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Cyber defenders world over facing tremendous operations complexity: Microsoft Security’s Vasu Jakkal
Microsoft is investing $20 billion in research and development globally over five years and a big part of that will…
India among top targets for ransomware, malware attacks
With the nation’s digital infrastructure rapidly expanding across critical sectors like Banking, Government, and Manufacturing, India now stands at the…
India ranks high in global malware and ransomware incidents
On the ransomware front, India ranks 10 globally and 6 in Asia, with 1,17,200 ransomware threats detected in 2024—accounting for…
LockBit, ALPHV lead attacks as healthcare sector faces surge
LockBit’s activity has significantly declined since international sanctions were imposed on its leader, Dmitry Yuryevich Khoroshev.
Top US oilfield firm Halliburton hit by cyberattack
Cyberattacks have been a major headache for the energy industry. In 2021, hackers attacked the Colonial Pipeline with ransomware, causing…
Notorious alleged ‘scareware’ hacker in US custody
An alleged leader of a notorious decade-long international computer hacking operation is in US custody after being extradited from Poland,…
Singapore agency warns of AI-led cyberattack
The agency’s Singapore Cyber Landscape 2023 report published on Tuesday found that malicious actors are using generative AI for deepfake…
Cyberattack halts production at leading US furniture manufacturer
Bassett Furniture Industries said that it shut down some of its information technology systems after it discovered unauthorized access. The…
96% of Indian organizations hit by ransomware worked with law enforcement, Sophos finds
Based on the survey, impacted organizations reached out to law enforcement and/or official government bodies for a range of assistance…