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In this technology-dominated world where everyone is heavily reliant on their smartphones, laptops, tablets, and more, it has become imperative to ensure the safety of these gadgets. We keep all our personal information, data, documents, bank details, and everything handy in our smart devices. However, this creates a risk that our personal data may be leaked to scammers and hackers who can attempt to rob us of our money and private data through their manipulations. In most cases, we are not even aware that our devices…

The cyberattack that paralyzed several major Australian ports was a sharp reminder of what governments and experts say is a growing threat to shipping, the lifeblood of the global economy.The attack on DP World's ports -- which handle 40 percent of Australia's freight trade -- forced them offline for days and was the latest in a series of breaches at ports around the world in recent years. - Who has been targeted? -Cyberattacks have disrupted or halted operations at some of the world's busiest ports in recent years. A…

Image Source : GOOGLE PLAY STORE Google Play Apps with 1.5 mn installs were found sending sensitive data to China Malicious file management applications posing as legitimate apps have been discovered on the Google Play Store, collectively accumulating over 1.5 million downloads. Cybersecurity firm Pradeo identified two spyware apps from the same developer that exhibited…

Australian firms have suffered many cyber attacks since last September, putting the spotlight on the country's understaffed cybersecurity industry that experts say seems ill-equipped to tackle such hacks, endangering sensitive information of people.Here is a list of companies that have been hit by data breaches: OPTUS Australia's second-largest mobile operator and a unit of Singapore Telecommunications was the first to report a data breach in September that affected up to 10 million customers, about 40% of the nation's…

The massive number of APIs that has been developed over the last few years amid mushrooming of apps in India, pose immense cybersecurity challenge to data-driven businesses, experts said. Cybersecurity analysts say by 2025, more than 50% of data theft will be due to unsecure Application Programming Interface (APIs) as organisations are adding them without adequate security tests. APIs are the lynchpin of data-driven business businesses as they are open building blocks which  connect the frontend to the backend of any…

By Amit Chaudhary Cybersecurity can often be perceived as complex, and it can be challenging for security leaders to communicate its importance to non-security professionals. One effective way to simplify security for such professionals is through the use of analogies. We all take risk-based decisions every day, and we all think about security every day. For instance, you think did you lock your door and windows at night? Should you travel to a particular place due to the geopolitical conditions in that area? Have you…

Russian hackers are seeking to "disrupt or destroy" Britain's critical infrastructure and not enough is being done to stop them, UK government officials said Wednesday.Britain's National Cyber Security Centre issued an official threat notice to operators of Britain's electricity, water and other critical systems, telling them to boost their defenses."I don't think we are yet doing enough to protect our infrastructure from the cyber threats emerging from Russia-aligning groups," the centre's chief, Lindy Cameron, said.…

Industry experts, government officials and thought leaders will come together to discuss the current state of cyber security at Hyderabad Annual Cybersecurity Knowledge (HACK) Summit 2023 on April 12.To be organised by the Hyderabad City Police Commissionerate and the Hyderabad City Security Council (HCSC), the summit will discuss strategies for building talent, addressing skill gaps in the field, and protecting our businesses from cyber threats.Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in thought-provoking…

The number of cyber attacks against Indian government agencies doubled in 2022, making it the most targeted country in this sector, according to CloudSEK XVigil research. “This expansion is the result of the hacktivist group Dragon Force Malaysia's #OpIndia and #OpsPatuk campaigns. Numerous hacktivist groups joined and supported these campaigns, which laid the path for subsequent ones. Government agencies in India have become popular targets of extensive phishing campaigns,” the report said. India, along with China, USA…

Small and medium-sized businesses face a big threat from cyberattacks and hackers, according to a special agent in the FBI's cyber division."The large businesses continue to invest in their cybersecurity and enhance their cybersecurity posture," FBI Supervisory Special Agent Michael Sohn said at CNBC's Small Business Playbook virtual event on Wednesday. "So what the cybercriminals are doing is they're pivoting, they're evolving and targeting the soft targets, which are the small and medium businesses."In 2021, the FBI's…