Tag: india
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BitConnect Scam Exposed as Indian Authorities Seize Illicit Gains
The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) in Ahmedabad has dealt a significant blow to one of history’s largest cryptocurrency frauds, recovering Rs. 1,646 crore (approx. $219 million) in illicit crypto assets linked to the BitConnect Ponzi scheme during coordinated raids on 11 and 15 February. The operation”, part of a years-long probe into the multi-billion-rupee scam”, also seized…
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Black-Hat SEO Poisioning Attacks Exploit Indian Government and Financial Websites
A sophisticated black-hat SEO poisoning campaign has compromised over 150 Indian government websites and financial institutions, redirecting millions of users to fraudulent gambling platforms promoting rummy and high-risk “investment” games. The operation, exploits vulnerabilities in government portals (.gov.in) and educational domains (.ac.in), leveraging search engine manipulation to siphon users toward scam websites. Exploiting Trusted Domains…
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Indian authorities seize loot from collapsed BitConnect crypto scam
Devices containing crypto wallets tracked online, then in the real world First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/02/18/india_bitconnect_seizures/
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Black-Hat SEO Poisoning Indian Government and Financial Websites
Researchers at CloudSEK have uncovered a large-scale Search Engine Poisoning (SEP) campaign targeting Indian government, educational, and financial First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/black-hat-seo-poisoning-indian-government-and-financial-websites/
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SECURITY AFFAIRS MALWARE NEWSLETTER ROUND 33
Tags: breach, credit-card, cyber, data, data-breach, google, india, international, malware, mobile, north-korea, usaSecurity Affairs Malware newsletter includes a collection of the best articles and research on malware in the international landscape. Mobile Indian Cyber Heist: FatBoyPanel And His Massive Data Breach Google Tag Manager Skimmer Steals Credit Card Info From Magento Site From South America to Southeast Asia: The Fragile Web of REF7707 Analyzing DEEP#DRIVE: North Korean…
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India could play a key role in AI development, Infosys co-founder says
“There are obvious use [AI use] cases for us because we have developed technologies at scale,” said Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani at the Munich Cyber Security Conference on Friday. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/india-could-play-key-role-in-ai-development
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India’s Cybercrime Problems Grow as Nation Digitizes
More than half of attacks on Indian businesses come from outside the country, while 45% of those targeting consumers come from Cambodia, Myanmar, and Laos. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyber-risk/indias-cybercrime-problems-nation-digitizes
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Hacker allegedly puts massive OmniGPT breach data for sale on the dark web
Tags: ai, breach, china, compliance, cybersecurity, dark-web, data, data-breach, encryption, GDPR, hacker, india, toolOmniGPT’s has yet to respond: OmniGPT has not publicly acknowledged the breach or any attack. CSO reached out to the company for comments but did not receive a response till the publishing of this article.If confirmed, OmniGPT stands to face more than reputational damage as the AI aggregator might be looking at some data compliance…
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Beyond the paycheck: What cybersecurity professionals really want
Tags: business, ceo, corporate, cyber, cybersecurity, data, india, jobs, regulation, risk, risk-management, service, skills, strategy, trainingInvest in skills and allow room for growth: Upskilling also remains a powerful retention tool. As Huber points out, Tenable invests in training entire teams on emerging technologies and capabilities, ensuring that employees feel equipped and valued.Similarly, KPMG has implemented targeted programs to support diversity and career progression within cybersecurity. The firm’s Cyber Women Leads…
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FinStealer Malware Targets Leading Indian Bank’s Mobile Users, Stealing Login Credentials
Tags: banking, credentials, credit-card, cyber, cybersecurity, finance, india, login, malware, mobile, phishing, threatA new cybersecurity threat has emerged, targeting customers of a prominent Indian bank through fraudulent mobile applications. Dubbed >>FinStealer,
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CERT-In Warns of High-Severity Vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a vulnerability note (CIVN-2025-0016) highlighting a series of Mozilla vulnerability, including Firefox and Thunderbird. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/critical-vulnerabilities-in-mozilla-products/
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India’s banking on the bank.in domain cleaning up its financial services sector
With over 2,000 banks in operation, a domain only they can access has clear potential to make life harder for fraudsters First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/02/10/india_bank_dotin_plan/
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India wants all banking to happen at dedicated bank.in domain
With over 2,000 banks in operation, the potential to make life harder for fraudsters is obvious First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2025/02/10/india_bank_dotin_plan/
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Cyberangriff auf ein Technologieunternehmen in Indien
Tata Technologies reports ransomware attack to Indian stock exchange First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/tata-ransomware-attack-report-incident
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Widespread Android Malware Campaign Hits India
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/widespread-android-malware-campaign-hits-india
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Cybercriminals Target IIS Servers to Spread BadIIS Malware
