Facebook pays $725 million to settle lawsuit over Cambridge Analytica data breach
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has agreed to pay $725 million to settle a lengthy class-action lawsuit filed in 2018. application used by Cambridge Analytica to access users’ personal information without consent for political advertising purposes. The proposed settlement, first reported by Reuters last week, is the latest penalty the […]
The Era of Cyber Threat Information Sharing
We have spent 40 years protecting ourselves as individuals. We tried to trick and outsmart the cybercriminals, but when all our efforts failed, we thought of working with our peers to outnumber them. Cybercriminals don’t remake themselves every time. They have limited resources and limited budgets. So they use playbooks to attack a lot of […]
Over 829 million cyberattacks blocked in Q4
In the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2022, over 829 million cyberattacks were blocked globally, including 59% of Indian websites. According to application security firm Industace, the report said there was a sharp increase in the intensity and frequency of DDoS and bot attacks in 2004 compared to the third quarter. “During the quarter, we saw […]
The Age of Sharing Cyber Threat Intelligence
We have spent 40 years protecting ourselves as individuals. We tried to trick and outsmart the cybercriminals, but when all our efforts failed, we thought of working with our peers to outnumber them. Cybercriminals don’t remake themselves every time. They have limited resources and limited budgets. So they use playbooks to attack a lot of […]
What Cybercrime & Security Will Look Like in 2023
Threat actors continue to adapt to the latest technologies, practices, and even privacy laws. It’s up to your organization to stay ahead by implementing strong cybersecurity measures and programs. Here’s how cybercrime will evolve in 2023, and what you can do to keep your business safe and secure in the year ahead. Surge in Attacks […]
Google takes Gmail security to the next level with client-side encryption
Google announced Friday that client-side encryption for Gmail is in beta for workspace and education customers. This is part of an effort to secure emails sent through her web version of the platform. This development comes at a time when online privacy and data security concerns are at an all-time high, and is a welcome […]
Cybersecurity is not a losing game – start now
Reality has a way of asserting itself, no matter what personal or business choices we make, good or bad. For example, very recently, the services of the city of Antwerp in Belgium were the victim of a very disruptive cyber attack. As usual, people cried out ‘bad play’ and suggested that appropriate cybersecurity measures should […]
What developers need to deal with common vulnerabilities
Today’s threat landscape is constantly changing, and now more than ever, organizations and businesses across all industries have an urgent need to consistently produce and maintain secure software. While certain verticals – such as the financial sector – have been subject to regulatory and compliance requirements for some time, we are seeing increased attention towards […]
Why is Robust API Security Important in Ecommerce?
API attacks are on the rise. One of their main targets is e-commerce businesses like yours. APIs are an integral part of how e-commerce businesses accelerate their growth in the digital world. E-commerce platforms use APIs at every customer touchpoint, from browsing products to processing deliveries. As the following diagram shows, API usage is on […]
South Delhi businessman duped of over Rs 50 lakh through missed calls, cops say no OTP was shared
A South Delhi-based businessman was duped of more than Rs 50 lakh by unknown fraudsters through missed calls, the police said Tuesday, adding that the businessman had not shared his OTP or personal details with the accused. According to the man’s complaint, he received a series of missed calls from an unknown number. He even […]