Bengaluru is struggling with several cybersecurity challenges including ransom extortion, mobile malware and global business attacks, according to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara. Speaking at an event, Parameshwara highlighted Bengaluru’s leadership in technology industries such as cybersecurity, AI and telecommunications, and noted the need to align security, business and government priorities to address future threats.

“PupkinStealer” A New .NET-Based Malware Steals Browser Credentials & Exfiltrate via Telegram
PupkinStealer is a C# malware that steals sensitive data, including browser credentials and desktop files, using Telegram for stealthy data exfiltration. Discovered in April 2025,