APT36 Spoofs India Post Website to Infect Windows & Android Users with Malware
An advanced persistent threat (APT) group with ties to Pakistan has been attributed to the creation of a fake website masquerading as India’s public sector postal system as part of a campaign. This is designed to infect both Windows and Android users in the country. Cybersecurity company CYFIRMA has attributed the campaign with medium confidence…
Microsoft Launches 6 new Agentic AI solutions for Cyber-security
Microsoft has expanded its AI-driven Security Copilot with six proprietary AI agents to help security teams. The company is also working with partners to add five more third-party agents into the mix. The security agents will be available for preview next month. They are designed to autonomously triage and process phishing alerts, data loss alerts, prioritize critical incidents,…
Global security spending to reach $377 billion in 2028 as cyber threats surge; Hans India
Growing Cyber attacks, worldwide security spending is expected to see sustained growth throughout the 2023–2028 period, reaching $377 billion in 2028, according to a new report. According to latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC), global security spending is expected to grow by 12.2 per cent (year on year) in 2025. The increasing complexity…
NTT Data sets up India hub; Aims at least $100 million deals
Japanese IT services firm NTT Data is creating a large deals hub in India as part of its global growth unit to win large stack deals worth at least $100 million, said a senior executive. The global technology services and consulting company is also vying for $1 billion-plus deals, said Chaturvedi, who is also the…
CrowdStrike (CRWD) & Nvidia Collaborate to Advances Agentic AI in Cybersecurity
CrowdStrike collaborates with Nvidia to advance agentic AI in cybersecurity operations The pair are advancing agentic AI in cybersecurity, testing Nvidia’s reasoning models to automate detection and enhance SOC efficiency CrowdStrike has announced it is collaborating with Nvidia to drive agentic AI innovation in its cybersecurity solutions for businesses. The pair will also test and pioneer…
Google announces agreement to acquire Wiz, expands its Cloud computing business
Google & WIZ Cybersecurity strike a deal making it one of the largest tech deals. The original offer from $23 billion in July to $32 billion, making it one of the largest tech deals ever. This strategic magic deal by Google makes sense as it strengthens its cloud-computing business and expand. Why does the acquisition…
Rapid7 Announces Global Capability Center (GCC) in India (Pune)
Rapid7 announced plans for expansion in India, including the opening of a new Global Capability Center (GCC) in Pune to serve as an innovation hub and Security Operations Center (SOC). In addition, the company announced a series of in-region events to engage with government, education, and talent stakeholders on Rapid7’s commitment to enable customers to…
Australia Regulator sues FIIG Securities for Cybersecurity failures
Australian financial services firm FIIG Securities faces legal action from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) following a cybersecurity breach that exposed sensitive information of 18,000 clients. The Australian securities watchdog said on Thursday it is taking fixed-income broker FIIG to court, alleging it failed to implement adequate cybersecurity measures over a four-year period,…
Mphasis & SecPod announces strategic security partnership
MPHASIS, an Information Technology (IT) solutions provider specializing in cloud and cognitive services, today announced a strategic partnership with SecPod a SaaS-based cybersecurity products and technology company. As a part of this partnership, Mphasis will offer disruptive vulnerability management services for its clients through SecPod’s SanerNow CVEM platform. Through this partnership, Mphasis aims to help enterprises overcome challenges such as…
HID State of Security & Identity Report reveals shift toward software-driven solutions & artificial intelligence in 2025
Mobile Credentials, Biometrics and AI Latest State of Security and Identity Report reveals shift toward software-driven, solutions and artificial intelligence in 2025 As organizations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, security leaders are making strategic shifts toward unified platforms and emerging technologies, according to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report from…
