Kaspersky GReAT (Global Research and Analysis Team) experts have discovered open-source packages that download the Quasar backdoor and a stealer designed to exfiltrate cryptocurrency. The malicious packages are intended for the Cursor development environment, which is based on Visual Studio Code — a tool used for AI-assisted coding. The malicious open-source packages are extensions hosted…
DoT proposes changes in cyber security rules to curb fraudulent activities using mobile phone numbers, introducing a new number validation platform and charges for validation requests. Department of Telecom has proposed changes in cyber security rules to curb fraudulent activities that are carried out using mobile phone numbers. The draft cyber security rules published on…
Rajendra Bhalerao has taken on the pivotal role of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at Central Bank of India. Bhalerao is a seasoned leaders with over two decades of deep expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and digital infrastructure, will lead the bank’s information security strategy and help strengthen its cyber resilience in today’s evolving threat…
Application security firm F5 Inc. today announced a series of new post-quantum cryptography readiness solutions as part of its Application Delivery and Security Platform to help organizations prepare for the cybersecurity threats posed by quantum computing. F5’s new PQC solutions are designed to safeguard sensitive data and maintain performance across hybrid, multicloud and legacy environments at a…
64% of organizations ranked cloud security among their top five concerns, and 17% identified it as their number one priority. These numbers make cloud security one of the most urgent cybersecurity issue of 2025 The 2025 Thales Global Cloud Security Study reveals that although cloud security is widely acknowledged as the most urgent cybersecurity challenge,…
Google is urging Chrome users to take action as hackers have once again attacked the system. With the popular web browser being used on over 3.5billion computers across the globe, if cyber criminals manage to attack the system they will have an infinite amount of user data to exploit. Thankfully, for those who favour the…
Kaspersky, a global leader in cybersecurity and data privacy, demonstrated strong and consistent performance in the Indian market in 2024, achieving robust growth across both B2B and B2C segments. Overall, Kaspersky recorded a 24% year-over-year increase in total product sales in India for the year. The B2B segment grew by 20%, while the B2C segment…
Qantas has suffered a major cyber-attack, potentially exposing the records of up to 6 million customers. The airline said on Wednesday that the affected system had now been contained and its systems were secured. The system in question was a third-party platform used by the airline’s contact centre, which contains the records of 6 million…
The sixth edition of the annual Sophos State of Ransomware report which reveals the reality of ransomware in 2025.This year’s report details how organizations’ experiences of ransomware— both cause and consequences — have evolved over the last 12 months. It also shines light into previously unexplored areas, including the operational factors that left organizations exposed…
The Trellix Advanced Research Center has uncovered a sophisticated APT malware campaign that we’ve dubbed OneClik. It specifically targets the energy, oil, and gas sector through phishing attacks and the exploitation of Microsoft ClickOnce. The campaign exhibits characteristics aligned with Chinese-affiliated threat actors, though attribution remains cautious. Its methods reflect a broader shift toward “living off the land”…
