Cyberattack

Delhi, Mumbai Police face massive cyberattacks from Pakistan-based hackers on G20 Summit eve

The Delhi and Mumbai Police faced a slew of massive cyberattacks from Team Insane PK, a hacktivist group allegedly based out Pakistan. The hackers were able to take down the website of the police forces momentarily. The attack took place on the eve of the G20 Summit in New Delhi

US government agencies hacked in a global cyber attack campaign, damage unknown

In a global hacking campaign that attacked several prestigious organisations, including universities and hospitals, the attackers also broke into multiple US federal government agencies. The damage from the attack is not yet known

Switzerland says govt data stolen in cyberattack, probe on

The Swiss army and the customs department are among the clients of Xplain, which supplies software to authorities specialising in homeland security

‘Bad actors have figured out ways’: FBI warns not to charge phones at public charging points, here's why

The FBI has recommended travellers to carry their own charger and USB cord and use an electrical outlet instead

Ferrari in a spin: Italian carmaker hit by cyberattack for ransom, client contact details exposed

Ferrari suffered from a cyberattack in which the contact details of its customers got leaked. They also faced a demand for a ransom, which, they refused to pay, stating that such demands fund criminal activity and allow threat actors to continue their attacks.

Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023: Geopolitical instability will cause "catastrophic" cyberattack in 2 years, says World

According to the Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2023 report, worldwide geopolitical instability has exacerbated the risk of catastrophic cyberattacks

Geopolitical instability may lead to threat of ‘catastrophic’ cyberattack in 2 years: WEF report

The World Economic Forum at its Annual Meeting 2023 has released a report which shows half of the companies surveyed feel the current landscape is making them re-evaluate the countries in which their organisation does business

Out of tune: New York’s Met Opera hit by cyberattack

The Met has informed that new ticket orders, exchanges and refunds would not be immediately possible but all performances will be taking place as scheduled

EU warns Russia of 'robust' response as Ukraine crisis worsens

Even before the assault on key Ukrainian government websites today, European ministers had warned that cyberattacks could precede, or accompany, a military incursion that Russia may be planning as it masses 100,000 troops on the Ukraine border.

Government asks iPhone, iPad users in India to update their devices immediately

Apple had recently released iOS 14.7.1 and iPadOS 14.7.1 updates that fix a memory corruption zero-day vulnerability.