PHISHING ATTEMPTS
Crédit Mutuel Arkéa cyberattack: How did a French bank become linked to a $133 million crypto investigation?
French bank Crédit Mutuel Arkéa has confirmed a cyberattack involving fraudulent transactions after blockchain investigator ZachXBT traced more than $133 million in suspected crypto withdrawals. Investigators are examining the movement of funds across exchanges, while the bank has yet to disclose its losses or confirm how the attack occurred.
Kaspersky flags QR code payment scams as a key cyber risk for Indians travelling to Indonesia
As more Indian tourists move to Indonesia, Kaspersky's cybersecurity experts are sounding the alarm on rising online threats. They point out that travellers should be particularly careful about things like fake QR codes and phishing attacks, which are becoming more common. It's crucial for tourists to stay vigilant to protect themselves from these digital dangers.
Largescale cyberattacks test the limits of insurance cover
While businesses rush to enhance their cyber insurance cover, the incidents have triggered a debate over whether existing policies adequately cover emerging cyber risks. The biggest question insurers are policyholders seem to be confronting is: who pays when a vulnerability exposes thousands of organisations to the same threat?
AI-powered cyberattacks siphon ₹300 crore from small NBFCs in two months
Recent cyberattacks have inflicted an estimated loss of ₹300 crore on Indian NBFC, with around 150 fraud cases reported. Focus has shifted towards identifying Chinese hacking platforms and AI toolkit involvement in these incidents. Exploiting operational weaknesses, these cybercriminals persistently launch their attacks, leading to urgent calls for NBFCs to bolster their cybersecurity frameworks to fend off further threats and safeguard their operations.
Japanese companies compensate users as cyberattacks buffet economy
GMO Internet Group said customers would be compensated for losses stemming from unauthorised access following a cyberattack on its foreign exchange trading service, and all customers would receive 5,000 yen ($32) as "an initial gesture of good faith," CEO Masatoshi Kumagai said in a blog post on Sunday.
What is a PHP vulnerability? Security flaws prompt shutdowns of major websites amid global cybersecurity response
Two critical vulnerabilities in PHP have prompted the shutdown of several websites across multiple countries. Cybersecurity teams are actively working to secure these potentially affected systems using emergency fixes provided by the PHP Foundation. Major organizations, including Wikimedia and government sites in Finland and the Netherlands, have taken precautions. Researchers utilized artificial intelligence to identify these security flaws, showcasing both its benefits and risks.
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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.
Multiple websites go offline after critical PHP security flaw; FBI urges immediate updates. Here's what you should do
In light of critical vulnerabilities discovered in PHP, numerous websites have been taken offline. The FBI has strongly recommended that organizations either update their PHP installations or disconnect vulnerable systems. Cybersecurity experts warn that these flaws pose a significant risk of data theft and cyberattacks. In response, website administrators are implementing urgent maintenance. Users are encouraged to exercise caution and adhere to online safety protocols.
PNB cautions customers of AI-led cyberattacks amid surging frauds
Punjab National Bank has alerted its customers about the escalating threat of AI-generated cyberattacks. These advanced phishing techniques employ AI voice cloning to trick individuals into hastily carrying out transactions. The bank strongly encourages customers to stay vigilant, ensuring they verify communications through reliable sources. Emphasizing the need for good digital practices, the bank reminds customers that cybersecurity is a joint effort.
Proofpoint doubles down on India amid rising cybercrimes, calls AI agents the new insider risk
Proofpoint is stepping up its India focus as AI adoption accelerates and cyber threats become more sophisticated. In an interview with ET, Bikramdeep Singh discusses the growing risks from autonomous AI agents, the shift towards intent-based threat detection, rising data security concerns and the need for greater enterprise controls. He also outlines Proofpoint’s India expansion, including plans to hire more than 200 engineers.
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.
How Anthropic disrupted bioweapons research efforts, Russian hacking, Chinese Claude misuse
A growing number of illegal hacking attempts by rogue AI agents along with concerns over the technology's risks voiced by industry insiders have increased the pressure on leading pioneers in the field, raising the prospect of more regulation.
State-backed hackers are using Claude for espionage, surveillance and military operations: Anthropic
State-backed groups are now using artificial intelligence for cyber espionage and surveillance. Suspected Russian actors employed AI in a cyber espionage operation targeting over twenty organisations. Iranian actors utilised AI for reconnaissance and tool development against military infrastructure. AI is increasingly automating complex tasks, making operations faster and cheaper.
