Critical WordPress Anti-Spam Plugin Flaws Expose 200,000+ Sites to Remote Attacks https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/wordpress.png Nov 26, 2024Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Website Security Two critical security flaws impacting the Spam protection, Anti-Spam, and FireWall plugin WordPress could allow an unauthenticated attacker to install and enable malicious plugins on susceptible sites and potentially achieve remote code execution. The vulnerabilities, tracked as CVE-2024-10542 and CVE-2024-10781, carry ...
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UPDATE 1-New York fines Geico $9.8 million over data breach – ET CISO
UPDATE 1-New York fines Geico $9.8 million over data breach – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115683489,imgsize-4218,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/update-1-new-york-fines-geico-9-8-million-over-data-breach.jpg The New York Attorney General’s office fined car insurance company Geico $9.75 million on Monday for hacks that obtained personal information on 116,000 drivers in the state. The attorney general and state Department of Financial Services said Geico and Travelers Indemnity Company violated state data protection ...
Read More »93 per cent of Indian executives anticipate cyber-budget increase in 2025, 74 per cent strengthening cybersecurity posture: PwC Report, ET CISO
93 per cent of Indian executives anticipate cyber-budget increase in 2025, 74 per cent strengthening cybersecurity posture: PwC Report, ET CISO New Delhi [India], November 23 (ANI): Indian organisations are significantly ramping up their cybersecurity investments amid rising digital threats, according to PwC report. 93 per cent of Indian executives plan to increase their cybersecurity budgets in 2025, with 17 ...
Read More »Google’s New Restore Credentials Tool Simplifies App Login After Android Migration
Google’s New Restore Credentials Tool Simplifies App Login After Android Migration https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/android.png Nov 25, 2024Ravie LakshmananMobile Security / Privacy Google has introduced a new feature called Restore Credentials to help users restore their account access to third-party apps securely after migrating to a new Android device. Part of Android’s Credential Manager API, the feature aims to reduce the hassle of ...
Read More »Security Leadership Summit 2024 Concludes: Shaping the Future of Security – ET CISO
Security Leadership Summit 2024 Concludes: Shaping the Future of Security – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115661538,imgsize-28464,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/next-gen-tech/security-leadership-summit-2024-concludes-shaping-the-future-of-security.jpg The 19th Security Leadership Summit 2024, organized by CAPSI and APDI, concluded at PHD House, New Delhi. The event brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore advanced technologies shaping the security landscape under the theme “Surakshit Bharat – Viksit Bharat 2047.” Key discussions highlighted ...
Read More »SBI cautions about a new fraud; Do not trust the calls from CBI, Income Tax department without verifying their identity, ET CISO
SBI cautions about a new fraud; Do not trust the calls from CBI, Income Tax department without verifying their identity, ET CISO Recently State Bank of India has cautioned its customers about an a new fraud module where imposters posing as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) or Income tax Department officials may threaten you and exhort heavy fines in the ...
Read More »Google Exposes GLASSBRIDGE: A Pro-China Influence Network of Fake News Sites
Google Exposes GLASSBRIDGE: A Pro-China Influence Network of Fake News Sites https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/china.png Nov 23, 2024Ravie LakshmananCloud Security / Threat Intelligence Government agencies and non-governmental organizations in the United States have become the target of a nascent China state threat actor known as Storm-2077. The adversary, believed to be active since at least January 2024, has also conducted cyber attacks against ...
Read More »Scybers Recognized in Forbes India Select 200 – DGEMS 2024 – ET CISO
Scybers Recognized in Forbes India Select 200 – DGEMS 2024 – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115484499,imgsize-23506,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/scybers-recognized-in-forbes-india-select-200-dgems-2024.jpg Scybers, a rapidly expanding global cybersecurity firm, has been honored with a spot in the Forbes India Select 200 – DGEMS 2024, an exclusive list that recognizes dynamic entrepreneurs and companies with exceptional global growth potential. This recognition underscores Scybers’ commitment to driving innovation in cybersecurity ...
Read More »Ghost Tap: Hackers Exploiting NFCGate to Steal Funds via Mobile Payments
Ghost Tap: Hackers Exploiting NFCGate to Steal Funds via Mobile Payments https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/payment-fraud.png Nov 20, 2024Ravie LakshmananPayment Security / Cybercrime Threat actors are increasingly banking on a new technique that leverages near-field communication (NFC) to cash out victim’s funds at scale. The technique, codenamed Ghost Tap by ThreatFabric, enables cybercriminals to cash-out money from stolen credit cards linked to mobile payment ...
Read More »India’s 500 GW renewable energy goal spurs call for advanced cybersecurity measures – ET CISO
India’s 500 GW renewable energy goal spurs call for advanced cybersecurity measures – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115485663,imgsize-33070,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/next-gen-tech/indias-500-gw-renewable-energy-goal-spurs-call-for-advanced-cybersecurity-measures.jpg New Delhi: As India scales up digital initiatives to meet its ambitious renewable energy targets, cybersecurity challenges have come into sharp focus, especially in critical sectors like power transmission and distribution. Experts at the ET Energyworld SmartEnergy Summit 2024, during the panel discussion on ...
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