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WhatsApp-Based Corporate Fraud Surge in India
Cybercriminals are targeting senior corporate executives in Hyderabad by compromising email accounts through phishing links and exploiting WhatsApp Web sessions to send fraudulent payment instructions while impersonating CEOs/CFOs. The Hyderabad Police have issued advisories recommending strict verification protocols, avoiding WhatsApp payment requests without phone verification, and logging out of WhatsApp Web after each session
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German Political Party Hit by Qilin Ransomware Attack
Germany's Die Linke political party reported a ransomware attack by the Qilin group resulting in the theft of 1.5 terabytes of data including internal communications and administrative files. While membership databases and donation records appear unaffected, the breach highlights vulnerabilities faced by political organizations and has prompted notifications to data protection authorities and law enforcement
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Healthcare Sector Dominated as Top Ransomware Target in 2025
According to the FBI's latest annual report, health care and public health was the top sector targeted for cyberthreats in 2025 with 460 ransomware attacks and 182 data breaches totaling 642 cyber events. The vast majority of attacks are perpetrated by foreign ransomware gangs, primarily Russian-speaking groups specifically targeting healthcare for substantial payouts
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Anthropic's Mythos AI Model Raises Cybersecurity Alarm Among Policymakers
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell summoned Wall Street leaders to warn about Anthropic's new Mythos AI model, which can identify thousands of zero-day vulnerabilities in major operating systems and web browsers. The tool is being restricted to carefully-chosen parties due to concerns that unrestricted access could provide attackers with powerful weapons to steal data or disrupt critical infrastructure
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Large-Scale Banking Fraud in India Results in ₹590 Crore Case
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered an FIR against the former Chairman and Managing Director of Kurukshetra Central Cooperative Bank Ltd and seven other officials for orchestrating a ₹590.28 crore fraud involving KYC norm violations and illegal loan disbursements. CBI conducted searches at 10 locations in Haryana and Delhi, recovering incriminating documents related to the scheme
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Rajasthan Cybercrime Duo Arrested for ₹90 Lakh Fraud Operation
In Tonk, Rajasthan, police arrested Namonarayan Meena and Aakash Meena under Operation Hunter for executing cyber fraud worth ₹90 lakh using fake SIM cards, WhatsApp links, and phishing schemes targeting over 100 victims. Police seized bank passbooks, ATM/debit/credit cards, mobile phones, and power bikes from the accused who admitted to using fake trade links and insurance company impersonations
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Taiwanese Lawyer Flees Bail in NT$147.77 Million Fraud Case
Taiwanese lawyer Yu Kuang-te, accused of masterminding a NT$147.77 million fraud ring, jumped bail and became a fugitive after tampering with his electronic monitoring bracelet. The Taoyuan District Court issued an arrest warrant after the Electronic Monitoring Center detected signal loss from the device
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Bad Bot Traffic Reaches 37% of Global Internet Traffic
SonicWall research reveals that automated bots now generate more than 36,000 vulnerability scans per second, with bad bot traffic surging to 37% of all global internet traffic. Identity, cloud and credential compromise account for 85% of actionable alerts, with most attacks targeting unpatched systems, weak authentication, and over-permissive access rather than using novel techniques
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SMB Ransomware Breaches Double at 88% Involvement Rate
According to SonicWall's 2025 findings, 88% of small and medium-sized business breaches involved ransomware, more than double the rate seen at large enterprises. The scale and automation of attacks continue to rise, with attackers becoming more precise in targeting areas such as unpatched systems and weak authentication that MSPs and MSSPs are expected to manage
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Threatsys Group Expands Globally with ₹12 Crore Profit
Threatsys, originally from Odisha, has achieved remarkable growth with ₹12 crore in profit and over 70% revenue margin while expanding operations to Dubai and Europe within one year. As of April 2026, the cybersecurity firm serves over 2,600 customers across more than 25 nations, solidifying its position as a global cybersecurity provider
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