LapDogs: China-nexus hackers Hijack 1,000+ SOHO devices for espionage Pierluigi Paganini June 28, 2025 Over 1,000 SOHO devices were hacked in a China-linked spying campaign called LapDogs, forming a covert network to support cyber espionage. Security researchers at SecurityScorecard’s STRIKE team have uncovered a cyber espionage campaign, dubbed LapDogs, involving over 1,000 hacked SOHO (small […]
Representational Image Hyderabad: The cybercrime police arrested a cybercriminal in connection with a case of advertisement fraud on June 28. The cybercriminal was responsible for multiple cases of fraud, with a booty of Rs 2.3 lakhs. The accused, 30-year-old Peketi Veerababu, duped a 33-year-old private worker by advertising an embroidery machine on OLX for Rs […]
Based on insights from almost 550 CISOs and security professionals from around the world, the study reveals that the current methods that organisations use to manage risk are not keeping up with emerging threats. Insights and recommendations Third-party involvement in breaches rose from 15% to nearly 30% due to the small number of third-party […]
interview The ceasefire between Iran and Israel may prevent the two countries from firing missiles at each other, but it won’t carry any weight in cyberspace, according to former NATO hacker Candan Bolukbas. “In the cyber world, there’s no such thing as a ceasefire,” he told The Register. If we see something in cyberspace that […]
A sophisticated new malware campaign targeting Near Field Communication (NFC) payment systems has emerged as a significant global cybersecurity threat, transforming what began as a localized attack in Eastern Europe into a worldwide phenomenon. The malicious operation, first identified by ESET researchers in late 2023 among Czech banking customers, has now expanded across multiple continents […]
Schools face increasing pressure to protect students and educators as violent incidents on campuses continue to rise nationwide. A recent survey found that more than one-third of students felt unsafe at school. The survey also found that while students, parents, educators, and public safety officials reported a range of school safety concerns, the top issue across all […]
The lack of regulation of the cryptocurrency market in India has been identified as being among the key factors in controlling money laundering linked to cyber crimes in the country by a ‘Study on the Use of Money Mules in Cyber Crimes’ conducted by the Centre for Cybercrime Investigation Training and Research of CID police […]
Representative image (AI-generated) France will ban smoking on beaches, in parks, public gardens, and bus shelters from Sunday, the government announced. The decree, published in the official govt gazette on Saturday, also prohibits smoking outside libraries, swimming pools, and schools to protect children from passive smoking. The decree does not mention electronic cigarettes. Individuals who […]
nconsistent cybersecurity practices in organisations pose a threat to the energy sector. A new handbook from the University of Vaasa offers a structured, user-friendly resource to enhance cybersecurity resilience in the energy sector. “As digitalisation accelerates, the energy sector faces more and more exposure to cyber threats, making human factors a critical point of intervention. […]
A patient’s death has been officially connected to a cyber attack carried out by the Qilin ransomware group that crippled pathology services at several major NHS hospitals in London last year. The cyber attack on Synnovis, a key pathology provider, caused widespread disruption to vital diagnostic services, delaying critical blood test results and impacting patient […]
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