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Scammers Exploit Australia’s Cybercrime Portal to Impersonate Police and Steal Crypto, AFP Warns
Australian authorities have warned of a new cryptocurrency scam in which criminals file fake reports through the government’s ReportCyber portal and then impersonate police officers to deceive victims. Using real case reference numbers, scammers pressure individuals into moving their crypto assets to fraudulent accounts. The AFP and Australia’s...
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Researchers Expose Shocking Vulnerabilities in Satellite Communications
Researchers using basic satellite equipment intercepted thousands of unencrypted transmissions from space, exposing sensitive data such as corporate communications, text messages, and even government links. The study highlights major security flaws in satellite networks used worldwide. Experts warn the findings reveal how easily hackers could explo...
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How Hackers Duped Drugmakers Dr Reddy's, Group Pharmaceuticals Of Rs 2 Crore
In a major case of cyber fraud, a sum of Rs 2.16 crore has been siphoned off after fraudsters hacked email communications between Bengaluru-based Group Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories in Hyderabad
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Kerala Man, 23, 'Hacked' Sensitive Data Accessible To Police, Arrested
A 23-year-old youth was taken into custody by the police for allegedly hacking sensitive data accessible only to law enforcement and telecom agencies, officials said on Saturday.
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Cyber Cops Unearth Rs 48 Crore, Foreign Hackers, Dubai Links Under Probe
Bengaluru Cyber Crime Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly hacking into Whizdm Finance Pvt Ltd bank accounts and siphoning off nearly Rs 48 crore using foreign IP addresses.
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WazirX Reopens Trading Over a Year After Hack, Crypto Exchange to Restart in Phased Manner
WazirX has resumed trading after over a year, starting a phased rollout from October 24 with zero trading fees for 30 days. Industry leaders called the move a defining moment for India’s crypto sector, noting it could help restore investor trust. Some users have reported withdrawal delays, though WazirX previously outlined a 10-day timeline for c...
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Criminals Offer Reporter 'Life-Changing' Money To Hack BBC: "You'll Never Need To Work Again"
The shocking incident raises concerns about the vulnerability of organisations, even reputable ones like the BBC, to cyber threats.
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Microsoft Knew of SharePoint Security Flaw but Failed to Effectively Patch It, Timeline Shows
A security patch Microsoft released this month failed to fully fix a critical flaw in the U.S. tech giant's SharePoint server software, opening the door to a sweeping global cyber espionage effort, a timeline reviewed by Reuters shows.
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Singapore Faces "Serious" China-Linked Cyberattack
Singapore announced it was battling a "serious" cyberattack against its critical infrastructure, attributing the hack to an espionage group that experts have linked to China.
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Thailand Using Hacking Accusations To Damage Our Reputation: Cambodia
Cambodia accused Thailand on Monday of a "malicious attempt" to smear its reputation with accusations it has launched cyber-attacks on the neighbouring nation, as a diplomatic feud festers.
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Can A Foreign Government Hack WhatsApp? A Cybersecurity Expert Explains How That Might Work
Iranian officials on wednesday, urged the countrys citizens to remove the messaging platform WhatsApp from their smartphones.
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Suspected Israeli Hackers Claim To Destroy Data At Iran's Bank Sepah
An anti-Iranian government hacking group with potential ties to Israel and a track record of destructive cyberattacks on Iran claimed in social media posts that it had destroyed data at Iran's state-owned Bank Sepah.
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'Hacked IPL Floodlights': Pak Defence Minister's Bizarre Claim Goes Viral
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claimed that his country's "cyber warriors" had shut off the lights in a cricket stadium in India during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match.
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Cartier Reports Some Customer Data Stolen In Cyberattack
Cartier, the luxury jewellery company owned by Richemont had its website hacked and some client data stolen, it told customers according to an email seen by Reuters.
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'Forest Blizzard', 'Fancy Bear': Cyber Companies Vs Hacker Nicknames
Microsoft, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto and Alphabet's Google said they would create a public glossary of state-sponsored hacking groups and cybercriminals, in a bid to ease confusion over the menagerie of unofficial nicknames for them.
