Instagram data breach scare: Over 17 million users hit by sudden and unexpected password reset emails https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-126474672,imgsize-26842,width-1200,height=627,overlay-etciso,resizemode-75/data-breaches/instagram-data-breach-scare-over-17-million-users-hit-by-sudden-and-unexpected-password-reset-emails.jpg Were 17 million Instagram accounts compromised in a recent security incident? Concerns surfaced last week after several users reported receiving unexpected password reset emails, triggering fears of a possible data breach. Cybersecurity firm Malwarebytes suggested the activity was connected to an incident that ...
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North Korean PurpleBravo Campaign Targeted 3,136 IP Addresses via Fake Job Interviews
North Korean PurpleBravo Campaign Targeted 3,136 IP Addresses via Fake Job Interviews https://firewalls.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/hackers.jpg As many as 3,136 individual IP addresses linked to likely targets of the Contagious Interview activity have been identified, with the campaign claiming 20 potential victim organizations spanning artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrency, financial services, IT services, marketing, and software development sectors in Europe, South Asia, the Middle ...
Read More »US lawmakers warn China AI chip access risks security edge
US lawmakers warn China AI chip access risks security edge https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-126750641,imgsize-6582,width-1200,height=627,overlay-etciso,resizemode-75/ot-security/us-lawmakers-urge-action-on-ai-chip-access-amid-china-threat.jpg US lawmakers and former national security officials have warned that the accelerating artificial intelligence competition between the United States and China has become a central national security challenge, with advanced AI chips now underpinning modern warfare, intelligence and economic power. Testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, witnesses said ...
Read More »Insights on Rising PAN Card Scams in India, ETCISO
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. ...
Read More »American billionaire Mark Cuban has a warning on AI chatbots for CEOs
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 ...
Read More »LastPass Warns of Fake Maintenance Messages Targeting Users’ Master Passwords
LastPass Warns of Fake Maintenance Messages Targeting Users’ Master Passwords https://firewalls.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/lastpass.jpg Ravie LakshmananJan 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 ...
Read More »AI, cybersecurity talent drive fresher salaries to record highs in tech sector
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 ...
Read More »A Warning for 2026, ETCISO
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 ...
Read More »India’s breach brief: 5 structural security failures CISOs can no longer ignore
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 ...
Read More »Three Flaws in Anthropic MCP Git Server Enable File Access and Code Execution
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 LakshmananJan 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 ...
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