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India Issues Critical Cyber Alert: CERT-In Flags Serious Flaws in Microsoft Azure & Bing

April 9, 2026 Editor

CERT-In Warning on Microsoft Azure & Bing Vulnerabilities 2026 | Critical Cyber Alert India By: Javid Amin | 09 April 2026 A Wake-Up Call for India’s Digital Backbone India’s cybersecurity landscape has entered a critical moment. The country’s apex cyber defense agency, CERT-In, has issued a high-severity advisory warning users of serious vulnerabilities in Microsoft Azure and Bing. Labelled CIVN-2026-0175, the advisory—released on April 8, 2026—highlights flaws that could enable attackers to infiltrate systems, escalate privileges, and extract sensitive data. For a country rapidly digitizing across sectors—from governance to fintech—this…

Google Warns of UNC6040 Vishing Scam: iPhones and Android Phones at Risk

June 10, 2025 Editor

Google Alert: These Incoming Calls Could Compromise Your Phone—Ignore Them to Stay Safe By : Javid Amin | June 10, 2025 Google and the FBI have issued urgent warnings about a sophisticated phone scam targeting both Android and iPhone users. This emerging threat, orchestrated by a cybercriminal group known as UNC6040, is part of a rising trend in vishing attacks—where hackers use fake voice calls to manipulate victims into compromising their devices. What’s Happening? According to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group, UNC6040 doesn’t break into your phone using malware or brute…

Government Issues Critical Warning for Android 13 and Older Devices: Risks, Affected Devices, and How to Protect Your Phone

October 13, 2023 Editor

In a world that has become increasingly digitized, our smartphones are the gateways to our personal and professional lives. But what happens when these gateways become vulnerable to security threats? The Indian government’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has recently issued a critical warning for older Android devices, specifically those running Android versions 13 and older. This warning comes in response to multiple vulnerabilities in the Android operating system that pose significant risks to users. In this article, we’ll dive into the…