Rising Confidence Meets a Growing AI Threat OpenText for AI, recently released the findings of its fourth annual Global Ransomware Survey. The survey of almost 1,800 security practitioners and business leaders highlighted a rising tension between confidence and risk: confidence in ransomware readiness is rising yet concern over AI-driven attacks and third-party vulnerabilities are growing…
India has emerged as the most affected country by a prolific malware strain while ranking eighth globally in overall cyber threat exposure, according to Microsoft‘s Digital Defense Report 2025 released recently. And the top target for Lumma Stealer malware, with over 44,000 infected Windows devices between March and May 2025, according to Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report….
A critical vulnerability in Microsoft Entra could have let hackers access any user account. The flaw affected key authentication processes, allowing normal security checks to be bypassed. Microsoft released a patch quickly, but accounts that are not updated remain exposed. Experts urge immediate action to protect sensitive information. Applying the latest updates promptly ensures personal…
The seized devices, described as “SIM servers,” were linked to a broader network believed to be operated by or connected to “nation-state” actors. US Secret Service dismantles telecom network with 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards near the UN General Assembly. Devices could have disabled mobile towers, blocked emergency dispatch, and texted the entire…
The UAE Cybersecurity Council has warned the public against the dangers of neglecting personal digital footprints, cautioning that every login, post, or interaction online leaves behind a trail that can be exploited by hackers or untrustworthy applications. In a statement carried by the Emirates News Agency (WAM), the council noted that more than 1.4 billion…
Google warns its 1.8 billion Gmail users about a new cybersecurity threat called indirect prompt injections, where hackers hide malicious commands in emails. Google warns of wave of new threats This threat affects not just people but also businesses and governments, in a post Google explained the danger, “With the rapid adoption of generative AI,…
Kaspersky, a global leader in cybersecurity and data privacy, demonstrated strong and consistent performance in the Indian market in 2024, achieving robust growth across both B2B and B2C segments. Overall, Kaspersky recorded a 24% year-over-year increase in total product sales in India for the year. The B2B segment grew by 20%, while the B2C segment…
Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has identified a new cyber campaign led by the Lazarus Group targeting supply chains in South Korea through combined watering hole attacks and exploitation of vulnerabilities in third-party software. The campaign, dubbed “Operation SyncHole,” was observed targeting at least six organisations across the software, IT, financial, semiconductor, and…
Stock exchange BSE India, on Wednesday, advised market participants to take precautionary measures on potential cyber risks The circular from BSE cited an advisory from Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) highlighting on cyber threat campaign specifically targeting Indian organisations operating within the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. Banks have also tightened their…
Google it has identified new malware called “LOSTKEYS” tied to the Russian-based hacking group Cold River, which is capable of stealing files and sending system information to attackers. The malware “marks a new development in the toolset” of Cold River, Wesley Shields, a researcher with Google Threat Intelligence Group, said in a blog, opens new tab….
