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3,500 arrested, $300M seized in global cybercrime crackdown

Operation HAECHI IV, coordinated by Interpol, spanned 34 countries and led to more than 82,000 suspicious bank accounts being frozen.

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The dark world of illegal loan apps in India

Borrowers are harassed by reps of lending apps who abuse, threaten and blackmail them by accessing their contacts, pics.

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Delhi, Haryana, Telangana Lead Indian Cybercrime

The infographic exposes the stark reality of rising cybercrimes in India, emphasizing the prevalence in Delhi, Haryana, and Telangana, while revealing the significant contribution of various cybercrimes to the overall crime statistics

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‘Fighting is all around’: Myanmar faces deepening humanitarian crisis

Local aid groups are providing desperately needed assistance to thousands displaced across the country.

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G20 website saw 1.6 million cyberattacks during the summit: Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre CEO

The I4C CEO also informed that over 5000 cybercrime complaints are reported per day on average. The post G20 website saw 1.6 million cyberattacks during the summit: Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre CEO appeared first on MediaNama.

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Cyber security isn’t simple, but it could be

The biggest problem is a tendency to ignore problems you can’t see or haven’t looked for, says SecurityHQ Sponsored Feature  Most experts agree cybersecurity is now so complex that managing it has become a security problem in itself.…

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India saw 129 cybercrimes per lakh population in 2023

Cybercrime rate in India (reported cybercrime complaints in NCRP per lakh population) in 2023 was 129, though statewise data shows Delhi leading with a rate of 755, followed by Haryana (381), and Telangana (261). Customer care, refund-based and KYC expiry fra…

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Experts warn of critical Zero-Day in Apache OfBiz

Experts warn of a zero-day flaw that affects Apache OfBiz, an open-source Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Experts warn of an authentication bypass zero-day flaw that affects Apache OfBiz, an open-source Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. An…

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BianLian, White Rabbit, and Mario Ransomware Gangs Spotted in a Joint Campaign

Resecurity has uncovered a meaningful link between three major ransomware groups, BianLian, White Rabbit, and Mario Ransomware. Based on a recent Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) engagement with a law enforcement agency (LEA) and one of the leadin…

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ESET fixed a high-severity bug in the Secure Traffic Scanning Feature of several products

ESET fixes a high-severity flaw in Secure Traffic Scanning Feature that could have been exploited to cause web browsers to trust sites that should not be trusted. ESET has addressed a vulnerability (CVE-2023-5594, CVSS score 7.5) in the Secure Traffic Scannin…

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Here’s why we’re not convinced Delhi Police is checking end-to-end encrypted calls

While our exploration of police's use of metadata has revealed that end-to-end encryption calls cannot be tracked by the state police, it is important to note that such requests can be initiated by central agencies. The post Here’s why we’re not convinced Del…

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CISA adds Apache Superset bug to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Apache Superset vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added an Apache Superset flaw, tracked as CVE-2023…

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Cisco fixed critical Unity Connection vulnerability CVE-2024-20272

Cisco addressed a critical Unity Connection security flaw that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker to get root privileges. Cisco has addressed a critical flaw, tracked as CVE-2024-20272, in its Unity Connection that can be exploited by a remote, u…

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday for January 2024 fixed 2 critical flaws

Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for January 2024 addressed a total of 49 flaws, including two critical vulnerabilities. Microsoft Patch Tuesday security updates for January 2024 fixed 49 flaws in Microsoft Windows and Windows Components; Office and O…

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Google addressed a new actively exploited Chrome zero-day

Google has released emergency updates to address a new actively exploited zero-day vulnerability in the Chrome browser. Google has released emergency updates to address a new zero-day vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-7024, in its web browser Chrome. The fla…

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 451 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. LockBi…

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 452 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. INC RA…

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A cyber attack hit the Beirut International Airport

