India’s cybersecurity authority, CERT-In, has warned of a dangerous WhatsApp vulnerability called GhostPairing. The flaw in the device-linking feature allows hackers to take complete control of user accounts, accessing messages, images, and videos on WhatsApp Web without passwords or SIM authentication. CERT-In issued an advisory highlighting the exploit and urging caution.

Indian Cyber Agency Flags WhatsApp ‘Hijack’ Threat 

The UK government has announced plans to strengthen cybersecurity laws to protect public services from the growing threat of cyberattacks.
This move comes amid rising concerns over data breaches and ransomware attacks targeting healthcare, transport, and government systems.

UK Plans Tougher Cyber Security Laws | Govt Moves to Protect Public Services from Cyberattacks 

A major cybersecurity alert has been issued in the U.S and Europe over concerns tied to Chinese solar power inventors. The U.S is investigating on the cellular radios found in batteries from Chinese suppliers.

Cyber security alarm in US and Europe, Chinese solar power inventors under radar

India News: To make the country’s financial defences strong, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has instructed all banks to join this initiative. 

India fights cyber crime:  Suspect registry prevents $208 million in online fraud in 90 days

Trending | India News: "They collected 10-15% of the loan amount upfront as fees, but the promised loans never materialised," said DCP (Noida) Ram Badan Singh.

Indian police bust $0.7 million fake call centre scam in UP's Noida

The Chinese hacker group 'Mirrorface' has launched a cyber attack targeting Japan's cybersecurity infrastructure, raising concerns about the growing threat of cyber warfare. Authorities are investigating the breach and enhancing security measures to protect sensitive data.

Chinese hacker group 'Mirrorface' targets Japan's cyber security

Trending | SCIENCE & TECH: The Deputy National Security Adviser, Anne Neuberger, revealed that a ninth company fell victim to cyber attacks, despite guidance issued to combat Chinese cyber threats.

The White House confirms a new breach in a Chinese cyber campaign.

Bomb threat mails targeting Delhi schools: The rise of cyber terrorism. We must fight back!

China might kill Taiwan's internet in case of an attack, but Taipei has a plan B. Here it is

GPS spoofing that disrupts aircraft rose by 400 per cent. Will it cause a serious accident?

Cyber-security experts and agencies around the world are warning people about a wave of opportunistic hacking attempts linked to the global tech outage created by CrowdStrike. Watch in for more details!

Global tech outage created by CrowdStrike sparks rise in tech scams

Microsoft is currently facing a significant crisis due to a widespread outage caused by a faulty security software update from CrowdStrike, which has led to numerous Windows machines displaying the notorious "blue screen of death" (BSOD).

What is 'Blue screen of death' due to Crowdstrike error

A faulty software update from cybersecurity vendor Crowdstrike crippled countless Microsoft Windows computers across the globe today, disrupting everything from airline travel and financial institutions to hospitals and businesses online. Watch in for more details!

Microsoft says CrowdStrike behind the meltdown

Olympics: Paris 2024 getting ready to face an unprecedented challenge in terms of cybersecurity

India: 373 govt websites hacked in past 5 years; house panel calls for strengthening digital infrastructure

Medibank breach: Russian hacker sanctioned for role in Australia’s biggest data theft

Google has deleted 17 SpyLoan apps from the Play Store with millions of downloads. According to a report by Slovak software company ESET on Tuesday (Dec 5), since the beginning of this year, the company observed an alarming growth of deceptive Android loan apps, which present themselves as legitimate personal loan services, promising quick and easy access to funds.

Google removes 17 'SpyLoan' apps. Delete these right away

Australia is breathing a sigh of relief after three days of heightened tensions. Several of its top ports have restarted operation after a major cyber security incident. That's good news for the country. these ports handle nearly 40% of the total trade.

Australia's ports restart operations | World Business Watch

This glitch in X enabled the hijacking of CIA informant channel. Here's how

Artificial Intelligence: Confronting challenges in cybersecurity

India's National Security Board is conducting cyber defense exercises in the wake of threats from China and other adversaries mounting by the day. The agencies including India's TRAI services are participating in the week-long exercise to test the resilience of India's civilian and Military infrastructure. The cyber security exercises are being held under the ages of India's defense cyber agency with participants aiming to test the firewalls guarding India's critical infrastructure.

India gears up to deal with cyber threats

Beware of juice jacking: FBI warns against using public USB charging points over security concerns

Genesis Market: Notorious cybercrime website shut in global law enforcement crackdown

Cyber crimes are rampant across the world, this is now what has come to the light. Two of Asia's biggest data centres have been hit by a cyber-security attack.

Data Centres hit by cyber attack

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