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US authorities have charged 10 Chinese hackers, including employees of i-Soon and China's Ministry of Public Security, for stealing information. The targeted entities included US government agencies, foreign ministries, and news organizations. Sanctions were imposed on Shanghai Heiying Information Technology Company and its founder for involvement in data theft activities. China opposed the sanctions and vowed to protect its entities.

Two hackers have been arrested for allegedly stealing and reselling Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets. They profited over $600,000 by exploiting a loophole in an offshore ticket vendor's system. Authorities charged them with multiple offenses, including grand larceny and computer tampering.

The US justice department has charged ten Chinese hackers and two law enforcement officers for orchestrating a cyberespionage campaign targeting dissidents, news organizations, and federal agencies, including the US treasury. Directed by China's Ministry of Public Security, the scheme involved stealing data through private hacking contractors selling information to the Chinese government.

Popular Tamil composer D. Imman's official X account has been hacked, with the hacker changing the associated email and password. Imman, known for hits in Tamil cinema, has alerted fans via Instagram about fraudulent posts and is working with X support to recover his account. He emphasizes the importance of his credibility and asks followers to disregard suspicious content.

Elon Musk reported a significant cyberattack on X, potentially by a coordinated group or nation. Nikesh Arora, CEO of Palo Alto Networks, has offered assistance. Pro-Palestinian group Dark Storm claimed responsibility, while Musk suggested the attack originated in Ukraine.

Russian crypto exchange Garantex is accused of laundering proceeds of crime. Now, one of its chiefs is in India’s net. How did they wash dirty cash? A quick lowdown

Indian authorities, acting on a US request, arrested Aleksej Besciokov, a Lithuanian national and co-founder of the sanctioned Garantex cryptocurrency exchange. Besciokov is accused by US authorities of laundering billions for criminal groups, including North Korean hackers.

hackers exploited a vulnerability in StubHub's system to steal over 900 Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets, worth $635,000. They resold them on the same platform. Two individuals were arrested for their involvement. Fans are demanding stronger security measures to prevent such scams. Authorities are still investigating and looking for more co-conspirators.

Screen sharing, call merging, call forwarding and voicemail — these are some of the tools criminals now use to steal your money and hack into your devices. Cyber security expert Amit Dubey explains how to stay safe

US Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi urges Americans to remove Chinese-made wireless routers, particularly TP-Link, from their homes. He warns of cybersecurity risks these devices might pose, including possible exploitation by hackers to attack critical infrastructure. Growing concerns over vulnerabilities in Chinese technology have led to increased scrutiny and efforts to limit its use in critical sectors.

Bessemer Venture Partners secured $350 million for its second India-focused fund, aiming to support early-stage startups in AI-driven services, cybersecurity, digital health, and fintech. They foresee the Indian internet economy reaching $1 trillion and view this as an optimal time to invest, particularly in consumer brands and cybersecurity.

Cybercrime has transformed into large-scale operations involving hundreds of individuals generating significant revenue, as highlighted by Maharashtra's cyber police chief, Yashasvi Yadav. He showcased the massive scale, including cases where cybercriminals have bought helicopters. With India’s 700 million smartphone users, Yadav emphasized the importance of awareness against cybercrime, which continues to pose a major challenge.

hackers use an AI-generated video of YouTube CEO Neal Mohan to scam content creators, falsely announcing changes in monetization policies. YouTube warns users to ignore these videos and not click on embedded links, which lead to phishing sites. The fraudulent emails appear to come from legitimate YouTube addresses, making the scams highly convincing.

Two individuals, Tyrone Rose and Shamara Simmons, have been charged with stealing and reselling nearly 1,000 concert tickets worth $635,000, primarily from Taylor Swift's Eras Tour.

Investigators are examining potential links between the gold smuggling case involving actor Ranya Rao and the multi-crore bitcoin scam. They are investigating how payments for the smuggled gold were made, including through cryptocurrency. Ranya's brother Rushab, questioned for his connection to scam mastermind Sriki, has declined to comment. CBI raided Ranya's flat, seizing documents relevant to the case.

Elon Musk has confirmed that Twitter (now known as X) is facing a global outage due to a significant cyberattack. He suggested that a large, coordinated group or a country might be involved. Musk acknowledged the continuous attacks, emphasizing the extensive resources used in this particular incident.