Cisco boosts phase-out of insecure legacy with new initiative

Cisco is phasing out insecure legacy features and hardening device configurations as part of a new resilient infrastructure initiative. The effort is a direct response to threats from AI-powered attacks ansecurity, Secure by default, AI Attack, d prepares networks for post-quantum cryptography. In the process, it is making secure-by-default the baseline. Organizations face escalating risks…

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CrowdStrike Fires Insider for Sharing Internal System Details with Hackers

Cybersecurity giant CrowdStrike has confirmed the termination of an insider who allegedly provided sensitive internal system details to a notorious hacking collective. The incident, which came to light last week, involved the leak of internal screenshots on a public Telegram channel operated by the threat group known as “Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters.” The leaks surfaced when…

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Mphasis Announced Quantum technology-focused solutions to Strengthen Enterprise Resilience

Mphasis qCryptsecTM for quantum-safe cryptography to strengthen enterprise resilience o   Mphasis qCryptsec, the Quantum Cryptography solution, reduces risk from cybersecurity threats, regulatory non-compliance, and operational disruptions ·         Mphasis QOptiDecisionTM for quantum computing-enhanced decision intelligence in the quantum era o   Mphasis QOptiDecision brings the power of hybrid quantum-classical and quantum-inspired computing to accelerate complex enterprise decisions with more accuracy.   Mphasis qCryptsec provides…

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True Launches Cybersecurity & Defense Tech Practice to Meet Evolving Global Defense Tech Talent Demands

True, the only tech and data-first global executive talent platform, today announced the launch of its Cybersecurity & Defense Tech Practice. This move is a strategic expansion of the firm’s Cybersecurity Practice, which now includes the capability to help build winning defense companies globally. “We are always at the forefront of innovation, and nowhere is…

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FBI Unveils IOCs for Cyber Attacks Targeting Salesforce Instances for Data Exfiltration

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released a flash alert detailing the activities of two cybercriminal groups, UNC6040 & UNC6395, that are actively compromising Salesforce environments to steal data for extortion purposes. The advisory, published by the FBI on September 12, 2025, provides indicators of compromise (IOCs) and defensive measures to help organizations protect…

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HDFC Bank invests in Indian quantum cybersecurity start-up QNu Labs

HDFC Bank has invested in QNu Labs, an Indian start-up specialising in quantum-safe cybersecurity solutions. The investment is part of HDFC Bank’s focus on supporting indigenous technology initiatives aimed at enhancing digital security. QNu Labs, founded in 2016 and incubated at IIT Madras Research Park, develops full-stack cybersecurity platforms based on quantum technologies. Its flagship…

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SonicWall offers 8 new firewalls, expands cyber warranty, embedded Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)

The Generation 8 portfolio includes multi-gigabit connectivity even for lower-end desktop models, a new unified management platform. An AI assistant to help administrators with common queries and device management tasks. SonicWall is growing its Gen8 hardware portfolio with new firewalls designed to better handle evolving network security needs. The SonicWall update spans both the desktop…

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Nvidia backs off against Chinese accusations its H20 chips pose a security risk

Nvdia push  response to allegations from Chinese state media that its H20 artificial intelligence chips are a national security risk for China. Earlier in the day, Reuters reported Yuyuan Tantian, an account affiliated with Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, said in an article published on WeChat that the Nvidia H20 chips are not technologically advanced or environmentally…

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Telecom Cybersecurity draft rules face pushback from Digital firms over scope & costs

The draft of the telecommunciation cybersecurity rules was released on June 24 Several major digital platforms have flagged concerns over the draft Telecom Cybersecurity Rules, 2025, warning that the proposed framework could impose steep compliance costs and introduce regulatory ambiguities that outweigh the intended benefits. The rules impose additional obligations on any digital platform that uses…

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5 Cybersecurity Startups Strengthening Digital Defenses Against Quantum Threats

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…

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