Open-source AI models vulnerable to criminal misuse, researchers warn https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-127790309,imgsize-95726,width-1200,height=627,overlay-etciso,resizemode-75/data-breaches/open-source-ai-models-vulnerable-to-criminal-misuse-researchers-warn.jpg Hackers and other criminals can easily commandeer computers operating open-source large language models outside the guardrails and constraints of the major artificial-intelligence platforms, creating security risks and vulnerabilities, researchers said on Thursday. Hackers could target the computers running the LLMs and direct them to carry out spam operations, phishing content ...
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China-Linked UAT-8099 Targets IIS Servers in Asia with BadIIS SEO Malware
China-Linked UAT-8099 Targets IIS Servers in Asia with BadIIS SEO Malware https://firewalls.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/chinese-hackers.jpg Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new campaign attributed to a China-linked threat actor known as UAT-8099 that took place between late 2025 and early 2026. The activity, discovered by Cisco Talos, has targeted vulnerable Internet Information Services (IIS) servers located across Asia, but with a specific focus on ...
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Here’s how Spharaka Networks is Empowering India with Next-Gen Autonomous Cybersecurity https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-127754943,imgsize-6146,width-1200,height=627,overlay-etciso,resizemode-75/brand-solution/revolutionizing-cybersecurity-how-spharaka-networks-is-protecting-indias-digital-future.jpg In the midst of India’s digital transformation, where the country is poised to become a $1 trillion digital economy by 2026, cyber threats are escalating at an unprecedented rate. With over 1.3 million cyberattacks each month, ransomware crippling businesses across industries, and AI-driven assaults bypassing outdated defenses, the ...
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Key to India’s Digital Future, ETCISO As India advances towards full compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and Rules, infrastructure choices define whether privacy builds or erodes trust. In a world where data is continuously generated through payments, commerce, healthcare, education, and public services, trust is now inseparable from growth. Data privacy can no longer be treated ...
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Data Privacy day: Protect people, data, and trust https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-127358114,imgsize-40022,width-1200,height=627,overlay-etciso,resizemode-75/data-breaches/data-privacy-day-empowering-organizations-to-protect-personal-information.jpg Observed globally on January 28, Data Privacy Day highlights the growing importance of protecting personal information in today’s digitally dependent world. Across more than 45 countries, Data Privacy Day brings together governments, organizations, educators, and individuals to promote data privacy and responsible digital practices. To explore how organizations are marking Data ...
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Fake Moltbot AI Coding Assistant on VS Code Marketplace Drops Malware https://firewalls.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/moltbot.jpg Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malicious Microsoft Visual Studio Code (VS Code) extension for Moltbot (formerly Clawdbot) on the official Extension Marketplace that claims to be a free artificial intelligence (AI) coding assistant, but stealthily drops a malicious payload on compromised hosts. The extension, named “ClawdBot Agent ...
Read More »Deloitte AI Institute chief on AI oversight: Governing AI agents is tougher
Deloitte AI Institute chief on AI oversight: Governing AI agents is tougher https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-127674023,imgsize-95726,width-1200,height=627,overlay-etciso,resizemode-75/ot-security/deloitte-warns-the-challenges-of-governing-ai-agents-in-a-rapidly-evolving-landscape.jpg The new Deloitte report isn’t the first to point out that AI adoption is moving faster than safety measures. Businesses are ramping up their use of AI agents faster than they’re putting in place adequate guardrails. According to a recently published State of AI in the Enterprise ...
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A Boardroom Imperative in the Age of AI Threats, ETCISO India, today sits among the most targeted markets for cyberattacks. Banking, healthcare, manufacturing, and government portals remain high on the radar for cyber threats. Modern adversaries are moving at breakneck speed, leveraging AI to accelerate exploit cycles and leaving organizations with a razor-thin margin for errors. A single breach today ...
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Data Privacy Day 2026: What data privacy means for citizens and enterprises https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-127616763,imgsize-31558,width-1200,height=627,overlay-etciso,resizemode-75/data-breaches/data-privacy-day-2026-strengthening-digital-privacy-for-citizens-and-enterprises-in-india.jpg With the notification of Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules, India has taken a major step toward robust digital privacy governance. This framework comes into force at a time when nearly a billion Indians engage in online services, ranging from social media and e-commerce to banking and ...
Read More »Fortinet Patches CVE-2026-24858 After Active FortiOS SSO Exploitation Detected
Fortinet Patches CVE-2026-24858 After Active FortiOS SSO Exploitation Detected https://firewalls.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/1769595147_26_fortinet.jpg Ravie LakshmananJan 28, 2026Network Security / Zero-Day Fortinet has begun releasing security updates to address a critical flaw impacting FortiOS that has come under active exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability, assigned the CVE identifier CVE-2026-24858 (CVSS score: 9.4), has been described as an authentication bypass related to FortiOS single ...
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