Browsing: Cyber Incidents

The Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Branch has uncovered a major stock market investment fraud worth ₹1.54 crore, exposing a network linked to a Chinese cyber fraud gang. The investigation revealed the direct involvement of bank officials, including branch managers of a reputed private bank. Police have arrested five accused in connection with the case. How the Fraud Was Executed According to police officials, the fraud began in December 2025. The victim was added to a WhatsApp group named “91 BARCLAYS – Stock Market Pioneer”, where members were lured with promises of high returns through IPOs and stock market investments. The victim…

Cybersecurity researchers have identified a sophisticated cyberattack attempt targeting a globally deployed enterprise network firewall, allegedly linked to a Russian-speaking threat actor.The incident has gained attention due to the suspected use of artificial intelligence (AI)–assisted techniques to enhance reconnaissance and exploitation efforts. What Was Observed According to threat intelligence observations, the attacker focused on a firewall solution that is widely used across corporate networks, cloud environments, and data centers worldwide.Researchers detected automated scanning activity and adaptive attack behavior, suggesting the use of advanced tooling rather than traditional manual techniques. At this stage, no confirmed large-scale data breach or mass compromise…

Murshidabad, West Bengal:West Bengal Police’s Special Task Force (STF) has arrested two men from Murshidabad district in connection with an alleged OTP trafficking scam that may have links to Pakistan-based operators. The arrests come after a sustained investigation revealed that the accused shared WhatsApp verification OTPs of Indian SIM cards with handlers abroad in exchange for money. According to police officials, the suspects — identified as Juhab Sheikh and Suman Sheikh, both residents of Gudhia in Murshidabad — reportedly procured SIM cards using identity documents and created WhatsApp accounts. They then sent the one-time verification codes (OTPs) generated during account…

Adidas is investigating a potential data breach after threat actors claimed to have accessed approximately 815,000 user records, allegedly obtained through a third-party licensing partner. The incident has renewed concerns around supply-chain security and the growing risks posed by external vendor access in large enterprises. According to multiple cybersecurity reports, the exposed data may include user account information such as email addresses, usernames, and other related metadata. At this stage, there is no public confirmation that financial details were compromised, but the investigation remains ongoing. What Is Known So Far The breach claim surfaced on underground forums, where attackers posted…

A newly identified Linux malware variant has been discovered in the wild, designed to secretly communicate with its operators through encrypted command-and-control (C2) traffic, significantly increasing the difficulty of detection and analysis. Security researchers confirmed that this updated malware variant is an evolution of a previously known Linux threat, but with enhanced stealth capabilities, specifically focused on hiding its C2 communications within encrypted network traffic. This allows attackers to maintain long-term access to compromised systems without triggering traditional security alerts. How the malware operates Once deployed on a Linux system, the malware establishes persistence and begins communicating with a remote…

Google has released an out-of-band (emergency) security update for its Chrome browser after confirming that a previously unknown vulnerability was actively exploited by attackers in the wild. The flaw is classified as a zero-day, meaning it was abused before a fix was publicly available, placing users at immediate risk. The vulnerability affects Chrome’s internal handling of web content and could allow a remote attacker to compromise the browser simply by tricking a user into visiting a specially crafted website. In practical terms, successful exploitation may enable unauthorized code execution within the browser process, potentially leading to data theft, session hijacking,…

An Australian regional food co-operative has been named by a ransomware group in connection with an alleged cyber incident, according to recent reporting from cybersecurity monitoring sources. The Qilin ransomware group has listed Mount Barker Co‑operative on its darknet leak site, claiming it gained unauthorised access to the organisation’s systems and copied internal data. The group alleges that approximately 40 GB of data, consisting of tens of thousands of files, was obtained. At the time of reporting, these claims have not been independently verified. No publicly available evidence has been released to confirm the nature or extent of any data…

A school district in the United States has confirmed a cyber theft of approximately $461,000, after attackers gained unauthorized access to financial systems linked to a capital improvement fund. The incident was disclosed by officials of the Cambridge Central School District, triggering a multi-agency investigation. According to district administrators, the fraud was detected when irregular financial transactions were identified during routine reviews. Preliminary findings suggest that cybercriminals used financial deception techniques, commonly associated with business email compromise (BEC) schemes, to divert funds without triggering immediate alerts. Local authorities and federal agencies, including law enforcement cyber units, are now involved in…

As Valentine’s Day approaches, Indian cybercrime authorities have issued a high alert warning citizens about a sharp rise in online fraud and digital scams. Law enforcement agencies report that cybercriminals actively exploit this period by targeting users through romance scams, fake gift offers, phishing links, and UPI-based frauds. According to media reports, including coverage by Times of India, cybercrime complaints tend to spike significantly in the days leading up to February 14, making this one of the most vulnerable periods of the year for online users. Types of Scams Reported Ahead of Valentine’s Day Cybersecurity officials and investigators have identified…

Russia has effectively blocked WhatsApp across the country and stepped up regulatory and technical pressure on Telegram, signaling a sharper turn in its approach to encrypted communication platforms. The move has disrupted everyday messaging for millions and raised broader concerns about digital access, privacy, and cybersecurity. Reports from users across multiple regions indicate that WhatsApp services stopped functioning normally, with messages failing to send or receive. The disruption followed regulatory actions that removed the platform from Russia’s approved digital services ecosystem. While officials have avoided calling it a formal ban, network-level blocking has made the app largely unusable without technical…