The ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY) got a 48% boost in the budget to over Rs 26,000 crore, much of which will be ploughed into the IndiaAI Mission and expanded production-linked incentive (PLI) schemes for semiconductors, large-scale electronics and IT hardware. Sameer Mathur, founder and managing director of Roinet Solution, concurred, saying the…
In an incident response in Q4 of 2024, GuidePoint Security identified evidence of a threat actor utilizing a Python-based backdoor to maintain access to compromised endpoints. The threat actor later leveraged this access to deploy RansomHub encryptors throughout the entire impacted network. ReliaQuest documented an earlier version of this malware on their website in February 2024….
Orchid Security, which focuses on protecting customers’ identity as AI continues to grow, said on Tuesday it raised $36 million in an early stage funding round and emerged from so-called “stealth mode” after a year of working in secrecy. The seed round was led by Intel Capital and Team8, with participation from CapitalOne and other…
The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday imposed sanctions on alleged hacker Yin Kechen and cybersecurity company Sichuan Juxinhe Network Technology Co., accusing both of being involved in a series of hacks against American telecom companies. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) in US is sanctioning Yin Kecheng, a Shanghai-based cyber…
Palo Alto Networks has disclosed multiple critical security vulnerabilities in its Expedition migration tool, including a concerning OS command injection flaw that enables attackers to execute arbitrary commands and access sensitive firewall credentials. The command injection vulnerability (CVE-2025-0107) allows authenticated attackers to run arbitrary OS commands as the www-data user, potentially exposing usernames, cleartext passwords, device…
Partnership announcement UST, a leading digital transformation solutions company, announced its partnership with Keycentrix, a leading provider of pharmacy software and technology solutions, to enhance Keycentrix’s product suite, expand market reach, and increase value for customers. With this strategic alliance, Keycentrix is better positioned to deliver next-level pharmacy solutions that harness innovation, advanced technology, and accelerated go-to-market capabilities. This partnership will…
Cloud Box Technologies (CBT), a premier systems integrator and IT services specialist in the Middle East, today announced that the company has received the prestigious FortiSASE certification after successfully navigating Fortinet’s rigorous certification process. The FortiSASE certification aligns with CBT’s vision to address the growing demand for secure, scalable, and flexible cloud-based solutions. The certification…
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,…
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…
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…
