Hackers Target prime installation in India Post Pahalgam; Targets Govt Entity

The cyber space witnessed what looked like an intense battle between hacktivists supporting India according to a cyber threat intelligence report prepared by Kochi-based cybersecurity company Technisanct. According to a cyber threat intelligence report prepared by Kochi-based cybersecurity company Technisanct, India had to deal with a sustained cyber offensive targeting various institutions. These are mostly…

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Banking passwords stolen from Australians are being traded online by cybercriminals

More than 31,000 passwords belonging to Australian customers of the Big Four banks are being shared amongst cyber criminals online, often for free, the ABC can reveal. Despite the anti-fraud protections in place at those banks, cybersecurity experts warn victims could “definitely” lose money as a result. An investigation by cyber intelligence researchers has shown…

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Outdated Network Devices are reasons for Cyberattacks; Sophos Report

Sophos released its Annual Threat Report 2025: Cybercrime on Main Street, which sheds light on the biggest security threats small and medium-sized businesses faced in 2024, including ransomware as biggest threat. Compromised network edge devices—firewalls, virtual private network appliances, and other access devices—account for a quarter of the initial compromises of businesses in cases that…

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56% of Cyberattacks Bypass Security With Legitimate Logins – Report

Newly released 2025 Sophos Active Adversary Report revealed,50 % cyberattacks in 2024 bypassed traditional security defenses by using legitimate login credentials. The report, which analysed over 400 cases of Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Incident Response (IR), revealed that 56 percent of cyberattacks were executed by adversaries simply logging in rather than breaking in….

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

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…

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HID State of Security & Identity Report reveals shift toward software-driven solutions & artificial intelligence in 2025

Mobile Credentials, Biometrics and AI Latest State of Security and Identity Report reveals shift toward software-driven, solutions and artificial intelligence in 2025 As organizations navigate an increasingly complex threat landscape, security leaders are making strategic shifts toward unified platforms and emerging technologies, according to the newly released 2025 State of Security and Identity Report from…

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NTT Report Reveals Top Five Global Cybersecurity Trends for 2025

NTT Report Reveals Top Five Global Cybersecurity Trends for 2025 and as experts Artificial intelligence, including advanced sophistication of generative AI, to play an increased role in both cyberthreats and cyber defense. International collaboration between nation states and cybercrime groups to raise importance of global cybersecurity collaboration amongst like-minded nations. Supply chain vulnerabilities remain as…

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

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,…

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DDoS Attacks Skyrocket & Hacktivist Activity Surges Threatening Critical Global Infrastructure; NETSCOUT’

As per NETSCOUT 1H2024 Threat Intelligence Report released findings from its 1H2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report , citing a dramatic 43% increase in the number of application-layer attacks and a 30% increase in volumetric attacks, especially in Europe and the Middle East. Attack duration varied with 70% lasting less than 15 minutes. The escalation of attacks involves…

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Deployed WezRat Malware known to Execute Attackers Commands

Cyber researchers discovered on a new remote access trojan and information stealer used by Iranian state-sponsored actors to conduct reconnaissance of compromised endpoints and execute malicious commands. The malware was first documented late last month by U.S. and Israeli cybersecurity agencies, describing it as an “exploitation tool for gathering information about an end point and running remote…

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