cyberattacks
U.S. Treasury says Chinese hackers access unclassified documents in major cyberattack
The US Treasury Department has now officially confirmed that it had suffered a significant cybersecurity breach earlier this month, one that has been attributed to a Chinese state-sponsored…
AT&T and Verizon hit by cyberattack, confirm their networks are now clear
AT&T and Verizon, two of the biggest telecommunications companies globally, recently suffered a cybersecurity breach from the Chinese-linked Salt Typhoon cyber espionage group. These companies have confirmed the…
North Korean hackers stole over $1Bn in cryptocurrency this year
Cybercrime attributed to North Korean-linked groups has reached unprecedented levels this year. According to a report by blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis, these hacking groups have stolen a record…
International alliance of 40 nations, led by the U.S., to pledge against ransom payments to cybercriminals
A coalition of 40 nations, spearheaded by the United States, is set to make a firm commitment against paying ransoms to cybercriminals as part of the International Counter…
Prices for WhatsApp Zero day hacks reportedly skyrocket to millions
The cost of hacking smartphones using WhatsApp are going steadily up, driven by advancements in security mechanisms and mitigations within the platform. It is thus not a wonder…
India was second most targeted by cyberattacks in Asia Pacific in 2020: IBM
The lockdown year not only saw an increase in the usage of digital services but also gave rise to a larger number of Cyberattacks. According to IBM’s report,…
Database Containing Info Of 191 Million US Voters Found Publicly Available On The Internet
Chris Vickery, an independent computer security researcher has stumbled across a database of information about 191 million US voters exposed publicly on the Internet on Monday. Vickery says he found…
