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 […]
How to Navigate the Murky Waters of Deepfakes: A Guide to Self-Defense
Deepfakes, hyper-realistic videos, and audio forgeries are no longer the stuff of science fiction. From manipulated celebrity interviews to impersonation scams, they’re blurring the lines between truth and fiction, posing a very real threat to our perception of reality. So, how do you protect yourself from falling victim to these digital deceptions? This blog post equips […]
Watch Out for These Shady Moves in Finance: 5 Cyber Fraud Trends in 2024
In the relentless game against Cyber Fraud, 2024 has its own set of challenges. Cyber tricksters are upping their game with Deepfakes, Phishing 2.0, Blockchain Mischief, Insider Threats, and AI-powered shenanigans. According to Shikhar Aggarwal of BLS Services, “In 2024, the financial sector’s got its hands full with deepfake fraud, phishing 2.0, blockchain hustles, insider […]
Deepfake Dilemma: Boon or Bane for the Future?
Deepfake uses artificial intelligence to seamlessly graft a person’s face and voice onto another body, creating videos or audio recordings that are virtually indistinguishable from the real thing. While this technology has the potential for fun and creative applications, its misuse raises serious ethical concerns that we must urgently address. Imagine a future where your […]
Decoding the Deepfake Puzzle in India: A Quick Overview
Last month, everyone was shocked when a video featuring Rashmika Mandanna went viral. But hold on—it wasn’t her! The video was a deepfake, messing around with a clip of a British Indian influencer, Zara Patel. Rashmika shared her feelings online, saying how scary and harmful this tech misuse is for all of us. What’s a […]
Battling Deepfakes: Innovations and Solutions
Artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in an era where hyper-realistic fake videos, known as Deepfakes, pose a significant threat to digital authenticity. The challenge is real, but a group of forward-thinking startups and tech giants is stepping up to the plate, unleashing innovative solutions to detect and combat these deceptive creations. Tech Titans on the […]