SOCIAL ENGINEERING ATTACKS

Russia is producing hundreds of decoy drones and deadly thermobaric drones at a secretive factory to overwhelm Ukrainian defenses. The decoys, often filled with rags or foam, aim to deplete Ukraine's resources, while the thermobaric drones, capable ...

Government officials have been advised to be cautious of vishing attacks. Attackers are impersonating trusted entities to steal information. They manipulate caller ID information to appear legitimate. Officials are advised to verify identities throu...

If Trump is victorious, it could drive traffic and badly needed advertising dollars to Truth Social, which has become the former president's main online megaphone for promoting himself and attacking his political foes. A victory by Trump could also ...

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones repeatedly posted on X erroneous claims about hurricanes Helene and Milton, including that the Pentagon had somehow engineered the storms. "Treason Alert," Jones wrote in one post. "America is the target," he warned in...

Indian companies are grappling with a sharp rise in cyberattacks, nearly double the global average. Large conglomerates like Reliance and Tata are targeted due to their extensive data and reputation. Boards are increasingly vigilant, mandating regul...

Ratan Tata was renowned for his transformative leadership of the Tata Group, marked by ambitious global acquisitions and ethical values. Rising from humble beginnings, he expanded the company globally. Even in retirement, Tata remained a pivotal fig...

A bombing by the Baloch Liberation Army targeted a convoy of Chinese nationals near Karachi airport, killing two Chinese workers and wounding eight others. The attack highlights ongoing threats against foreign workers in Pakistan, days before a crit...

According to the data from Indian cybersecurity professionals, the top reasons for increased stress include an increasingly complex threat landscape (87%), insufficiently trained staff (54%), worsening hiring and retention challenges (53%), lack of ...

Robert Blumofe said over the past decade or so, the cyber threat landscape has moved from attacks by relatively unsophisticated hacktivists who wished to make a point to a more organised form of attacks meant to extort money.

Delhi Police's chargesheet reveals that the accused behind the December 13, 2023 Parliament security breach aimed to discredit India's democracy and gain global fame. The group, led by Manoranjan D, planned their attack for nearly two years, targeti...

Attacks onsmall and medium enterprises (SMEs) (with 100-5,000 employees) have significantly risen in India and accounted for nearly half of all such incidents in 2023. Among large organisations, only 10% of those attacked paid ransom, whereas with S...

Some of the most damaging and costly scams involve what's known as "social engineering." That's when fraudsters use time-tested techniques of deception and emotional manipulation, tricking people into divulging personal or financial information, or ...

APK Scam: Punjab and Sind Bank through a public notice has warned about scamsters now trying to rob you by using the 'APK file scam'. According to Kaushik Ray, COO Whizhack Technologies, "APK fraud involves tricking users into downloading and instal...

Former President Donald Trump agreed to be interviewed by the FBI regarding the motives of the 20-year-old man who attempted to assassinate him at a Pennsylvania rally. The shooter, Thomas Crooks, was a friendless loner with an interest in political...

Phishing attacks have become more sophisticated, with cybercrooks using social engineering to impersonate top corporate executives and trick employees into sending money. Fraudsters are also using artificial intelligence, launching bot-based attacks...

Soon, X users will be able to like posts on the social media platform without anyone else getting to know about it. Like count and other metrics for one's own posts will still show up under notifications. Reportedly, the private likes feature alread...

What happened to carrying 400 passengers that its tail started throwing out flames immediately after taking off from Toronto?

A former Meta engineer sued the company for bias in handling Gaza-related content, alleging wrongful termination. Meta faced criticism for suppressing Palestinian support amid the Gaza conflict.

Phishing attacks, a prevalent cyber threat in India, are on the rise, growing 464% YoY in 2023. These attacks, often using social engineering, target human interaction and rely on psychological manipulation. Despite increased cybersecurity spending,...