The Growing Concern of AI’s Impact on Humanity

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The alarm bells around Artificial Intelligence (AI) are ringing even louder as more voices join the chorus of concern. In March, over 1,000 technologists and researchers penned an open letter calling for a six-month pause in the development of the largest AI models. Their worry? An alarming “out-of-control race to develop and deploy ever more […]

India’s Cyber Transformation: From Chaos to Control

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In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity, staying up to date with the latest trends and statistics is crucial. The Microsoft Digital Defence Report for 2023 sheds light on the shifting dynamics of cyber attacks worldwide. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key findings of the report, highlighting how India’s cyber threat landscape has transformed […]

Digital Peril Unleashed: The Heist of ₹99,999 from Dayanidhi Maran’s Bank Account

In a recent incident that sent shockwaves through the digital landscape of India, former Union Minister and DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran fell victim to cybercriminals who stole ₹99,999 from his personal savings bank account. Mr. Maran’s experience highlights the growing menace of cybercrimes in the country, with financial frauds accounting for a staggering 75% of […]

Kaspersky and TSplus Join Forces to Create Cyber-Immune Solutions for Remote Workers

In a groundbreaking collaboration, global cybersecurity giant Kaspersky and TSplus, a renowned provider of Remote Access solutions, have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This MoU sets the stage for the development of state-of-the-art Cyber-Immune Virtual Desktop access solutions. The signing ceremony took place at Tech Week Singapore 2023, the foremost technology event in Asia […]

Emerging Threats in the Digital Age: Spice Up Your Cybersecurity

In a world where technology rules, emerging threats in the digital realm are like hidden landmines, waiting for the right moment to explode. Cybercriminals are continuously evolving, and their tactics are getting more sophisticated. To stay ahead of the game, it’s essential to understand the hottest emerging threats in the cybersecurity landscape. So, grab your […]

Android Users, Beware! Government’s Urgent Warning – Is Your Smartphone on the Hit List?

For Android enthusiasts, the Indian government has sounded the alarm on a pressing issue, affecting popular smartphone giants such as Google Pixel, Samsung, and OnePlus, among others. There’s a red flag waving over Android OS versions 11, 12, and 13, with multiple security vulnerabilities that could expose sensitive data to cybercriminals. Who’s waving this flag? […]

Android devices are being exploited by hackers with RATs

The threat actor behind the BlackRock and ERMAC Android banking trojans has unleashed yet another malware for rent called Hook that introduces new capabilities to access files stored on the devices and create a remote interactive session.  ThreatFabric, in a report, characterized Hook as a novel ERMAC fork that’s advertised for sale for $7,000 per […]

Warning: Tainted VPNs are Distributing EyeSpy Monitoring Software

A compromised VPN installer is used to distribute surveillance software called EyeSpy as part of a malware campaign launched in May 2022.  It uses “SecondEye’s component (a legitimate surveillance application) to spy on users of Iran-based VPN service, 20Speed ​​VPN, via trojanized installers,” said Bitdefender in its analysis.  The US Romanian cybersecurity firm added that […]

Permissions matter for SaaS Security – Why?

Earlier this year, attackers compromised Mailchimp, a popular SaaS email marketing platform. We examined over 300 Mailchimp customer accounts and exported audience data from 102 of them. The compromise was preceded by a successful phishing attempt that launched a malicious attack against an end-user of a Mailchimp customer.  Three months later, Mailchimp suffered another attack. […]

Synology releases patch for critical RCE vulnerability affecting VPN Plus servers

Synology has released a security update to address a critical vulnerability in VPN Plus Server that could be used to take over an affected system. The vulnerability registered as CVE-2022-43931 has a maximum severity of 10 in the CVSS rating and was described as a write out of bounds error in the Remote Desktop feature […]