Hackers target Chrome browser extensions 16 extensions being compromised Exposed over 600,000 users to data exposure and credential theft The attack targeted publishers of browser extensions on the Chrome Web Store via a phishing campaign Hackers used their access permissions to insert malicious code into legitimate extensions in order to steal cookies and user access…
Pegasus Spyware Manufacturer NSO Group Found Liable in WhatsApp Lawsuit, Violated US State and Federal Hacking Laws The bnanned NSO Group’s infamous Pegasus spyware, is in more trouble as WhatsApp has prevailed over it in court. The Meta-owned messaging app accused the Israel-based spyware firm of exploiting a bug in its platform to leverage its attacks,…
Junior Barros De Oliveira, a 29-year-old resident of Curitiba, Brazil, has been indicted in the United States for orchestrating an extortion scheme involving data stolen from the computer systems of a Brazilian subsidiary of a New Jersey-based company. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the charges after the indictment was unsealed in Newark federal court. Allegations of…
NETSCOUT announced updates to its industry-leading Arbor Edge Defense (AED) and Arbor Enterprise Manager (AEM) products as part of its Adaptive DDoS Protection Solution to combat AI-enabled DDoS threats and protect critical IT infrastructure. NETSCOUT’s DDoS Threat Intelligence Report noted that application-layer and volumetric attacks have increased by over 43% and 30%, respectively. DDoS-for-hire services have…
For CTO’s, CISO’, the message is straight and clear ‘Prioritising data protection be the most import pillar of foundation to consider for operations and business continuity, not an afterthought. A survey by PWC, ‘2024 Global Digital Trust Insights’ on cyber risk perspective highlighted in the beginning of 2024 that over next 12 months, Indian organisations…
McAfee Corp., a global leader in online protection, today released its 2025 predictions. The predictions highlight emerging threats consumers may encounter as cybercriminals exploit advanced AI technology. From hyper-realistic deepfakes and live video scams to AI-driven phishing, smishing, and malware attacks, these predictions reveal how cybercrooks are using AI-powered tools to craft increasingly sophisticated and…
Actelis Networks announced the launch of MetaShield, a Cyber Aware Networking product. The launch will strengthen Actelis’ strategy to expand its portfolio and establish a robust SaaS business model, delivering enhanced value to its customers, and an important differentiator for the company’s networking solutions. MetaShield is designed to address the growing need for proactive, integrated,…
India STEM Foundation (ISF) hosted a cybersecurity education program in partnership with CrowdStrike, a global leader in cybersecurity, on December 10. As part of its Anushikshan skill development initiative, ISF held the event at CrowdStrike’s corporate office in Kharadi, Pune, where more than 80 students from the Air Force School, Viman Nagar, were introduced to…
NTT Report Reveals Top Five Global Cybersecurity Trends for 2025 and as experts Artificial intelligence, including advanced sophistication of generative AI, to play an increased role in both cyberthreats and cyber defense. International collaboration between nation states and cybercrime groups to raise importance of global cybersecurity collaboration amongst like-minded nations. Supply chain vulnerabilities remain as…
The penalty adds to a series of GDPR fines against Meta, bringing the total to $3 billion. Meta has been fined $263.5 million (€251 million) by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) for a 2018 Facebook security breach that exposed the sensitive data of 29 million users globally. The breach exploited a vulnerability in Facebook’s “view…
