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…
Maharashtra launches advanced Cyber centre to fight online offences
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday inaugurated an advanced cybercrime command centre in Navi Mumbai and said it would enhance online security in the state. The deputy CM said the centre is the result of the “transformative” Maharashtra Cyber Security Project that the state undertook to tackle the growing number of fraudulent schemes…
Cybercriminals Are Targeting AI Conversational Platforms
Resecurity reports a rise in attacks on AI Conversational platforms, targeting chatbots that use NLP and ML to enable automated, human-like interactions with consumers. Resecurity reported hike in malicious campaigns targeting AI agents and Conversational AI platforms that leverage chatbots to provide automated, human-like interactions for consumers. Conversational AI platforms are designed to facilitate natural…
Cybersecurity Report hints at Rising Stress As Threat landscape get Complex; ISACA 2024 research
Nearly two thirds of cybersecurity pros report rising stress amid complex threat landscape: ISACA 2024 research Sixty-three percent of cybersecurity professionals in India say their role is more stressful now than it was five years ago, according to the newly released 2024 State of Cybersecurity survey report from ISACA, a global professional association advancing trust…
Expert Warns of ‘Little Mermaid’ AI Scam: How To Protect Your Voice from Theft; Mukesh Choudhary, Co-founder & CTO of Finoit
How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones From Falling Victim to One of the Most Brutal AI Scams Imagine a heart-stopping moment: a mother picks up her phone to hear her daughter’s voice, choked with sobs, whispering, “Mom, I messed up.” Panic sets in as a gruff male voice takes over, demanding a staggering…
Xmore AI secures investment from reAlpha AI Labs to enhance cybersecurity solutions
reAlpha Tech Corp, a trailblazer in real estate technology, has announced a strategic investment in Xmore AI. This initiative marks the first investment by the newly established reAlpha AI Labs, a hub dedicated to the research and development of artificial intelligence technologies. The investment will see Xmore AI, a company co-founded by Dr. Benjamin Yan…
Fortinet pledged to train 1 million people in cybersecurity to tackle cyber skills shortage
Fortinet announced significant progress in its mission to address the cybersecurity skills shortage through its Training Institute programs. As part of the company’s commitment to closing the cyber workforce gap. Fortinet pledged to train 1 million people in cybersecurity by the end of 2026 and through the Fortinet Training Institute programs has achieved significant strides…
Global Cybersecurity Forum highlights the need for collective action to secure the Digital Future
RIYADH: Cybersecurity industry leaders have emphasized the growing importance of digital protection as the world becomes increasingly interconnected at a special event in Riyadh. Speaking at the Global Cybersecurity Forum, Saad Al-Aboodi, CEO of the Saudi Information Technology Co., highlighted the global nature of the challenge during an address at the event, titled “Advancing Collective…
Indian education sector, an area for Soft Target by Cyber Criminals; Check Point Study
Indian education sector faces unprecedented surge in cyberattacks – Over 8,000 weekly attacks, double the global average: Check Point This stark contrast underscores the heightened vulnerability of Indian organisations in the face of escalating cyber threats. Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. has unveiled finding of its latest Threat Intelligence Report for the last 6 months…
Only 1/3 of businesses have 24/7 security coverage, survey finds
Nearly two-thirds of organizations lack 24/7 cybersecurity coverage throughout the year due to staffing shortages, as per Trend Micro report . The problem appears to be just one symptom of underlying issues that leaves security departments under-resourced and drives reactive, rather than proactive, cybersecurity spending. “What we’re finding is that an alarming percentage of organizations…
