Education and healthcare bear brunt of cyberattacks: report – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113758763,imgsize-144146,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/education-and-healthcare-bear-brunt-of-cyberattacks-report.jpg Education was the most targeted sector by cyberattackers in the past six months, with organisations facing 8,195 attacks per week, more than double the global average of 3,355, a new report has found. Healthcare was the second-most targeted with 7,982 weekly attacks per organisation over this period. It ...
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Centre blocks some websites exposing Aadhaar, PAN details – ET CISO
Centre blocks some websites exposing Aadhaar, PAN details – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113726730,imgsize-19776,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/centre-blocks-some-websites-exposing-aadhaar-pan-details.jpg New Delhi, The government has blocked some websites that were exposing sensitive personal identifiable information (PII), including Aadhaar and PAN card details of Indian citizens. The IT Ministry was made aware that some portals were exposing sensitive data of people. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) lodged ...
Read More »How India can bolster cybersecurity in Public Sector Banks: A strategic blueprint – ET CISO
How India can bolster cybersecurity in Public Sector Banks: A strategic blueprint – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113726827,imgsize-16828,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/how-india-can-bolster-cybersecurity-in-public-sector-banks-a-strategic-blueprint.jpg India’s public sector institutions must implement strong cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard sensitive financial data, uphold customer trust, and ensure national security. In 2024, India’s public sector, particularly its public sector banks (PSBs), is experiencing a significant increase in cyberattacks. With the advancement of technology ...
Read More »Will make all users safe from spam: Airtel’s Gopal Vittal – ET CISO
Will make all users safe from spam: Airtel’s Gopal Vittal – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113689017,imgsize-9580,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/will-make-all-users-safe-from-spam-calls-and-messages-airtels-gopal-vittal.jpg As the Centre asked telecom service providers to purge spam calls and messages on an urgent basis, Gopal Vittal, Managing Director and CEO of Airtel, said on Wednesday they have launched an AI-powered spam detection solution that would alert customers in real time about suspected spam ...
Read More »LockBit, ALPHV lead attacks as healthcare sector faces surge – ET CISO
LockBit, ALPHV lead attacks as healthcare sector faces surge – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113655320,imgsize-2202671,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/research/ransomwares-evolving-menace-lockbit-alphv-lead-attacks-as-healthcare-sector-faces-surge.jpg According to the latest research by Barracuda Networks, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-first security solutions, over 1 in 5 (21%) of reported ransomware incidents hit healthcare organizations in the last 12 months, up from 18% a year ago. This was followed by 15% of reported attacks ...
Read More »Unraveling emerging cyber risks: A proactive approach to defense – ET CISO
Unraveling emerging cyber risks: A proactive approach to defense – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113554210,imgsize-195754,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ciso-strategies/unraveling-emerging-cyber-risks-a-proactive-approach-to-defense.jpg Cyberattacks are now ranked as the fifth global risk, a threat more significant than supply chain disruptions or armed conflict. In this era of growing cyber threats, organizations must safeguard their crown jewels—critical data and assets. Rahul Modgil, CISO of EPFO, stressed the importance of a defined ...
Read More »Creating a cyber resilient enterprise: Abhijit Chakravarty, EVP, Kotak Bank – ET CISO
Creating a cyber resilient enterprise: Abhijit Chakravarty, EVP, Kotak Bank – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113513848,imgsize-144586,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ciso-strategies/creating-a-cyber-resilient-enterprise-abhijit-chakravarty-evp-kotak-bank.jpg Banking and capital market firms have made significant strides in both preventing cyberattacks and recovering faster than many other industries. Their constant interactions with partners and collaborators place them in a unique position where a robust cyber resilience strategy is not just desirable but essential. Speaking ...
Read More »No merger scrutiny of Microsoft’s hiring of Inflection staff, EU says – ET CISO
No merger scrutiny of Microsoft’s hiring of Inflection staff, EU says – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113480139,imgsize-148464,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/corporate/no-merger-scrutiny-of-microsofts-hiring-of-inflection-staff-eu-says.jpg Microsoft’s hiring of artificial intelligence startup Inflection’s staff including its co-founders will not be scrutinised under European Union merger rules, EU antitrust regulators said on Wednesday. The European Commission said seven EU countries had dropped their requests asking it to examine the deal. The move ...
Read More »South Korea opens Telegram deepfake porn probe – ET CISO
South Korea opens Telegram deepfake porn probe – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-113012217,imgsize-21870,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/south-korea-opens-telegram-deepfake-porn-probe.jpg South Korean police said Monday they had launched an investigation into encrypted messaging platform Telegram for allegedly “abetting” the distribution of so-called deepfake porn, including explicit AI generated images of teenagers. Deepfake porn includes explicit content where the faces of individuals are digitally superimposed onto other pornographic images or ...
Read More »McAfee launches groundbreaking deepfake detection tool for audio – ET CISO
McAfee launches groundbreaking deepfake detection tool for audio – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-112825969,imgsize-40536,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/corporate/mcafee-launches-groundbreaking-deepfake-detection-tool-for-audio.jpg In response to the escalating challenge of AI-generated content, McAfee has unveiled an innovative tool designed to help users determine the authenticity of audio in videos. The McAfee Deepfake Detector addresses the rise of sophisticated Deepfake audio, which is increasingly difficult for the average user to identify. The ...
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