LockBit, ALPHV lead attacks as healthcare sector faces surge – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113655320,imgsize-2202671,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/research/ransomwares-evolving-menace-lockbit-alphv-lead-attacks-as-healthcare-sector-faces-surge.jpg According to the latest research by Barracuda Networks, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-first security solutions, over 1 in 5 (21%) of reported ransomware incidents hit healthcare organizations in the last 12 months, up from 18% a year ago. This was followed by 15% of reported attacks ...
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Discover Latest Ransomware Tactics and Zero Trust Strategies in This Expert Webinar
Discover Latest Ransomware Tactics and Zero Trust Strategies in This Expert Webinar https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/ransomware.png Sep 24, 2024The Hacker NewsWebinar / Cybersecurity Ransomware is no longer just a threat; it’s an entire industry. Cybercriminals are growing more sophisticated, and their tactics are evolving rapidly. This persistent danger is a major concern for business leaders. But there’s good news: you don’t have to ...
Read More »China urges vigilance against Taiwanese cyberattacks – ET CISO
China urges vigilance against Taiwanese cyberattacks – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113620285,imgsize-14308,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/china-urges-vigilance-against-taiwanese-cyberattacks.jpg Taiwan military dismisses China’s claims of “internet Army” behind cyberattacks China’s national security ministry said on Monday a Taiwan military-backed hacking group called Anonymous 64 has been carrying out cyberattacks against targets in China, urging people to report “anti-propaganda sabotage.” Taiwan’s defence ministry denied the allegations, saying China was the ...
Read More »U.S. Proposes Ban on Connected Vehicles Using Chinese and Russian Tech
U.S. Proposes Ban on Connected Vehicles Using Chinese and Russian Tech https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/car.png Sep 24, 2024Ravie LakshmananNational Security / Regulatory Compliance The U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC) said it’s proposing a ban on the import or sale of connected vehicles that integrate software and hardware made by foreign adversaries, particularly that of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Russia. “The ...
Read More »Alaska Airlines hit by IT outage causing ground stop in Seattle – ET CISO
Alaska Airlines hit by IT outage causing ground stop in Seattle – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113620358,imgsize-96026,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/alaska-airlines-hit-by-it-outage-causing-ground-stop-in-seattle.jpg FILE – Alaska Airlines planes are shown parked at gates with Mount Rainier in the background on March 1, 2021, at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File) Alaska Airlines said on Monday that it experienced an IT outage that caused significant ...
Read More »Necro Android Malware Found in Popular Camera and Browser Apps on Play Store
Necro Android Malware Found in Popular Camera and Browser Apps on Play Store https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/android-malware.png Sep 24, 2024Ravie LakshmananMobile Security / Malware Altered versions of legitimate Android apps associated with Spotify, WhatsApp, and Minecraft have been used to deliver a new version of a known malware loader called Necro. Kaspersky said some of the malicious apps have also been found on ...
Read More »India unveils CSIRT-Power to fortify power sector against cyber threats – ET CISO
India unveils CSIRT-Power to fortify power sector against cyber threats – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113620443,imgsize-51382,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/india-unveils-csirt-power-to-fortify-power-sector-against-cyber-threats.jpg In a significant move to safeguard India’s critical power infrastructure, Union minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the Computer Security Incident Response Team – Power (CSIRT-Power) at Northern Regional Power Committee in New Delhi. The facility is a targeted response to the growing threat of cyberattacks which pose ...
Read More »European Union gets ready to ‘target’ Google again, what it may mean for the company’s business model, ET CISO
European Union gets ready to ‘target’ Google again, what it may mean for the company’s business model, ET CISO (Representative Image) The European Union is poised to launch a new antitrust offensive against Google, targeting the tech giant’s dominance in search services, according to sources familiar with the matter. This move could result in substantial fines and force significant changes ...
Read More »Critical Flaw in Microchip ASF Exposes IoT Devices to Remote Code Execution Risk
Critical Flaw in Microchip ASF Exposes IoT Devices to Remote Code Execution Risk https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/chip-hacking.png Sep 23, 2024Ravie LakshmananIoT Security / Vulnerability A critical security flaw has been disclosed in the Microchip Advanced Software Framework (ASF) that, if successfully exploited, could lead to remote code execution. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-7490, carries a CVSS score of 9.5 out of a maximum ...
Read More »CISOs decode return on security investment and cyber risk governance – ET CISO
CISOs decode return on security investment and cyber risk governance – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113519576,imgsize-33392,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ciso-strategies/cisos-decode-return-on-security-investment-and-cyber-risk-governance.jpg Rajesh Thapar, CISO of NSE, emphasized the evolving role of CISOs as business enablers. “CISOs need to be business enablers with knowledge of compliance and financial management. Skills have changed, and negotiation is needed. You need to be an influencer and convince stakeholders,” he said. Thapar ...
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