Cybercriminals Weaponizing Open-Source SSH-Snake Tool for Network Attacks
Have you heard about SSH-Snake? This open-source tool, originally designed for network mapping, has taken a dark turn. Cybercriminals are now weaponizing it to launch malicious attacks on unsuspecting networks. What is SSH-Snake? SSH-Snake is a network mapping tool that leverages SSH (Secure Shell) protocol to scan and discover devices within a network. While its […]
India’s ‘biggest’ Databreach exposes Aadhaar details for 81.5 million people
In a concerning development, India has witnessed what could possibly be the largest Databreach in its history. Personal information of over 81.5 crore Indians has been compromised, reportedly originating from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). As an information security analyst, let’s break down the key details to raise awareness and understanding about this […]
ISRO faces over 100 hacking attempts daily! Here is a report
The Indian Space Research Organization, known as ISRO, deals with more than 100 cyber attacks every day. The Chairman of ISRO, S Somanath, shared this information during a recent cybersecurity event in Kochi. He explained that not only ISRO but also other organizations face hundreds of attempts by hackers to break into their computer systems. […]
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 […]