Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has extended its production halt until September 24 due to a cybersecurity incident involving a hacker group known as “Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters.” This disruption comes as JLR faces challenges, including declining profits linked to increased costs from US tariffs. The ongoing forensic investigation aims to assess the breach’s extent, with the company communicating its efforts to restart operations. JLR had previously engaged Tata Consultancy Services for cybersecurity support, highlighting the …

The Australian government has raised significant national security concerns regarding Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), which could potentially be exploited for surveillance or sabotage. Lieutenant General Susan Coyle, Australia’s top cyber warfare official, has warned that such vehicles, equipped with internet connectivity and advanced technology, pose risks including data collection, audio eavesdropping, and remote disabling. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke reportedly took precautions after warnings about his own Chinese EV’s security vulnerabilities. The US has already …

Russian hackers have conducted a sustained cyber campaign targeting Poland’s critical infrastructure, including hospitals and the water supply systems of one of its ten largest cities. Between 20 and 50 daily cyberattacks have been reported, with some breaches leading to temporary hospital closures and theft of sensitive medical data, as well as attempts to disrupt urban water flows that were narrowly averted. These attacks form part of a hybrid warfare strategy coinciding with drone incursions …

Google confirmed a significant cyber breach after hackers created a fraudulent account within its Law Enforcement Request System (LERS), a secure platform used globally by verified law enforcement agencies to submit official data requests. The incident, reported in mid-September 2025, was linked to the hacker group “Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters,” known for major data breaches this year. Although Google stated that no data was accessed and no requests were made via the fake account, the breach …

SRM University has achieved a significant milestone by emerging as the top performer in the UST’s GenCyS 2025 Cybersecurity Challenge, showcasing the institution’s commitment to advancing skills in cybersecurity. This success highlights the growing importance of cybersecurity education in India, especially as it relates to national security and defense capabilities. With increasing cyber threats, such initiatives are crucial for fostering a skilled workforce that can protect India’s digital infrastructure. This accomplishment not only enhances the …

A recent supply chain attack has compromised over 40 npm packages, employing a method to inject malicious scripts that steal developer credentials. The attackers utilize a legitimate secret scanning tool, TruffleHog, to access sensitive information, subsequently exfiltrating it to external servers. Additionally, a phishing campaign targeting crates.io users has emerged, with deceptive emails urging recipients to rotate login information, falsely claiming a compromise of the platform’s infrastructure. This series of incidents highlights the escalating threats …

Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis warns against a “move fast and break things” approach in AI, emphasizing the need for responsible development to avoid the pitfalls experienced by social media. He highlights that while AI can enhance productivity, it also risks amplifying issues like addiction and mental health crises if not governed properly. A recent MIT report indicated that 95% of generative AI projects are failing, raising concerns about the sustainability of the AI hype. …

A North Korean hacking group, Kimsuky, has reportedly exploited ChatGPT to generate a deepfake South Korean military ID card, enhancing the credibility of phishing attempts linked to malware. Cybersecurity researchers from Genians found that while ChatGPT initially blocked requests for government ID generation, prompt adjustments allowed bypassing this restriction. This trend illustrates the increasing reliance of attackers on AI for various tasks, including identity creation and attack planning. The U.S. has previously accused North Korea …