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Swiggy’s Q2 report card; eMudhra to exit certificate biz
Swiggy continued on its growth trajectory while bringing down losses in Q2FY27. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
FBI data breach is getting personal: Why ShinyHunters’ alleged hack has agents fearing stolen home addresses, family details and medical records could put families at risk
The records stolen from the FBI include blood test results, spouse names, and home addresses. Thousands of agents face the reality that their private information sits on darknet servers. The hacking group ShinyHunters claims responsibility for breaching the bureau’s systems on Monday. They shared concrete samples to verify their access.
ShinyHunters claims hacking FBI data: All you need to know about the cybercriminal group and its other victims
The cybercriminal group ShinyHunters has claimed that it breached the FBI and stole sensitive data, alleging that it accessed information related to almost all FBI agents and applicants. The FBI is aware of the claims and is currently investigating the claims. ShinyHunters has previously targeted numerous companies, stealing extensive data through vulnerabilities. Experts believe ShinyHunters operates as a loose network of cybercriminals rather than a tightly-organized gang.
ShinyHunters claims FBI hack, gives bureau just 2 days to act before threatening to publish ‘all your data’ allegedly stolen in breach
ShinyHunters, a notorious cyber extortion group, has announced a shocking breach of the FBI's systems, claiming they have extracted sensitive information. With a two-day ultimatum for a response, they allege to possess data on FBI personnel and applicants, triggering an investigation by the agency. This bold move appears to be a retaliatory strike against the FBI.
Schools reach out to Canvas hackers as breach hits US classrooms
A cybercriminal group, ShinyHunters, stole vast amounts of student data from the educational platform Canvas. Some affected schools and universities reportedly tried to negotiate directly with the hackers. The breach caused disruptions for students. Canvas' parent company, Instructure, investigated the incident and has since restored services.
Cybercriminals claim hack on Japan's Asahi Group
Qilin, which operates a ransomware-as-a-service platform that allows users to carry out attacks in exchange for a percentage of extortion proceeds, posted 29 images to its website on Tuesday of what the group claims to be internal Asahi Group documents.
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Big fake job: Prisoner CNN helped free from Syrian prison was a notorious Assad regime torturer; Elon Musk reacts
A Syrian prisoner released in a viral CNN report was later identified as a former Assad regime officer charged with torture and extortion.
Doctor degrees issued to 1,500 at Rs 75,000 each: Surat police bust 20-year-long fake medical degree scam
Surat police dismantled a major fake degree operation. Two ringleaders issued fraudulent electro homeopathy degrees. They charged Rs 75,000 per degree. Over 1,500 unqualified individuals practiced medicine. Police seized fake certificates and documents. The scam ran for nearly 20 years. The accused face cheating and extortion charges. Police are investigating the full extent of the fraud.
Bengaluru techie scammed by 'escort': How a Rs 15,000 booking led to Rs 8.1 lakh loss
An IT professional in Bengaluru was extorted Rs 8.1 lakh after booking an escort online. The escort pretended to be an undercover police officer and, with an accomplice, threatened the man. They used his credit cards to transfer the money. Police eventually arrested the escort, who was identified through an Aadhaar card.
Sean Diddy Combs case sees a new twist. US rapper's accusers' lawyer Tony Buzbee sued for extortion
Sean Diddy Combs' accusers' lawyer Tony Buzbee has been sued for an alleged extortion plot. The Buzbee Law Firm and its principal, Tony Buzbee, are being sued by an anonymous plaintiff for allegedly attempting to extract substantial payments through threats of filing false allegations. The allegations have been denied by Buzbee who has called them laughable.
Govt working to block international spoof calls duping Indians
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and the Department of Telecom (DoT) are collaborating to block spoof calls originating from outside India, particularly those claiming digital arrests by agencies like the NCB or CBI. They are also partnering with Microsoft to curb the misuse of logos of Indian enforcement agencies by scamsters. Many cases involve callers impersonating law enforcement personnel to extort money, with thousands of Skype IDs created for this purpose.
