Browsing: Cyber Incidents

A significant cyberattack has disrupted the internal systems of Stryker, one of the largest medical technology companies in the United States. Security officials and cybersecurity analysts believe the incident may be linked to hackers associated with Iran, raising concerns about the increasing use of cyber operations in geopolitical conflicts. According to reports, the breach caused widespread disruption across Stryker’s global digital infrastructure, forcing thousands of employees to disconnect their devices from company networks while cybersecurity teams worked to isolate and contain the attack. The disruption affected internal systems and operational processes, though investigations are still ongoing to determine the full…

Instagram, the social media platform owned by Meta, has announced plans to discontinue its end-to-end encrypted direct messaging feature, marking a notable shift in how private conversations will be handled on the platform. The change is expected to take effect in May 2026, after which encrypted chat functionality within Instagram’s messaging system will no longer be supported. End-to-end encryption (E2EE) is a security technology designed to ensure that only the sender and the recipient of a message can read its contents. In such systems, messages are encrypted on the sender’s device and can only be decrypted on the recipient’s device,…

Income Tax Department officials uncovered a major case of suspected tax evasion during a raid at Mango Masala Restaurant in Ajmer, Rajasthan, where investigators say the business concealed nearly ₹15 crore in turnover by keeping part of its sales outside official financial records. The operation was conducted by the Investigation Wing of the Income Tax Department, which carried out a detailed search of the restaurant’s financial documents, billing systems and digital records. During the inspection, authorities found indications that the restaurant’s declared income did not match the actual volume of transactions being generated through its billing system. According to officials…

Reports of cyber fraud related to LPG cylinder bookings have increased across several parts of India, prompting warnings from cybercrime units and consumer protection authorities. Investigators say fraudsters are taking advantage of delivery delays, rising demand, and public concern about gas availability to trick consumers into making payments through fake booking links and fraudulent websites. Cooking gas is an essential household service in India, and millions of consumers depend on timely LPG cylinder deliveries for daily use. Over the past few weeks, many consumers have reported delays in gas delivery due to factors such as high seasonal demand, logistical issues…

Instagram experienced a significant service disruption on Wednesday morning, impacting users across multiple regions including India, the United States, and parts of Europe. Thousands of users reported being unable to send or receive direct messages, refresh their feeds, search accounts, or access certain sections of the app. The outage began around 8:45 AM IST, according to real-time monitoring platform Downdetector, which recorded a sharp surge in complaints within a short period. Most issues were linked to the mobile application, while a smaller number of users reported problems with the web version. Some timelines stopped updating, and previously sent messages temporarily…

A major cyber fraud incident has been reported at Bhavnagar District Cooperative Bank in Gujarat, where approximately ₹7 crore was allegedly transferred through unauthorized digital transactions. The incident has raised concerns about cybersecurity practices in cooperative banking systems. According to preliminary information, suspicious digital transactions were noticed from multiple branches of the bank. Bank officials detected irregular activity in internal transaction records, after which an internal review was immediately initiated and authorities were informed. Initial findings suggest that the fraud involved mobile-based digital transactions, through which the attackers were able to move money from several branches. Investigators believe the attackers…

Authorities in the United Kingdom have uncovered a sophisticated mobile phishing scheme in which fraudsters targeted commuters on the London Underground using devices known as SMS blasters hidden inside suitcases. Investigators say the criminals carried the devices through busy stations and train platforms, allowing them to send large volumes of fraudulent text messages to nearby mobile phones. The operation was designed to reach passengers traveling on the London Tube during peak hours. The devices functioned by mimicking legitimate mobile network signals. When smartphones in the surrounding area connected to the signal, the system automatically delivered scam text messages directly to…

Cybersecurity researchers have issued a warning about a sophisticated exploit kit capable of attacking millions of Apple iPhone devices running older versions of iOS. The toolkit, named Coruna, contains multiple exploit chains designed to compromise iPhones running versions from iOS 13 up to iOS 17.2.1. Security analysts from Google Threat Intelligence Group reported that the toolkit includes five complete exploit chains and more than twenty vulnerabilities that can be used together to break through Apple’s mobile security protections. Researchers say the most advanced exploits in the kit use complex techniques to bypass built-in protections in Apple’s operating system. These techniques…

A growing online debate about the role of artificial intelligence in military systems has led some users to cancel their ChatGPT subscriptions or uninstall the app. The discussion gained attention after reports highlighted concerns about how advanced AI technologies could potentially be used in defense or government-related projects. The controversy intensified after reports of collaborations and discussions involving AI technology and defense research, including projects connected to the U.S. Department of Defense. While AI companies often work with government institutions on various technologies, the possibility of AI tools being linked to military applications sparked ethical concerns among some users. As…

A ransomware attack on the University of Hawaii Cancer Center has exposed data connected to around 1.2 million individuals, according to an official notice released by the institution. The cyberattack was first detected on August 31, 2025, after suspicious activity was discovered within systems used by the cancer center’s epidemiology research division. Investigators later confirmed that attackers had gained unauthorized access to certain internal systems, encrypted files using ransomware, and also copied data from the network. The compromised information mainly came from historical research datasets used in long-running cancer studies. Some of the affected records include Social Security numbers, driver’s…