By Ashwani Mishra, Editor-Technology, 63SATS Cybertech
Uttar Pradesh is modernizing 51 cooperative banks with cloud-based cybersecurity infrastructure. Meanwhile, Ohio’s Kettering Health reels from a massive ransomware breach by the Interlock gang. In Colombia, Ecopetrol uncovers internal data leaks amid CEO death threats. A phishing wave mimicking Booking.com spreads RATs through fake CAPTCHA pages. The FBI warns of NFT airdrop scams draining crypto wallets. In India, Karnataka Police are deploying AI tools to counter misinformation, cyber frauds, and online threats across social platforms.
UP’s Co-op Banks to Get Cybersecurity Boost with CBS Cloud Shift
Uttar Pradesh’s cooperative banks are undergoing a tech overhaul. The state government is onboarding 51 banks, including the UP Cooperative Bank, onto a CBS-based cloud system. The aim: secure, transparent banking.
TCS and Wipro will implement key cybersecurity and data protection solutions. NABARD will back the initiative with training and funding. The effort intends to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of rural banking systems, safeguarding millions of customer transactions and creating a resilient financial infrastructure.
Ransomware Hits Kettering Health, Data Breach Exceeds 940 GB
Ohio-based Kettering Health is still recovering from a ransomware attack that disrupted services across its hospitals and clinics. The group Interlock has claimed responsibility, stating they exfiltrated 940+ gigabytes of sensitive data
The attack, which began in May 2025, forced Kettering to shut down digital systems. Interlock, active since late 2024, has increasingly targeted healthcare organizations. The breach highlights growing cyber threats to U.S. medical infrastructure, raising urgent concerns about patient data security.
Ecopetrol Detects Internal Leaks Amid CEO Threats
Colombian oil giant Ecopetrol has uncovered 29 potential breaches of internal security protocols. A cybersecurity review launched in May revealed suspected leaks of confidential information, allegedly involving insiders. CEO Ricardo Roa, who has received homophobic death threats, shared findings in a video message.
The company indicated these breaches violated corporate ethics and governance rules. Investigations are ongoing, and the incident underscores the growing risks of insider threats in critical national infrastructure sectors.
Booking.com Phishing Scam Deploys Malware via Fake CAPTCHA
A phishing campaign posing as Booking.com has targeted hotel staff since November 2024. Researchers from Cofense report the use of “ClickFix,” a deceptive CAPTCHA that lures users into running malware on Windows devices. The scam peaked in March 2025, making up nearly half of the campaign’s activity.
Victims are tricked into executing malicious scripts that install XWorm RATs, Pure Logs Stealer, and DanaBot. This campaign demonstrates how social engineering is evolving in hospitality-targeted attacks.
FBI Warns of NFT Airdrop Scam Draining Crypto Wallets
The FBI has issued a warning on a new scam exploiting NFT airdrops on the Hedera Hashgraph network. Cybercriminals are distributing fake airdrops to trick users into giving access to their crypto wallets. While originally designed for marketing or rewards, airdrops have become bait for fraud.
These malicious campaigns collect user data and drain cryptocurrency. The advisory calls for vigilance, especially for users engaging with Hedera-based projects or unfamiliar token distribution links.
Karnataka Police to Use AI to Combat Misinformation and Cybercrime
Karnataka is deploying an AI-driven monitoring platform to fight fake news, cyber fraud, and online disinformation. The system, developed by the state’s Department of Electronics and IT, will track digital platforms and social media for harmful content.
Called the “Information Disorder Tackling Platform,” it leverages agentic AI to identify and act against misleading narratives. This initiative positions Karnataka among the first Indian states to use AI proactively for online public safety.