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Scammers Exploit Australia’s Cybercrime Portal to Impersonate Police and Steal Crypto, AFP Warns
Australian authorities have warned of a new cryptocurrency scam in which criminals file fake reports through the government’s ReportCyber portal and then impersonate police officers to deceive victims. Using real case reference numbers, scammers pressure individuals into moving their crypto assets to fraudulent accounts. The AFP and Australia’s...
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Researchers Expose Shocking Vulnerabilities in Satellite Communications
Researchers using basic satellite equipment intercepted thousands of unencrypted transmissions from space, exposing sensitive data such as corporate communications, text messages, and even government links. The study highlights major security flaws in satellite networks used worldwide. Experts warn the findings reveal how easily hackers could explo...
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How Hackers Duped Drugmakers Dr Reddy's, Group Pharmaceuticals Of Rs 2 Crore
In a major case of cyber fraud, a sum of Rs 2.16 crore has been siphoned off after fraudsters hacked email communications between Bengaluru-based Group Pharmaceuticals Ltd and Dr. Reddy's Laboratories in Hyderabad
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Kerala Man, 23, 'Hacked' Sensitive Data Accessible To Police, Arrested
A 23-year-old youth was taken into custody by the police for allegedly hacking sensitive data accessible only to law enforcement and telecom agencies, officials said on Saturday.
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Cyber Cops Unearth Rs 48 Crore, Foreign Hackers, Dubai Links Under Probe
Bengaluru Cyber Crime Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly hacking into Whizdm Finance Pvt Ltd bank accounts and siphoning off nearly Rs 48 crore using foreign IP addresses.
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WazirX Reopens Trading Over a Year After Hack, Crypto Exchange to Restart in Phased Manner
WazirX has resumed trading after over a year, starting a phased rollout from October 24 with zero trading fees for 30 days. Industry leaders called the move a defining moment for India’s crypto sector, noting it could help restore investor trust. Some users have reported withdrawal delays, though WazirX previously outlined a 10-day timeline for c...
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Criminals Offer Reporter 'Life-Changing' Money To Hack BBC: "You'll Never Need To Work Again"
The shocking incident raises concerns about the vulnerability of organisations, even reputable ones like the BBC, to cyber threats.
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Microsoft Knew of SharePoint Security Flaw but Failed to Effectively Patch It, Timeline Shows
A security patch Microsoft released this month failed to fully fix a critical flaw in the U.S. tech giant's SharePoint server software, opening the door to a sweeping global cyber espionage effort, a timeline reviewed by Reuters shows.
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Singapore Faces "Serious" China-Linked Cyberattack
Singapore announced it was battling a "serious" cyberattack against its critical infrastructure, attributing the hack to an espionage group that experts have linked to China.
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Thailand Using Hacking Accusations To Damage Our Reputation: Cambodia
Cambodia accused Thailand on Monday of a "malicious attempt" to smear its reputation with accusations it has launched cyber-attacks on the neighbouring nation, as a diplomatic feud festers.
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Can A Foreign Government Hack WhatsApp? A Cybersecurity Expert Explains How That Might Work
Iranian officials on wednesday, urged the countrys citizens to remove the messaging platform WhatsApp from their smartphones.
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Suspected Israeli Hackers Claim To Destroy Data At Iran's Bank Sepah
An anti-Iranian government hacking group with potential ties to Israel and a track record of destructive cyberattacks on Iran claimed in social media posts that it had destroyed data at Iran's state-owned Bank Sepah.
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'Hacked IPL Floodlights': Pak Defence Minister's Bizarre Claim Goes Viral
Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif claimed that his country's "cyber warriors" had shut off the lights in a cricket stadium in India during an Indian Premier League (IPL) match.
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Cartier Reports Some Customer Data Stolen In Cyberattack
Cartier, the luxury jewellery company owned by Richemont had its website hacked and some client data stolen, it told customers according to an email seen by Reuters.
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'Forest Blizzard', 'Fancy Bear': Cyber Companies Vs Hacker Nicknames
Microsoft, CrowdStrike, Palo Alto and Alphabet's Google said they would create a public glossary of state-sponsored hacking groups and cybercriminals, in a bid to ease confusion over the menagerie of unofficial nicknames for them.
