Category : Cybersecurity


Chrome Security Vulnerabilities: Update Browser Now

CERT-In warns of severe security vulnerabilities in Google Chrome for desktops, including out-of-bounds read/write issues that can leak sensitive data and cause system crashes. Users must update immediately.

Bengaluru DRDO Lab Bomb Threat Email Declared Hoax

An anonymous email threatening a bomb attack at the Gas Turbine Research Establishment in Bengaluru was received on March 5. Police evacuated staff and searched the premises, finding no explosives and declaring it a hoax.

Ahmedabad Scientist Duped in Rs 2.3 Lakh Credit Card Fraud

A 31-year-old microbiologist in Ahmedabad was allegedly defrauded of Rs 2.3 lakh after fraudsters posing as bank officials convinced him to increase his credit card limit. Police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the cybercrime.

AI Finds 14 Critical Firefox Bugs in Two Weeks

Anthropic's Claude Opus 4.6 AI model discovered 14 high-severity vulnerabilities in Firefox in two weeks, outpacing human researchers and highlighting AI's role in accelerated cybersecurity threat detection.

Trump Executive Order Targets Cybercrime and Fraud

President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order directing federal agencies to take comprehensive action against cybercrime, fraud, and predatory schemes targeting American families, businesses, and infrastructure.

Hoax Bomb Threat at DRDO's GTRE in Bengaluru via Email

An anonymous email threatening a cyanide gas bomb attack at DRDO's Gas Turbine Research Establishment in Bengaluru was received on March 5. Police declared it a hoax after evacuation and search, registering a case under cyber terrorism laws.

Chandigarh APK Scam: Rs 5.5 Lakh Lost in Fake Traffic Fine Fraud

A Sector 44 resident in Chandigarh fell victim to a sophisticated APK scam, losing nearly Rs 5.5 lakh after downloading a fraudulent traffic fine app via WhatsApp. The malware intercepted his data, leading to unauthorized credit card transactions linked t

Bengaluru Elder Trapped in Sextortion Nightmare on Facebook

A 78-year-old man in Bengaluru fell victim to a sextortion racket after a Facebook interaction. Fraudsters recorded intimate videos and demanded Rs 2 lakh, creating a fake Instagram account to pressure him. Police have registered a case under IT Act and B

Hyderabad Retired Judge Scammed of 1.66 Crore by Fake CBI

A 73-year-old retired district judge in Hyderabad was defrauded of 1.66 crore after cybercriminals posing as CBI officers threatened him with arrest in fake cases. Police have registered a case under BNS and IT Act sections.

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