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The White House said in a statement that it was "aware of the cyber security incident at Smarsh" but didn't offer comment on its use of the platform.

Hacker who breached communications app used by Trump aide stole data from across US government

May 22, 2025 9:36 am

While Reuters could not verify the entire contents of the TeleMessage trove, the news agency was able to establish that the phone numbers in the leaked data were correctly attributed to their owners.

Fraudsters use call merging to hijack accounts and seize control of devices by intercepting voice OTPs. (Express Image/FreePik)

One call could let hackers hijack your life: How call merging scams work

May 02, 2025 6:20 pm

In the 18th edition of The Safe Side, we spotlight growing call merging scams. We’ll explain how these scams operate, the red flags to spot, and steps to protect yourself.

India's favourite password is '123456', according to NordPass.

This is the most commonly used password in India, and it can be cracked in less than a second

November 15, 2024 5:17 pm

The latest NordPass study suggests that almost 78 per cent of the world's most common passwords can be cracked in less than a second.

North Korean hackers are stealing military secrets: US and allies

July 25, 2024 10:51 pm

The hackers, dubbed Anadriel or APT45 by cybersecurity researchers, have targeted or breached computer systems at a broad variety of defence or engineering firms.

Kevin Mitnick, once the ‘most wanted computer outlaw,’ dies at 59

July 21, 2023 10:46 am

Described by The New York Times in 1995 as “the nation’s most wanted computer outlaw,” Mitnick was a fugitive for more than two years.

Israeli private detective used Indian hackers in job for Russian oligarchs

May 30, 2022 8:51 am

Jailed private detective Aviram Azari reportedly worked with Indian hackers at the behest of Russian oligarchs.

K'taka bitcoin scam: ED cites 'non-cooperation' by hacker's brother to stop his foreign travel

May 10, 2022 4:32 pm

The ED is investigating a money laundering case against Srikrishna, 26, who along with his associates has been booked for allegedly stealing Rs 11.5 crore from a Karnataka government's e-procurement portal and for hacking into gaming sites and international crypto-currency exchanges.

Karnataka CID probe reveals hacker used hotel IP address to steal Rs 11.5 cr from govt portal

December 27, 2021 5:07 pm

The CID probe found that after succeeding in stealing Rs 11.5 crore from the e-procurement cell, the hacker and his associates also attempted to rob the e-procurement cell again of nearly Rs 28 crore which was prevented by authorities.

Bitcoins worth Rs 9 cr seized from arrested hacker, probe sheds light on his lavish life

January 15, 2021 5:46 pm

Krishna, a resident of Jayanagar in south Bengaluru was arrested by the CCB in November last year for sourcing drugs through the darknet using bitcoins.

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Intel investigating a hack that exposed 20GB of internal documents

August 10, 2020 9:21 am

Intel denied getting hacked as they said that the person who downloaded the confidential data without authorisation had access to it.

At least 14 dead, several missing as landslides hit Darjeeling; Sikkim cut off from Bengal

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Heavy rain in West Bengal's Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts has caused landslides that have killed 14 people, with more expected. Rescue efforts are hindered by severe weather and widespread damage, including a collapsed bridge and rising river waters. Prime Minister Modi offers condolences and aid, while local authorities close tourist attractions and warn against unnecessary travel.

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