Tag: Cybercrime
Microsoft Issues Emergency Patch for Critical ASP.NET Core Flaw
Microsoft has released an emergency, out‑of‑band security update to fix a critical vulnerability in the widely used web framework ASP.NET Core, urging organisations to patch immediately. The flaw, tracked as CVE‑2026‑40372, affects the ASP.NET Core Data Protection cryptographic component and could allow unauthenticated attackers to forge authentication cookies and escalate privileges to the SYSTEM level. The vulnerability is rated 9.1 on the CVSS scale, reflecting...
Accenture: Indian Enterprises Accelerate AI Adoption to Build Business Resilience
Organizations in India are accelerating artificial intelligence adoption at scale, signalling a clear shift from AI experimentation to enterprise‑level deployment, according to Accenture’s latest research. The findings show that Indian enterprises are increasingly using AI as a lever to build resilience, strengthen governance, and redesign operating models, rather than just as a productivity‑enhancing pilot. Accenture’s Pulse of Change survey indicates that 69 per cent of...
Qilin Ransomware Attack Halts Asahi Beer Production in Japan
Japan’s leading beverage giant, Asahi Group Holdings, has confirmed that its operations were disrupted following a ransomware attack claimed by the notorious Qilin ransomware...
Interpol Recovers â‚ą36,000 Cr in Cybercrime Bust
The latest Interpol global operation, HAECHI VI, has resulted in one of the largest-ever crackdowns on cyber-enabled financial crime, with authorities freezing over 68,000...
Lenovo: IT Leaders Struggle to Keep Up With AI Threats
As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes both enterprise efficiency and the threat landscape, new research from Lenovo reveals a stark reality — most businesses are...
AI Chatbots Power India’s New Cybercrime Wave
India is witnessing a surge in cybercrime driven by AI-powered chatbots, according to new research from Quick Heal Technologies. These scams mimic banks, government...
Google Search Scam Costs Man â‚ą3.5 Lakh
A Muzaffarpur resident has become the latest victim of a growing wave of cybercrime, losing â‚ą3.5 lakh after unknowingly downloading a malicious app shared...
BlackSuit Ransomware Sites Seized in Global Crackdown
In a major blow to the ransomware ecosystem, international law enforcement agencies have seized the primary dark web infrastructure used by the BlackSuit ransomware...
CBI Busts â‚ąScam Ring Posing as Microsoft Support
In a major breakthrough against cyber fraud, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has uncovered a cross-border scam operating from Noida’s Special Economic Zone....
Cybercrime Losses in Karnataka Cross â‚ą2,915 Cr
Karnataka is facing an alarming rise in cybercrime, with financial losses crossing â‚ą2,915 crore in just the first eight months of 2024. Bengaluru alone...
India Lost â‚ą22,812 Crore to Cyber Fraud in 2024
India recorded an alarming â‚ą22,812 crore in losses due to cyber fraud in 2024, according to a new report titled The State of AI-Powered...
Interpol Cracks Down on 20,000+ Malicious IPs
An Interpol operation has taken down more than 20,000 malicious IP addresses and domains linked to information-stealing malware. Conducted between January and April 2025...
India Launches e-Zero FIR for Cybercrime Cases
In a decisive move to enhance India’s cybercrime response, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has launched a pilot version of the e-Zero FIR...
Mumbai Police to Get Digital ID Cards
In a major step to combat rising cybercrime involving fake police identities, the Maharashtra government has approved a â‚ą4 crore investment to introduce secure...
