Impact on enterprises by data retention and user privacy mandate – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-117223466,imgsize-196519,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/corporate/impact-on-enterprises-by-data-retention-and-user-privacy-mandate.jpg The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 is a step closer to being implemented with draft rules being notified earlier this month. Public feedback is due by February 18, after which the government will finalize and set compliance timelines. Under the DPDP Act, implications for ...
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NPCI debunks new ‘Jumped Deposit Scam’ reports; clarifies 3 points to note, ET CISO
NPCI debunks new ‘Jumped Deposit Scam’ reports; clarifies 3 points to note, ET CISO NPCI Jumped Deposit Scam: In response to recent media reports surrounding a new online fraud called the ‘Jumped Deposit’ Scam, the National Payments Corporation of India on Monday issued a statement clarifying that no fraudulent activities have observed on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) platform, and ...
Read More »FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from 4,250 Hacked Computers in Multi-Month Operation
FBI Deletes PlugX Malware from 4,250 Hacked Computers in Multi-Month Operation https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/fbi.png Jan 15, 2025Ravie LakshmananMalware / Threat Intelligence The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) on Tuesday disclosed that a court-authorized operation allowed the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to delete PlugX malware from over 4,250 infected computers as part of a “multi-month law enforcement operation.” PlugX, also known as ...
Read More »Lured by cyberscam ‘firm’, Tamil Nadu engineer went solo, conned Japanese professor – ET CISO
Lured by cyberscam ‘firm’, Tamil Nadu engineer went solo, conned Japanese professor – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-117254611,imgsize-1390007,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/lured-by-cyberscam-firm-tamil-nadu-engineer-went-solo-conned-japanese-professor.jpg A mechanical engineer from Tamil Nadu’s Tiruchirappalli, Vigneshwar Muruganandham always aspired to a life of luxury. While his father was a retired government employee, the unemployed 30-year-old was desperate for a high-paying job. However, he ended up on the wrong side of the law ...
Read More »the new arsenal of cybercriminals and its growing threat to business, ET CISO
the new arsenal of cybercriminals and its growing threat to business, ET CISO Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries around the world. Although it creates grounds for more innovation and efficiency, it also presents cybercriminals with new opportunities. From automating attacks to outsmarting highly secure systems, AI is undoubtedly a powerful weapon for hackers, posing unprecedented threats to enterprises. A recent ...
Read More »Microsoft Uncovers macOS Vulnerability CVE-2024-44243 Allowing Rootkit Installation
Microsoft Uncovers macOS Vulnerability CVE-2024-44243 Allowing Rootkit Installation https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/apple.png Jan 14, 2025Ravie LakshmananEndpoint Security / Vulnerability Microsoft has shed light on a now-patched security flaw impacting Apple macOS that, if successfully exploited, could have allowed an attacker running as “root” to bypass the operating system’s System Integrity Protection (SIP) and install malicious kernel drivers by loading third-party kernel extensions. The ...
Read More »Growing complexity in cyberspace primes global cybersecurity outlook for 2025 – ET CISO
Growing complexity in cyberspace primes global cybersecurity outlook for 2025 – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-117223985,imgsize-7574,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/growing-complexity-in-cyberspace-primes-global-cybersecurity-outlook-for-2025.jpg Nearly 54% of large organizations identify supply chain interdependencies as the greatest barrier to achieving cyber resilience, and geopolitical turmoil has affected the perception of risks, with 1 in 3 CEOs citing cyber espionage and loss of sensitive information/IP theft as their top concern, as per ...
Read More »can businesses withstand the next wave of threats?, ET CISO
can businesses withstand the next wave of threats?, ET CISO As we step into 2025, the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. With each technological advancement, cybercriminals devise more sophisticated methods to exploit vulnerabilities. Businesses, regardless of size or industry, are facing a new era of cyber threats that demand proactive measures and robust defense mechanisms. Are ...
Read More »⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [13 January]
⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Top Cybersecurity Threats, Tools and Tips [13 January] https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/recap.png Jan 13, 2025Ravie Lakshmanan The cyber world’s been buzzing this week, and it’s all about staying ahead of the bad guys. From sneaky software bugs to advanced hacking tricks, the risks are real, but so are the ways to protect yourself. In this recap, we’ll break down ...
Read More »Pope warns about AI, fake news and ‘manipulating minds’ – ET CISO
Pope warns about AI, fake news and ‘manipulating minds’ – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-117106479,imgsize-66308,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/pope-warns-about-ai-fake-news-and-manipulating-minds.jpg Pope Francis warned on Thursday of the dangers of misinformation and its spread via social media and artificial intelligence (AI), cautioning it could be “misused to manipulate minds”. In his traditional New Year’s address to diplomats at the Vatican, Francis lamented the increasing polarisation of society, “aggravated ...
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