By Ashwani Mishra, Editor-Technology, 63SATS
McDonald’s India (West & South) faced a security flaw in its McDelivery API, risking customer and driver data. Crypto thefts surged to $2.2 billion, with breaches at DMM Bitcoin and WazirX causing industry-wide disruption.
SRP Federal Credit Union suffered a two-month cyberattack, compromising the sensitive data of 240,000 Americans due to delayed detection. Meanwhile, the BadBox malware botnet infected 192,000 Android devices globally, targeting trusted brands
McDonald’s India Delivery System Exposes Customer Data Through API Flaws
Simple security flaws in McDelivery APIs, part of McDonald’s India (West & South), exposed sensitive customer and driver data, including real-time tracking and personal details.
Security researcher Eaton Zveare of Traceable AI security revealed vulnerabilities that allowed unauthorized access to invoices, order redirection, and real-time tracking, putting both customers and drivers at risk.
$2.2 Billion Stolen in 2024: Crypto Platforms Under Siege
Crypto thefts reached a staggering $2.2 billion in 2024, with incidents rising to 303. Chainalysis reports highlighted significant breaches, including $305M from Japan’s DMM Bitcoin and $235M from India’s WazirX.
Real-world fallout saw DMM Bitcoin shutting down, with stolen funds laundered through platforms tied to cybercrime.
SRP Federal Credit Union Data Breach Impacts 240,000 Customers
A two-month-long cyberattack on SRP Federal Credit Union exposed sensitive data of 240,000 Americans.
The delayed detection raises serious concerns about security protocols, as hackers accessed highly confidential personal and financial information.
BadBox Malware Botnet Infects 192,000 Devices Worldwide
Despite a German sinkhole disruption, the BadBox malware botnet has infected 192,000 Android devices globally.
BitSight researchers warn the malware, linked to Triada, now targets trusted brands like Yandex TVs and Hisense smartphones, expanding beyond obscure devices.
