Infosec In Brief Despite last week’s FBI announcement that it helped to take down the crew behind the Lumma infostealer, the malware continues to operate. Researchers from Check Point Research last Thursday said that the group’s command and control servers remain operational, the quantity of stolen information attributed to Lumma continues to grow, and cybercrime […]

Jaipur: A string of hoax bomb threats over the last few days targeting prominent public spaces, including courts, hotels, Metro stations, and stadiums, in Jaipur have strained the city’s emergency response systems and highlighted significant challenges in cybercrime investigation.Officials said they have observed a pattern of disruption. The spate of hoax threats began in early […]

Russians team up with young, English-speaking hackers for cyberattacks | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News Cybersecurity investigators worry ransomware attacks may worsen as young, native-English speaking hackers in the U.S., U.K. and Canada team up with Russian hackers. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and […]

When you glance at your smart meter to see how much electricity you’ve used that day, a cyberattack is likely not front of mind. And yet, Internet of Things (IoT) devices such as these can be an easy access point for cybercriminals. There was a 200% increase in attacks on utilities in 2023 and the […]

This is an updated version of a story first published on April 14, 2024. The original video can be viewed here.  The FBI and private security companies are in constant combat with ransomware gangs: hackers who break into corporate computer networks, encrypt, or lock up critical files and hold them hostage until a ransom is paid. […]

Jordanian authorities are weaponizing the new Cybercrimes Law to target and harass journalists, activists and others for expressing opinions online that are critical of government policies and practices, Amnesty International said today, marking one year since the law’s adoption. On 13 August 2023, Jordan enacted a new Cybercrimes Law that introduced major amendments to its existing 2015 Cybercrimes Law, expanding the scope of the offenses and extending powers which allow the public prosecutor to initiate the prosecution of individuals without a personal […]

As cybersecurity threats intensify and regulatory scrutiny increases, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face mounting pressure to communicate complex technical risks to corporate boards effectively. New research reveals significant gaps in board cyber literacy and CISO satisfaction, highlighting the urgent need for structured approaches to boardroom cybersecurity discussions. The Communication Challenge A stark reality confronts […]

Shikha Goel, Director, Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) attributes the reduction to awareness, data-driven enforcement and prompt action Published Date – 2 June 2025, 01:18 AM Hyderabad: Telangana reported an 11 per cent decrease in cybercrime cases in the first four months of the year, in contrast to an increase of 28 […]

Cybercrime has increased at an alarming rate in Bangladesh in recent times due to the prevalence of online media. Sharing objectionable images or spreading rumors about someone by opening fake IDs on social media has become a daily occurrence. Cybercriminals have also leaked several exam question papers online. In addition, cases of extortion by hacking […]