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Google accounts are considered safe if the password is strong enough. Well, that is old news, at least that is what this new report is saying. According to CloudSek, hackers have found a way to access Google accounts without passwords! So, is your Google account safe from hackers? The report says that hackers have used a form of malware that utilises third-party cookies to illegally enter users' Google accounts and they have free run on whatever data that it has. In effect, the potential to compromise private and…

A new study has warned against the proliferation of fake ChatGPT domains and extensions, which, it said, are being used to either steal personal information or compromise user devices.Technisant, a digital enterprise risk management firm, said malicious actors are using social engineering tactics to trick users into downloading and installing fake ChatGPT applications, including creating convincing logos and web pages, as well as using persuasive language in their marketing materials.ChatGPT is a generative artificial…

Image Source : PIXABAY Twitter Cyber-security researchers have found a data dump comprising over 200 million Twitter users, that was earlier being sold for $200,000. ALSO READ: Why did Twitter shut down the 'Moments' feature? The data, including email address, name, screen name/username, account creation date and follower count was offered for 8 forum credits on a…

The number of cyber attacks against Indian government agencies doubled in 2022, making it the most targeted country in this sector, according to CloudSEK XVigil research. “This expansion is the result of the hacktivist group Dragon Force Malaysia's #OpIndia and #OpsPatuk campaigns. Numerous hacktivist groups joined and supported these campaigns, which laid the path for subsequent ones. Government agencies in India have become popular targets of extensive phishing campaigns,” the report said. India, along with China, USA…

The FIFA World Cup is one of the biggest sporting events globally. Just like it attracts football fans across the world, the event is also a hot spot for cybercriminals. As per a new report, cybercriminals are using multiple tricks to lure football fans to con them and steal their data.IT security intelligence firm CloudSEK claimed in a report that cyber criminals are offering users fake entry permits, fake cryptocurrency, and using betting websites to attack football fans to steal their data.Fake entry permit using…

As the FIFA World Cup is currently underway in Qatar, cyber-security researchers warned that threat actors are selling fake Hayya cards, which are essentially permit documents, to fans who are willing to pay any amount to get one.To attend the FIFA World Cup, one needs to have a Hayya card, which must be presented along with the original ticket in order to enter the stadium.According to researchers from AI-driven cyber-security firm CloudSEK, several Telegram channels were found selling Hayya cards for prices ranging from…

Microsoft-owned LinkedIn is being used by hackers to spread data stealing malware via sending connection requests in disguise of people working with reputed companies, a report showed.Researchers from AI cyber-security firm CloudSEK found that scammers are exploiting LinkedIn's chat and job posting features to share links/files that are laced with stealer malware.Since most LinkedIn users accept any and all connection requests they receive, scammers can easily make connections and build credibility on the platform.After…

Fake cryptocurrency exchanges have duped Indian investors of more than $128 million (nearly Rs 1,000 crore) as the global crypto market tanks, a new report claimed on Tuesday.Cyber-security company CloudSEK said it has uncovered an ongoing operation involving several phishing domains and Android-based fake crypto applications."This large-scale campaign entices unwary individuals into a huge gambling scam. Many of these bogus websites impersonate "CoinEgg", a legitimate UK-based cryptocurrency trading platform," according…

A new ransomware has been detected in India that makes victims donate new clothes to homeless, feed kids in branded pizza outlets and provide financial help to anyone who needs urgent medical attention but cannot afford it, according to digital risk monitoring firm Cloudsek. The company warned that the Goodwill ransomware could also result in temporary, and possibly permanent, loss of company data and a possible shutdown of the company's operations and accompanied revenue loss."GoodWill ransomware was identified by…