explained: What is Lockbit? The digital extortion gang on a cybercrime spree
The cybercrime gang infects a victim organisation's system with ransomware - malicious software that encrypts data - and then coerces targets into paying ransom to decrypt or unlock it. Such ransom is usually demanded in the form of cryptocurrency, which is harder to trace and gives the receiver anonymity.
Boeing data published by Lockbit hacking gang
The hackers in October said they had obtained "a tremendous amount" of sensitive data from the aerospace giant and would dump it online if Boeing didn't pay a ransom by November 2.
Beware: Cybercriminals using 'limitless' AI tools like FraudGPT or WormGPT for frauds
Advanced generative AI Chatbots called FraudGPT and WormGPT have emerged on the dark web and can be purchased by cybercriminals to create phishing emails, malware or hacking tools. These bots are built on ChatGPT-3 technology and can produce coherent texts based on user prompts. The bots can be bought on dark web marketplaces.
Hackers issue 'ultimatum' over payroll data breach
The Clop group has been blamed by cybersecurity experts for the breach announced last week, which saw payroll data of more than 100,000 staff stolen at firms including the BBC, British Airways and high street pharmacy Boots.
Increase in ransomware cases in banks, RBI tells Parliamentary panel
Sharing the details of the meetings, Sinha said India is seen as a leader in digital innovation and digital inclusion. As a result, the volume of financial transactions across various services, including payments, loans, and issuing of credit, has skyrocketed.
Digital tax fine but what about crypto money laundering via Dark Web?
Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have become the de-facto currency on the Dark Web.
NCB to probe cryptocurrencies after Bitcoin-linked drug bust
The agency has been investigating cases where drugs were bought using bitcoin, and recently it arrested Makarand Pardeep Adivirkar, who is known as "crypto king" in Mumbai for allegedly using bitcoins to buy contraband.
BuyUcoin suffered data leaks three times last year: Rajshekhar Rajaharia
BuyUcoin, a cryptocurrency wallet and exchange platform, joins a list of recent high-profile data leaks, including those at Big Basket, Unacademy and JusPay—all in a pandemic year.
The proliferation of hacking as a service is giving cybersecurity experts nightmares
Anyone can be targeted. As tech spreads its wings, we become more vulnerable to Black Hats and Grey Hats.
Increase in state-sponsored cyber security attacks on government bodies
Cybersecurity firm Cyfirma said it had alerted the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (Cert-In), the country’s nodal cyber security agency, about conversations linked to a Pakistan state-sponsored group that identifies itself as ‘IOK’.
ATM hacking tools trending on the dark web
A cybersecurity expert says many of these inexpensive tools are also available on global ecommerce sites.
India-US set to further strengthen security ties
A delegation of officials from the US met their counterparts in the Home Ministry and discussed ways to streamline the training programmes being conducted under the ATA pact.
Here’s what your stolen identity is selling for on the dark web
Criminals will amass bits of data on people, waiting until they have enough that their fraud attempt is likely to succeed.
Internet should be governed by ICANN model with focus on security: Ravi Shankar Prasad
Reiterating India's support to multi-stakeholder model for governing Internet, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said there should be focus on security also.
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