Indian Hackers
- All
- News
- Videos
-
Sam Pitroda Says Phone, Laptop Hacked, Money Demanded In Cryptocurrency
Sam Pitroda, Chairperson of the Indian Overseas Congress, on Saturday said that his server has been hacked and hackers have issued threats, demanding payment of tens of thousands of dollars in cryptocurrency.
-
India Blocks 17,000 WhatsApp Accounts Of Hackers From South-East Asia
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and Department of Telecommunication (DoT) have blocked at least 17,000 WhatsApp accounts used by cyber criminals from Southeast Asia, it was announced on Thursday.
-
Star Health Says It Received $68,000 Ransom Demand After Data Leak
Star Health said it had received a ransom demand of $68,000 from a hacker following a data breach of customers' medical records in September. The country's biggest health insurer has launched internal probes and taken legal action against Telegram and the hacker, whose website continues to share samples of customer data.
-
India's Star Health Sues Telegram After Hacker Accesses Chatbots to Leak Data
Top Indian insurer Star Health has sued Telegram for allegedly using chatbots on the messaging app to leak personal data and medical reports of policy holders. Star has received a temporary injunction from a court in its home state of Tamil Nadu ordering Telegram and the hacker to block any chatbots or websites in India that make available the data...
-
Star Health Sues Telegram Over Private Data Leak by Hacker Using Chatbots
Top Indian insurer Star Health has sued Telegram and a self-styled hacker after Reuters reported that the hacker was using chatbots on the messaging app to leak personal data and medical reports of policyholders.
-
WazirX Hack Aftermath: North Korean Hackers Suspected of Stealing Funds From Indian Crypto Exchange
WazirX was recently hit with a data breach and lost funds worth $230 million (roughly Rs. 1,924 crore) to hackers. Executives from India's crypto sector have identified reasons to believe that this sophisticated hack attack could have been initiated by North Korean hackers, possibly associated with the notorious Lazarus Group.
-
Vietnamese Hackers Using ‘Maorrisbot’ to Target Indians in WhatsApp e-Challan Scam: CloudSEK
WhatsApp e-Challan scams are reportedly being carried out in India using a new type of technical malware dubbed Maorris bot. This is a new type of scam and the report claims there is a large organised effort behind it. So far, the malware is said to be affecting only Android devices, and no impact has been seen on the iPhone or other Apple devices.
-
Beware: Hackers Fuelling Highly Technical WhatsApp E-Challan Scam In India
A highly technical Android malware campaign by Vietnamese hackers is targeting Indian users through fake traffic e-challan messages on WhatsApp, according to a report today.
-
Hackers Attacked Indian Firms 2,444 Per Week In Last 6 Months: Report
Hackers have attacked Indian organisations on average 2,444 times per week in the last six months, compared to 1,151 attacks per organisation globally, a new report revealed on Thursday.
-
Indian Hacker Who Conned US Woman Of Rs 1.23 Crore Jailed For 4 Years
The government alleged in court documents that a large enterprise originating from India was involved in stealing $1,236,470 from elderly Americans.
-
India's First Quantum Computing-Based Telecom Network Link Operational, Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says
India's first quantum computing-based telecom network link is now operational in the national capital, telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Monday. The minister also announced a Rs. 10 lakh reward for ethical hackers who can break the encryption of the system.
-
IPL Team Royal Challengers Bangalore's Twitter Account Hacked, Renamed To 'Bored Ape Yacht Club'
The Twitter handle of IPL side Royal Challengers Bangalore was hacked with the hackers posting content related to NFTs.
-
ICMR Website Hit With 6,000 Unsuccessful Hacking Attempts in a Day, Government Official Says
ICMR, or the Indian Council of Medical Research, was recently subjected to over 6,000 hacking attempts in a day. According to a government official, hackers that appear to based in Hong Kong tried to attack the ICMR website on November 30, but their attempts were foiled by the NIC firewall.
-
After AIIMS, Hackers Attacked Top Medical Body Website 6,000 Times
Days after a ransomware attack on the servers of AIIMS Delhi, a massive hacking attempt was made on the website of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), sources told NDTV today.
-
Indian 'Hack-for-Hire' Companies Infiltrate VIPs Phones, Emails for Private Investigators: Report
An undercover investigation has exposed illegal “hack-for-hire” firms, that are operating across India and infiltrate emails and phones of VIPs and states for a fee paid by private investigators. Malicious software which takes control of computer cameras and microphones, and allows hackers to view and listen to their victims are some of the met...
