Substack confirms data breach exposing users’ email addresses and phone numbers
Newsletter platform says an unauthorized third party accessed limited user data in October, with no financial or password information compromised.
Cyber Crime
Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed invests in Swiss AI safety firm Umanitek, joins advisory board
Move marks one of the first major GCC investments in AI accountability infrastructure as Gulf states accelerate efforts to become global AI hubs.
Switzerland-based Umanitek launches Guardian AI agent to combat deepfakes and identity theft
Umanitek launches Guardian Agent and announces its advisory board, positioning the platform as a decentralized defense against deepfakes, impersonation, and AI-driven identity threats.
China accuses U.S. of $13 billion Bitcoin hack linked to 2020 LuBian mining pool
Beijing’s cyber agency claims the U.S. government seized 127,000 Bitcoins, worth $23 billion stolen from the LuBian mining pool in 2020, escalating digital and diplomatic tensions.
The Real Story of Archita Phukan – How AI Deepfakes Destroyed the Assam-based Influencer’s Life
Archita Phukan, an influencer from Assam, became the victim of a disturbing AI deepfake scam after her ex-boyfriend used artificial intelligence to create and share explicit content using her likeness. The case has sparked national outrage in India and raised urgent concerns about digital identity theft and AI misuse.
Hidden Threat: Samsung Phones in MENA Region May Harbor Israeli-Linked Surveillance Software
According to SMEX, Samsung phones in MENA region may contain secretly embedded Israeli-linked software that poses a significant risk to users' privacy.
KiranaPro Crisis: Data Breach and Salary Delays Rock Bengaluru-Based Grocery Startup
KiranaPro initially attributed its recent data loss to a hack. CEO Deepak Ravindran later clarified it was actually carried out by a former employee.
Bengaluru Techie Duped of ₹11.8 Crore in ‘Digital Arrest’ Scam
A software engineer in Bengaluru fell victim to a massive digital arrest scam, losing a staggering ₹11.8 crore in just 18 days.
From Hackers to Fraudsters: Protecting Your Business Assets in a Digital World
Businesses must implement robust measures, including credit monitoring services, to safeguard personal and corporate assets.
WazirX Hack: Delhi Police Arrests West Bengal Man for Alleged Involvement in $230 Mn Cryptocurrency Theft
Delhi Police arrests West Bengal man in ₹2,000 crore WazirX cryptocurrency hack, uncovering fake accounts, stolen crypto, and wallet security lapses.
WazirX Hack: Delhi High Court Seeks Action on WazirX Hack, Issues Notices to FIU and ED
Delhi High Court has issued notices to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to investigate the management of WazirX crypto exchange.
WazirX Hack: Tensions Arise Between WazirX and Liminal Custody Over $230 Mn Theft
WazirX hired Google-owned Mandiant Solutions to investigate the hack. It suggested that it might have originated from Liminal Custody.