Consumer awareness, use of AI & constant vigilance: HDFC Bank & TOI’s Cyber Security Summit explores how menace of cyber frauds can be dealt with – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115449570,imgsize-77636,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/consumer-awareness-use-of-ai-constant-vigilance-hdfc-bank-tois-cyber-security-summit-explores-how-menace-of-cyber-frauds-can-be-dealt-with.jpg Consumer awareness is the first step to preventing cyber frauds – that’s the big takeaway from HDFC Bank’s Cyber Security Summit organized in collaboration with TOI in New Delhi. Greed, fear ...
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New ‘Helldown’ Ransomware Variant Expands Attacks to VMware and Linux Systems
New ‘Helldown’ Ransomware Variant Expands Attacks to VMware and Linux Systems https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/locker.png Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a Linux variant of a relatively new ransomware strain called Helldown, suggesting that the threat actors are broadening their attack focus. “Helldown deploys Windows ransomware derived from the LockBit 3.0 code,” Sekoia said in a report shared with The Hacker News. “Given ...
Read More »Cybersecurity in healthcare to grow from reactive to proactive measures – ET CISO
Cybersecurity in healthcare to grow from reactive to proactive measures – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115438468,imgsize-48482,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/cybersecurity-in-healthcare-to-grow-from-reactive-to-proactive-measures.jpg The healthcare industry is expected to step up spending on cybersecurity, with hospitals currently allocating 8–10% of their IT budgets for hiring experts and deploying tools to prevent cyberattacks. According to a Deloitte India analysis, this will increase to 12–15% in the next two years– from ...
Read More »powering cybersecurity in the digital age, IT Security News, ET CISO
powering cybersecurity in the digital age, IT Security News, ET CISO I still remember the time in school when my father would hand me a ‘self’ cheque to withdraw cash from my bank account. To me, it was a symbol of responsibility. Safely cycling the four kilometers to the bank, I was always cautious, avoiding isolated stretches where I could ...
Read More »Facebook users affected by data breach eligible for compensation, German court says – ET CISO
Facebook users affected by data breach eligible for compensation, German court says – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115438376,imgsize-3037,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/facebook-users-affected-by-data-breach-eligible-for-compensation-german-court-says.jpg BERLIN, – A German court said on Monday that Facebook users whose data was illegally obtained in 2018 and 2019 were eligible for compensation. The Federal Court of Justice (BGH) ruled that the loss of control over one’s data online was grounds for damages ...
Read More »New Stealthy BabbleLoader Malware Spotted Delivering WhiteSnake and Meduza Stealers
New Stealthy BabbleLoader Malware Spotted Delivering WhiteSnake and Meduza Stealers https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/malware.png Nov 18, 2024Ravie LakshmananThreat Intelligence / Ransomware Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new stealthy malware loader called BabbleLoader that has been observed in the wild delivering information stealer families such as WhiteSnake and Meduza. BabbleLoader is an “extremely evasive loader, packed with defensive mechanisms, that is designed ...
Read More »Securing the data infrastructure: The key pillar of modern app development – ET CISO
Securing the data infrastructure: The key pillar of modern app development – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115405947,imgsize-119898,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ciso-strategies/securing-the-data-infrastructure-the-key-pillar-of-modern-app-development.jpg Cyber-attacks continue to be the top concern for business leaders worldwide. Data is at the heart of innovation in modern app development, and the infrastructure used to support these applications is under constant attack, especially data. With the rise in data breaches and the sophistication ...
Read More »The Problem of Permissions and Non-Human Identities – Why Remediating Credentials Takes Longer Than You Think
The Problem of Permissions and Non-Human Identities – Why Remediating Credentials Takes Longer Than You Think https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/git.png According to research from GitGuardian and CyberArk, 79% of IT decision-makers reported having experienced a secrets leak, up from 75% in the previous year’s report. At the same time, the number of leaked credentials has never been higher, with over 12.7 million hardcoded ...
Read More »AV-Comparatives Releases 2024 Advanced Threat Protection Test Results for Enterprise Cybersecurity Solutions – ET CISO
AV-Comparatives Releases 2024 Advanced Threat Protection Test Results for Enterprise Cybersecurity Solutions – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-115418294,imgsize-156526,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/av-comparatives-releases-2024-advanced-threat-protection-test-results-for-enterprise-cybersecurity-solutions.jpg Helping CISOs Select Top-Performing Cybersecurity Solutions with Rigorous Advanced Threat Protection Testing Results for 2024 Advanced Threat Protection Test 2024 AV-Comparatives, a globally recognised independent organisation specialising in cybersecurity testing, is pleased to announce the results of its 2024 Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) Test ...
Read More »THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 11 – Nov 17)
THN Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools, and Practices (Nov 11 – Nov 17) https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/recap.png Nov 18, 2024Ravie LakshmananCybersecurity / Infosec What do hijacked websites, fake job offers, and sneaky ransomware have in common? They’re proof that cybercriminals are finding smarter, sneakier ways to exploit both systems and people. This week makes one thing clear: no system, no person, no organization ...
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