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Global Checkmarx study reveals 63% of participating organisations have fallen victim to a software supply chain attack in past 2 years

admin4 months ago04 mins

As open source software grows to represent an ever-increasing percentage of enterprise application code, application security (AppSec) leaders and developers are challenged to mitigate the risk of falling victim to the weaponization of such packages by threat actors. Reporting on current open source AppSec practices and problems, Checkmarx, the industry leader in cloud-native application security for…

Sebi Comes out with new Cyber Security Framework for Regulated Entities

admin4 months ago03 mins

Markets watchdog Sebi on Tuesday issued a new cyber security framework wherein all regulated entities are required to have appropriate security monitoring mechanisms, and the fresh norms will be implemented in a graded manner starting from January 2025. Besides, a Cyber Capability Index (CCI) for market infrastructure institutions and qualified regulated entities will be introduced…

Microsoft macOS Apps Vulnerability Allows Hackers to Record Audio/Video

admin4 months ago4 months ago05 mins

Cisco Talos has identified eight security vulnerabilities in Microsoft applications running on the macOS operating system, raising concerns about potential exploitation by adversaries. These vulnerabilities, if exploited, could allow attackers to hijack the permissions and entitlements of Microsoft applications, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive resources such as microphones, cameras, and user data. The vulnerabilities…

Reliance Jio, C-DOT spearhead cybersecurity push in El Salvador, Guatemala

admin4 months ago02 mins

India’s strategic foray into Central America: India is rapidly expanding its influence in Central America, particularly in the telecommunications and cybersecurity sectors. (Reuters) India is rapidly expanding its influence in Central America, particularly in the telecommunications and cybersecurity sectors. With a focus on El Salvador and Guatemala, India is set to make significant inroads, leveraging…

Cisco cuts thousands of jobs, 7% of workforce, as it shifts focus to AI, cybersecurity

admin4 months ago04 mins

Cisco Systems is planning to lay off 7% of its employees, its second round of job cuts this year, as the company shifts its focus to more rapidly growing areas in technology, such as artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The company based in San Jose, California, did not specify the number of jobs it is cutting. It…

India telecom watchdog directs carriers to stop spam calls, blacklist callers

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India’s telecom watchdog on Tuesday directed service providers to stop all promotional calls from unregistered callers and blacklist them as it looks to tackle a surge in spam and phishing calls that has seen people lose millions of rupees. The government has been looking to clamp down on the spike in such calls including those…

Zoom Critical Vulnerabilities Let Attackers Escalate Privileges

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The vulnerabilities highlight significant risks for users across various platforms, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android. Zoom Video Communications has disclosed several critical vulnerabilities affecting its Workplace Apps, SDKs, and Rooms Clients. These vulnerabilities, identified in multiple security bulletins, potentially allow attackers to escalate privileges on affected systems. The vulnerabilities highlight significant risks…

Quantum AI Global & Q-CTRL enter into Strategic Partnership to Advance Quantum Technology in India

admin4 months ago03 mins

Quantum AI Global (QAIG) India’s leading organization in quantum communication & technology, and Q-CTRL the global leader in quantum infrastructure software have announced a strategic partnership to work on various technology initiatives in India- one of the fastest growing technology markets in the world. Earlier this month, Q-CTRL announced a pioneering quantum workforce development initiative…

Adoption of AI spotlights biz to invest in proactive cybersecurity defences

admin4 months ago04 mins

Adoption of AI spotlights biz to invest in proactive cybersecurity defences Rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence has powered growth but opened avenues for cybercriminals to misuse AI for sophisticated attacks, Kaspersky has said spotlighting the need for businesses to invest in proactive cybersecurity defences to meet new-age challenges. Kaspersky, a global cybersecurity and digital privacy…

“The Future of Data Privacy and Security in the Era of AI”. India’s Data Privacy & Sovereignty Imperative

admin4 months ago09 mins

As India emerges as a global AI frontrunner, the intricate interplay between data innovation, data sovereignty and robust privacy safeguards has become a paramount concern, especially given the rise of AI. To address this critical challenge, Data Dynamics and the Consulate General of the United States in Mumbai convened a high-level roundtable on “The Future of…