-
Sam Pitroda Says Phone, Laptop Hacked, Money Demanded In Cryptocurrency
Sam Pitroda, Chairperson of the Indian Overseas Congress, on Saturday said that his server has been hacked and hackers have issued threats, demanding payment of tens of thousands of dollars in cryptocurrency.
-
India Blocks 17,000 WhatsApp Accounts Of Hackers From South-East Asia
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and Department of Telecommunication (DoT) have blocked at least 17,000 WhatsApp accounts used by cyber criminals from Southeast Asia, it was announced on Thursday.
-
Star Health Says It Received $68,000 Ransom Demand After Data Leak
Star Health said it had received a ransom demand of $68,000 from a hacker following a data breach of customers' medical records in September. The country's biggest health insurer has launched internal probes and taken legal action against Telegram and the hacker, whose website continues to share samples of customer data.
-
India's Star Health Sues Telegram After Hacker Accesses Chatbots to Leak Data
Top Indian insurer Star Health has sued Telegram for allegedly using chatbots on the messaging app to leak personal data and medical reports of policy holders. Star has received a temporary injunction from a court in its home state of Tamil Nadu ordering Telegram and the hacker to block any chatbots or websites in India that make available the data...
-
Star Health Sues Telegram Over Private Data Leak by Hacker Using Chatbots
Top Indian insurer Star Health has sued Telegram and a self-styled hacker after Reuters reported that the hacker was using chatbots on the messaging app to leak personal data and medical reports of policyholders.
-
WazirX Hack Aftermath: North Korean Hackers Suspected of Stealing Funds From Indian Crypto Exchange
WazirX was recently hit with a data breach and lost funds worth $230 million (roughly Rs. 1,924 crore) to hackers. Executives from India's crypto sector have identified reasons to believe that this sophisticated hack attack could have been initiated by North Korean hackers, possibly associated with the notorious Lazarus Group.
-
Vietnamese Hackers Using ‘Maorrisbot’ to Target Indians in WhatsApp e-Challan Scam: CloudSEK
WhatsApp e-Challan scams are reportedly being carried out in India using a new type of technical malware dubbed Maorris bot. This is a new type of scam and the report claims there is a large organised effort behind it. So far, the malware is said to be affecting only Android devices, and no impact has been seen on the iPhone or other Apple devices.
-
Beware: Hackers Fuelling Highly Technical WhatsApp E-Challan Scam In India
A highly technical Android malware campaign by Vietnamese hackers is targeting Indian users through fake traffic e-challan messages on WhatsApp, according to a report today.
-
Hackers Attacked Indian Firms 2,444 Per Week In Last 6 Months: Report
Hackers have attacked Indian organisations on average 2,444 times per week in the last six months, compared to 1,151 attacks per organisation globally, a new report revealed on Thursday.
-
Indian Hacker Who Conned US Woman Of Rs 1.23 Crore Jailed For 4 Years
The government alleged in court documents that a large enterprise originating from India was involved in stealing $1,236,470 from elderly Americans.
-
India's First Quantum Computing-Based Telecom Network Link Operational, Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says
India's first quantum computing-based telecom network link is now operational in the national capital, telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Monday. The minister also announced a Rs. 10 lakh reward for ethical hackers who can break the encryption of the system.
-
IPL Team Royal Challengers Bangalore's Twitter Account Hacked, Renamed To 'Bored Ape Yacht Club'
The Twitter handle of IPL side Royal Challengers Bangalore was hacked with the hackers posting content related to NFTs.
-
ICMR Website Hit With 6,000 Unsuccessful Hacking Attempts in a Day, Government Official Says
ICMR, or the Indian Council of Medical Research, was recently subjected to over 6,000 hacking attempts in a day. According to a government official, hackers that appear to based in Hong Kong tried to attack the ICMR website on November 30, but their attempts were foiled by the NIC firewall.
-
After AIIMS, Hackers Attacked Top Medical Body Website 6,000 Times
Days after a ransomware attack on the servers of AIIMS Delhi, a massive hacking attempt was made on the website of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), sources told NDTV today.
-
Indian 'Hack-for-Hire' Companies Infiltrate VIPs Phones, Emails for Private Investigators: Report
An undercover investigation has exposed illegal “hack-for-hire” firms, that are operating across India and infiltrate emails and phones of VIPs and states for a fee paid by private investigators. Malicious software which takes control of computer cameras and microphones, and allows hackers to view and listen to their victims are some of the met...
