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. ...
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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 ...
Read More »Sebi slaps Rs 5.05 cr fine on Indian clearing corporation for regulatory lapses – ET CISO
Sebi slaps Rs 5.05 cr fine on Indian clearing corporation for regulatory lapses – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-118571248,imgsize-4786,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/sebi-slaps-rs-5-05-cr-fine-on-indian-clearing-corporation-for-regulatory-lapses.jpg New Delhi, Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday imposed a Rs 5.05 crore penalty on Indian Clearing Corporation Ltd (ICCL) for non-compliance with cyber security and disaster recovery framework. It has been directed to pay the penalty within 45 days, according to the Securities ...
Read More »Praveen Kumar’s journey from national security to enterprise security, ET CISO
Praveen Kumar’s journey from national security to enterprise security, ET CISO Praveen Kumar’s career has been defined by adaptability and a relentless pursuit of excellence. His formative years at RIMC, Dehradun led him to the National Defence Academy (NDA), setting the stage for a distinguished tenure in the Indian Navy. Over two decades, he built a strong foundation in Information ...
Read More »DeepSeek removed from app stores in South Korea amid data privacy concerns – ET CISO
DeepSeek removed from app stores in South Korea amid data privacy concerns – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-118319182,imgsize-22150,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/deepseek-removed-from-app-stores-in-south-korea-amid-data-privacy-concerns.jpg Chinese AI app, DeepSeek, has been removed from South Korean app stores pending a review of how it handles user data. According to news agency AFP, Choi Jang-hyuk, vice chairperson of Seoul’s Personal Information Protection Commission, told a press conference that DeepSeek has been ...
Read More »LightSpy Expands to 100+ Commands, Increasing Control Over Windows, macOS, Linux, and Mobile
LightSpy Expands to 100+ Commands, Increasing Control Over Windows, macOS, Linux, and Mobile https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/spyware.png Cybersecurity researchers have flagged an updated version of the LightSpy implant that comes equipped with an expanded set of data collection features to extract information from social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. LightSpy is the name given to a modular spyware that’s capable of infecting ...
Read More »Niva Bupa Health Insurance reports cyber threat; initiates probe – ET CISO
Niva Bupa Health Insurance reports cyber threat; initiates probe – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-118524516,imgsize-20194,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/niva-bupa-health-insurance-reports-cyber-threat-initiates-probe.jpg Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company on Friday reported an incident of cyber threat from an anonymous entity which claimed to have hacked the company’s customer database. In a regulatory filing, Niva Bupa said that it was conducting an investigation into the data leak threat. “We have received ...
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