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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a stark warning to millions of smartphone users across the United States, urging them to exercise extreme caution when receiving text messages.

FBI warns iPhone and Samsung users of widespread text message scam: Report

1 min read . 24 Jun 2025

Data breaches occur from either unsecured online databases that cyber criminals scrape to collect information, or as part of cyber attacks on large online platforms that lead to the leakage of sensitive information. (REUTERS)

Mint Explainer | How bad is the ‘world’s largest data breach’?

5 min read . 23 Jun 2025

A new investigation reveals 30 datasets—some with billions of records—exposing login details for social media, VPNs, and government platforms. (Representative Photo: Getty Images/iStock)

16 billion logins uncovered in ‘one of largest data breaches in history’: Report

2 min read . 20 Jun 2025

In what is being described as one of the most extensive data breaches ever uncovered, security researchers have identified a colossal collection of exposed data comprising more than 16 billion individual records. (PIXABAY)

‘Mother of all breaches’: 16 Billion records exposed in mega data leak

1 min read . 20 Jun 2025

The move is a part of Google’s efforts to take global cues and reduce cyber threats encountered by businesses that are largely online-facing, says Heather Adkins, vice-president of security engineering and founding member of Google’s security team.

Google invests in SMB cybersecurity adoption as attackers focus on India

4 min read . 18 Jun 2025

SmartAttack is reported to be an emerging threat for air-gapped systems, which can be carried out using a smartwatch. (Pixabay)

Your smartwatch can be used to steal secured data- How ‘smartAttack’ works

2 min read . 17 Jun 2025

SEBI to launch 'SEBI Check' to check validity of UPI payment handles to enhance investors' safety

SEBI to launch 'SEBI Check' to check validity of UPI payment handles

1 min read . 11 Jun 2025

A hacking group posing as IT support personnel has infiltrated the Salesforce systems of at least 20 companies across the United States and Europe, according to a new report by Google’s threat intelligence team.

Google warns of social engineering campaign targeting Salesforce users

2 min read . 04 Jun 2025

As cyber crimes in India grow in number and complexity, Indians are increasingly turning to social media for information on ways to identify and avoid cons. (Pixabay)

Influencers, brands turn to social media to raise cyber awareness

4 min read . 01 Jun 2025

In a concerning revelation, Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has uncovered that a group of hackers linked to China used Google Calendar as a tool to steal sensitive information from individuals. (Google)

Google uncovers malware campaign by China-linked hackers using Calendar events

1 min read . 30 May 2025

State-sponsored cyberattacks typically involve hackers from a specific country targeting government websites or critical infrastructure like power grids. (iStockphoto)

Chinese hackers are getting bigger, better and stealthier

6 min read . 29 May 2025

Cyber-safety is no longer just a technical issue to be left to the IT department.

Siddharth Pai: Arm employees against sophisticated cyberattacks

4 min read . 28 May 2025

Forgery is most effective when not just the artefact but the entire backstory has been carefully constructed to support its authenticity. (iStockphoto)

Rahul Matthan: Brace for a wave of AI-enabled criminal enterprise

4 min read . 27 May 2025

In a sophisticated digital scam spanning several districts of Karnataka, over 200 people have allegedly been defrauded of nearly ₹2 crore through a bogus mobile application named Trump Hotel Rental. (PIXABAY)

Fake ‘Trump Hotel Rental’ app scams over 800 investors across Karnataka: Details

1 min read . 27 May 2025

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, has issued a high-risk security advisory for users of Microsoft products.

CERT-In issues high-risk advisory over critical Microsoft vulnerabilities

1 min read . 26 May 2025

Adidas data breach exposes customer contact info, no payment data affected

1 min read . 23 May 2025

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), has released a high-severity alert for desktop users of Google Chrome.

Google Chrome users at risk: Government warns of major security vulnerabilities

1 min read . 19 May 2025

The Press Information Bureau’s Fact Check unit has dismissed a widely circulating WhatsApp message that falsely claims ATMs across the country will be closed for 2–3 days due to a ransomware cyber-attack. (Pexels)

Fake news alert: PIB denies viral WhatsApp message about ATM shutdown

1 min read . 09 May 2025

Google has unveiled a newly discovered malware strain dubbed 'LOSTKEYS,' allegedly linked to Cold River, a notorious hacker group believed to have ties with the Russian government.

Google warns of Russian-backed ‘LOSTKEYS’ malware capable of stealing files

1 min read . 07 May 2025

Meta has removed more than 23,000 Facebook Pages and accounts involved in large-scale scam operations primarily targeting users in India and Brazil, the company revealed on Wednesday. (Unsplash)

Why Meta deleted 23,000+ Facebook accounts in India and Brazil?

1 min read . 07 May 2025