Healthcare Orgs remain top targets for threat actors in 2024;14M patients targeted reports SonicWall
61% of healthcare companies experienced a cloud cyberattack in the yr2023, with 86% of these attacks resulting in financial losses or significant damages. Healthcare remains top amongst favorite for Cybercriminals, 14M patients affected in the U.S. have been affected by data breaches in 2024 so far, reports SonicWall . 91% of the healthcare data breaches…
Growing Success of OpenAI & Cybersecurity challenges Sparks Nadella’s pay rise to $79.1 million
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella’s pay package for fiscal 2024 has increased significantly, reaching $79.1 million. This represents a 63 per cent rise from the previous year, largely due to stock awards. It is his largest compensation since 2014, when he received $84 million upon becoming CEO. Microsoft’s advancements in artificial intelligence and its investment in OpenAI…
India’s Star Health says it received $68,000 ransom demand after data leak
Star Health India’s biggest health insurer, on Saturday said it had received a ransom demand of $68,000 from a cyberhacker in connection with a leak of customer data and medical records. Star, which has a roughly $4 billion market cap, is battling a reputational and business crisis since Reuters reported on Sept. 20 that a…
Focus on Cyberlearning & Development amid Challenges at Quad Meet
Key highlights of the 2024 Quad Cyber Challenge is the emphasis on youth talent development in the cybersecurity field. The Quad nations—Australia, India, Japan, and the United States—have jointly reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing global cybersecurity through the 2024 Quad Cyber Challenge. Building on past efforts, the challenge is focused on raising cybersecurity awareness, promoting…
India’s Cyber Defenses Under Siege: The Rising Threat of Ransomware; Jim Walter, Senior Threat Researcher, SentinelOne
With its rapidly expanding digital infrastructure and increasing dependence on technology, India has become a prime target for ransomware attacks. As the world’s fifth-largest economy, India faces a unique ransomware threat that arises from the widespread adoption of technologies that lack proper security—and cybercriminals have taken notice. The result? Organised ransomware groups have shifted their…
Safeguarding Your Business is a Priority for Fraud Prevention
Cybercriminals become more sophisticated, businesses face increasing threats from phishing, ransomware and identity theft. These attacks can significantly impact a company’s financial stability and reputation. Organizations must understand and combat the risks surrounding cybersecurity and fraud and defend against cybercriminals. Now being technological advance have accelerated development in a variety of sectors and additionally significant…
The age of Deep Fakes; New Role for Rashmika Mandanna in Cyber Security as the National Ambassador for Promoting Cyber Safety
Rashmika Mandanna, a famous south Indian actor, has assumed a fresh role as the country’s ambassador for encouraging cyber safety. This is a development subsequent to her being duped by an AI-generated deepfake video that went viral online last year. This fake video sparked a long discussions in the media regarding the safety of an…
The FBI Made a Crypto Coin Just to Catch Fraudster
U.S. authorities are cracking down on crypto scammers by turning their own tactics against them. For the first time, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has disclosed that it created a cryptocurrency to bait and capture fraudsters. The FBI claims the strategy worked, spurring market-manipulation and fraud charges against several crypto companies, including Gotbit, CLS Global, MyTrade, and…
Need of the Hour: Priortising Visibility into Data-in Motion Security by CISO’s
CISOs prioritise visibility into data-in-motion security . Gigamon Survey Reveals CISO Priorities for 2025 Amid Budget Pressures and Rising Cyber Threats The Gigamon report data reveals a widening security gap, with CISOs falling behind as cybercriminals outpace their organization’s cybersecurity defenses. Despite global information security spending projected to reach $215 billion in 2024, nearly half (44 percent) of…
Raising Cyber Awareness during the Cybersecurity Awareness Month
Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This was done to protect and raise cyber awareness for the public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. Over the years it has grown into a collaborative effort between…
