Cybersecurity Threat

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  CloudZ RAT Malware Could Exploit Microsoft Phone Link App to Access Messages and OTPs, Researchers Warn

  Microsoft’s Phone Link app could become a target for threat actors if a connected Windows PC is infected with malware. According to security researchers, an ongoing campaign potentially targets victims with a remote access trojan (RAT) called CloudZ. It reportedly compromises systems and can intercept sensitive information synced between smartpho...

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  Banks On Edge, Finance Ministry On Alert: Mythos AI Panic Explained

  Mythos, an advanced AI model developed by Anthropic, can compress weeks of hacking effort into hours. This is making banks nervous globally.

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  Nirmala Sitharaman Holds Meeting On AI Cybersecurity Threats For Banks

  Nirmala Sitharaman urged the Indian Banks' Association (IBA) to develop a coordinated institutional mechanism to respond swiftly and effectively to any such threats.

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  Mythos "Serious Threat" To Banks, New Models May Be "Distressing": Barclays CEO

  Mythos, announced on April 7, is being deployed as part of Anthropic's "Project Glasswing", a controlled initiative under which select organisations are permitted to use the unreleased Claude Mythos Preview model for defensive cybersecurity purposes

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  After 35 Years Fighting Hackers, This Cybersecurity Legend Is Now Hacking Drones

  Veteran cybersecurity expert Mikko Hypponen has moved from fighting malware to countering drone threats, citing rising risks highlighted by modern warfare and evolving technology.

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  Apple Issues Critical Update for Older iPhone Models Running iOS 18 to Address DarkSword Exploit

  Apple on Thursday released a new security update for older iPhone and iPad models. The update aims to protect users against a growing threat that targeted Apple users running older devices. Rolled out as iOS 18.7.7 and iPadOS 18.7.7, it targets Apple devices that are either unable to upgrade to the latest iOS 26 or have not yet been updated. The mo...

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  Cyber Threats Now Pose Direct Risk To Human Life, Says Deloitte Expert

  Cyber attacks are shifting from data theft to threats against human life, targeting critical infrastructure such as healthcare systems and power grids.

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  Millions Of iPhones At Risk After Dangerous Spyware Leak: Report

  A leaked version of the DarkSword spyware has made it easier for hackers to target outdated iPhones and iPads, putting hundreds of millions of users at risk unless they update their devices.

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  DarkSword iOS Toolkit Now Public on GitHub, Lowering Barrier for Potential iPhone Exploit

  Cybersecurity researchers recently warned of a growing threat that targeted older iPhone models. This threat, which was previously linked to targeted attacks, seems to have escalated after a more advanced version of the DarkSword hacking toolkit was leaked online. It is now available on public code-sharing platforms like GitHub, potentially making ...

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  Researchers Discover 'Digital Lutera' Android Toolkit That Can Hijack UPI Accounts; NPCI Responds

  The Government of India recently enforced a SIM binding policy for messaging and financial services with the aim of reducing digital fraud and misuse of identities. Cybersecurity experts, however, claim to have identified a toolkit that is aimed at evading these restrictions by directly targeting the Android operating system and accessing messages ...

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  Gallium: Chinese Spy Network That Operated In 42 Countries Exposed By Google

  Google prevented a Chinese-linked hacking group attempting to infiltrate telecom and government organisations across at least 42 countries, the tech giant claimed Wednesday.

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  Hackers Use ClickFix Scam to Target Crypto Executive via Fake Zoom Meetings

  Google-owned Mandiant Cybersecurity Consulting firm has published a report detailing the modus operandi of the North Korea-based UNC1069 threat actors, who specifically target entities in the cryptocurrency and decentralised finance industry. The hackers take out ClickFix scams using social engineering tactics. A victim is first contacted via Teleg...

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  Google Disrupts Massive Proxy Network That Hijacked Millions of Smartphones, PCs for Cyberattacks

  Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) and its partners announced the disruption of one of the world’s largest proxy networks last week. The Mountain View-based tech giant said that it was able to successfully take down IPIDEA, one of the most notorious proxy networks that has been operating in the shadows for quite some time.

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  Android Malware Detected Using Machine Learning to Automatically Detect and Click on Ads

  Security researchers have reportedly identified a new Android malware that uses artificial intelligence to carry out hidden ad fraud. The malware is said to rely on machine learning to identify and click ads automatically, often through a hidden browser window. It spreads mainly through casual games on alternative app stores and third-party APK pla...

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  European Space Agency Hit by Cyberattacks, Hundreds of Gigabytes of Data Stolen by Hackers

  ESA suffered cyberattacks that exposed hundreds of gigabytes of sensitive data, including mission details, access credentials, and proprietary software. While no immediate threat is reported, cybersecurity experts warn that combined leaks could pose strategic risks. The agency is cooperating with authorities, highlighting the need for stronger cybe...