A cyber attack hit the Beirut International Airport, Rafic Hariri (Lebanon), threat actors breached the Flight Information Display System (FIDS). Threat actors hit the Beirut International Airport Rafic Hariri in Lebanon and breached the Flight Information Di…

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LockBit ransomware gang claims to have breached accountancy firm Xeinadin

The LockBit ransomware claims to have hacked accountancy firm Xeinadin threatens to leak the alleged stolen data. The LockBit ransomware claims responsibility for hacking the Xeinadin accountancy firm and threatens to disclose the alleged stolen data. Xeinadi…

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 453 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Expert…

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Google agreed to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit

Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit, which alleged that the company monitored individuals using the Chrome “incognito” mode. Google agreed to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit over claims that the company monitored online activity of pe…

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Top 2023 Security Affairs cybersecurity stories

These are the Top 2023 Security Affairs cybersecurity stories … enjoy it. CYBERCRIMINALS LAUNCHED “LEAKSMAS” EVENT IN THE DARK WEB EXPOSING MASSIVE VOLUMES OF LEAKED PII AND COMPROMISED DATA Leaksmas: On Christmas Eve, multiple threat actors released substant…

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Smishing Triad: Cybercriminals Impersonate UAE Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship on the Peak of Holidays Season

Smishing Triad: Researchers warn crooks impersonating UAE Federal Authority for Identity and citizenship ahead of the Holiday Season Resecurity, Inc. (USA) has identified a new fraudulent campaign by the Smishing Triad gang in which they are impersonating the…

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Security Affairs newsletter Round 450 by Pierluigi Paganini – INTERNATIONAL EDITION

A new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free for you in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. Hunter…

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China launches world’s FASTEST INTERNET approximately two years ahead of schedule

China has officially beaten the global deadline as it launched the world’s first next-generation internet service ahead of schedule. The service is more than 10 times faster than existing major routes. The backbone network, named for its principal data route …

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CISA ADDS CHROME AND PERL LIBRARY FLAWS TO ITS KNOWN EXPLOITED VULNERABILITIES CATALOG

U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) adds Google Chrome and Perl library flaws to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added two Qlik Sense vulnerabilities to its…

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Crooks hacked Mandiant X account to push cryptocurrency scam

The X account of cybersecurity giant Mandiant was hacked, attackers used it to impersonate the Phantom crypto wallet and push a cryptocurrency scam. Crooks hacked the X account of cybersecurity firm Mandiant and used it to impersonate the Phantom crypto platf…

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MongoDB investigates a cyberattack, customer data exposed

MongoDB on Saturday announced it is investigating a cyberattack that exposed customer account metadata and contact information. MongoDB on Saturday disclosed it is investigating a cyber attack against certain corporate systems. MongoDB is a US company that de…

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Work-From-Home, Part Time Jobs Scams Top Cyber Crimes In India

Work from Home or Part-time job scams contribute to highest number of cyber crimes reported in the country followed by illegal lending apps in 2023, as per the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), a part of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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Cyber crime growing at the rate 15-20% annually in India: West Bengal IGP Cyber Cell

Cybercrime is growing at an annual rate of 15-20% in India, with over 80,000 complaints received from West Bengal alone in the current year until November, according to Hari Kishore Kusumakar, Additional Director General & IGP-Cyber Cell. He noted that a nati…

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{Watch Video} Mohit Pandey Viral Video And Mms: Ayodhya Video On Instagram, Telegram!

This article shares details about Mohit Pandey Viral Video And Mms, the Telegram Ayodhya Controversy, and the Instagram and Youtube information. Did you hear the tweet about the video of Ram Mandir's Priest? A video of him going viral on the Internet and peo…

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‘Generative AI poses a challenge to some fundamental notions of security

Vinayak Godse, the Chief Executive Officer of Data Security Council of India (an industry body set up by Nasscom), is a cybsersecurity though leader. He wasis instrumental in developing DSCI Security Framework (DSF) and DSCI Privacy Framework (DPF). Godse, wh…

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G20 Portal Saw 16 Lakh Cyberattacks A Minute During Summit In Sept: Centre

The Indian cybersecurity sector repelled numerous cyberattack attempts on the G20 portal during the summit and 16 lakh DDoS attacks per minute peaked at some point.

