Role of IT distributors in safeguarding India’s digital infrastructure – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115243501,imgsize-108740,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/role-of-it-distributors-in-safeguarding-indias-digital-infrastructure.jpg As India’s dependence on digital infrastructure grows, the role of IT distributors in securing this infrastructure becomes even more crucial. India’s rapid digital growth has brought increased risks, as cyber threats target individuals, businesses, and critical infrastructure. IT distributors are key players in protecting this landscape. Acting ...
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Tipping the scales in favour of defenders, ET CISO
Tipping the scales in favour of defenders, ET CISO For organizations dealing with high-stakes environments, whether it’s national defense or critical infrastructure, investing in solutions that adapt to new threats is not just an option—it’s a necessity. The cybersecurity landscape is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by the rapid 5G adoption and a large-scale shift to cloud. While transformative, ...
Read More »Amazon confirms employee data hacked in the biggest cyberattack of 2023 – ET CISO
Amazon confirms employee data hacked in the biggest cyberattack of 2023 – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115209365,imgsize-39952,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/amazon-confirms-employee-data-hacked-in-the-biggest-cyberattack-of-2023.jpg Amazon has acknowledged a hacking incident involving a third-party vendor that compromised employee data. The breach exposed work email addresses, phone numbers, and building locations of affected employees. While Amazon’s core systems remain secure, the company emphasized that the incident occurred at a vendor responsible ...
Read More »Palo Alto Advises Securing PAN-OS Interface Amid Potential RCE Threat Concerns
Palo Alto Advises Securing PAN-OS Interface Amid Potential RCE Threat Concerns https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/palo.png Nov 09, 2024Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Network Security Palo Alto Networks on Friday issued an informational advisory urging customers to ensure that access to the PAN-OS management interface is secured because of a potential remote code execution vulnerability. “Palo Alto Networks is aware of a claim of a remote ...
Read More »Hackers demands payment in breads after breaching French giant Schneider Electric – ET CISO
Hackers demands payment in breads after breaching French giant Schneider Electric – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115108340,imgsize-72224,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/hackers-demands-payment-in-breads-after-breaching-french-giant-schneider-electric.jpg A newly emerged ransomware group has demanded an unusual ransom from French multinational Schneider Electric: $125,000 worth of baguettes (a bread of French origin), marking one of the most bizarre extortion attempts in recent cybercrime history. The demand would require approximately 58,715 French baguettes, though ...
Read More »Unlocking the future of cybersecurity with GenAI-powered teams, ET CISO
Unlocking the future of cybersecurity with GenAI-powered teams, ET CISO In an era where cyber threats evolve rapidly, organizations are increasingly turning to cutting-edge technologies to bolster their defenses. Among these technologies, Generative AI (GenAI) is emerging as a powerful tool that is transforming the cybersecurity landscape. By automating tasks, predicting threats, and enabling more dynamic responses, GenAI is not ...
Read More »New CRON#TRAP Malware Infects Windows by Hiding in Linux VM to Evade Antivirus
New CRON#TRAP Malware Infects Windows by Hiding in Linux VM to Evade Antivirus https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/windows-malware.png Nov 08, 2024Ravie LakshmananMalware / Virtualization Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malware campaign that infects Windows systems with a Linux virtual instance containing a backdoor capable of establishing remote access to the compromised hosts. The “intriguing” campaign, codenamed CRON#TRAP, starts with a malicious Windows shortcut ...
Read More »Delhi government introduces new regulations to safeguard citizens from financial frauds – ET CISO
Delhi government introduces new regulations to safeguard citizens from financial frauds – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115043824,imgsize-13586,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/delhi-government-introduces-new-regulations-to-safeguard-citizens-from-financial-frauds.jpg In a bid to combat the rising cases of financial frauds in Delhi, the AAP government on Wednesday introduced new regulations aimed at safeguarding the citizens from fraudulent investment schemes. Announcing the regulations, Chief Minister Atishi emphasised a “zero-tolerance” stance against scammers who lure people ...
Read More »AI-driven cyber attacks top risk for enterprises, says report, ET CISO
AI-driven cyber attacks top risk for enterprises, says report, ET CISO New Delhi, Nov 3 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven malicious attacks were the top emerging cyber-security risk for enterprises in the third quarter of 2024, according to a new report. Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven malicious attacks were the top emerging cyber-security risk for enterprises in the third quarter of 2024, according ...
Read More »Big crackdown on unauthorised use of PAN card details! Here’s what the government is doing – ET CISO
Big crackdown on unauthorised use of PAN card details! Here’s what the government is doing – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115004174,imgsize-64924,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/big-crackdown-on-unauthorised-use-of-pan-card-details-heres-what-the-government-is-doing.jpg Big crackdown on PAN details unauthorised use! The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), operating under the Union home ministry, has directed the cessation of unauthorized usage of Indian citizens’ Permanent Account Numbers (PAN) by financial technology companies and other consumer tech ...
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