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”…
Quantum computers are no longer just a futuristic concept—they’re becoming real, and with them comes a new kind of cybersecurity threat. Traditional encryption methods, which protect everything from financial data to national security systems, could be rendered obsolete by the sheer power of quantum computing. As this technological shift looms closer, the need for quantum-resilient…
In response to a sharp spike in digital payment frauds, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is joining forces with major public and private sector banks to build the Digital Payment Intelligence Platform (DPIP), a real-time, data-driven system aimed at detecting and preventing fraudulent digital transactions. The initiative, reported first by PTI, is a strategic…
Cyber warfare has become a critical in geo p[oltical arena. Cyber tools are being used by states who seeking to exert influence, destabilize adversaries or alter the outcomes of elections of rival nations. Countries such as the United States, Russia, China, Iran, North Korea, Israel, and others are now deeply involved in invisible cyber battles…
Google on Tuesday unveiled its Safety Charter at the “Safer with Google India Summit” in New Delhi, outlining a comprehensive strategy to tackle online scams, bolster cybersecurity, and promote responsible AI development. The initiative marks a significant step in Google’s effort to build a safer and more resilient digital ecosystem in India. The Safety Charter…
Visibility a top priority for Org’s to manage growing complexity & remain competitive: Vinay Sharma, Regional Director, India & SAARC, NETSCOUT In today’s time cyber adversaries are more resilient, take-down-resistant networks that makes tough for detection to mitigation strategies for security teams. It is important that network operations teams insights to fine-tune their strategies to…
The armed forces on Monday launched a 12-day cyber security exercise, called Cyber Suraksha, to simulate real-world threats and reinforce secure practices, the defence ministry said. The exercise is a proactive step towards bolstering cyber resilience at the national level, it said in a statement. The cyber domain is among the nine areas identified by…
Cybercrime is predicted to cost the world $10.5 trillion USD in 2025, according to Cybersecurity Ventures. If it were measured as a country, then cybercrime would be the world’s third largest economy after the U.S. and China. This represents the greatest transfer of economic wealth in history, risks the incentives for innovation and investment, is exponentially…
CISA have unveiled comprehensive guidance to help organizations safeguard their network edge devices from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. The initiative, coordinated across multiple nations, addresses critical vulnerabilities in firewalls, routers, VPN gateways and operational technology systems that serve as primary entry points for malicious actors like IOT devices. The cybersecurity guidance represents an unprecedented collaboration…
