Hackers

Bengalureans lose over Rs 4,100 crore to cyber crime in 3 years, only 7 percent of the sum recovered

Investment scams, phishing, online payment fraud and digital-arrest were among the crimes reported. More than 1,300 arrests were made between 2023 and October 31, 2025

Power sector set for major security upgrade as Centre plans new framework against cyber threats

The draft rules states that any organization that owns, operates, manages, or interfaces with power infrastructure connected to the electricity grid will have to prepare a board-approved cyber security policy, designate a Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and align to standards by the Power Ministry.

New hack threat: Thieves can now break into smart electric cars from anywhere

Researcher Eaton Zveare bypassed login security to create an admin account, gaining access to over 1,000 dealers. The flaws were patched after disclosure but raise concerns about dealership system security.

How hackers are using this Microsoft 365 feature to target PayPal accounts

Cybercriminals are reportedly abusing the SRS (Sender Rewrite Scheme) feature within Microsoft 365 to trick PayPal users and gain control over their accounts.

How North Korean hackers are using crypto apps to target Apple Mac devices

Hackers associated with North Korea have installed disguised malware in Apple macOS systems by reportedly using Google's Flutter app development tool to bypass security measures.

Google claims Russian hackers behind multiple cyberattack campaigns on Android and iOS: How to protect yourself

Google assesses with “moderate confidence” that the campaigns are linked to the Russian government-backed actor APT29.

Hacking prevention: 5 tips to stay safe when using public Wi-Fi

Here are 5 tips from cybersecurity firm Kaspersky on staying safe online when using a public Wi-Fi network.

Why millions of dollars are being offered to hack and crack iPhones, Android phones, WhatsApp and more

Zero-day exploits or vulnerabilities are surprise attacks targeting unknown software flaws. Crowdfense, a startup is offering up to $30 million to hackers who can discover previously unknown vulnerabilities in popular devices and apps.

MC Explains: India’s guidelines on cyber security in the power sector

The latest version of the Grid Code mandates regular cybersecurity audits by all users. This is yet another step by agencies such as the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) to help prevent cyberattacks in the power sector.

Microsoft says hackers used code flaw to steal emails from government agencies

In a blog post published Friday, the company said that the hackers were able to take advantage of "a validation error in Microsoft code" to carry out their cyberespionage campaign.