Sam Altman’s rebranded Worldcoin ramps up iris-scanning crypto project – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-114338159,imgsize-1410125,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/next-gen-tech/sam-altmans-rebranded-worldcoin-ramps-up-iris-scanning-crypto-project.jpg Worldcoin, a cryptocurrency project founded by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, said on Thursday it was rebranding to World Network and was ramping up efforts to scan every human’s iris using its “orb” devices. Its core offering is its World ID, which the company describes as a “digital ...
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Casio confirms customer data compromised in ransomware attack – ET CISO
Casio confirms customer data compromised in ransomware attack – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-114273808,imgsize-92562,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/casio-confirms-customer-data-compromised-in-ransomware-attack.jpg Japanese electronics giant Casio has confirmed that a recent ransomware attack resulted in the theft of customer data, along with sensitive employee and company information. The breach, which occurred on October 5, 2024, is the latest in a series of high-profile cyberattacks targeting major corporations this year. In ...
Read More »Internet Archive reels from ‘catastrophic’ cyberattack, data breach – ET CISO
Internet Archive reels from ‘catastrophic’ cyberattack, data breach – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-114138588,imgsize-30230,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/internet-archive-reels-from-catastrophic-cyberattack-data-breach.jpg By Anuj Chopra Washington: The Internet Archive, an online repository of web pages, was offline Thursday after its founder confirmed a major cyberattack that exposed the data of millions of users and left the site defaced. The assault on the San Francisco-based nonprofit, claimed by a shadowy group ...
Read More »Government issues ‘high risk’ warning for Microsoft Windows users – ET CISO
Government issues ‘high risk’ warning for Microsoft Windows users – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-114138621,imgsize-37016,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/grc/government-issues-high-risk-warning-for-microsoft-windows-users.jpg The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory for Microsoft Windows users. The cyber security under the aegis of Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology said that it has discovered multiple vulnerabilities in Microsoft products including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Azure, Developer Tools, ...
Read More »Cyber security firm Artic Wolf opens first India GCC in Bengaluru – ET CISO
Cyber security firm Artic Wolf opens first India GCC in Bengaluru – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-114069290,imgsize-75786,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/corporate/cyber-security-firm-artic-wolf-opens-first-india-gcc-in-bengaluru.jpg US-based cyber security firm, Arctic Wolf Tuesday announced the launch of its first Indian Global Capability Centre (GCC) in Bengaluru. The US-based firm plans to recruit 150 employees by mid-2025, especially in roles related to core R&D areas like threat intelligence and artificial intelligence (AI). ...
Read More »Telecommunications: The cornerstone for AI for good, responsible regulations & cybersecurity – ET CISO
Telecommunications: The cornerstone for AI for good, responsible regulations & cybersecurity – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-114069372,imgsize-118702,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/telecommunications-the-cornerstone-for-ai-for-good-responsible-regulations-cybersecurity.jpg Predicting the future is not magic, it’s AI!” – Dave Waters, Supply Chain Today. As the world gains more intelligence ‘artificially’, there is nothing impossible ‘virtually’. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) have become integral parts of almost all sectors worldwide, India being no ...
Read More »Netpoleon India partners with SecurityScorecard to deliver premium supply chain security – ET CISO
Netpoleon India partners with SecurityScorecard to deliver premium supply chain security – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-114013169,imgsize-44600,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/brand-solution/netpoleon-india-partners-with-securityscorecard-to-deliver-premium-supply-chain-security.jpg Netpoleon is excited to announce its strategic partnership with SecurityScorecard, a renowned provider of Supply Chain Cyber Risk solutions. This new addition to Netpoleon’s technology product portfolio is set to bring comprehensive and cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to Indian enterprises and MSMEs. SecurityScorecard specializes in offering ...
Read More »India, a StAR FinCrimefighter: Country’s growing capacity in asset recovery & tackling cybercrime threats – ET CISO
India, a StAR FinCrimefighter: Country’s growing capacity in asset recovery & tackling cybercrime threats – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113928727,imgsize-178550,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/india-a-star-fincrimefighter-countrys-growing-capacity-in-asset-recovery-tackling-cybercrime-threats.jpg Public institutions’ capacity to design, implement and enforce policies is key to a country’s development. The Paris-headquartered Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) Mutual Evaluation Report (MER) on India released last month highlights the strength of India’s institutions in shaping its development. Examining ...
Read More »RCBC advances cyber resiliency and recovery capabilities with Rubrik – ET CISO
RCBC advances cyber resiliency and recovery capabilities with Rubrik – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113915401,imgsize-1626,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/rcbc-advances-cyber-resiliency-and-recovery-capabilities-with-rubrik.jpg TIM Engineering announced the adoption of the Rubrik, Inc. (NYSE: RBRK) security architecture for Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines. This strategic partnership, facilitated in collaboration with Exclusive Networks Philippines, one of Rubrik’s official distributors in the Philippines, marks ...
Read More »Regulatory frameworks crucial in cybersecurity space: Quick Heal CEO Vishal Salvi – ET CISO
Regulatory frameworks crucial in cybersecurity space: Quick Heal CEO Vishal Salvi – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113898068,imgsize-1277718,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/regulatory-frameworks-crucial-in-cybersecurity-space-quick-heal-ceo-vishal-salvi.jpg Regulations play a vital role in shaping the cybersecurity landscape by setting clear standards for protecting sensitive data and ensuring accountability across industries, said Vishal Salvi, CEO of Quick Heal Technologies. In an interview with PTI, Salvi highlighted the importance of frameworks and said that ...
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