iNews Vol-139

In this Edition of iNews, A concerning wave of cybersecurity incidents unfolds globally: CERT-In reports a significant rise in the compromise of government and high-profile individuals' social media accounts. FreshMenu inadvertently exposes sensitive data of 3.5 million users. RBI engages in discussions to fortify cybersecurity with urban co-operative banks. Disturbingly, the personal information of 750 million Indian mobile subscribers is up for sale on the dark web. Ukraine witnesses a massive hack, erasing 2 petabytes of data from a Russian research center. North Korean government hackers intensify efforts, targeting individuals of interest and information security professionals. The SEC Twitter hack is attributed to a sophisticated SIM swap attack. A staggering 'mother of all breaches' unfolds as 26 billion records are leaked. HPE discloses a prolonged Russian government hack, granting access to emails for six months. In a surprising admission, the NSA reveals secretly purchasing internet browsing data without warrants, raising significant privacy concerns. The collective impact paints a grim picture of escalating cyber threats across various sectors and nations.

Hike in incidents of compromising govt, high-profile persons' social media accounts: CERT-In

The Union government had informed Parliament in August last year that as many as 36 websites of ministries and departments under the central and various state governments faced hacking incidents in the first six months of 2023

FreshMenu exposes 3.5mn users' data containing sensitive info.

FreshMenu exposes 3.5mn users' data containing sensitive info: Report. Foodtech platform FreshMenu has exposed data of more than 3.5 million users

RBI discusses ways to strengthen cybersecurity with urban co-operative banks

According to RBI, themed around ' Combating Cyber Threats and Enhancing Resilience,' the conference aimed to address the escalating challenges.

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750 million Indian mobile subscribers' info for sale on dark web

Indian infosec firm last week claimed it found records describing 750 million Indian mobile network subscribers on the dark web

Ukraine: Hack wiped 2 petabytes of data from Russian research center

The Main Intelligence Directorate of Ukraine's Ministry of Defense claims that pro-Ukrainian hacktivists breached the Russian Center for Space Hydrometeorology

North Korean government hackers target individuals of interest, infosec professionals

The hacking unit is tasked with gathering strategic intelligence.

SEC Twitter hack blamed on SIM swap attack:

The US Securities & Exchange Comission (SEC) has confirmed that hackers managed to seize control of a phone number associated with its Twitter account, and used it to post an unauthorised message.

‘Mother of all breaches’ uncovered after 26 billion records leaked

One of the largest data breaches to date could compromise billions of accounts worldwide, prompting concerns of widespread cybercrime.

HPE Says Russian Government Hackers Had Access to Emails for 6 Months

HPE told the SEC that Russian state-sponsored threat group Midnight Blizzard had access to an email system for several months.

NSA Admits Secretly Buying Your Internet Browsing Data without Warrants:

The U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) has admitted to buying internet browsing records from data brokers to identify the websites and apps Americans use