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Matrimony.com launches ‘safe matrimony’ to fight online fraud

Matrimony.com ropes in actor Vidya Balan for the campaign

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FBI Seizes Dark Web Domain of Blackcat – ALPHV Ransomware

By Waqas But the gang may already be back with a new domain. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: FBI Seizes Dark Web Domain of Blackcat – ALPHV Ransomware

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Over Rs 10,300 Crore Siphoned Off By Cyber Criminals Since 2021: I4C

NEW DELHI, Jan 3: Over Rs 10,300 crore were siphoned off from the country by cybercriminals since April 1, 2021, of which agencies managed to successfully block around Rs 1,127 crore in the country,  Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) said Wednesday…

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TRAI to Airtel, Reliance Jio, BSNL and Vodafone-Idea: Warn customers about such SMS messages

Trai has asked telecom operators in India to warn subscribers about fake messages being sent in its name. The messages seek a no objection certificate for tower installation or verification of existing mobile numbers. Telecom operators will share an advisory …

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BidenCash Market Leaks 1.6 Million Credit Card Details

By Waqas BidenCash is recognized as a hub for stolen payment card data, operating both on the dark web and the clear net. This is a post from HackRead.com Read the original post: BidenCash Market Leaks 1.6 Million Credit Card Details

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Taking stock of AI-powered digital lending

AI promotes operational efficiency and can drive faster financial inclusion. But there are challenges that can lead to systemic risks

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Global Legal Services Market Size is Estimated to Reach USD 1,429.22 billion by 2030, Growing at a CAGR of 5.25%: Straits Research

Legal Services Market: Information by Services (Taxation, Real Estate, Litigation, Bankruptcy, Labor/Employment, Corporate), Firm Size (Large Firms, Medium Firms, Small Firms), End-User (Private Practicing Attorneys, Legal Business Firms, Government Departmen…

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Over Rs 10,300 crore siphoned off by cyber criminals since 2021: report

Over 4.52 lakh cyber crime cases were reported on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) in 2021, which rose by 113.7% in 2022, with 9.66 lakh cases being reported on the portal.

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15 Customer-Experience-Related Predictions For 2024

For the last five years, around this time, I compile a set of customer experience-related predictions for the coming year. This is the latest edition.

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PM Modi to attend All India Conference of DGP, IGP in Rajasthan

The three-day conference will deliberate on challenges posed by artificial intelligence (AI), cyber security, counter-terrorism, left-wing extremism and narcotics smuggling.

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Microsoft-backed Rubrik is eyeing acquisitions to expand its India biz

Having a large presence in India gives us an unfair advantage, not only (on) the scale of talent, but also the ability to acquire and absorb companies here in India, Bipul Sinha, chairman, cofounder and CEO of Rubrik, told ET.

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Alert subscribers about fake SMS in ergulator's name: Trai to Telcos

"Nowadays, in the name of Trai, many messages are being sent and the public are being defrauded," Trai secretary V Raghunandan told ET. "In order to create awareness and advise the public at large, we want to send an advisory and a cautionary message to all s…

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15 Customer Experience Predictions For 2024

For the last five years, around this time, I compile a set of customer experience-related predictions for the coming year. This is the latest edition.

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Cybersecurity agency on anvil to safeguard telecom networks

The Indian government is planning to establish a national cybersecurity agency to safeguard telecommunication networks and services from rising cyber threats. While the timeline and specific details are yet to be determined, the agency will serve as a nodal b…

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Interpol Sting Nabs $300M Global Financial Cybercrime Operation

‘Operation Haechi IV’ snagged 3,500 suspects for crimes ranging from online sextortion to e-commerce fraud.

