Black Basta Ransomware Evolves with Email Bombing, QR Codes, and Social Engineering https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/rnsomware.png Dec 09, 2024Ravie LakshmananThreat Intelligence / Malware The threat actors linked to the Black Basta ransomware have been observed switching up their social engineering tactics, distributing a different set of payloads such as Zbot and DarkGate since early October 2024. “Users within the target environment will be ...
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Privacy, competition and a call for digital reform – ET CISO
Privacy, competition and a call for digital reform – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-116127509,imgsize-9146,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/corporate/privacy-competition-and-a-call-for-digital-reform.jpg In a historic decision the Competition Commission of India (CCI) fined Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) ₹213.14 crore for abusing its dominant position in the Indian market. This landmark event follows WhatsApp’s 2021 privacy policy covertly pushing users to accept its expanded data-sharing practices without meaningful/ informed consent. This ...
Read More »RBI to roll out AI-based model to curb Mule Accounts fraud, ET CISO
RBI to roll out AI-based model to curb Mule Accounts fraud, ET CISO Highlighting the steps taken by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday said the central bank is set to roll out AI/ML-based tool to curb the Mule Accounts fraud menace. Governor said the AI/ML based model called MuleHunter.AITM, being piloted by Reserve Bank ...
Read More »Hackers Leveraging Cloudflare Tunnels, DNS Fast-Flux to Hide GammaDrop Malware
Hackers Leveraging Cloudflare Tunnels, DNS Fast-Flux to Hide GammaDrop Malware https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/cyberattack.png Dec 06, 2024The Hacker NewsMalware / Threat Intelligence The threat actor known as Gamaredon has been observed leveraging Cloudflare Tunnels as a tactic to conceal its staging infrastructure hosting a malware called GammaDrop. The activity is part of an ongoing spear-phishing campaign targeting Ukrainian entities since at least early ...
Read More »FCC chair proposes cybersecurity rules in response to China’s Salt Typhoon telecom hack – ET CISO
FCC chair proposes cybersecurity rules in response to China’s Salt Typhoon telecom hack – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-116030385,imgsize-46094,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/fcc-chair-proposes-cybersecurity-rules-in-response-to-chinas-salt-typhoon-telecom-hack.jpg FILE PHOTO: Jessica Rosenworcel attends a hearing in Washington, U.S. June 24, 2020. Jonathan Newton/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo U.S. Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is proposing that communications service providers be required to submit an annual certification attesting that they have a ...
Read More »At least 20% cybercrimes involve dark web usage by attackers: report, ET CISO
At least 20% cybercrimes involve dark web usage by attackers: report, ET CISO At least 20% of cybercrimes in India involve attackers using dark web, according to a report by cyber security firm Lisianthus. The dark web is a platform on the internet that can be accessed using special tools. It is usually very difficult to trace the identity and ...
Read More »A Guide to Securing AI App Development: Join This Cybersecurity Webinar
A Guide to Securing AI App Development: Join This Cybersecurity Webinar https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ai-apps.png Dec 02, 2024The Hacker NewsAI Security / Data Protection Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a far-off dream—it’s here, changing the way we live. From ordering coffee to diagnosing diseases, it’s everywhere. But while you’re creating the next big AI-powered app, hackers are already figuring out ways to ...
Read More »Cracking the code: A guide to password hygiene – ET CISO
Cracking the code: A guide to password hygiene – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115892130,imgsize-6812,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/cracking-the-code-a-guide-to-password-hygiene.jpg Are your digital accounts truly secure? A recent study on the most common passwords of 2024 reveals that 78% of them can be cracked in less than a second. Shockingly, out of 3,018,050 users worldwide relying on “123456” as their password, 76,981 are from India. Experts recommend adopting ...
Read More »Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath raises alarm over rising stock market cyber frauds, shares key tip to protect oneself, ET CISO
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath raises alarm over rising stock market cyber frauds, shares key tip to protect oneself, ET CISO Amid the increasing number of stock market frauds, including a recent case where a man lost Rs 91 lakh, Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath has spoken out, expressing concern over the rising number of scams targeting investors. Kamath shared crucial advice on ...
Read More »Wanted Russian Hacker Linked to Hive and LockBit Ransomware Arrested
Wanted Russian Hacker Linked to Hive and LockBit Ransomware Arrested https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/hackers.png Nov 30, 2024Mohit KumarRansomware / Cybercrime A Russian cybercriminal wanted in the U.S. in connection with LockBit and Hive ransomware operations has been arrested by law enforcement authorities in the country. According to a news report from Russian media outlet RIA Novosti, Mikhail Pavlovich Matveev has been accused of ...
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