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Domain names are getting hijacked undetected by Sitting Ducks attacks. The attack occurs without compromising the linked account, which the DNS provider should secure. The damage the attack causes can be extensive: cybercriminals are given the opportunity to spread malware and phishing under the domain name.

DNS providers are the target of Sitting Ducks attacks. Such attacks allow cybercriminals to hijack domain names and then abuse them. Abuse can take the form of malware, phishing campaigns, brand impersonation and data exfiltration. A Cobalt Strike would have already been illegally distributed in this way.

Researchers at Infoblox and Eclypsium investigated this method of attack and discovered active abuse at several DNS providers. This provider shares in…

An altered image that appears to show Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer sitting next to Jimmy Savile is circulating again on Facebook in the run up to the general election. 

The photo shows Mr Starmer sitting on a chair beside serial sex abuser Jimmy Savile. Shadow international development secretary Lisa Nandy is also visible. 

However, as we have reported before, the image has been edited to include Savile’s face. 

The original photo was posted by shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves in December 2022 and shows a group of people—including Ms Reeves, Ms Nandy and the Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin watching an England football World Cup match. 

It shows Mr Starmer sitting alongside former Prime Minister Gordon Brown. In the altered image shared on Facebook, Mr…

An altered image that falsely claims to show Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer sitting next to Jimmy Savile is circulating again on Facebook . 

The photo shows Mr Starmer sitting on a chair beside serial sex abuser Jimmy Savile.

The image appears to be a screenshot of a TikTok video, which includes the text: “Sir Kier Starmer wants this photo permanently removed from the internet. Let’s keep it moving…[sic].”

Other people are visible in the background of the image, including shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves, shadow international development secretary Lisa Nandy, and the Labour mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin, who are sitting on chairs behind Mr Starmer. 

However, as we pointed out earlier this year, the image has been edited to include Savile’s face. 

The…

The Hyderabad police have achieved a major breakthrough by arresting nine individuals allegedly involved in a massive investment fraud worth a staggering Rs 712 crore. 

The scam has been reportedly  masterminded by Chinese citizens operating from Dubai, targeting victims through enticing online part-time job offers on the popular messaging app, Telegram.

Hyderabad Citizen Scammed of Rs. 28 Lakh in Online Job Fraud

The investigation began after a complaint was filed by a resident of Hyderabad in April, reporting a loss of Rs 28 lakh. The victim fell for promises of easy profits through “rate and review” tasks. The fraudsters enticed him to invest money upfront and perform various online assignments with lucrative returns. 

However, when he attempted to withdraw his earnings, he…