Top Strategies for MSMEs to Combat Rising Cyber Threats, IT Security News, ET CISO Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are increasingly becoming targets for cyber threats because they often have less sophisticated security systems. Did you know that India ranked as the second most targeted nation globally for cyberattacks in 2024, with 95 entities falling victim to data theft. ...
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Will Meta lawsuits shape Africa’s data privacy laws? – ET CISO
Will Meta lawsuits shape Africa’s data privacy laws? – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-121305742,imgsize-443777,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/will-meta-lawsuits-shape-africas-data-privacy-laws.jpg Highlights Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is contesting a $220 million fine imposed by Nigeria’s Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission for alleged regulatory breaches, including unauthorized data sharing and market dominance abuse. Content moderators working for Majorel in Ghana have reported severe mental ...
Read More »New Self-Spreading Malware Infects Docker Containers to Mine Dero Cryptocurrency
New Self-Spreading Malware Infects Docker Containers to Mine Dero Cryptocurrency https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/dockers.jpg May 27, 2025Ravie LakshmananCloud Security / Threat Intelligence Misconfigured Docker API instances have become the target of a new malware campaign that transforms them into a cryptocurrency mining botnet. The attacks, designed to mine for Dero currency, is notable for its worm-like capabilities to propagate the malware to other ...
Read More »WhatsApp scam: Sending a ‘Funny Meme’ can now help hackers empty your bank account – ET CISO
WhatsApp scam: Sending a ‘Funny Meme’ can now help hackers empty your bank account – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-121427016,imgsize-53130,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/whatsapp-scam-sending-a-funny-meme-can-now-help-hackers-empty-your-bank-account.jpg A new type of WhatsApp scam is now doing the rounds on the internet. A seemingly innocent act –downloading a funny meme or image on WhatsApp – could be the gateway for fraudsters to compromise your entire digital life, from your bank ...
Read More »Kaspersky, MIT bengaluru launch national cybersecurity showdown, ET CISO
Kaspersky, MIT bengaluru launch national cybersecurity showdown, ET CISO Kaspersky, the global cybersecurity and digital privacy company, has partnered with the Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT), Bengaluru, MAHE, to launch HackSky — a 48-hour on-campus hackathon. This two-day event, taking place from 29th to 30th July 2025, is open to tech students, young cybersecurity professionals, and cybersecurity enthusiasts from across ...
Read More »Thales 2025 report: 70% in India flag fast-moving AI as top GenAI security risk – ET CISO
Thales 2025 report: 70% in India flag fast-moving AI as top GenAI security risk – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-121309847,imgsize-191163,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/thales-2025-report-70-in-india-flag-fast-moving-ai-as-top-genai-security-risk.jpg 72% of respondents in India are investing in AI-specific security tools with either new or existing budgets. In India, 68% of respondents identify future encryption compromise as one of the major concerns among quantum computing security threats. Globally, malware remains the top ...
Read More »Hackers Use Fake VPN and Browser NSIS Installers to Deliver Winos 4.0 Malware
Hackers Use Fake VPN and Browser NSIS Installers to Deliver Winos 4.0 Malware https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/malware-install.jpg May 25, 2025Ravie LakshmananThreat Intelligence / Software Security Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a malware campaign that uses fake software installers masquerading as popular tools like LetsVPN and QQ Browser to deliver the Winos 4.0 framework. The campaign, first detected by Rapid7 in February 2025, involves the ...
Read More »India & Russia eye collaboration on nuclear energy, cybersecurity – ET CISO
India & Russia eye collaboration on nuclear energy, cybersecurity – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-121372895,imgsize-146972,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/india-russia-eye-collaboration-on-nuclear-energy-cybersecurity.jpg New Delhi: As India readies to amend its contentious nuclear liability laws and boost its cyber defence mechanisms in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor, discussions are learnt to have been started with Russia to forge joint collaborations in nuclear energy and cyber space, besides cutting-edge technology across ...
Read More »Top 8 CISO Focus Areas, IT Security News, ET CISO
Top 8 CISO Focus Areas, IT Security News, ET CISO As India celebrates National Technology Day 2025 under the theme “Empowering a Sustainable Tomorrow Through Innovation,” Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) are redefining their strategic priorities to address the evolving cybersecurity landscape. In an era marked by the proliferation of AI technologies, complex digital ecosystems, and increasing regulatory demands, CISOs ...
Read More »China-Linked APTs Exploit SAP CVE-2025-31324 to Breach 581 Critical Systems Worldwide
China-Linked APTs Exploit SAP CVE-2025-31324 to Breach 581 Critical Systems Worldwide https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SAP-chinese-hackers.jpg May 13, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Threat Intelligence A recently disclosed critical security flaw impacting SAP NetWeaver is being exploited by multiple China-nexus nation-state actors to target critical infrastructure networks. “Actors leveraged CVE-2025-31324, an unauthenticated file upload vulnerability that enables remote code execution (RCE),” EclecticIQ researcher Arda Büyükkaya said ...
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