2025 Cybersecurity outlook: Five trends to watch as identity-centric threats take centre stage – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-117596077,imgsize-14198,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/2025-cybersecurity-outlook-five-trends-to-watch-as-identity-centric-threats-take-centre-stage.jpg If the year gone by has taught us anything about security, it’s that bad actors are becoming more sophisticated, exploiting vulnerabilities with greater precision and adopting seamless methods to evade detection. India today is amongst the most targeted nations in the world, with ...
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India’s digital transformation may peak in a decade, but cybersecurity lags: Zoho survey, ET CISO
India’s digital transformation may peak in a decade, but cybersecurity lags: Zoho survey, ET CISO According to the “Workplace Digital Transformation Survey 2025” global survey by Zoho, India’s workplace digital transformation is likely to peak in 10 years, but is currently lacking in cybersecurity readiness. The study, conducted by Zoho Workplace, the company’s enterprise email and collaboration suite, also revealed ...
Read More »RANsacked: Over 100 Security Flaws Found in LTE and 5G Network Implementations
RANsacked: Over 100 Security Flaws Found in LTE and 5G Network Implementations https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/telecom.png Jan 24, 2025Ravie LakshmananTelecom Security / Vulnerability A group of academics has disclosed details of over 100 security vulnerabilities impacting LTE and 5G implementations that could be exploited by an attacker to disrupt access to service and even gain a foothold into the cellular core network. The ...
Read More »Navigating the challenges of digital growth: securing trust in India’s tech revolution – ET CISO
Navigating the challenges of digital growth: securing trust in India’s tech revolution – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-117446196,imgsize-4140,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/navigating-the-challenges-of-digital-growth-securing-trust-in-indias-tech-revolution.jpg India is experiencing a rapid digital transformation, driven by initiatives like Digital India, which aim to bridge the digital divide and enable more people in urban and rural areas to access digital technologies. The use of mobile wallets and UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has ...
Read More »6 essential cybersecurity skills you need to thrive in 2025, IT Security News, ET CISO
6 essential cybersecurity skills you need to thrive in 2025, IT Security News, ET CISO With the entire business landscape going digital, it has become imperative not only to learn to leverage data but also to safeguard it from hackers and scammers. Consequently, there is an increasing demand for cybersecurity experts across industries and sectors. However, professionals must cultivate a ...
Read More »US treasury breach – Chinese hackers breach Janet Yellen’s computer, accessed about 50 files – ET CISO
US treasury breach – Chinese hackers breach Janet Yellen’s computer, accessed about 50 files – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-117320088,imgsize-87808,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/us-treasury-breach-chinese-hackers-breach-janet-yellens-computer-accessed-about-50-files.jpg Hackers backed by the Chinese government accessed US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s computer and files, Bloomberg News has reported . The breach, discovered in December, also impacted the computers of Deputy Secretary Wally Adeyemo and Acting Under Secretary Brad Smith. The hackers ...
Read More »Critical Flaws in WGS-804HPT Switches Enable RCE and Network Exploitation
Critical Flaws in WGS-804HPT Switches Enable RCE and Network Exploitation https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/root.png Jan 17, 2025Ravie LakshmananFirmware Security / Vulnerability Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed three security flaws in Planet Technology’s WGS-804HPT industrial switches that could be chained to achieve pre-authentication remote code execution on susceptible devices. “These switches are widely used in building and home automation systems for a variety of networking ...
Read More »PayPal phishing attacks: how it works, identifying threats and precautions to take – ET CISO
PayPal phishing attacks: how it works, identifying threats and precautions to take – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-117190503,imgsize-7738,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/paypal-phishing-attacks-how-it-works-identifying-threats-and-precautions-to-take.jpg PayPal users are alarmed by a recent cybersecurity breach after researchers discovered a sophisticated malware that targeted the network. This new approach, known as “no-phish phishing,” circumvents conventional phishing strategies, making it one of the most difficult frauds to identify to date. Advanced Cyberattack ...
Read More »Ready to Simplify Trust Management? Join Free Webinar to See DigiCert ONE in Action
Ready to Simplify Trust Management? Join Free Webinar to See DigiCert ONE in Action https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/digi.png Jan 16, 2025The Hacker NewsCertificate Management / Compliance The digital world is exploding. IoT devices are multiplying like rabbits, certificates are piling up faster than you can count, and compliance requirements are tightening by the day. Keeping up with it all can feel like trying ...
Read More »MeitY launches ‘Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0’ with ₹6.85 crore prize pool – ET CISO
MeitY launches ‘Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0’ with ₹6.85 crore prize pool – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-117285700,imgsize-29956,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/meity-launches-cyber-security-grand-challenge-2-0-with-6-85-crore-prize-pool.jpg Registration are now open till February 14, for innovative solutions in API Security, Data Protection, Wearable Privacy, Clone App Mitigation, AI Threat Detection, and Biometric Security. The government on Wednesday launched the ‘Cyber Security Grand Challenge 2.0’ (CSGC 2.0) with a total prize money ...
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