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WhatsApp GhostPairing Scam Reportedly Lets Hackers Take Over Accounts Without Authentication
A WhatsApp 'GhostPairing' account takeover scam has been uncovered that abuses the app’s device-linking feature. Attackers trick users into linking to a malicious device by posing as trusted contacts and using fake Facebook-style links. Victims unknowingly approve a pairing code, granting attackers full WhatsApp Web access without password theft ...
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Pornhub User Data Reportedly Stolen by Hacker Group ShinyHunters, Threaten to Expose
Pornhub is reportedly facing an extortion attempt after hackers linked to the ShinyHunters group claimed to have stolen data of more than 200 million Premium users. The attackers have threatened to publish the data unless a Bitcoin ransom is paid. While samples shared with the media appear genuine, questions remain around how recent the data is and...
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How to Recover a Hacked WhatsApp Account: Step-by-Step Guide and Security Tips
WhatsApp accounts are frequent targets for hacking, leading to risks like impersonation, data misuse and financial fraud. Attackers often use OTP scams and social engineering, meaning even careful users can be affected. Fortunately, most accounts can be recovered if you act quickly. This guide explains how to recognise a compromised account, regain...
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Kerala Lawyer Hacks Father To Death, Attacks Mother Too. Arrested
A 30-year-old lawyer allegedly hacked his father to death and seriously injured his mother in this coastal district, police said on Monday.
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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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Journalist Hacked To Death Near Prayagraj Hotel: Police
A 54-year-old journalist was hacked to death by unidentified assailants near a hotel here, police said.
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Karnataka BJP Youth Wing Leader Hacked To Death, Cops Say Revenge Murder
A BJP youth wing leader was brutally hacked to death on a roadside in Karnataka's Gangavathi early this morning
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BNB Chain’s X Account Hacked; CZ Warns Users of Phishing Links
BNB Chain’s X account was compromised, enabling hackers to post phishing links targeting wallets. The breach was quickly addressed, with access restored and fraudulent domains flagged for removal. The attacker stole roughly $13,000, but KYC data may aid in tracking. Experts say organized phishing campaigns remain a major threat to crypto platform...
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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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Man Kills Sister-In-Law, Chops Niece's Finger After Wife 'Elopes' In Delhi
A man in Delhi's Khyala on Tuesday hacked his sister-in-law to death with a cleaver, chopped off his niece's finger and attacked another relative, suspecting that they helped his wife elope with another man, police said.
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Indian Manager's Beheading In US: Documents Reveal Grisly Details
Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah, the 50-year-old Indian motel manager beheaded by his employee in Dallas, was attacked because the killer was upset that he did not speak directly to him and told another staff member to translate instructions.
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Chinese Hackers May Have Stolen Data From Every American, Even Trump, Vance
A sweeping cyberattack by Chinese state-sponsored hackers targeted more than 80 countries last year and may have stolen information from nearly every American, including US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
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Workday Targeted By Hackers To Run Social Engineering Scams; “Some” Data Leaked
Workday, the HR solutions company, was recently attacked by threat actors. The company said that "some" information was compromised. However, the customer data was largely safe. Recently, hackers have been targeting tech firms to steal information.
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Tamil Nadu Cop Hacked To Death. 3 Days Later, Accused Killed In Encounter
In a dramatic turn in the brutal murder of Special Sub-Inspector Shanmugavel, key accused Manikandan was shot dead by the police.
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Tamil Nadu Cop Intervened In Fight Between Father, 2 Sons. They Hacked Him To Death
A Special Sub-Inspector (SSI) of police, Shanmugavel, was hacked to death late Monday night near Udumalpet in Tamil Nadu's Tiruppur district.
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WhatsApp GhostPairing Scam Reportedly Lets Hackers Take Over Accounts Without Authentication
A WhatsApp 'GhostPairing' account takeover scam has been uncovered that abuses the app’s device-linking feature. Attackers trick users into linking to a malicious device by posing as trusted contacts and using fake Facebook-style links. Victims unknowingly approve a pairing code, granting attackers full WhatsApp Web access without password theft ...
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Pornhub User Data Reportedly Stolen by Hacker Group ShinyHunters, Threaten to Expose
Pornhub is reportedly facing an extortion attempt after hackers linked to the ShinyHunters group claimed to have stolen data of more than 200 million Premium users. The attackers have threatened to publish the data unless a Bitcoin ransom is paid. While samples shared with the media appear genuine, questions remain around how recent the data is and...
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How to Recover a Hacked WhatsApp Account: Step-by-Step Guide and Security Tips
WhatsApp accounts are frequent targets for hacking, leading to risks like impersonation, data misuse and financial fraud. Attackers often use OTP scams and social engineering, meaning even careful users can be affected. Fortunately, most accounts can be recovered if you act quickly. This guide explains how to recognise a compromised account, regain...
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Kerala Lawyer Hacks Father To Death, Attacks Mother Too. Arrested
A 30-year-old lawyer allegedly hacked his father to death and seriously injured his mother in this coastal district, police said on Monday.
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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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Journalist Hacked To Death Near Prayagraj Hotel: Police
A 54-year-old journalist was hacked to death by unidentified assailants near a hotel here, police said.
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Karnataka BJP Youth Wing Leader Hacked To Death, Cops Say Revenge Murder
A BJP youth wing leader was brutally hacked to death on a roadside in Karnataka's Gangavathi early this morning
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BNB Chain’s X Account Hacked; CZ Warns Users of Phishing Links
BNB Chain’s X account was compromised, enabling hackers to post phishing links targeting wallets. The breach was quickly addressed, with access restored and fraudulent domains flagged for removal. The attacker stole roughly $13,000, but KYC data may aid in tracking. Experts say organized phishing campaigns remain a major threat to crypto platform...
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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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Man Kills Sister-In-Law, Chops Niece's Finger After Wife 'Elopes' In Delhi
A man in Delhi's Khyala on Tuesday hacked his sister-in-law to death with a cleaver, chopped off his niece's finger and attacked another relative, suspecting that they helped his wife elope with another man, police said.
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Indian Manager's Beheading In US: Documents Reveal Grisly Details
Chandra Mouli Nagamallaiah, the 50-year-old Indian motel manager beheaded by his employee in Dallas, was attacked because the killer was upset that he did not speak directly to him and told another staff member to translate instructions.
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Chinese Hackers May Have Stolen Data From Every American, Even Trump, Vance
A sweeping cyberattack by Chinese state-sponsored hackers targeted more than 80 countries last year and may have stolen information from nearly every American, including US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
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Workday Targeted By Hackers To Run Social Engineering Scams; “Some” Data Leaked
Workday, the HR solutions company, was recently attacked by threat actors. The company said that "some" information was compromised. However, the customer data was largely safe. Recently, hackers have been targeting tech firms to steal information.
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Tamil Nadu Cop Hacked To Death. 3 Days Later, Accused Killed In Encounter
In a dramatic turn in the brutal murder of Special Sub-Inspector Shanmugavel, key accused Manikandan was shot dead by the police.
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Tamil Nadu Cop Intervened In Fight Between Father, 2 Sons. They Hacked Him To Death
A Special Sub-Inspector (SSI) of police, Shanmugavel, was hacked to death late Monday night near Udumalpet in Tamil Nadu's Tiruppur district.
