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Synechron Launches Cybersecurity AI Accelerators, Strengthening Enterprise Security

Synechron CyberAI Synechron today announced the launch of Synechron CyberAI accelerators program. This suite of four AI-driven solutions enhances enterprise security, streamlines compliance, and reduces risk exposure through automation and intelligence. Synechron’s 14th accelerator program includes: * RiskControl.AI: Automates IT risk management, offering real-time control assessments and compliance insights * AppSec.AI: Provides a unified view of security…

Global security spending to reach $377 billion in 2028 as cyber threats surge; Hans India

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Growing Cyber attacks, worldwide security spending is expected to see sustained growth throughout the 2023–2028 period, reaching $377 billion in 2028, according to a new report. According to latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC), global security spending is expected to grow by 12.2 per cent (year on year) in 2025. The increasing complexity…

CrowdStrike (CRWD) & Nvidia Collaborate to Advances Agentic AI in Cybersecurity

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CrowdStrike collaborates with Nvidia to advance agentic AI in cybersecurity operations The pair are advancing agentic AI in cybersecurity, testing Nvidia’s reasoning models to automate detection and enhance SOC efficiency CrowdStrike has announced it is collaborating with Nvidia to drive agentic AI innovation in its cybersecurity solutions for businesses. The pair will also test and pioneer…

Meta hit with $263 million fine in Europe over 2018 Data breach

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The penalty adds to a series of GDPR fines against Meta, bringing the total to $3 billion. Meta has been fined $263.5 million (€251 million) by Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) for a 2018 Facebook security breach that exposed the sensitive data of 29 million users globally. The breach exploited a vulnerability in Facebook’s “view…

Amazon Targets Cybersecurity at AWS Re:Invent

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Amazon’s AWS re:Invent event is this week in Las Vegas, and the company has issued a series of announcements around cybersecurity. That’s important, because there’s more of today’s IT estate in the public cloud than there ever has been before. Cloud computing is pervasive and it’s complex. That means opportunities for MSSPs and MSPs in…

93% of Indian executives anticipate a cyber-budget increase; PWC India Digital TrustInsight 2025

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93% of Indian executives anticipate a cyber-budget increase next year, Gen AI is the topmost cyber investment priority: PwC India Digital Trust Insights 2025 The PwC India Digital Trust Insights 2025 features insights from 4,042 business, technology, and security executives across various regions, including 155 executives representing Indian businesses. Sivarama Krishnan, Partner and Leader, Partner & Leader,…

Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework (OCSF) Joins the Linux Foundation to Optimize Critical Security Data

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OCSF Simplifies Security Data Challenges and Creates Flexibility for Security Teams and Data Producers, Empowering Organizations to Effectively Mitigate Cyber Risks The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization enabling mass innovation through open source, welcomes the Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework (OCSF) to the Linux Foundation family of projects. This new partnership aims to drive the development and adoption…

4.5 lakh ‘mule’ Bank accounts used in cyber fraud schemes Freezed in many Public sector Banks in India

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As per the data, around 40,000 mule bank accounts were detected in branches of SBI; 10,000 in Punjab National Bank (including Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India); 7,000 in Canara Bank (including Syndicate Bank); 6,000 in Kotak Mahindra Bank; and 5,000 in Airtel Payments Bank. The Centre has frozen around 4.5 lakh…

Chinese hackers hijacked thousands of TP-Link WiFi routers for covert Cyberattacks

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Microsoft observed that a covert Chinese botnet, relying on compromised TP-Link routers, commits stealthy password-spraying attacks, only attempting to access accounts once per day. This malicious operation was discovered in August 2023 and employed an average of 8,000 compromised devices at any given time, according to a new report by Microsoft Threat Intelligence. The botnet…

Global Cybersecurity Forum highlights the need for collective action to secure the Digital Future

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RIYADH: Cybersecurity industry leaders have emphasized the growing importance of digital protection as the world becomes increasingly interconnected at a special event in Riyadh. Speaking at the Global Cybersecurity Forum, Saad Al-Aboodi, CEO of the Saudi Information Technology Co., highlighted the global nature of the challenge during an address at the event, titled “Advancing Collective…