Urgent Mitigation Measures Mandated by CISA for Federal Agencies In a significant development, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has issued the first emergency directive of the year, mandating Federal Civilian Executive Branc ...
WhatsApp Mods Infected with CanesSpy Spyware: A Serious Privacy Breach
In a concerning development, cybersecurity researchers have recently uncovered modified versions of WhatsApp for Android, equipped with a spyware module named CanesSpy. These modified WhatsApp applications are being distributed through dubious websites a ...
Operation Chakra-II: India’s Fight Against Online Scams and Frauds
In a big move against online crooks, India's Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently took down cybercrime operations. They called it "Operation Chakra-II." This operation was a joint effort with other countries and tech giants like Microsoft and A ...
Cisco ASA Firewall Vulnerability Exploited to Deploy Malicious Backdoor
A zero-day vulnerability in Cisco's Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) firewall has been exploited to implant a malicious Lua backdoor on thousands of devices worldwide. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2023-20273, allows for privilege escalation through ...
How to Safeguard Your Festive Online Shopping from Cyber Threats
The festive season is upon us, and with it comes the joy of online shopping for many. E-commerce companies are running sales, offering attractive discounts on everything from clothing to electronics. However, it's essential to remain vigilant during this ...
23andMe Data Breach: What You Need to Know
In a shocking turn of events, on October 10, 2023, a hacker claimed to have accessed millions of users' information from the popular DNA testing company, 23andMe. This breach has raised concerns about the safety of our genetic data, which is highly perso ...
Report: Over 40,000 Admin Portal Accounts Use ‘admin’ as a Password
A recent report by cybersecurity company Outpost24 has unearthed a disturbing security risk that continues to plague the online world. Brace yourself for a shocking revelation: over 40,000 admin portal accounts still use the default password "admin." Thi ...
India Gears Up for Cyber War with Specialized ‘Cyber Commando’ Unit
As India prepares to confront the growing sophistication of cyber threats, the central government is taking proactive steps to establish a dedicated unit of 'cyber commandos' sourced from police forces across states, Union Territories, and central police ...
Access Inspect: A New Tool for Organizations to Manage Data Access
In our increasingly interconnected world, data stands as a valuable asset for organizations. Safeguarding sensitive information and adhering to data protection regulations have become top priorities. Enter Access Inspect, an advanced tool meticulously cr ...
MGM Resorts: Devastated by $100M Cyberattack
MGM Attack and Its Aftermath MGM Resorts International detected the cyberattack and promptly took action by shutting down its systems to contain the damage. While the exact nature and extent of the data breach were not disclosed, the company is workin ...