“Cybersecurity is still not something that is discussed as an option”
It has been an age-old myth that women prioritize family over work. Women are under-represented in tech and leadership. According to an (ISC)² Cybersecurity...
Beware! COVID-19 Vaccine-related Phishing Scams on Rise
As the world steps up to COVID-19 vaccine campaigns, state-sponsored actors are tapping the situation with targeted cyberattacks and scams. From targeting vaccine research...
Chinese Hacking Group “Hafnium” Exploiting Microsoft’s Email Software Server
Security incidents where cybercriminals exploit critical vulnerabilities of Microsoft products have become rampant in recent times. Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center (MSTIC) recently identified a...
Want to Close the Cyber Skills Gap? Get Women Involved!
The cybersecurity skills gap continues to pose challenges for organizations of all sizes and across all industries. And changes to the economy as a...
Open Data Day: Celebrating Online Transparency, Accuracy, and Honesty
March 7, every year marks the International Open Data Day. A day that is observed to promote awareness and use of open data. Forums and...
Russian Hacker Misused Medal of Honor Holders’ Information
Any organization or individual may become a target for cybercriminals. From children to senior citizens, threat actors exploit all kinds of information to their...
Indian Vaccine Makers and Pharma Companies Attacked This Week: Cyfirma Research
India has a definite advantage today as it produces 60% of the world’s vaccines. Even developed countries are not producing enough for their own...
Facebook Settles Photo-Tagging Class-action Lawsuit for $650 Mn
In one of the largest data violation lawsuit settlements, Facebook has agreed to pay $650 million to users in Illinois who indicted the social media...
solarwinds123: Did a Weak Password Result in SolarWinds Hack?
As the investigations on the infamous SolarWinds supply chain attacks are ongoing, the top management of the company blamed an intern for the password...
Ryuk Ransomware Gets Intelligent, Spreads on its Own!
Ryuk ransomware has spelled doom on organizations since its discovery in August 2018. At the end of 2020, Ryuk operators carried out a series...