Nike has initiated an internal cybersecurity investigation after a threat actor group calling itself WorldLeaks claimed it had accessed internal company data and threatened public disclosure. The claim surfaced after WorldLeaks listed Nike on its leak site, alleging possession of internal information. At the time of reporting, the group has not released sample data publicly, and no independent verification of data exfiltration has been confirmed. Nike acknowledged awareness of the claim and stated that it is actively reviewing the situation. The company has not confirmed that a breach has occurred and has not disclosed details regarding the nature or scope…
A resident of Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, has fallen victim to a cyber fraud after being lured by a fake work-from-home job offer, resulting in a financial loss of ₹11.77 lakh, according to a police complaint. The incident came to light after the victim reported the matter to the cyber crime police. The case highlights the growing threat of online job scams targeting individuals through messaging platforms. How the Fraud Happened The victim was initially contacted through WhatsApp with an offer of an online work-from-home job involving simple digital tasks. To gain trust, the fraudsters made a few small payments, which…
Background and Legislative Origin The Information Technology Act, 2000 (IT Act) was enacted by the Parliament of India to address the legal challenges arising from the use of computers, networks, and electronic data.The Act was passed in 2000 and came into force on 17 October 2000. It was India’s first law specifically designed to regulate digital activity and cybercrime. Purpose of the IT Act The Act was introduced to: The core intent is to ensure that digital activities are subject to the rule of law. Scope and Applicability The IT Act applies to: It applies to individuals, companies, service providers,…
Cybersecurity researchers have recently identified a new ransomware strain named Osiris.This ransomware is notable because it uses a vulnerable but digitally signed driver to bypass endpoint security solutions before encrypting systems. Unlike common ransomware families that rely mainly on phishing emails or simple malware loaders, Osiris operates at a deeper system level. It abuses a known vulnerable driver, commonly referred to as POORTRY, to gain kernel-level privileges. Once loaded, this driver allows the attacker to disable security products such as EDR and antivirus tools silently. After security protections are neutralized, the ransomware proceeds with encryption. By the time encryption begins,…
In recent years, the use of personal data in India has increased rapidly. From mobile apps and websites to banks and online services, companies collect and process large amounts of personal information every day. To regulate this and protect individuals, the Indian government introduced the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, commonly known as the DPDP Act. This law sets clear rules on how personal data must be handled and what responsibilities organizations have when dealing with user data. Why was the DPDP Act introduced? Before 2023, India did not have a dedicated data protection law. Data misuse, leaks, and…
On 20 January 2026, the Everest ransomware group publicly claimed that it had breached the internal systems of McDonald’s India and exfiltrated approximately 861 GB of data. The claim was posted on the group’s dark-web leak site, where Everest listed McDonald’s India as a victim and threatened to release the stolen data if ransom demands are not met. Along with the claim, the attackers shared sample screenshots of files that they say were taken from the company’s network. These samples reportedly include internal corporate documents, operational records, and files that may contain employee and customer-related information. At the time of…
Recent cybersecurity disclosures have brought attention to a data exposure incident involving Raaga, a popular Indian music streaming platform. According to publicly available breach reports and security research findings, personal information linked to millions of user accounts was found exposed through an unsecured data source, raising concerns about user privacy and platform security. The incident is being referred to as the Raaga data breach, based on the scale of exposed records and the sensitivity of the information involved. What Is Known About the Raaga Data Breach Security researchers reported discovering a database containing user-related records that appeared to be associated…
Recent security research has brought attention to a previously unknown access-control weakness affecting certain Cloudflare-protected environments. The issue involves a specific request handling path that, under limited conditions, could allow traffic to reach backend hosts even when strict security rules are in place. According to technical analysis shared by independent researchers, the behavior was linked to how Cloudflare processes requests associated with automated certificate validation and related system paths. In some configurations, these requests were handled differently from standard web traffic, creating an unexpected route that bypassed normal filtering logic. Importantly, this issue does not indicate a failure of Cloudflare’s…
Microsoft is currently responding to a newly identified Windows zero-day vulnerability that security researchers have confirmed is being actively exploited in real-world attacks. The issue came to light after multiple incident reports showed attackers using the flaw before any official fix was publicly available, which by definition makes it a zero-day. According to the information shared by security researchers, the vulnerability affects a core Windows component that exists across multiple supported versions of the operating system. What makes this case serious is that exploitation was observed before disclosure, indicating that threat actors already had a working exploit while defenders were…
Beginner to Professional (Practical & Focused) The biggest problem in cybersecurity learning is not a lack of resources.It is lack of direction. This roadmap is written to help students avoid wasting time, avoid learning unnecessary things, and focus only on what is actually required for real cybersecurity roles. One important truth to understand from the start: You do NOT need to learn everything in cybersecurity. Phase 1: Learn Only the Basics That Matter Time required: 1–2 months At the beginning, many students either rush too fast or go too deep into topics they don’t need. Focus only on: You do…