Protestware and the digital battlefield: The rise of ideological code in a fragmented world – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-120982651,imgsize-1869269,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/cybercrime-fraud/protestware-and-the-digital-battlefield-the-rise-of-ideological-code-in-a-fragmented-world.jpg Protestware is more than just a security anomaly; it’s a sign of how entangled technology has become with geopolitics and activism. In an era where software underpins everything from banking systems to military communications, Protestware represents more than a technical anomaly. “It’s ...
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How hackers ‘tricked’ IT department of one of the biggest UK retailers to disable its entire online operations, ET CISO
How hackers ‘tricked’ IT department of one of the biggest UK retailers to disable its entire online operations, ET CISO Last month, a group of cybercriminals brought the online operations of Marks & Spencer to a halt by reportedly exploiting a basic human vulnerability. Posing as legitimate employees, the hackers called up the IT help desks of one of the ...
Read More »China’s data protection rules prompt pause from major European research funders – ET CISO
China’s data protection rules prompt pause from major European research funders – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-120604858,imgsize-13150,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/chinas-data-protection-rules-prompt-pause-from-major-european-research-funders.jpg Several of Europe’s biggest funders of scientific collaboration with China, in fields such as viruses and air quality, have put bilateral research programmes on hold due to concerns over Chinese data protection laws, funding agencies said. The suspension, which Reuters is reporting for the first ...
Read More »Commvault CVE-2025-34028 Added to CISA KEV After Active Exploitation Confirmed
Commvault CVE-2025-34028 Added to CISA KEV After Active Exploitation Confirmed https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/comm.jpg May 05, 2025Ravie LakshmananVulnerability / Zero-Day The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has added a maximum-severity security flaw impacting Commvault Command Center to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, a little over a week after it was publicly disclosed. The vulnerability in question is CVE-2025-34028 (CVSS score: ...
Read More »Directors and Officers insurance sees robust growth amid rising boardroom risks – ET CISO
Directors and Officers insurance sees robust growth amid rising boardroom risks – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-120887611,imgsize-177306,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/corporate/directors-and-officers-insurance-sees-robust-growth-amid-rising-boardroom-risks.jpg The drivers of this demand are multifaceted. Corporate governance reforms, heightened regulatory oversight, and a spike in shareholder activism are pushing companies to bolster their risk management strategies. India’s Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance market is witnessing a surge in demand, signaling a profound shift ...
Read More »Unchecked piracy could cost online video industry $2.4 billion in revenue: Report, ET CISO
Unchecked piracy could cost online video industry $2.4 billion in revenue: Report, ET CISO India’s online video sector, valued at an estimated $4.2 billion in 2024, is facing a serious threat from rampant digital piracy, which could result in substantial economic losses and job losses by 2029 if not urgently addressed. A new report by Media Partners Asia, in collaboration ...
Read More »Over 290,000 citizens at risk: CloudSEK uncovers major data breach at BWSSB – ET CISO
Over 290,000 citizens at risk: CloudSEK uncovers major data breach at BWSSB – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-120841679,imgsize-7084,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/data-breaches/over-290000-citizens-at-risk-cloudsek-uncovers-major-data-breach-at-bwssb.jpg CloudSEK, a leading AI-driven cybersecurity firm, has revealed a critical breach in the infrastructure of the Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB). The breach has left sensitive personal data of over 290,000 Bangalore residents vulnerable, after direct root access to BWSSB’s database was ...
Read More »Wormable AirPlay Flaws Enable Zero-Click RCE on Apple Devices via Public Wi-Fi
Wormable AirPlay Flaws Enable Zero-Click RCE on Apple Devices via Public Wi-Fi https://firewall.firm.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/apple.jpg May 05, 2025Ravie LakshmananNetwork Security / Vulnerability Cybersecurity researchers have disclosed a series of now-patched security vulnerabilities in Apple’s AirPlay protocol that, if successfully exploited, could enable an attacker to take over susceptible devices supporting the proprietary wireless technology. The shortcomings have been collectively codenamed AirBorne by ...
Read More »WhatsApp launches ‘Private Processing’ to enhance AI chat privacy: Report – ET CISO
WhatsApp launches ‘Private Processing’ to enhance AI chat privacy: Report – ET CISO https://etimg.etb2bimg.com/thumb/msid-120810673,imgsize-31298,width-1200,height=765,overlay-etciso/ot-security/whatsapp-launches-private-processing-to-enhance-ai-chat-privacy-report.jpg Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp, has unveiled a new feature aimed at strengthening user privacy while engaging with artificial intelligence tools within the app. The feature, titled “Private Processing,” is designed to allow users to interact with Meta AI in a more secure and confidential ...
Read More »Privacy and ethical implications of AI, IT Security News, ET CISO
Privacy and ethical implications of AI, IT Security News, ET CISO Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a transformative force across industries, promising to revolutionize everything from healthcare to finance. However, these advancements have been accompanied by a host of ethical challenges, including concerns about transparency, bias, privacy, and data security. Addressing these issues is crucial to foster responsible AI development ...
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