Tag: cyberthreats
Vulnerability in Secure Document Wallet DigiLocker Could Bypass OTP Authentication
The Indian Government has addressed a critical vulnerability in India-based secure document wallet DigiLocker that could allow a remote attacker to bypass one-time passwords...
Security Incidents at U.S. Federal Agencies Dropped in 2019: White House
The White House's Office of Management and Budget (OMB) stated that the federal agencies reported fewer cybersecurity incidents, representing an 8% decrease in 2019...
The Underbelly of COVID-19: Malware and Ransomware Ramp Up
Cybercriminals are known to leverage global phenomena for personal gain, be it the elections or the Olympic Games. And COVID-19 is no different. Scammers...
Almost Half of U.K.’s Population Fears Abuse of NHSX COVID-19 Tracing...
The U.K.’s National Health Service (NHS) is all set to launch an NHSX contact-tracing app based on similar implementations in China and India. However,...
Fake Aarogya Setu Apps Spread Spyware, SonicWall Reports
The threat research team from security firm SonicWall Labs stated that they found multiple fake Aarogya Setu apps carrying spyware components.
Aarogya Setu is a...
Five Key Cybersecurity Concerns Amid COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted global health, the economy, and social systems. From emptying office spaces to dispersing the workforce, corporates have yet ensured...
Unprotected Server Exposes Facebook Scraped Data of 12 Mn Users in...
Security researchers at Safety Detectives discovered an open Elasticsearch server containing scraped data related to 12 million Facebook users in Vietnam, which raised concerns...
85% Organizations Anticipate Remote Working Will Threaten Business Operations: Study
A new study from HiveIO revealed the impact of COVID-19 on corporate data security. It highlighted the effect of the new virtual economy on...
Financial Organizations Lack Trusted Data to Make Security Decisions: Report
A research from security firm Panaseer revealed that cybersecurity leaders in financial organizations are facing issues due to the lack of trusted data that...
4 Critical Responsibilities of a CISO Post COVID-19
Since the outbreak of the novel Coronavirus disease, organizations across the globe encountered dramatic changes in their business operations. The swift adaption of the...
