In a report published by security company GuidePoint Security, they’ve issued a warning that hackers can effectively bypass Microsoft Defender to install and deploy Akira ransomware. This is done by exploiting a vulnerable driver called rwdrv.sys, which is a legitimate driver used by an Intel CPU tuning tool called ThrottleStop. By exploiting this driver, a...Read More
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has made it clear that partial return of defrauded money by an accused or the complainant turning hostile cannot, by itself, be a ground to grant bail in cybercrime cases involving threats, digital coercion, and inducement. Calling such matters “crimes against society at large”, Justice Manisha Batra observed: “Irrespective...Read More
At some point or another, something will happen to you as a parent that will turn you — no doubt a once normal, fun-loving person — into an obsessive lunatic. In my case, it happened when my son was just six months old and I learned that the supposedly “organic” baby food pouches that he...Read More
A new report out today from compliance automation platform provider Secureframe Inc. details the most dangerous cyberthreats of 2025 so far, with artificial intelligence-enhanced attacks, zero-day exploits and organized cybercrime syndicates emerging as top risks. The report identifies eight major threat vectors affecting organizations today. Ransomware, phishing, insider threats and credential compromise continue to cause widespread...Read More
An Indian-origin associate professor at the University of California San Diego has come under scrutiny after a viral video showed him being confronted in an alleged online child predator sting. In the footage, Nisarg Shah is accused of attempting to meet someone he believed to be a 14-year-old boy for alleged sexual activity. San Diego...Read More
India has witnessed a sharp surge in cybercrime complaints in recent years, underscoring the need for stronger digital security measures. According to official data, the number of cybercrime complaints registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Platform (NCRP) has risen dramatically – from 10.29 lakh in 2022 to 22.68 lakh in 2024, marking an alarming...Read More
Industry-first awards program that recognizes cybersecurity products that deliver exceptional user experience alongside robust protection. LAS VEGAS, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Mindgrub Technologies, a full-service technology agency and consultancy, today announced the winners of the first-ever Cyber UXcellence Awards at Black Hat USA 2025, recognizing cybersecurity products that excel in user experience design while...Read More
I was chatting to my friend Heath Pienaar recently about the joining together of Cyber and Physical risks after an article in The Register had piqued our mutual attention. We ended up having a good long chat about this and how we all need to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to cyber...Read More
SocGholish, operated by the threat actor group TA569, has solidified its role as a prominent Malware-as-a-Service (MaaS) provider, functioning as an Initial Access Broker (IAB) that sells compromised system access to various cybercriminal clients. Since its emergence around 2017-2018, this malware family, also known as FakeUpdates, has primarily employed deceptive fake browser update lures to...Read More
By MLex Staff ( August 7, 2025, 09:36 GMT | Insight) — China has issued a new directive clarifying legal standards and sentencing benchmarks for individuals who assist in cybercrime, particularly telecom fraud and related crimes. Jointly issued by the Supreme People’s Court, Supreme People’s Procuratorate and Ministry of Public Security, it outlines how courts should assess...Read More
