Category: Cybersecurity
A Pune woman has become the latest victim of a rampant online share trading scam, losing a staggering Rs 3 crore after being lured in by a seemingly attractive offer on Instagram. This incident highlights a concerning surge in such frauds, prompting the Pune Police to warn citizens about this “epidemic.” The victim, a resident […]
Social engineering attacks are a cunning manipulation tactic that preys on human vulnerabilities to steal sensitive information or gain access to computer systems. Unlike brute-force hacking methods that target weaknesses in software, social engineering exploits our natural tendencies of trust, fear, and curiosity. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (ICCC), social engineering tactics […]
Recent investigations unveil the increasingly sophisticated methods employed by the Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group ToddyCat. This report details their techniques for hijacking network infrastructure and exfiltrating sensitive data from government organizations across the Asia-Pacific region. Previously known for utilizing data collection and exfiltration tools, ToddyCat has demonstrably enhanced its capabilities by integrating advanced traffic […]