Hacktivist Group Twelve Targets Russian Entities with Destructive Cyber Attacks https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/malware.png A hacktivist group known as Twelve has been observed using an arsenal of publicly available tools to conduct destructive cyber attacks against Russian targets. “Rather than demand a ransom for decrypting data, Twelve prefers to encrypt victims’ data and then destroy their infrastructure with a wiper to prevent recovery,” ...
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Unraveling emerging cyber risks: A proactive approach to defense – ET CISO
Unraveling emerging cyber risks: A proactive approach to defense – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113554210,imgsize-195754,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ciso-strategies/unraveling-emerging-cyber-risks-a-proactive-approach-to-defense.jpg Cyberattacks are now ranked as the fifth global risk, a threat more significant than supply chain disruptions or armed conflict. In this era of growing cyber threats, organizations must safeguard their crown jewels—critical data and assets. Rahul Modgil, CISO of EPFO, stressed the importance of a defined ...
Read More »A CISO’s map for boardroom excellence and India’s payment ecosystem, ET CISO
A CISO’s map for boardroom excellence and India’s payment ecosystem, ET CISO As the digital landscape continues to evolve, banking and payment systems are becoming increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats. At the recent Fireside Chat and panel discussion, on the sidelines of ETCISO Annual Conclave 2024, industry leaders from India’s largest financial institutions and organizations shared their strategies to strengthen ...
Read More »Disney to stop using Salesforce-owned Slack after hack exposed company data – ET CISO
Disney to stop using Salesforce-owned Slack after hack exposed company data – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113513284,imgsize-19502,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/disney-to-stop-using-salesforce-owned-slack-after-hack-exposed-company-data.jpg Walt Disney plans to transition away from its use of Slack as a companywide workplace collaboration system, after a hacking entity leaked online more than a terabyte of company data, according to a report in the Status media newsletter. Disney’s CFO Hugh Johnston said most ...
Read More »Europol Shuts Down Major Phishing Scheme Targeting Mobile Phone Credentials
Europol Shuts Down Major Phishing Scheme Targeting Mobile Phone Credentials https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/cybercrime.png Law enforcement authorities have announced the takedown of an international criminal network that leveraged a phishing platform to unlock stolen or lost mobile phones. The phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) platform, called iServer, is estimated to have claimed more than 483,000 victims globally, led by Chile (77,000), Colombia (70,000), Ecuador (42,000), Peru ...
Read More »Top Indian CISOs decode the blueprint for enterprise cybersecurity – ET CISO
Top Indian CISOs decode the blueprint for enterprise cybersecurity – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113523127,imgsize-140660,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ciso-strategies/top-indian-cisos-decode-the-blueprint-for-enterprise-cybersecurity.jpg With growing digital transformation, enterprises across sectors are grappling with complex cyber threats. From banking and financial services to manufacturing, the need for a robust and adaptive approach to cybersecurity has never been greater. At the ETCISO Annual Conclave 2024, CISOs shed light on building effective cybersecurity ...
Read More »Abhijit Chakravarty, EVP, Kotak Bank, ET CISO
Abhijit Chakravarty, EVP, Kotak Bank, ET CISO Banking and capital market firms have made significant strides in both preventing cyberattacks and recovering faster than many other industries. Their constant interactions with partners and collaborators place them in a unique position where a robust cyber resilience strategy is not just desirable but essential. Speaking on the sidelines of the ETCISO Annual ...
Read More »New Brazilian-Linked SambaSpy Malware Targets Italian Users via Phishing Emails
New Brazilian-Linked SambaSpy Malware Targets Italian Users via Phishing Emails https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/CYBERATTAC.png A previously undocumented malware called SambaSpy is exclusively targeting users in Italy via a phishing campaign orchestrated by a suspected Brazilian Portuguese-speaking threat actor. “Threat actors usually try to cast a wide net to maximize their profits, but these attackers are focused on just one country,” Kaspersky said in ...
Read More »Kremlin says Meta’s ban on Russian media ‘unacceptable’ – ET CISO
Kremlin says Meta’s ban on Russian media ‘unacceptable’ – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113446202,imgsize-3736,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/grc/kremlin-says-metas-ban-on-russian-media-unacceptable.jpg US social media giant Meta’s move to block Russian media outlets RT and Rossiya Segodnya from its platforms is unacceptable, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday. Peskov said that Moscow views this decision “very negatively” and has raised concerns about the company’s credibility. “Meta has discredited itself by ...
Read More »Govts should engage AI research institutions to detect fake news: Book, ET CISO
Govts should engage AI research institutions to detect fake news: Book, ET CISO With the need for regulating dissemination of information becoming extremely crucial, governments should engage AI research institutions and social media companies to detect and flag false or misleading content, says a new book. Author Aswin Chandarr says “The Inevitable AI: Art Of Growth With Generative Intelligence” is ...
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