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Quick Heal partners with NewJaisa to enable digital security in refurbished electronics
Quick Heal and NewJaisa Technologies have partnered to pre-install Total Security on refurbished devices in New Delhi. CEOs Vishal Salvi and Vishesh Handa emphasized market growth and security needs. Quick Heal shares settled at Rs 519.50 on BSE, down 0.25%; NewJaisa shares at Rs 123 on NSE, down 2.54%.
Rise in cyber threats make companies go for unified security command
As the digital world expands, demand for cybersecurity leaders grows. Organizations recognize cyber risks can lead to financial losses, reputational damage, and threaten public safety. This surge drives demand for cyber insurance across sectors like finance, healthcare, and technology. Senior cybersecurity roles are crucial, requiring deep technical knowledge, business acumen, and skills in regulatory compliance.
HubSpot investigating customer account hacks
HubSpot is actively investigating a cybersecurity incident targeting customers. Less than 50 accounts were compromised, and measures are in place to protect customer data. TechCrunch first reported the news. The company specializes in providing marketing software for small and medium-sized businesses, with a focus on customer relationship management.
Priyank Kharge meets IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, requests Centre's support for state's chip firms
Karnataka IT minister Priyank Kharge met Ashwini Vaishnaw, union IT minister, to seek support for the state's semiconductor and electronics space. Kharge said that the State has the highest share of 46% in India in housing innovative companies and contributes 10% of India's industrial output.
Chinese hackers step up attacks on Taiwanese organisations: cybersecurity firm
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 cyberattacks were observed between November 2023 and April 2024. RedJuliett accessed servers via vulnerabilities in SoftEther enterprise VPN software. Recorded Future suggests that Chinese intelligence services in Fuzhou are likely behind the attacks to gather intelligence on Taiwan.
Kremlin slams US ban on cybersecurity firm Kaspersky
The Kremlin on Friday criticised the US decision to ban Moscow's cybersecurity firm Kaspersky over security concerns as creating "unfair competition" from American companies. "Kaspersky Lab is a company which is very, very competitive on the international level," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
US slaps sanctions on leaders of Russia software firm Kaspersky Lab
US imposes sanctions on Kaspersky Lab leaders, bans antivirus sales, citing national security risks and Russian government control.
Kremlin slams US ban on cybersecurity firm Kaspersky
The Kremlin on Friday criticised the US decision to ban Moscow's cybersecurity firm Kaspersky over security concerns as creating "unfair competition" from American companies. "Kaspersky Lab is a company which is very, very competitive on the international level," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky denies it's a hazard after the US Commerce Dept bans its software
The Moscow-based company - whose CEO Eugene Kaspersky is Russian - said in a statement that the Commerce Department's decision would not affect its ability to sell and promote its cyber security products and training in the U.S. Kaspersky said the government had based its decision on the "geopolitical climate and theoretical concerns" rather than independently verifying if there was a risk.
Cisco to establish cybersecurity centre in Taiwan
Cisco to establish cybersecurity centre in Taiwan, partnering with government to address talent shortage and enhance threat intelligence.
Rubrik reports maiden earnings, revenue rises of 38% after listing
In the latest quarter, Rubik's net loss soared over eightfold to $732 million due to higher costs in revenue, research and development, and sales and marketing. Subscription revenues now account for 92% of Rubrik’s total operating income, up from 79% in 2023. The company's decision to shift from selling licenses to subscription has impacted its financials.
Money you paid for Gaza may be heading to Ghaziabad instead
Online scamsters are using the viral ‘All Eyes on Rafah’ campaign as an opportunity to dupe people who want to lend a helping hand or donate to victims of the war in Gaza. The most common scams related to Gaza include fake websites, fake cryptocurrency links, phishing emails, fake video links, and social media scams.
Netskope crosses $500 million in subscription revenue, in no rush to go public
Chief executive Sanjay Beri said the company has been making internal preparations for an initial public offering (IPO) but there was no rush in an election year.
Pakistan-based hackers step up attacks against Indian govt systems
Pakistan-based groups SideCopy and Transparent Tribe (APT36) are targeting India's government and defence IT systems through malware attacks, as reported by cybersecurity firm Quick Heal Technologies.
Cybersecurity firm Darktrace accepts $5 billion takeover
Cybersecurity firm Darktrace said Friday it had accepted a $5.3-billion takeover bid from US private equity firm Thoma Bravo, which highlighted the British group's "capability in artificial intelligence". "Darktrace is at the very cutting edge of cybersecurity technology, and we have long been admirers of its platform and capability in artificial intelligence," Thoma Bravo partner Andrew Almeida said in a statement.
India top choice for digital pursuit; firms to boost investments in AI, big data, cybersecurity: Nasscom
New Delhi, India remains top for digital services expansion. Firms to boost investments in AI, data analytics, cybersecurity. Cybersecurity focus expected post gen AI surge. Outsourcing destination for various sectors.
Microsoft-backed Rubrik aims to raise as much as $713 million in IPO
Palo Alto, California-based Rubrik is planning to sell 23 million shares priced between $28 and $31 per share, the source said on condition of anonymity because the discussions are confidential.
Israel cybersecurity exit deals jump, funding falters in 2023
Israeli cybersecurity exit deals grew by 65% in 2023 to $7.1 billion, highlighting the sector's resilience amidst global threats. The sector remains a key driver of Israel's economy and innovation, attracting significant investments.
C3iHub launches startup cohorts III, IV and V to back cybersecurity firms
C3iHub launched 19 cybersecurity startups, supported 50 across five cohorts, aiming for 20% success. They launch products, scale up, connect with investors, focusing on cyber-physical systems, network security, and more.
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