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Irdeto Partners with Skardin to Introduce Game-Changing CI Plus 2.0 USB CAM for Superior Viewing Experience

The introduction of the CI Plus 2.0 USB CAM by Irdeto represents a major achievement, extending the availability of CI Plus technology beyond its initial European and African markets to Asia for the first time. The introduction of the CI Plus 2.0 USB CAM by I…

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Hashtag Trending Jan.9- Apple quietly integrating AI; Microsoft to train 100,000 Indian developers in AI; New ransomware attack strategies sink to new lows

A tale of two strategies – Apple’s stealth approach to AI and Microsoft’s move to upskill India’s developers to use AI. If you thought ransomware attacks on hospitals and ambulance dispatch was as low as it can get – the latest strategies sink even lower.   T…

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Operation RusticWeb: Rust-Based Malware Targets Indian Government Entities

Indian government entities and the defense sector have been targeted by a phishing campaign that's engineered to drop Rust-based malware for intelligence gathering. The activity, first detected in October 2023, has been codenamed Operation RusticWeb by enterp…

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Global Tax Management Market Size To Exceed USD 49.7 Billion By 2032 | CAGR of 9.6%

The Global Tax Management Market Size was valued at USD 19.8 Billion in 2022 and the Worldwide Tax Management Market is expected to reach USD 49.7 Billion by 2032, according to a research report published by Spherical Insights & Consulting. Companies Covered:…

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Healthcare Internet of Things (IoT) Security Market Surges: Projected to Reach USD 3.56 Billion by 2033 with a Striking 19.1% CAGR

The healthcare industry is increasingly adopting IoT devices to improve patient care, enhance operational efficiency, and enable remote monitoring and diagnostics. The growing number of IoT devices in healthcare networks expands the attack surface and increas…

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Cyber Insurance Market Set to Hit USD 90.6 billion by 2033, Riding on a Strong 22.3% CAGR | Market.us

The cyber insurance market has evolved to offer more comprehensive coverage and tailored policies to meet the specific needs of different industries and organizations. Insurers are providing a range of services, including risk assessment, incident response pl…

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Cybercriminals launched “Leaksmas” event in the Dark Web exposing massive volumes of leaked PII and compromised data

Leaksmas: On Christmas Eve, multiple threat actors released substantial data leaks, Resecurity experts reported. On Christmas Eve, Resecurity protecting Fortune 100 and government agencies globally, observed multiple actors on the Dark Web releasing substanti…

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HMG Healthcare disclosed a data breach

The Healthcare services provider HMG Healthcare has disclosed a data breach that impacted 40 affiliated nursing facilities. In November 2023, the Healthcare services provider HMG Healthcare discovered a data breach that exposed personal health information rel…

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Lack of Consultation Hobbles India’s New Criminal Laws

Stringent punishment for hit-and-run accidents is being strongly opposed by truckers, as establishing responsibility is not easy on India’s chaotic roads.

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Hackers stole more than $81 million worth of crypto assets from Orbit Chain

Crypto platform Orbit Chain suffered a cyberattack, threat actors have stolen more than $81 million worth of cryptocurrency. Orbit Chain has suffered a security breach that has resulted in the theft of more than $81 million worth of cryptocurrency. Orbit Chai…

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INC RANSOM ransomware gang claims to have breached Xerox Corp

The INC RANSOM ransomware group claims to have hacked the American multinational corporation Xerox Corp. Xerox Corp provides document management solutions worldwide. The company’s Document Technology segment offers desktop monochrome and color printers, multi…

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Southeast Asian scam hubs drawing global scrutiny as reach grows

BANGKOK: Southeast Asia’s online scam hubs are drawing growing attention from governments and law enforcement agencies well beyond the region as the criminal syndicates behind them search further afield for victims of their cons and human trafficking. On Dece…

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