Why Continuous User Authentication is necessary on Mobile Gadgets

User Authentication

  Hey there, tech enthusiasts! Today, let’s chat about why continuous User Authentication is the unsung hero we all need. So, what’s the buzz about continuous user authentication? Well, my friends, it’s all about keeping your digital life on lockdown and making sure only you hold the keys to your smartphone kingdom. What’s Continuous User […]

Cracking the Cyber Code: Insider Threats Decoded!

Insider Threat

Today, we’re turning the digital battlefield into a dazzling cyber carnival of knowledge. Step right up to the thrill ride where we explore the groovy art of protecting our cyber kingdom from those sneaky insider threats. According to the 2023 Insider Threat Report by Cybersecurity Insiders, a whopping 74% of organizations are like unwitting dancers […]

CBI’s Chakra-II Operation: Crackdown on Cyber-Enabled Financial Crimes

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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently conducted a major, Chakra-II Operation, targeting organized cyber-enabled financial crimes. The action spanned across 11 States, involving searches at 76 locations. The Chakra-II Operation reiterates the necessity for heightened vigilance and concerted efforts to combat the stealthy yet pervasive threat of cybercrime. It urges a united front, combining […]

Cybersecurity Tips Every Indian Should Know in 2023

Cyber Security Awareness

Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting systems, networks, and data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction. It is a complex and ever-evolving field, as cybercriminals continue to develop new and sophisticated methods of attack. Cybersecurity is important for everyone, but it is especially important for Indians. India is one of the fastest-growing […]

The Dark Web: A Hidden Danger or a Valuable Resource?

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The dark web is like a hidden treasure chest on the internet, but beware, for it’s filled with both wonder and peril. Imagine a place where secrets are traded and shadows whisper in anonymity. Today, we’re embarking on a journey into this mysterious realm. Our guide? Real stories that will shine a light on why […]

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 […]

€5.5 million fine imposed on WhatsApp for data protection violations

On Thursday, Ireland’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined Meta’s WhatsApp a new €5.5 million for violating data protection laws when processing users’ personal data.  As a result of the ruling, the platform’s Terms of Service have been updated, requiring users to agree to the new terms in preparation for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) […]

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. […]