Tag: Cybersecurity threat

ISRO fights over 100 cyber-attacks every day: S Somanath
9Oct By adminNo Comments
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ISRO fights over 100 cyber-attacks every day: S Somanath

[ad_1] S Somanath, the chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Saturday said that the country's space agency is facing more than 100 cyber-attacks daily. Somanath, while speaking on the concluding session of the 16th edition of the c0c0n, a two-day international cyber conference in Kerala's Kochi, further said that the possibility of cyber-attacks is much higher in rocket technology which uses ultra-modern software and chip-based hardware."The organisation is equipped with a robust cybersecurity network to face such attacks," he said. Notably, the conference was organised by the Kerala Police and Information Security Research Association here. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join.The ISRO chief further said that apart from the software, ISRO is also going ahead wit...
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Beware of Xenomorph! Know how to protect yourself from this dangerous malware
26Sep By adminNo Comments
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Beware of Xenomorph! Know how to protect yourself from this dangerous malware

[ad_1] Cybersecurity has become a major concern because of the continuous development of new technologies and cybercriminals are using everything at their disposal to breach your bank accounts and empty it of its contents. Massive financial losses have happened to victims and getting back the same has proved to be virtually impossible. And malware is the medium through which these cybercriminals infiltrate your gadgets to spy on you, and discover your secret passwords. There is a constant threat hanging over everyone in the cyber world. The latest example to emerge is that of the Xenomorph Android malware. It has resurfaced again in its new version, and it is more dangerous than ever. Now, it has evolved into a greater threat and according to experts, it has infiltrated over 100 differe...
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120 illegal personal loan apps removed from Google, Apple stores in Pakistan
19Aug By adminNo Comments
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120 illegal personal loan apps removed from Google, Apple stores in Pakistan

[ad_1] A total of 120 illegal personal loan apps have been removed from Google and Apple stores in Pakistan to protect the public from falling into debt traps, Dawn newspaper reported. Dawn is a Pakistani English-language newspaper.The measure was taken by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in collaboration with Google, Apple, and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in view of the recent proliferation of illegal personal loan apps, raising concerns of misuse, data privacy violations and coercive recovery practices. As per the SECP, it has not only strengthened its regulatory framework for licensed Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) but has also taken effective measures in coordination with relevant authorities to shut down unauthorised and illegal ...
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Possible Chinese malware in US systems a ‘ticking time bomb’: report
30Jul By adminNo Comments
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Possible Chinese malware in US systems a ‘ticking time bomb’: report

[ad_1] The Biden administration believes China has implanted malware in key US power and communications networks in a "ticking time bomb" that could disrupt the military in event of a conflict, The New York Times reported Saturday.The Times, quoting US military, intelligence and security officials, said the malware potentially gave China's People's Liberation Army the ability to disrupt US military operations if Beijing were to move against Taiwan at some point. The systems affected, the Times said, could allow China not only to cut off water, power and communications to US military bases, but also to homes and businesses across the United States. The report comes two months after Microsoft warned that state-sponsored Chinese hackers had infiltrated critical US infrastructure networks.M...
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Government warns internet users about ‘AKIRA’ ransomware; hackers using AnyDesk, WinRAR
24Jul By adminNo Comments
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Government warns internet users about ‘AKIRA’ ransomware; hackers using AnyDesk, WinRAR

[ad_1] The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning about a new internet ransomware virus called 'Akira,' which is causing significant concern. This malicious software is designed to target both Windows and Linux-based systems. According to a PTI report. the attackers behind Akira first steal vital personal information from their victims and then proceed to encrypt the data on their systems. To coerce the victims into paying the ransom, they engage in double extortion tactics. According to CERT-In's latest advisory, if the victim refuses to pay the ransom, the attackers will publish the stolen data on their dark web blog. The agency emphasizes that Akira's operators are known to exploit VPN services, particularly when users have not enabled multi-factor au...
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI for women’s safety to DevOps cybersecurity threat and more
17Jul By adminNo Comments
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5 things about AI you may have missed today: AI for women’s safety to DevOps cybersecurity threat and more

[ad_1] It has been an extremely interesting day for AI globally! UP CM Yogi Adityanath has ordered use of AI tech for women's safety; Swiggy has formed a dedicated team for AI development; Generative AI emerges as a Cybersecurity threat; AI-Designed home in South Carolina raises concerns, this and more in our daily AI roundup. Let us take a look.1. AI-Powered tools streamline e-recycling certificationHyperOffice, a software developer, has introduced AI-driven tools to aid small- and mid-sized companies entering the e-recycling market. Their first product is an AI-powered self-assessment tool, based on the R2 standard, to explain the certification process. Another product guides users through the R2 certification process, reducing audit time and costs. Users answer questions, receive exa...
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