Category: Cyber Threat News
Antivirus giant Avast has been hit with a $16.5 million fine by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for selling users’ browsing data to advertisers, despite claiming its products would block online tracking. The FTC alleges that Avast collected user browsing data through its antivirus software and browser extensions, storing it indefinitely and selling it […]
On February 20, 2024, law enforcement agencies from the United States and the United Kingdom successfully carried out a major operation against the LockBit ransomware group, known for its extensive and harmful cyberattacks across the globe. This group, responsible for over 2,000 attacks worldwide and extracting more than $120 million in ransom payments, saw its […]
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath warns of a concerning development targeting Indian investors: sophisticated phishing scams impersonating popular brokerage apps by Chinese Cybercriminals. This deceptive tactic lures users into downloading fraudulent apps, ultimately exploiting their trust to steal their hard-earned money. The Deceptive Facade: Cybercriminals, primarily operating from China and other Asian countries, have created counterfeit […]