Cyber Updates

A sudden pop-up, a mysterious slowdown, files you can’t open, or a warning message demanding payment – these are the chilling signs that your PC might have just become another victim of a cyberattack. If you are addressing these on your PC or have addressed them earlier or want to be secured from these, this blog is just for you! The 21st century has seen many positive changes in the technology sector, from the development of computers to the launching of AI. But with positive by default, negative actors come in, and so is the case with the technology. The bad actors, like theft, cyber-attack, phishing, malware, ransomware and many more, have taken new and advanced means, challenging the positive…

In May 2025, the U.S. government sanctioned a Chinese national for operating a cloud provider linked to the majority of virtual currency investment scam websites reported to the FBI. But more than a month later, the accused continues to openly operate accounts at a slew of American tech companies, including Facebook, Github, LinkedIn, PayPal and Twitter/X. …

Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) briefed Capitol Hill staff recently on hardening the security of their mobile devices, after a contacts list stolen from the personal phone of the White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles was reportedly used to fuel a series of text messages and phone calls impersonating her to U.S. lawmakers. But in a letter this week to the FBI, one of the Senate’s most tech-savvy lawmakers says the feds aren’t doing enough to recommend more appropriate security protections that are already built into most consumer mobile devices. …

“Congratulations! Your income‑tax refund of ₹4,500 is ready. Verify your bank details here.” The message seemed beneficial, but for real, it is a scam that you can get caught off-guard. Don’t let scammers lure you to such and similar scams that will take all your hard-earned money and leave you with just regret. It is rightly said, ‘precaution is better than cure’, and an eagle’s eye on every message, mail, or call you receive can keep you protected from scammers at all levels. But surprisingly, India is the hub and is among the countries that are top on the scammers list. Every day in India, thousands wake up to such messages, and many get fooled by them. Fake tax‑refund messages…

‘Why bother for a backup? System backup keeps my data safe, and it keeps backing up my precious memories time and again for sure. Good thought for giving oneself the joy of satisfaction. Reality Check: The system does not back up your data; it only stores it- kinda like your save, and it keeps. But give it a brief thought, or imagine a situation: your system crashes, or by mistake, your kid spills the water on your laptop, or some malware sneaks and ruins your data. Scary, I believe. But this is the reality to many. You would be shocked to know that: ‘52% of PC users in India had lost their data at least once in the last 5…

At all points, family is the priority. Their safety—be it physical, emotional, or digital—is non-negotiable. And while every member of the family plays a role, it’s often the fathers, the silent protectors, who shoulder the responsibility of ensuring a secure environment for their loved ones. In most households, fathers are seen as the head of the family—the guiding light, the problem solver, and often, the first person we call when something feels off. But in today’s world, that “something” is no longer just a strange noise in the middle of the night. It could be a suspicious link your child clicked on, a phishing message your partner received, or a data breach targeting your smart home. The New-Age Challenge: Digital…

Late last year, security researchers made a startling discovery: Kremlin-backed disinformation campaigns were bypassing moderation on social media platforms by leveraging the same malicious advertising technology that powers a sprawling ecosystem of online hucksters and website hackers. A new report on the fallout from that investigation finds this dark ad tech industry is far more resilient and incestuous than previously known. …

Microsoft today released security updates to fix at least 67 vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and software. Redmond warns that one of the flaws is already under active attack, and that software blueprints showing how to exploit a pervasive Windows bug patched this month are now public.  …

Ukraine has seen nearly one-fifth of its Internet space come under Russian control or sold to Internet address brokers since February 2022, a new study finds. The analysis indicates large chunks of Ukrainian Internet address space are now in the hands of proxy and anonymity services nested at some of America’s largest Internet service providers (ISPs). …

It begins with a small error. A corrupted file. An unresponsive drive. An urgent folder, gone without a trace. For businesses and individuals alike, the sudden disappearance of data can trigger panic, confusion, and serious consequences. But in many cases, the real crisis isn’t just the loss of data—it’s the realisation that there was no recovery plan in place. In India, where digital transformation is rapidly reshaping every sector—from banking and retail to education and healthcare—the reliance on data is greater than ever. Yet, while cybersecurity spending is increasing, data recovery remains an afterthought for many. This oversight is proving costly. Cybercrime is Rising, and Data is the Target India is one of the fastest-growing digital economies in the world,…