Airtel working on tech to wipe out scam, phishing, ET CISO Following the success in curbing spam on its network, Bharti Airtel is working on a technology that will aim to eradicate online scam or phishing attempts through text messaging and calls for its more than 380 million mobile users, said a top official at India’s second-largest telecom operator. The ...
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Over 400 IPs Exploiting Multiple SSRF Vulnerabilities in Coordinated Cyber Attack
Over 400 IPs Exploiting Multiple SSRF Vulnerabilities in Coordinated Cyber Attack https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/code.png Mar 12, 2025Ravie LakshmananCloud Security / Vulnerability Threat intelligence firm GreyNoise is warning of a “coordinated surge” in the exploitation of Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) vulnerabilities spanning multiple platforms. “At least 400 IPs have been seen actively exploiting multiple SSRF CVEs simultaneously, with notable overlap between attack attempts,” ...
Read More »Safe CBDC transactions in a quantum-enabled future: A glimpse into the secure digital economy – ET CISO
Safe CBDC transactions in a quantum-enabled future: A glimpse into the secure digital economy – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-118925488,imgsize-3138,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/safe-cbdc-transactions-in-a-quantum-enabled-future-a-glimpse-into-the-secure-digital-economy.jpg The rapid advancements in quantum computing are not just a scientific milestone—they signal an imminent disruption across industries, such as finance and banking, telecommunications, healthcare and cybersecurity. These computers have the potential to become one of the most revolutionary technologies in history. ...
Read More »India’s information security spending to grow 16.4 pc to $3.3 billion in 2025, ET CISO
India’s information security spending to grow 16.4 pc to $3.3 billion in 2025, ET CISO Mumbai, Indian enterprises are set to increase their spending on information security, with total end-user spending projected to reach $3.3 billion in 2025, a new report said on Tuesday. This marks a 16.4 per cent increase from 2024, driven by rising cybersecurity threats, evolving regulations, ...
Read More »Kaspersky: Stealer malware leaked over 2 million bank cards – ET CISO
Kaspersky: Stealer malware leaked over 2 million bank cards – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-118774806,imgsize-3834,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/kaspersky-stealer-malware-leaked-over-2-million-bank-cards.jpg Kaspersky Digital Footprint Intelligence estimates that 2.3 million bank cards were leaked on the dark web, based on an analysis of data-stealing malware log files from 2023-2024. On average, every 14th infostealer infection results in stolen credit card information, with nearly 26 million devices compromised by infostealers, ...
Read More »Researchers Link CACTUS Ransomware Tactics to Former Black Basta Affiliates
Researchers Link CACTUS Ransomware Tactics to Former Black Basta Affiliates https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/malware-ransomware.png Mar 04, 2025Ravie LakshmananCybercrime / Threat Intelligence Threat actors deploying the Black Basta and CACTUS ransomware families have been found to rely on the same BackConnect (BC) module for maintaining persistent control over infected hosts, a sign that affiliates previously associated with Black Basta may have transitioned to CACTUS. ...
Read More »Union law minister Meghwal calls for safer digital space for women, urges vigilance against cyber crimes – ET CISO
Union law minister Meghwal calls for safer digital space for women, urges vigilance against cyber crimes – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-118697995,imgsize-43018,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/union-law-minister-meghwal-calls-for-safer-digital-space-for-women-urges-vigilance-against-cyber-crimes.jpg Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Monday stressed on the need to create a safer digital environment for women, ensuring their dignity and participation in nation-building. Speaking on the rising threat of cyber crimes during his address at the ...
Read More »Security researchers have big warning for developers on Microsoft Copilot, ET CISO
Security researchers have big warning for developers on Microsoft Copilot, ET CISO Security researchers have discovered that thousands of private GitHub repositories can still be accessed through Microsoft Copilot, even after they’ve been made private or deleted. According to findings published by Israeli cybersecurity firm Lasso, this vulnerability affects more than 20,000 repositories from over 16,000 organizations worldwide. Lasso co-founder ...
Read More »Government has a google chrome warning for Windows and Mac users – ET CISO
Government has a google chrome warning for Windows and Mac users – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-117592387,imgsize-57114,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/government-has-a-google-chrome-warning-for-windows-and-mac-users.jpg India’s cybersecurity watchdog, CERT-In, has warned about two vulnerabilities in the popular Google Chrome browser that hackers can exploit. These new warnings are for Chrome users mostly across Mac, PC and laptop platforms and not that much for smartphone users. These vulnerabilities can allow attackers ...
Read More »CISA Adds Microsoft and Zimbra Flaws to KEV Catalog Amid Active Exploitation
CISA Adds Microsoft and Zimbra Flaws to KEV Catalog Amid Active Exploitation https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cisa.png Feb 26, 2025Ravie LakshmananEnterprise Security / Vulnerability The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) on Tuesday placed two security flaws impacting Microsoft Partner Center and Synacor Zimbra Collaboration Suite (ZCS) to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, based on evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerabilities in ...
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