Roaming Mantis uses DNS changers to target users via compromised public routers Kaspersky researchers reported on a new domain name system (DNS) changer functionality used in the Roaming Mantis campaign. Now cybercriminals can use compromised Wi-Fi routers in cafes, airports hotels, and other public places to potentially infect more Android smartphones with the Wroba.o malware. At the moment, the ...
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Cybersecurity, data theft pose biggest challenges to modern age policing: Union Home Minister Amit Shah
Cybersecurity, data theft pose biggest challenges to modern age policing: Union Home Minister Amit Shah Union Home Minister Amit Shah has said challenges to policing have now drastically transformed: from tackling geographical problems like terrorism and unrest in J&K, left-wing extremism and unrest in the northeast to countering new-age ‘thematic’ threats of cyber security and data theft, with problems becoming ...
Read More »BharatPe appoints Ambuj Bhalla as CISO
BharatPe appoints Ambuj Bhalla as CISO BharatPe on Tuesday announced the appointment of Ambuj Bhalla as its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). The company has also appointed Rahul Bhatia as the Head of Internal Audit, and Ravinder Oberoi as the Head of Compliance. Bhalla will be responsible for the implementation of robust IT security and cybersecurity frameworks for the ...
Read More »PM Modi backs National Data Governance framework for intelligence exchange across agencies
PM Modi backs National Data Governance framework for intelligence exchange across agencies Backing the emerging technologies and use of the National Data Governance Framework for smooth data exchange, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asked senior IPS officers to leverage technology for tracking down criminals via better coordination between state police and the Central agencies. PM Modi while addressing the all ...
Read More »Chinese hackers exploit zero day vulnerabilities in networking devices
Chinese hackers exploit zero day vulnerabilities in networking devices Chinese hackers are exploiting zero day vulnerabilities in networking devices, followed by the installation of custom implants, reported The Hacker News. A suspected China-nexus threat actor exploited a recently patched vulnerability in Fortinet FortiOS SSL-VPN as a zero day attack targeting a European government entity and a managed service provider (MSP) ...
Read More »Hackers now spreading malware via Microsoft OneNote attachments
Hackers now spreading malware via Microsoft OneNote attachments Hackers are now spreading malware using Microsoft OneNote attachments in phishing emails, infecting victims using remote access malware that can be used to install additional malware, steal passwords, or even cryptocurrency wallets. For years, attackers have distributed malware in emails via malicious Word and Excel attachments that launch macros to download and ...
Read More »FBI, CBI officials meet to discuss cooperation on technology-based crimes
FBI, CBI officials meet to discuss cooperation on technology-based crimes Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Officials from the top internal investigating agencies of India and the US, Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and those from the US Department of Justice met to discuss continued cooperation in addressing dynamic and evolving technology-based crimes. The ...
Read More »Canada cybersecurity chief warns about data-harvesting apps as concerns grow over TikTok
Canada cybersecurity chief warns about data-harvesting apps as concerns grow over TikTok Canada cybersecurity chief warns about data-harvesting apps as concerns grow over TikTok Canada’s top cybersecurity chief has warned Canadians to exercise caution when using apps that could leave their data in the “wrong hands.” The warning comes amid Chinese-owned social media app TikTok facing data-harvesting claims from ...
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Firewall Support Engineer in India Firewall Support Engineer in India Firewall Support Engineer in India An up-to-date firewall can help you protect your organization’s network while allowing legitimate business communication to be sent and received. It keeps bad actors out and can be used to keep employees away from insecure or non-work-related sites. While a firewall provides excellent security ...
Read More »Cops Seek It Cos Help To Train Staff In Tackling Cybercrime
Cops Seek It Cos Help To Train Staff In Tackling Cybercrime Odisha police have decided to collaborate with reputed IT companies to raise the investigation skills of cops to solve cybercrimes. Besides, the police are likely to launch a massive awareness campaign on cyber security by joining hands with different departments of the state government in February. “We have ...
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