CYBER VULNERABILITIES

CEOs and CTOs should prioritize autonomous patching plans to enhance security. Collaboration between security and IT is crucial for effective patching. Analyzing results and ensuring vulnerability compliance are essential. Autonomous patching boosts...

In recent times, the US has been attacked by Iran, Russia and China based hackers who have targeted various water utility projects. This has exposed the country’s outdated infrastructure and has shown a lackadaisical approach in dealing with cyber-c...

Furthermore, if all the cases from the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal are included, the surge is even higher. Many frauds reported on the portal are not recorded as banking frauds because the money is transferred voluntarily to a third party ...

A suspected Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, RedJuliett, has intensified its targeting of Taiwanese organisations, including government, education, technology, and diplomacy sectors, ahead of Taiwan's presidential elections in January. The cyb...

Singapore's Temasek and US-based Fidelity have invested $200 million in Lenskart through a secondary share sale. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

Thousands of workers are trafficked to Southeast Asia to commit cyber fraud on their fellow citizens over social media. Ex-serviceman Botcha Sankhar, who was forced to work in the scam compounds of Cambodia for six months, unravels the modus operand...

Cyber attacks in India have surged by 33% in the first quarter of 2024, making it one of the most targeted countries globally. Experts attribute this rise to the use of weak PINs, with common patterns such as "1234" and "1111" being among the most u...

Investment scams on social media platforms lure victims with promises of high returns. Delhi Police have arrested over 100 fraudsters employing sophisticated tactics. Scammers pose as representatives of reputed firms, offering free stock recommendat...

Corporate India is actively seeking cybersecurity professionals amidst rising concerns over data breaches, evolving regulatory requirements, and the emergence of advanced artificial intelligence platforms. To address vulnerabilities in security cont...

Baba Vanga's predictions for 2024 are garnering attention as recent events align with her foresight. Notable forecasts include an economic downturn reflected in Britain's GDP decline and intense weather patterns mirroring her warnings. Advances in c...

Experts emphasize the need for comprehensive security measures, including surveillance systems, access control, alarms, and professional security services, to effectively combat modern security challenges and safeguard against potential threats.

India is witnessing an unpredented surge in cyber attacks. There is also a big skills gap in the cyber security workforce, and advancements in AI are making the problem more acute. While AI is a threat, it is also an opportunity. Synergy between AI ...

CERT-In has issued a high-risk warning regarding a critical vulnerability in various Apple products, including iPhones, MacBooks, iPads, and Vision Pro headsets. The vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing a si...

The average ransom soared to $1.54 million in 2023, nearly doubling from the previous year. Cybersecurity experts stress the urgent need for proactive defense strategies, including raising awareness, investing in robust infrastructure, implementing ...

In a blog post, the Redmond, Washington, company said the techniques were "early-stage" and neither "particularly novel or unique" but that it was important to expose them publicly as U.S. rivals leverage large-language models to expand their abilit...

Hackers exploited millions of electric toothbrushes to launch a cyber attack on a Swiss company, causing significant financial damage. The compromised toothbrushes were transformed into a botnet, targeting the company's website with a distributed de...

In the fiscal third quarter, India's second largest IT firm Infosys said one of its US units was affected by a cyber security issue, resulting in the unavailability of several applications. In December, HCLTech reported a ransomware incident, adding...

An incident of fraud involving the swindling of Rs 1 lakh from MP Dayanidhi Maran's bank account has raised concerns about the vulnerability of digital banking security. Cybersecurity experts reveal that malicious apps can take control of a user's p...