AI fuels low-value cybercrimes, use of 'salami slicing'
The rise of low-value cybercrimes is alarming, as scammers increasingly focus on individuals rather than systems. Driven by AI and the digital economy, tactics like 'salami slicing' have become prevalent. Across India, fake utility scams and enticing investment schemes are rampant. Notably, although there are more cases with lower individual losses, formal bank fraud is leaning towards fewer but significantly higher-value incidents.
Crypto wallet provider SafePal discloses data breach affecting nearly 40,000 users' order information
An authorization flaw in the order tracking system allowed access to another customer's order information between March 2, 2025, and April 11, 2026, SafePal said in a statement.
Got Income Tax notice asking you to pay Rs 6,000 in tax? Check this warning from government’s fact check team
Attention taxpayers: a fraudulent Income Tax notice demanding a payment of Rs 6,000 has been detected online. The Fact Check team from the Press Information Bureau has categorically identified it as a phishing scam. Citizens are strongly advised not to respond to such deceptive messages from unfamiliar sources. Remember, the Income Tax Department will never ask for sensitive financial details via email.
Hackers demand Google's action: Scattered LapSus Hunters threaten information leak
A hacker group, Scattered LapSus Hunters, is threatening Google, demanding the termination of two employees and cessation of network probes. This ultimatum follows a Salesforce breach where hackers accessed business contact information, leading to increased phishing attempts targeting Gmail users. Google assures its core systems remain secure despite the ongoing threats and security concerns.
Did you receive a mail about e-PAN card download? Don’t fall for it, warns PIB
Beware of phishing emails claiming to be from the Income Tax Department. These emails may attempt to steal your personal and financial data. The Income Tax Department never asks for sensitive information via email. Do not click on links or open attachments in suspicious emails. Report phishing attempts to webmanager@incometax.gov.in and incident@cert-in.org.in. Protect yourself with updated antivirus software.
Global scam calls surge in India as fraudsters exploit cheap international routes
Scammers are exploiting India's low international termination charges (ITC) to flood the country with spam calls via overseas networks. Local telcos, including Jio, Airtel, and Vi, have urged the telecom regulator to increase ITC rates to deter fraud. They argue higher charges would reduce phishing attempts and spam while boosting government revenue.
OTT platforms like Meta, Google and WhatsApp to step up due diligence to curb pesky calls, phishing
While a few models to check spam and phishing are being worked on, the regulator does not want to disclose the details so as not to alert fraudsters, they said. "We will have a collaborative effort with the OTT players. They will do the due diligence on the issues pointed out by us. Broadly, the platforms agree on the pain points," a senior Trai official told ET on condition of anonymity.
Scammers target WhatsApp users with phishing attempts
The problem is that while telcos and the regulator have been working to create artificial intelligence (AI)-based solutions to check spam calls and messages over the regular terrestrial network, scammers have moved to over-the-top (OTT) communication platforms such as, but not limited to, WhatsApp.
Vi showcases anti-phishing solution to Trai, RBI & Sebi
The operator, currently running a trial of the solution developed by Tanla Platforms, showed an accuracy rate of over 99%. This means that the artificial intelligence (AI)-based solution is stopping phishing attempts through SMSes most of the time.
You may soon get an AI shield to thwart phishing via SMSes
The initial results from a trial of an artificial intelligence (AI)-based solution being undertaken by Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Tanla Platforms to curb phishing and cyber frauds emanating from misuse of SMSes have returned an accuracy rate of over 99%. This means that the AI-based solution is stopping phishing attempts through SMSes most of the time.
State-based hackers targeted Donald Trump, Joe Biden campaigns: Google
A Chinese group known as Hurricane Panda targeted Trump campaign staffers while an Iranian outfit known as Charming Kitten had attempted to breach accounts of Biden campaign workers. Such phishing attempts typically involve forged emails with links designed to harvest passwords or infect devices with malware, Google said.
Hackers are using Covid-19 disruption to infiltrate corporate networks
Due to increased hacker activity, phishing attempts have gone up by three times, and the work from home infrastructure is also under attack.
About 13 per cent jump in phishing attacks in 2016, cyber risk to only go up: Kaspersky Labs
The worrying sign is about 52 per cent of these phishing attacks couldn’t be blocked by any protective software downloaded on your computer.
Do not share personal data over phone, email: I-T department
The Income Tax department issued an advisory asking taxpayers not to share their personal financial details over email or phone.
Banks are new targets for hackers
The fastest growing threat is that of phishing & hacking with the intention of making money. Recent attacks show that Indian banks are unprepared to face the threat.
Banks alert to online fraud, work to keep phishers at bay
Aggressive marketing of online services and a sharp growth in internet connections have seen the internet gaining popularity as a banking channel.
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