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LazyPay Security Flaw, Now Fixed, Could Have Been Used to Acquire Sensitive User Information

Jagmeet Singh | Wednesday June 16, 2021

LazyPay, the digital credit platform by Netherlands-based fintech company PayU, was found to have a security flaw that could have allowed hackers to obtain sensitive user information, such as their full name, gender, data of birth, and profile picture. The issue was resolved quickly after it was reported to the company.

Elon Musk Throws Shade At Hacker Group With Hannah Montana Meme

World News | Edited by Stela Dey | Tuesday June 15, 2021

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, known for his love for memes, has a hilarious one as a response to a video targeting him by hacker group 'Anonymous'.

Battlefield Publisher EA Says Investigating Recent Data Breach, Says Some Game Source Code Stolen

Reuters | Friday June 11, 2021

Electronic Arts is investigating a recent data breach, where some of its game source code and related tools were stolen, the videogame publisher said, becoming the latest victim of a spate of cyberattacks on US companies.

JBS Ransomware Attack: Meatpacking Giant Says Paid $11 Million to Extortionists

Reuters | Thursday June 10, 2021

The American subsidiary of Brazilian meat processor JBS paid the equivalent of $11 million (roughly Rs. 80 crores) to ransomware extortionists to prevent any further disruption by the hackers, the company said in a statement.

Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack: Stealing a Single Password Allowed Hackers to Infiltrate System

Reuters | Wednesday June 9, 2021

The head of Colonial Pipeline told US senators that hackers who launched last month's cyberattack against the company and disrupted fuel supplies to the US Southeast were able to get into the system by stealing a single password.

Microsoft Office Gets Patched for 4 Vulnerabilities That Could Impact User Security: Check Point Research

Jagmeet Singh | Tuesday June 8, 2021

Microsoft Office has been updated with fixes for four vulnerabilities that are impacting user security, Check Point Research said on Tuesday. The issues could allow hackers to attack users through malicious Office documents.

US Recovers Over Half Of Ransom Paid To Pipeline Hackers

World News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday June 8, 2021

The US Justice Department announced Monday that it had recovered more than half of the $4.4 million paid by Colonial Pipeline to Russia-based ransomware extortionists Darkside, who had forced the shutdown of a major fuel network.

Elon Musk Targeted by Anonymous Hacker Group Over ‘Arrogant’ Cryptocurrency Activity: Report

ANI | Monday June 7, 2021

Elon Musk was reportedly targeted by a notorious group of hackers who are liable for committing some of the biggest digital scams in the recent past.

Elon Musk Targeted By Anonymous Hacker Group: Report

World News | Asian News International | Sunday June 6, 2021

Elon Musk, the CEO of technological giant Tesla was targeted by a notorious group of hackers who are liable for committing some of the biggest digital scams in the recent past.

Your Data Is at Grave Risk: Here Are 6 Ways to Protect It From Hackers

Naveen Jaiswal | Friday June 4, 2021

Data breaches can prove expensive to users since hackers are bound to use the information for social engineering (advanced phishing), scamming, ransomware, spamming and marketing, causing users immense amount of distress and financial losses too in many cases. Here's how companies can protect their data from hackers and make it secured against data...

Ransomware Attacks to Get Similar Priority as Terrorism in US, Official Says

Reuters | Friday June 4, 2021

The US Department of Justice is elevating investigations of ransomware attacks to a similar priority as terrorism in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline hack and mounting damage caused by cyber criminals, a senior department official said.

Colonial Pipeline Ransomware Attack: US to Require Energy Pipelines Report Hacks or Face Fines

Reuters | Thursday May 27, 2021

Energy pipeline companies will have to report cybersecurity incidents to the US government under a new directive that will be announced by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), senior government officials said.

Domino’s India Data Breach: Company Claims No Financial Details Compromised, Customers Have Been Informed

Jagmeet Singh | Wednesday May 26, 2021

Domino’s India brand owner Jubilant Foodworks has informed its customers about the data breach incident that happened on March 24. The information provided by the company comes just days after hackers created a search engine on the dark Web to let anyone look at the customer details of Domino’s India by using their phone numbers or email addres...

OnePlus Co-Founder Carl Pei’s Twitter Account Compromised, Hackers Falsely Claimed His Cryptocurrency Venture

Jagmeet Singh | Tuesday May 25, 2021

OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei on Tuesday said that his Twitter account was briefly compromised and hackers were falsely asking his followers to send Ether in exchange for a new cryptocurrency called Nothing Coin.

Hackers' Gang Hits 16 US Health And Emergency Networks: Security Agency

World News | Reuters | Saturday May 22, 2021

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said that the hackers' group has hit at least 16 US medical and first response networks in the past year.