64% of Indian organizations hit by ransomware in the last year, ET CISO DID YOU KNOW? 65% of Indian organizations paid the ransom, surpassing those using backups (52%). Average ransom demand: $4.8 million; median ransom paid: $2 million. 44% of attacked computers were encrypted. Data theft occurred in 34% of attacks. Recovery costs averaged $1.35 million, excluding ransom payments. 61% ...
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National Technology Day: Cybersecurity leaders reflect on innovations for a safer tomorrow – ET CISO
National Technology Day: Cybersecurity leaders reflect on innovations for a safer tomorrow – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-110028384,imgsize-23236,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ciso-strategies/cybersecurity-leaders-reflect-on-innovations-for-a-safer-tomorrow.jpg As National Technology Day dawns, the cybersecurity community stands at the forefront of innovation and protection in our increasingly digital world. This occasion prompts reflection not only on past achievements but also on the insights and wisdom shared by cybersecurity leaders. Praveen Kumar, CISO, ...
Read More »VMware Patches Severe Security Flaws in Workstation and Fusion Products
VMware Patches Severe Security Flaws in Workstation and Fusion Products [og_img] Multiple security flaws have been disclosed in VMware Workstation and Fusion products that could be exploited by threat actors to access sensitive information, trigger a denial-of-service (DoS) condition, and execute code under certain circumstances. The four vulnerabilities impact Workstation versions 17.x and Fusion versions 13.x, with fixes available in version 17.5.2 and
Read More »VC firm Accel raises $650 million to invest in AI, cybersecurity startups – ET CISO
VC firm Accel raises $650 million to invest in AI, cybersecurity startups – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-110112332,imgsize-115054,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/vc-firm-accel-raises-650-million-to-invest-in-ai-cybersecurity-startups.jpg Venture capital firm Accel said on Tuesday it has raised a $650 million fund to invest in early-stage companies in Europe and Israel with a focus on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The new fund will be Accel’s eighth since opening its London office in ...
Read More »India Inc hunts for new cyber warriors, IT Security News, ET CISO
India Inc hunts for new cyber warriors, IT Security News, ET CISO Corporate India is on the hunt for cybersecurity talent. Amid data breaches, progressive regulatory expectations and introduction of generative artificial intelligence platforms making security controls and processes vulnerable, companies are beefing up their cybersecurity teams across levels. They are hiring experts in threat intelligence, security operations, incident response, ...
Read More »India Inc hunts for new cyber warriors – ET CISO
India Inc hunts for new cyber warriors – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-110071265,imgsize-173768,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/corporate/india-inc-hunts-for-new-cyber-warriors.jpg Corporate India is on the hunt for cybersecurity talent. Amid data breaches, progressive regulatory expectations and introduction of generative artificial intelligence platforms making security controls and processes vulnerable, companies are beefing up their cybersecurity teams across levels. They are hiring experts in threat intelligence, security operations, incident response, cloud ...
Read More »FIN7 Hacker Group Leverages Malicious Google Ads to Deliver NetSupport RAT
FIN7 Hacker Group Leverages Malicious Google Ads to Deliver NetSupport RAT https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/browser.png The financially motivated threat actor known as FIN7 has been observed leveraging malicious Google ads spoofing legitimate brands as a means to deliver MSIX installers that culminate in the deployment of NetSupport RAT. “The threat actors used malicious websites to impersonate well-known brands, including AnyDesk, WinSCP, BlackRock, Asana, ...
Read More »FBI working towards nabbing Scattered Spider hackers, official says – ET CISO
FBI working towards nabbing Scattered Spider hackers, official says – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-110028488,imgsize-27466,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/fbi-working-towards-nabbing-scattered-spider-hackers-official-says.jpg The U.S. FBI is working towards charging hackers from the aggressive Scattered Spider criminal gang who are largely based in the U.S. and western countries and have breached dozens of American organisations, a senior official said. The young hackers grabbed headlines last year when they broke into ...
Read More »What risks do advanced AI models pose in the wrong hands?, IT Security News, ET CISO
What risks do advanced AI models pose in the wrong hands?, IT Security News, ET CISO By Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON: The Biden administration is poised to open up a new front in its effort to safeguard U.S. AI from China and Russia with preliminary plans to place guardrails around the most advanced AI models, Reuters reported on Wednesday. Government and ...
Read More »CensysGPT: AI-Powered Threat Hunting for Cybersecurity Pros (Webinar)
CensysGPT: AI-Powered Threat Hunting for Cybersecurity Pros (Webinar) https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/webinar.jpg May 10, 2024The Hacker NewsArtificial Intelligence / Threat Hunting Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming cybersecurity, and those leading the charge are using it to outsmart increasingly advanced cyber threats. Join us for an exciting webinar, “The Future of Threat Hunting is Powered by Generative AI,” where you’ll explore how AI tools ...
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