Your Data in 2024: Buckle Up for a Data Privacy Rollercoaster
Hold onto your hats, folks, because 2024 is shaping up to be a wild ride for Data Privacy. Between stricter regulations and a public increasingly fed up with Big Tech’s data-hoarding habits, protecting your personal information is going to be front and center. Remember the days when privacy policies were just fine print you skimmed […]
Job Losses Hit the Cybersecurity Sector in 2023 Despite Surge in Cyber Attacks
In a surprising turn of events, 2023 witnessed a significant rise in job losses within the Cybersecurity sector, defying expectations given the escalating frequency of cyber attacks and data breaches. Despite being considered a resilient industry, the cybersecurity landscape faced its own set of challenges as economic uncertainties continued to grip the world. Let’s delve […]
Cyber Attack on Maldives Government Websites: Navigating Stormy Tech Seas
In a digital terrain where information flows incessantly, the recent hiccup in the online journey of Maldives’ government websites raises questions about the vulnerability of our interconnected world to potential cyber attack. On the night of January 6, the primary portals of the Maldivian government, including the President’s website and those of the Foreign and […]
Flipkart + WhatsApp: A Recipe for Trouble? Unmasking Scammers’ Tricks
Craving those epic Flipkart deals? Hold on! Scammers are lurking in the shadows, ready to hijack your shopping spree with a devious trick called “WhatsApp Screen Share.” Brace yourself for a closer look at how these digital grifters operate, and equip yourself with the knowledge to keep your hard-earned cash safe. Case 1: Rahul Kumar’s […]
Cybersecurity Predictions 2024: From AI Attacks to Geopolitical Threats
The digital world is a battlefield, and 2024 promises to be another year of constant skirmishes and evolving tactics. With cybercrime costs reaching eye-watering heights and innovative technologies emerging, what can we expect on the Cybersecurity front? Buckle up, because we’re diving into some major predictions: 1. AI Takes Center Stage (on Both Sides): Expect […]
Safeguard Your New Year: Fake Faces, Real Lessons: What Deepfakes Can Teach Us!
Welcome to the world of deepfakes, where the lines between reality and imagination blur, and you can magically “swap faces” with your favourite movie star in a video. It’s like living in a digital fantasy, but as we explore the enchanting possibilities, it’s crucial to understand the potential mischievous side of this technology. The Deepfakes […]
Holiday Cheer Turned Phishing Fear: Job Seekers Beware of Work-From-Home Scams
The holiday season is a time for joy, family, and finding that perfect job. But for eager job seekers, this festive period can also bring unwanted visitors: work-from-home Phishing Scams. As the December 22nd Forbes article, “Surge in Work-From-Home Phishing Scams Targets Holiday Job Seekers,” highlighted, scammers are capitalizing on the increased online job search […]
Veteran Actor Rakesh Bedi Falls Prey to Cyber Scam, Duped of Rs 85,000
In a surprising turn of events, veteran Bollywood actor Rakesh Bedi fell victim to a cunning Cyber Scam orchestrated by an imposter posing as an army officer who duped him with Rs 80,000. The fraudster, operating under the alias “Aditya Kumar,” targeted Bedi in a bogus property deal, highlighting the growing threat of cyber scams. […]
Web of Despair: Insomniac’s Spider-Man 2 Developers Hit by Distress in Massive Ransomware Attack
As the Ransomware strikes, the PlayStation powerhouse Insomniac finds itself entangled in a web of distress and fury. The creative minds behind the Spider-Man series, express a potent mix of sorrow and anger as a colossal ransomware attack infiltrates their digital fortress. Sensitive Data on the Loose: The cyber assailants, known as Rhysida, brazenly expose […]
Malware Threat: Indian Government Entities Targeted by Rust-Based Malware in Operation RusticWeb
Indian cybersecurity specialists have sounded the alarm over a recent wave of malware targeting government entities, dubbed Operation RusticWeb. The defining characteristic of this campaign is the use of malware written in the Rust programming language, a departure from the more commonly encountered C++ or Python. Rust, known for its speed, memory safety, and concurrency […]