cyber extortion

  • Government Official in Andhra Pradesh Loses Rs 2 Lakh in ACB Impersonation Cyber Scam

    Government Official in Andhra Pradesh Loses Rs 2 Lakh in ACB Impersonation Cyber Scam

    Nov 14, 2025 12:01 am CST

    A government official in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh was defrauded of Rs 2 lakh by cybercriminals posing as Anti-Corruption Bureau officials. The fraudsters threatened an imminent raid on his office, compelling him to transfer money before he realized the deception and filed a police complaint.

  • Washington Post Confirms Impact from Oracle E-Business Suite Cyber Breach by CL0P Ransomware Group

    Washington Post Confirms Impact from Oracle E-Business Suite Cyber Breach by CL0P Ransomware Group

    Nov 07, 2025 03:20 pm CST

    The Washington Post has acknowledged being among the victims of a major cyber breach targeting Oracle's E-Business Suite platform. The attack, attributed to the notorious CL0P ransomware group, is part of a widespread cybercriminal campaign that Google estimates has affected over 100 companies. This security incident highlights the growing threat of ransomware attacks against major organizations using enterprise software systems.