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. ...

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 ...

LastPass Warns of Fake Maintenance Messages Targeting Users’ Master Passwords https://firewalls.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lastpass.jpg Ravie LakshmananJan 21, 2026Email Security / Malware LastPass is alerting users to a new active phishing campaign that’s impersonating the password management service, which aims to trick users into giving up their master passwords. The campaign, which began on or around January 19, 2026, involves sending phishing emails claiming ...

AI, cybersecurity talent drive fresher salaries to record highs in tech sector https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-126920900,imgsize-87180,width-1200,height=627,overlay-etciso,resizemode-75/cybercrime-fraud/tech-sector-freshers-salaries-surge-to-record-highs-amid-demand-for-ai-and-cybersecurity-skills.jpg The median salary more than doubled from ₹5.7 lakh per annum in 2015 to ₹11.5 lakh per annum in 2025. Volume hiring is giving way to skills-led recruitment as tech firms narrow fresher intake to specialised roles. Even as entry-level hiring slows, companies are offering packages ranging ...

A Warning for 2026, ETCISO Today, attackers are using artificial intelligence and machine learning to automate techniques, tailor phishing campaigns, and evade defenses. As AI continues to integrate with systems and technology, cybersecurity experts warn of a rise in AI-powered cyberattacks in 2026. The coming year could witness a paradox where AI becomes both the most powerful tool for cyberdefense ...

India’s breach brief: 5 structural security failures CISOs can no longer ignore https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-126920644,imgsize-333856,width-1200,height=627,overlay-etciso,resizemode-75/data-breaches/indias-data-breach-crisis-5-critical-security-missteps-every-ciso-must-address.jpg India’s wave of high-profile data breaches isn’t the work of a new breed of hackers, it’s a failure of technology management. The same mistakes were made over and over: misconfigurations, poor oversight, and misplaced trust. These breaches didn’t stem from sophisticated attacks but from fundamental flaws in ...

Three Flaws in Anthropic MCP Git Server Enable File Access and Code Execution https://firewalls.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/git-ai-flaw.jpg Ravie LakshmananJan 20, 2026Vulnerability / Artificial Intelligence A set of three security vulnerabilities has been disclosed in mcp-server-git, the official Git Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by Anthropic, that could be exploited to read or delete arbitrary files and execute code under certain conditions. “These ...

Big Social Security changes are coming in 2026. Here are the new rules and payment dates https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-126923175,imgsize-29978,width-1200,height=627,overlay-etciso,resizemode-75/ot-security/major-social-security-changes-coming-in-2026-new-payment-dates-and-updates.jpg Social Security changes 2026 are set to affect nearly every American household, as the Social Security Administration rolls out a series of technology, service, and payment upgrades aimed at speed, accuracy, and access. After a year of internal restructuring, federal officials say the ...

The Cyber Threats of 2025 Revealed, ETCISO Cyble Inc.’s Annual Threat Landscape Report 2025 outlines a rapidly evolving cyber threat environment marked by increased use of artificial intelligence by threat actors, the continued prevalence of ransomware, and a rise in geopolitically motivated cyber activity. The report is based on intelligence gathered from underground forums, dark web marketplaces, and broader threat ...

Acronis finds WhatsApp-driven Astaroth banking malware https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-126526176,imgsize-45466,width-1200,height=627,overlay-etciso,resizemode-75/data-breaches/astaroth-malware-exploits-whatsapp-to-target-banking-information.jpg A new campaign involving the Astaroth banking malware highlights a shift in how financial cybercrime is being distributed. Tracked by security researchers as “Boto Cor-de-Rosa,” the campaign uses WhatsApp Web as a propagation channel, enabling the malware to automatically send infected files to a victim’s personal contacts. By exploiting trusted relationships and everyday ...