Tags: china, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, exploit, group, india, Internet, malicious, malware, microsoft, service, threat, vulnerabilityA recent wave of cyberattacks has revealed the exploitation of Microsoft Internet Information Services (IIS) servers by threat actors deploying the BadIIS malware. This campaign, attributed to Chinese-speaking groups, leverages IIS vulnerabilities to manipulate search engine optimization (SEO) rankings and distribute malicious content. The attackers have targeted organizations across Asia, including India, Thailand, and Vietnam,…
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India’s RBI Introduces Exclusive “bank.in” Domain to Combat Digital Banking Fraud
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), said it’s introducing an exclusive “bank.in” internet domain for banks in the country to combat digital financial fraud.”This initiative aims to reduce cyber security threats and malicious activities like phishing; and, streamline secure financial services, thereby enhancing trust in digital banking and payment services,” the RBI…
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India to launch new domain name for banks to fight digital fraud
India’s central bank is introducing an exclusive >>.bank.in
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1,000 Apps Used in Malicious Campaign Targeting Android Users in India
Zimperium warns that threat actors have stolen the information of tens of thousands of Android users in India using over 1,000 malicious applications. The post 1,000 Apps Used in Malicious Campaign Targeting Android Users in India appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/1000-apps-used-in-malicious-campaign-targeting-android-users-in-india/
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Basket of Bank Trojans Defraud Citizens of East India
Cheap banking scams are often easier to pull off in a country with older devices, fewer regulations, and experienced fraudsters. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/bank-trojans-defraud-citizens-east-india
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Lumma Stealer Attacking Windows Users In India With Fake Captcha Pages
Cybersecurity experts are raising alarms over a new wave of attacks targeting Windows users in India, driven by the Lumma Stealer malware. This advanced information-stealing malware is being distributed through fake CAPTCHA verification pages, a deceptive tactic that preys on unsuspecting users. The campaign, which has gained significant traction since August 2024, highlights the evolving…
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New Banking Attacking Users of Indian banks to Steal Aadhar, PAN, ATM Credit Card PINs
A sophisticated malware campaign, dubbed >>FatBoyPanel,
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Mobile Malware Targeting Indian Banks Exposes 50,000 Users
Indian banking malware attack exposes 50,000 users, stealing financial data via SMS interception and phishing First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/mobile-malware-indian-banks/
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Ransomware attack hit Indian multinational Tata Technologies
Indianmultinationaltechnology companyTata Technologies suspended some IT services following a ransomware attack. Indian multinational Tata Technologies, a Tata Motors subsidiary, suspended some IT services following a ransomware attack. The company, which is engaged inproduct engineering, provides services to automotive and aerospaceoriginal equipment manufacturersas well as industrial machinery companies. As of 2023, the IT giant has over…
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5 Encrypted Attack Predictions for 2025
Tags: access, ai, apt, attack, automation, cloud, communications, computer, computing, control, cryptography, cyber, cyberattack, cybercrime, data, data-breach, defense, detection, email, encryption, exploit, government, group, india, infrastructure, intelligence, Internet, malicious, malware, network, phishing, ransomware, risk, service, tactics, technology, threat, update, vpn, zero-trustThe cyberthreat landscape of 2024 was rife with increasingly sophisticated threats, and encryption played a pivotal role”, a staggering 87.2% of threats were hidden in TLS/SSL traffic. The Zscaler cloud blocked 32.1 billion attempted encrypted attacks, a clear demonstration of the growing risk posed by cybercriminals leveraging encryption to evade detection. ThreatLabz reported that malware…
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5 ways boards can improve their cybersecurity governance
Tags: attack, breach, business, ciso, cloud, cyber, cybersecurity, data, election, endpoint, finance, gartner, governance, government, group, identity, incident, india, infrastructure, jobs, middle-east, network, ransomware, regulation, risk, skills, technology, threat, trainingAs chairman of the board for Cinturion Group, Richard Marshall is intimately involved in ensuring the security of the fiber optic network his company is constructing from India through the Middle East and on to Europe.The monumental Trans Europe Asia System (TEAS) will be difficult enough to build given it will be buried beneath thousands…
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DONOT Group Deploys Malicious Android Apps in India
The advanced persistent threat (APT) group is likely India-based and targeting individuals with connections to the country’s intelligence community. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/donot-group-malicious-android-apps-india
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Critical Mozilla Vulnerabilities Prompt Urgent Updates for Firefox and Thunderbird Users
Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird users are facing a series of high-severity vulnerabilities that could leave systems open to exploitation. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued an advisory on January 20, 2025, highlighting multiple security flaws in Mozilla’s popular browser and email client. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cert-in-reports-mozilla-vulnerabilities/
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Esperts found new DoNot Team APT group’s Android malware
Researchers linked the threat actor DoNot Team to a new Android malware that was employed in highly targeted cyber attacks. CYFIRMA researchers linked a recently discovered Android malware to the Indian APT group known as DoNot Team. The Donot Team (aka APT-C-35 and Origami Elephant) has been active since 2016, it focuses on government and military organizations,…