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The Cyber Yoda is the daily desk: clear, plain-spoken coverage of the cybersecurity news, scams, AI developments, and policy that affect everyday readers and businesses, with the occasional stay-safe guide.
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SIM-Swapping, Explained: How Criminals Steal Your Phone Number (and Empty Your Accounts)
How SIM-swap fraud hijacks your number to beat SMS 2FA, who's targeted, warning signs, defenses, and how to report it in the US, India and UK.
X (Twitter) Law Enforcement Data Request: Police & Government Data Request Guide
How authorised police and government agencies obtain user data from X Corp.: the legal request portal, data tiers, EDR process, and India's MLAT route.
Miasma Supply Chain Attack Compromises Red Hat npm Packages
Researchers identified a malicious supply chain campaign dubbed Miasma, which injected credential-stealing worms into legitimate Red Hat npm packages.
Gamaredon Group Exploits WinRAR to Deliver GammaWorm Malware
The advanced persistent threat actor Gamaredon is leveraging WinRAR vulnerabilities to distribute the GammaWorm and GammaSteel payloads against targets in Ukraine.
Google June 2026 Android Update Addresses 124 Security Vulnerabilities
Google has released its June 2026 Android security update, patching 124 identified flaws, including one critical vulnerability currently being actively exploited.
AI Deepfake KYC Fraud: How Scammers Bypass Face Verification (and How to Protect Yourself)
India's I4C has warned that criminals are using AI deepfakes and cloned voices to defeat the facial and Video-KYC checks banks rely on. Here's how the scam works, the warning signs, and the steps that actually protect your accounts.
Palo Alto GlobalProtect Authentication Bypass Flaw Under Attack
A critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Palo Alto Networks' PAN-OS GlobalProtect is currently being exploited in active cyberattacks.
That 'Unpaid Toll' Text Is a Scam: The Smishing Wave Hitting US and UK Phones
Fake 'unpaid toll' texts from the China-based Smishing Triad are flooding US and UK phones, with text-scam losses at 470 million dollars. How to spot them.
What to do right after a scam: A guide to reporting and recovery
Falling victim to a scam requires immediate action. This guide outlines how to secure your accounts, report fraud globally, and initiate financial recovery steps.
The EU Just Defined 'High-Risk' AI — and Quietly Delayed the Rules
The European Commission published draft guidelines on what counts as 'high-risk' AI, even as a new deal pushes the EU AI Act's toughest obligations back to 2027.
CERT-In Urges 12-Hour Patching as AI Collapses Attack Timelines
India's CERT-In urges critical, internet-facing flaws be patched or mitigated within 12 hours, warning AI has collapsed the gap between disclosure and attack.
'You Are Under Digital Arrest': How Fake Police Video Calls Are Stealing Crores From Indians
Scammers posing as police and CBI officers are digitally arresting Indians over video calls and draining their savings. How it works, and how to beat it.