Lockbit cybercrime gang disrupted by Britain, US and EU
Lockbit and its affiliates have hacked some of the world's largest organisations in recent months. The gang makes money by stealing sensitive data and threatening to leak it if victims fail to pay an extortionate ransom.
Kevin Hart takes legal action against YouTuber and ex-assistant over alleged extortion and defamation
Kevin Hart sues former assistant and YouTuber, alleging a $250,000 extortion attempt to suppress a supposedly defamatory interview. The lawsuit claims false statements about criminal charges. Hart took legal action, warning against bankruptcy discharge. The dispute involves confidentiality breaches and unsubstantiated accusations. To prove defamation, Hart must demonstrate malice. The YouTuber faces claims for extortion, privacy invasion, but not defamation. This legal battle emerges after Hart's public apology for infidelity and extortion in 2017.
US officials seize extortion websites; ransomware hackers vow more attacks
Blackcat - also known as ALPHV or Noberus - is accused of working with the prolific hacking gang known as "Scattered Spider," which has terrorized major businesses including MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment.
Finance ministry cautions against frauds in name of Indian customs
Finance Ministry on Wednesday cautioned people to guard against fraudsters extorting money in the name of Indian Customs.
'Fake bride' extorts Rs 1.1 crore from UK-based engineer after video call
The woman befriended Sunny with a fake profile and borrowed Rs 1,500 by citing a medical emergency. Later, she exposed herself while secretly recording a video call and threatened to share it with his parents. In fear of humiliation, Sunny transferred over Rs 1.14 crore. The Bengaluru police froze Rs 84 lakh in the woman's accounts.
ED comes up with unique system to end fake summons by unscrupulous individuals
In order to allow the individuals to verify the authenticity of the summons received by them, the Directorate of Enforcement has implemented a mechanism of generating summons through the system.
Fake ransom seeking email scam prowling in Indian cyberspace
The Computer Emergency Response Team of India (CERT-In), in a latest advisory, has said while there is "nothing to worry" about such emails, users should update or change their passwords, used to login any of their social media or other online platforms, if they find them compromised.
Here's why so many tech startups misbehave
There may be any number of reasons these companies might engage in such shoddy behavior, but the most obvious one seems to be that their business models are so lame that they must do shady stuff simply to keep the lights on.
vpnMentor spots a data breach in Credit Fair, Chqbook Database
Credit Fair offers customers access to small personal loans, while Chqbook lets customers compare personal finance products such as loans and credit cards, based on their financial status.
Digital India firewalls: look-alike domains, frauds big threats to govt’s e-push
The govt has identified at least six hi-tech modus operandi being increasingly employed by fraudsters.
India Today Group sends legal notice to Cobrapost
The India Today legal notice is in response to the so-called Cobrapost investigation which claimed to be based entirely on so-called 'sting operations' on several media groups in India.
Will Indian companies take steps to contain cyber threats in 2016?
Experts say that the frequency and ferocity of cyberattacks will only go up in 2016, as economic progress invariably attracts more such predators.
Delhi HC restrains man from using sites in name of Tata group chief Cyrus Pallonji Mistry
The judge noted that the domain names were created on December 20, 2011, barely a month after Tata group announced that Mistry would be taking over.
Notorious computer virus attacks users’ files
The malicious program is now targeting online consumers and businesses via email attachments which block access to a computer system until money is paid as ransom.
Ending net neutrality will kill NDA government's 'Make in India': Aditya Thackeray
"People from almost every social and economic strata have a mobile phone and unknowingly use the Internet to communicate," his letter stated.
Hackers targeting e-commerce sites for ransom: Report
India’s fledgling e-commerce industry has become the target of large scale Internet attacks, which are constantly trying to bring down these websites.
Rising online fraud pushes banks to seek insurance cover
Indian banks are increasingly seeking insurance cover against fraudulent online transactions, including those involving credit cards.
Reliance Capital files complaint against fake website
Reliance Capital has filed a criminal complaint with the city police against a website accusing it of misusing its brand name and cheating people.
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