Virtually the entire population of a country has been affected by a compromise of biometric data. A threat actor leaked the personally identifiable information (PII) of over five million citizens from El Salvador on the Dark Web, impacting more than 80% of the country’s population. The threat actor, going by the alias ‘CiberinteligenciaSV,’ posted the 144 GB data dump…
In order to strengthen the organization’s defenses and promote a resilient culture, Dinesh Kamble has joined RBL Bank as the CISO and Head Infosec. Having worked in a variety of industries for more than 20 years, Kamble brings a plethora of knowledge to his current position and is well-positioned to guide RBL Bank through the…
The UK, US and Australia have sanctioned the Russian leader of cyber-crime gang LockBit. UK, US and Australia sanction Russian leader of cyber-crime gang LockBit LockBit were one of the most prolific ransomware groups in recent years, responsible for attacks on over 200 UK businesses and major public service providers UK and Allies crack down…
In a move signaling a focus on IT and digital transformation, GMMCO has appointed a seasoned IT leader, Ganesan Sivaramakrishnan, to head its IT and SAP operations. Ganesan Sivaramakrishnan brings over 25 years of experience to GMMCO, having previously served as Head of IT, SAP and Digital Initiatives at BGR Group. During his tenure at…
With cyber threats evolving at an unprecedented pace and regulatory requirements becoming increasingly stringent, Zeron, a Mumbai based cybersecurity startup, has launched India’s first advanced Cyber Quantified model called Quantified Business Exposure to Risks (QBER) for BFSI companies. As the inaugural CRQ model from India, QBER sets a new standard for cyber risk quantification, offering…
A critical vulnerability in GitLab’s email verification process, which can lead to password hijacking, is being exploited in the wild, the US cybersecurity agency CISA warns. Tracked as CVE-2023-7028 (CVSS score of 10/10), the flaw allows for password reset messages to be sent to email addresses that have not been verified, enabling attackers to hijack…
AI-Based Visibility for Risk& Compliance for Cloud/Networks/Endpoints Global security leader Forcepoint has launched Forcepoint Data Security Posture Management (DSPM), driven by artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver real-time visibility, ease privacy compliance and minimize risks for data stored in multi-clouds and networks, including endpoints. Forcepoint DSPM harnesses innovative AI-mesh technology to swiftly identify data risks, such as obsolescence, improper access, and…
RaaS market disruption The ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) market is getting disrupted, which has armed hackers with easy-to-use, off-the-shelf, and affordable ransomware solutions. The market, which has witnessed the disappearance of big players for over two years, is getting populated with ‘Junk Gun’ ransomware on the dark web The new family of ransomware is attracting ‘buyers’ because…
Top cybersecurity news: Critical infrastructure is the main target of cybercriminals; Apple upgrades to quantum-proof encryption; Millions of telecom customers affected by dark web leak. This regular round-up brings you key cybersecurity stories from the past month. Cybercrime’s biggest targets revealed Cybercriminals cast a wide net when they go in search of targets. We’re…
Cisco on Thursday launched HyperShield, a new security product that uses AI to protect applications, devices, and data across data centers, clouds, and physical locations. The move follows Cisco’s acquisition of Splunk, which the enterprise tech titan bought for $28 billion earlier this year. Jeetu Patel, Cisco’s executive vice president, said HyperShield was designed with…
