SK Telecom, South Korea’s largest mobile network provider, has suffered a major data breach that may have exposed personal and financial information of around 23 million users. A malware attack caused the breach, which SK Telecom discovered on April 18. Many customers have since rushed to SK Telecom stores to replace their USIM (Universal Subscriber […]
A Kenyan court has ordered Worldcoin to delete biometric data it collected from thousands of citizens, following a privacy violation. The ruling has caused significant regulatory challenges for the cryptocurrency-linked identity project, which had operated in Kenya amid growing concerns about data protection and user privacy. Local media outlet Citizen Digital reported on the decision. […]
A group of Pakistani hackers, calling themselves the ‘Pakistan Cyber Force,’ has claimed responsibility for breaching several Indian defence websites. According to the hackers, they gained access to sensitive data from institutions like the Indian Military Engineering Services and the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. This breach comes amid rising tensions after […]
The Ireland-based Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) fined TikTok 530 million euros ($600 million) on May 2, 2025, after concerns arose about the company’s user data protection practices. The regulator also instructed TikTok to suspend all transfers of user data to China unless it aligns its data processing practices with EU regulations within six months. The […]
The Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) has officially partnered with global payments company Mastercard to enhance data protection efforts across the country. This significant collaboration, aimed at boosting Nigeria’s data security capabilities, was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) during a specialized workshop for Data Protection Officers (DPOs) held in Abuja. […]
The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has issued an urgent warning to the public about fake social media accounts impersonating the agency. These fraudulent accounts have been using the Cyber Crime Wing’s official name and logo to mislead users, creating confusion. According to the Cyber Crime Wing, they have identified 10 fake Instagram accounts and […]
The Pimpri-Chinchwad cyber police have successfully exposed a major cyber fraud operation that involved individuals from Dubai. The police have arrested two suspects in connection with a fraud amounting to Rs 66 lakh. The fraud was carried out through fake bank accounts and false investment promises. Details of the Scam The scam was executed by […]
The recruitment process for 60,244 constables in Uttar Pradesh is nearing completion, and the UP Police Training Directorate has prepared a comprehensive 13-month cybercrime training program for the recruits. The training, will be conducted at 112 centres across the state. It will focus on enhancing skills in key areas like cybercrime, cryptocurrency, dark web surveillance, […]
On Saturday, the Indian government empowered the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (ICCC), also known as I4C, under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). This update, made through a gazette notification, allows I4C to receive and share crucial information with other agencies to combat money laundering linked to cybercrimes. ICCC’s Expanded Role in Combating Cybercrime […]
In an ongoing effort to promote a culture of cyber security and digital resilience, AIIMS Vijaypur, Jammu, held a session. The Cyber Security Awareness Session took place on Saturday to educate participants about digital threats and safe practices. The session took place at the Convention Centre Auditorium on the AIIMS campus. It was designed to […]