North Korea-Linked Hackers Target Developers via Malicious VS Code Projects https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/vscode.png The North Korean threat actors associated with the long-running Contagious Interview campaign have been observed using malicious Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) projects as lures to deliver a backdoor on compromised endpoints. The latest finding demonstrates continued evolution of the new tactic that was first discovered in December ...
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HPE updates retail networking and server portfolio with reliability, security, and AI features
HPE updates retail networking and server portfolio with reliability, security, and AI features https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-126556835,imgsize-112090,width-1200,height=627,overlay-etciso,resizemode-75/ot-security/hewlett-packard-enterprise-enhances-retail-networking-and-computing-solutions-with-ai-security-and-robust-performance.jpg Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has expanded its retail-focused portfolio with new networking and computing updates aimed at improving connectivity, resilience, and operational visibility across retail environments, from warehouses and back offices to checkout counters and curbside operations. The expanded offerings combine updates to HPE Aruba Networking ...
Read More »Insights on Rising PAN Card Scams in India, ETCISO
Insights on Rising PAN Card Scams in India, ETCISO Cybersecurity researchers have identified a sharp rise in PAN card–related fraud in India, where stolen Permanent Account Numbers are being misused to open fraudulent bank accounts, obtain illegal loans, and divert government subsidies. Analysts report that these activities have resulted in large-scale financial losses and long-term identity damage for affected individuals. ...
Read More »American billionaire Mark Cuban has a warning on AI chatbots for CEOs
American billionaire Mark Cuban has a warning on AI chatbots for CEOs https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-126496122,imgsize-209851,width-1200,height=627,overlay-etciso,resizemode-75/data-breaches/mark-cuban-warns-ceos-the-risks-and-opportunities-of-ai-chatbots.jpg American billionaire investor Mark Cuban has now issued a stark warning for business leaders about the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence. Along with this, Cuban has also cautioned that while AI can transform companies, its careless use could expose valuable intellectual property. Speaking during a call ...
Read More »Russian APT28 Runs Credential-Stealing Campaign Targeting Energy and Policy Organizations
Russian APT28 Runs Credential-Stealing Campaign Targeting Energy and Policy Organizations https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/cyberattack.jpg Jan 09, 2026Ravie LakshmananEmail Security / Threat Intelligence Russian state-sponsored threat actors have been linked to a fresh set of credential harvesting attacks targeting individuals associated with a Turkish energy and nuclear research agency, as well as staff affiliated with a European think tank and organizations in North Macedonia ...
Read More »2026 Will Redefine Cyber Defense: What the 2025 Threat Landscape Is Telling Us
2026 Will Redefine Cyber Defense: What the 2025 Threat Landscape Is Telling Us https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-126411345,imgsize-1365076,width-1200,height=627,overlay-etciso,resizemode-75/brand-solution/redefining-cyber-defense-the-imperative-shift-towards-intelligence-led-security-in-2026.jpg The cyber-threat landscape of 2025 is a reminder that today’s attackers are operating with more sophistication, more collaboration, and more automation than ever before — often faster than traditional security architectures can respond. For enterprise security teams, the second half of 2025 has made one thing ...
Read More »How AI is Transforming Credit Risk, Compliance, and Fraud Detection, ETCISO
How AI is Transforming Credit Risk, Compliance, and Fraud Detection, ETCISO Risk management has always been the cornerstone of banking and financial services. For the longest time, banks managed credit, compliance, and fraud risks through manual assessments, strict rule-based systems, and historical data analysis. While these methods helped protect banks, the processes had their own constraints, including limited data visibility, ...
Read More »European Space Agency confirms cyberattack on some its systems
European Space Agency confirms cyberattack on some its systems https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-126298138,imgsize-105962,width-1200,height=627,overlay-etciso,resizemode-75/data-breaches/european-space-agency-confirms-cyberattack-on-some-its-systems.jpg The European Space Agency (ESA) has confirmed a cyberattack on some of its systems after a hacker offered to sell data allegedly stolen from the organisation. The agency’s forensic investigation has revealed that servers located outside the ESA corporate network have been compromised. According to ESA, only a very small ...
Read More »Transparent Tribe Launches New RAT Attacks Against Indian Government and Academia
Transparent Tribe Launches New RAT Attacks Against Indian Government and Academia https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/india.jpg The threat actor known as Transparent Tribe has been attributed to a fresh set of attacks targeting Indian governmental, academic, and strategic entities with a remote access trojan (RAT) that grants them persistent control over compromised hosts. “The campaign employs deceptive delivery techniques, including a weaponized Windows shortcut ...
Read More »My prediction for 2026: The shift to “Machine-Speed Defense”
My prediction for 2026: The shift to “Machine-Speed Defense” https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-126304236,imgsize-357760,width-1200,height=627,overlay-etciso,resizemode-75/ciso-movement/2026-the-emergence-of-machine-speed-defense-in-cybersecurity.jpg For years, “Human-in-the-Loop” (HITL) has been the mantra of responsible AI. We envisioned a future where artificial intelligence would augment our capabilities, but a human would always retain the final say — the ultimate “kill switch.” In cybersecurity, this model has served us reasonably well, allowing human analysts to review, ...
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