Telcos back SIM-binding order, dismisses privacy concerns https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-125902046,imgsize-126570,width-1200,height=627,overlay-etciso,resizemode-75/data-breaches/telcos-back-sim-binding-order-dismisses-privacy-concerns.jpg Mumbai: The telecom operators have reiterated their support for Department of Telecommunications (DoT) directive on SIM-binding for messaging apps like Whatsapp, Telegram etc, dismissing concerns about user convenience and privacy as “misplaced narratives.” The DoT in its November 28 order, directed app-based communication services including WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal to ensure continuous ...
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Zoom and GitLab Release Security Updates Fixing RCE, DoS, and 2FA Bypass Flaws
Zoom and GitLab Release Security Updates Fixing RCE, DoS, and 2FA Bypass Flaws https://firewalls.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/zoom-gitlab.jpg Ravie LakshmananJan 21, 2026Vulnerability / Network Security Zoom and GitLab have released security updates to resolve a number of security vulnerabilities that could result in denial-of-service (DoS) and remote code execution. The most severe of the lot is a critical security flaw impacting Zoom Node Multimedia ...
Read More »Top 5 cyber threats targeting enterprises in 2026 and how to stay ahead
Top 5 cyber threats targeting enterprises in 2026 and how to stay ahead https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-126667682,imgsize-30768,width-1200,height=627,overlay-etciso,resizemode-75/cybercrime-fraud/top-5-cyber-threats-your-business-will-face-in-2026.jpg As enterprises accelerate digital transformation, cyber threats are evolving at a faster pace. Findings from India-focused threat research, alongside broader global cybersecurity studies, point to a landscape increasingly shaped by scale, automation, and stealth. Monitoring millions of endpoints, researchers recorded hundreds of millions of threat detections ...
Read More »The Rise of Human-Mimicking Cognitive Threats, ETCISO
The Rise of Human-Mimicking Cognitive Threats, ETCISO A recent cybersecurity assessment outlines emerging threat patterns expected to shape the landscape in 2026, highlighting the rise of “cognitive threats” — AI-augmented attacks designed to mimic human behavior with increasing accuracy and autonomy. The report indicates that threat actors are likely to rely more heavily on generative AI to automate reconnaissance, develop ...
Read More »Instagram data breach scare: Over 17 million users hit by sudden and unexpected password reset emails
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 ...
Read More »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 ...
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