U’khand cyber attack: Initial probe points to breach at B’luru backup centre – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-114367216,imgsize-7858,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/ukhand-cyber-attack-initial-probe-points-to-breach-at-bluru-backup-centre.jpg As the probe into the recent ransomware attack that forced the shutdown of 192 govt websites in the state continues, preliminary findings suggest the attackers first breached security at the disaster recovery (DR) centre in Bengaluru. The DR centre is managed by a private ...
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Crypt Ghouls Targets Russian Firms with LockBit 3.0 and Babuk Ransomware Attacks
Crypt Ghouls Targets Russian Firms with LockBit 3.0 and Babuk Ransomware Attacks https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/russia.png Oct 19, 2024Ravie LakshmananNetwork Security / Data Breach A nascent threat actor known as Crypt Ghouls has been linked to a set of cyber attacks targeting Russian businesses and government agencies with ransomware with the twin goals of disrupting business operations and financial gain. “The group under ...
Read More »Atlas Systems launches ‘ComplyScore’ cybersecurity product for mid, large companies – ET CISO
Atlas Systems launches ‘ComplyScore’ cybersecurity product for mid, large companies – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-114367238,imgsize-55660,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/atlas-systems-launches-complyscore-cybersecurity-product-for-mid-large-companies.jpg Atlas Systems has launched a new cybersecurity software, ComplyScore, aimed at mitigating risk for mid and large sized companies. The company aims at ramping up its presence with this software and a top official said healthcare industry provides better opportunities for the new product and the ...
Read More »U.S. and Allies Warn of Iranian Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure in Year-Long Campaign
U.S. and Allies Warn of Iranian Cyberattacks on Critical Infrastructure in Year-Long Campaign https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/cyberattack.png Oct 18, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Intelligence / Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity and intelligence agencies from Australia, Canada, and the U.S. have warned about a year-long campaign undertaken by Iranian cyber actors to infiltrate critical infrastructure organizations via brute-force attacks. “Since October 2023, Iranian actors have used brute force ...
Read More »Meta launches joint initiative with Centre to empower Indians against online scams – ET CISO
Meta launches joint initiative with Centre to empower Indians against online scams – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-114337627,imgsize-17758,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/meta-launches-joint-initiative-with-centre-to-empower-indians-against-online-scams.jpg Meta has launched its safety campaign ‘Scam se Bacho’ in collaboration with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) in an effort to educate people on how to stay safe from ...
Read More »What is remote access scam and how can you protect yourself?, IT Security News, ET CISO
What is remote access scam and how can you protect yourself?, IT Security News, ET CISO Remote access scams are a type of cybercrime where scammers trick victims into granting them remote access to their devices. Once they have access, scammers can steal personal information, financial data, or install malware. How do remote access scams work? Phishing: Scammers often use ...
Read More »The Ultimate DSPM Guide: Webinar on Building a Strong Data Security Posture
The Ultimate DSPM Guide: Webinar on Building a Strong Data Security Posture https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/data-security.png Oct 18, 2024The Hacker NewsWebinar / Data Protection Picture your company’s data as a vast, complex jigsaw puzzle—scattered across clouds, devices, and networks. Some pieces are hidden, some misplaced, and others might even be missing entirely. Keeping your data secure in today’s fast-evolving landscape can feel like ...
Read More »Vizag police bust illegal payment gateway scam – ET CISO
Vizag police bust illegal payment gateway scam – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-114337662,imgsize-77578,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/vizag-police-bust-illegal-payment-gateway-scam.jpg City police busted an illegal payment gateway aggregator known as ‘Peace Pay’ following a tip-off from central agencies. Peace Pay was not authorised by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and was providing services to several betting and investment scam websites. According to the cops, the operation revealed that ...
Read More »CISOs unpack API security strategy to secure digital transformation efforts, ET CISO
CISOs unpack API security strategy to secure digital transformation efforts, ET CISO APIs truly make the digital world go round. They are the backbone of digital transformation for both digital native and traditional businesses. But this also makes them a prime target for security threats. From API sprawl to Shadow APIs, the challenges are many. And strategies like Open authentication, ...
Read More »North Korean IT Workers in Western Firms Now Demanding Ransom for Stolen Data
North Korean IT Workers in Western Firms Now Demanding Ransom for Stolen Data https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/server.png Oct 18, 2024Ravie LakshmananInsider Threat / Cyber Espionage North Korean information technology (IT) workers who obtain employment under false identities in Western companies are not only stealing intellectual property, but are also stepping up by demanding ransoms in order to not leak it, marking a new ...
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