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The malware, disguised as legitimate documents like contracts or promotional materials, is often delivered through password-protected files hosted on platforms such as OneDrive to evade detection, claimed CloudSEK, a cybersecurity firm

. According to police, the victims Bandari Thirupathi and Harish were running fertilizer shops in Velgatoor mandal headquarters.

Cybersecurity agencies must remain ahead of the curve rather than playing catch-up

The fraudsters even sent letters through WhatsApp purportedly from the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Income Tax (IT) Department, to make the claims appear credible.

The arrested persons are Shaik Subhani (26), a resident of Jagadgirigutta, K Naveen (22) of Jeedimetla and M Prem Kumar alias Michael (24) of Musheerabad.

In a statement on Saturday the CP told the public that no bank would ask for details for an update and be wary of links in fraudulent messages.

He amassed at least $99 million in profits by reselling access to criminals who used it for identity theft, child exploitation, and financial fraud

While Karimnagar station was inaugurated by Commissioner of Police Abhishek Mohanthy, Ramagundam CP M Srinivasulu opened the station in Ramagundam.

While not yet widespread in India, a recent and notably concerning trend, cyber kidnapping, is becoming a serious cause for concern.

Combating deepfakes requires a collaborative effort, one that involves open communication and proactive mitigation strategies

USB devices have resurfaced as significant threats, with both state-affiliated groups and cybercriminals deploying USB drives as vectors for infecting organisations globally.

While India saw a lesser rise in crypto attacks, there has been a huge growth in ransomware and IoT attacks overall.

Telegram has gained popularity for its user-friendly interface, fast messaging speeds, and some like features sharing files up to 2GB size

2 Lakh mobile banking malware installers were discovered in 2022, marking a two-fold increase from the previous year's figures, a new report revealed

Cybercriminals can leverage malicious apps by sliding into your DMs, taking advantage of Bring Your Own Device policies

Annamayya: Cybercriminals allegedly hacked the bank account of a retired school teacher in Annamayya via WhatsApp link and stole Rs 21 lakh. According to police, Varalakshi, a resident of Reddeppanaidu Colony in Madanapalle town of Annamayya district, received a WhatsApp message from an unknown number. There was a link in the WhatsApp message and after clicking […]

Cybersecurity poses a bigger threat than any other spectrum of technology. Cybercriminals misuse technology-controlled devices to commit frauds and thefts. India is among the most vulnerable nations in terms of cyberscams affecting individuals and cyberattacks targeting institutions. There were nearly 6.74 lakh instances of cyberattacks in the country this year until June — almost 3,700 […]

New Delhi: Third-party smartphone apps for connected cars belonging to top brands like Tesla, Nissan, Renault, Ford, and Volkswagen are using the vehicle owners’ credentials without asking for their consent, a new report claimed on Friday. On top of this, one in five of applications have no contact information, which makes it impossible to report […]

Hyderabad: Cryptocurrency seems to be the new area of attack for cybercriminals with crypto-related scams trending. A research by Norton Labs found that over $29 million in bitcoin was stolen in 2021 and it expects the figure to continue to rise in 2022 as the crypto market’s value increases. Along with cryptocurrency, cybercriminals are deceiving […]

Hyderabad: Two of the most popular topics in the post pandemic world have been work from home and cryptocurrency and ransomware attackers are all set to exploit these two areas in the upcoming year as well. According to cybersecurity experts from Avast, they foresee cybercriminals making advancements to ensure the effectiveness of ransomware, a continuation […]