Social network X, owned by U.S. billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk, accused the British government of “overreach” with a new law designed to protect children from harmful online content such as pornography. The Online Safety Act’s “laudable intentions are at risk of being overshadowed by the breadth of its regulatory reach,” X said in a post...Read More

Telecommunications organizations in Southeast Asia have been targeted by a state-sponsored threat actor known as CL-STA-0969 to facilitate remote control over compromised networks. Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 said it observed multiple incidents in the region, including one aimed at critical telecommunications infrastructure between February and November 2024. The attacks are characterized by the use...Read More

The 2022 National Plan to Combat Cybercrime was released on 21 March 2022 and builds on the previous 2013 version. The National Plan framework identifies three key pillars around which to focus future action and support the development of a nationally coordinated approach to combating cybercrime in Australia: Pillar One: Prevent and Protect, which focuses...Read More

Jharkhand’s director general of police (DGP) cum director general (DG) CID speaks to TOI’s Sanjay Sahay on the growing impact of cybercrime in the state and how police is working overtime to thwart it. Excerpts:- Q: What is the overall scenario of cybercrime in the state?A: Cyber frauds can be categorised into low-value and high-value...Read More

Ranchi: Only a few years ago, Jamtara, a district in tribal dominated Santhal Pargana division with over 8 lakh people, emerged as the hotspot of organised cybercrimes which were committed across the country.Now, law enforcement officials in Jharkhand are trying to crackdown against cybercriminals who have changed their tactics and their base of operations by...Read More

Cybercrime , Finance & Banking , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Runners Hired to Connect Device to Bank’s Network, Facilitating Remote Hacks Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • July 31, 2025     Image: Zoltan Kiraly/Shutterstock/ISMG Criminals with a proven track record of hacking into banks’ networks have added a new initial access tool to their arsenal:...Read More

OVER 7 million user accounts from Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Max were compromised last year. The major credentials breach was revealed in a report by cybersecurity firm Kaspersky. The discovery represents a significant and evolving digital security threat and highlights the increasing sophistication of cybercriminal methodologies. APP ATTACK The malware infiltrates...Read More

One Sunday in Kanigarh, a remote Uttar Pradesh village an hour from Delhi, Tej Pal was sitting at home with his wife when he received a video call from the police. A group of officers in light brown uniforms and distinctive black flat caps stared out at the farmer and rickshaw driver from the small...Read More

As students head back to school, it’s important for everyone — parents, children and drivers — to focus on safety. If you are a parent, start by making sure your child knows the safest route to their school. Practice walking the route with them, pointing out crosswalks and safe places to cross streets. Remind them...Read More

Q: How can I tell if my web browser has been hijacked? A: A browser hijack sounds dramatic, but it’s one of the most common and easiest to miss signs of unwanted software. Instead of breaking your computer, it silently alters how your browser functions, typically to generate revenue from you without your consent through...Read More