How to Build a Security Incident Response Plan
As the pandemic forced people to work remotely, organisations are increasingly becoming vulnerable to data breaches. “COVID19 has accelerated technological adoption but at the same time it has exposed cyber vulnerabilities as well. Even as organisations have undertaken digitisation, it has opened up a lot of vulnerabilities. It has exposed the unpreparedness of the organisations […]
DNS and the Art of preventing Attacks
According to a comprehensive research report by Market Research Future (MRFR), “Global Managed DNS Service Market information by types of Standards, by Components, by Application and Region – forecast to 2027” market size to grow US$ 190.2 million in 2025 growing at 11.3 per cent CAGR. Industry watchers are of the view that no data […]
SREI uses Trend Micro’s shield to guard against cyber miscreants
Trend Micro Incorporated, a global cybersecurity leader, is providing a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity solutions to Srei Group of Companies, India’s leading asset finance, and leasing institution. The company secured its endpoints and instances in the cloud within a month with the help of Trend Micro’s all-inclusive and robust solutions, which elevated its security posture. Srei was […]
CIO’s Cybersecurity Playbook during COVID-19
In an increasingly connected world, cybersecurity is one of the most important aspects of any organisation. However, due to the COVID19 pandemic, various organisations had to accelerate their process of digital transformation much ahead of what they had actually planned. This led to a lack of a cybersecurity infrastructure along with a lack of awareness […]
MicroWorld Technologies launches eScan
MicroWorld Technologies has launched eScan Version 22 – a cybersecurity solution aimed at empowering consumers, enterprises, and governments across the world in their fight against digital malice. Equipped with cutting-edge technologies, MicroWorld’s latest offering aims to reinvent cybersecurity in the face of an ever-evolving threat landscape, especially in light of the ongoing pandemic. The cyber […]
DNS attacks caused significant increase in damages in 2021: Report
Globally, 87 per cent of organisations experienced DNS attacks, with the average cost of each attack around $950,000. EfficientIP in collaboration with IDC announced the results of its 2021 Global DNS Threat report. As per the report, organisations across all industries suffered an average of 7.6 attacks this past year The report focuses on the […]
How TCO and ROI work in DC Cybersecurity
An increase in the workload from remote locations, organisations have become vulnerable to cyber-attacks. But in the current scenario, along with the technological aspect, it is also important to keep in mind the physical security when it comes to data centres. But how are these aspects managed and followed? This was discussed in W.Media’s panel […]
How the Govt of India is looking to tackle cybersecurity challenges
The increasing cybersecurity threat to organisations due to the migration of workloads to the cloud has encouraged organisations to take the required steps in order to secure their infrastructure. But what are the initiatives taken by the government to tackle such situations? Delivering the keynote at W.Media’s ‘South Asia Cybersecurity- The Weakest Link’, Narendra Nath […]
Amazon announces two new cybersecurity initiatives to help organisations and individuals
Amazon has announced two new security initiatives that will help protect organisations and individuals from increasing cybersecurity threats. The training materials will be available to the public from October that Amazon has developed to keep its employees and sensitive information safe from cyberattack. In addition, Amazon announced that it will offer qualified AWS customers a free multi-factor authentication (MFA) […]
In DCs, Physical & Software security needs to be in tune
An increase in the workload from remote locations, organisations have become vulnerable to cyber-attacks. But in the current scenario, along with the technological aspect, it is also important to keep in mind the physical security when it comes to data centres. But how are these aspects managed and followed? This was discussed in a panel […]
As cybersecurity complexity increases, companies looking to forge deeper partnerships
Cybersecurity-related incidents are becoming the norm- not an exception. With a rise in attacks, cybersecurity is becoming complex for companies, who are battling their own business challenges with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. “Solutions are a lot complex and we cannot be doing this on our own. We need to keep working with a […]
In South Asia, is Cybersecurity the Weakest Link?
Cyber-attacks in India have seen a significant increase since the onset of COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic forced people to work remotely, organisations are increasingly becoming vulnerable to data breaches. India reported 1.16 million cyber security cases in 2020, a threefold increase when compared to 2019, as per government data presented in parliament. Approximately, 3000 […]
India’s education and research sectors faced an average of 5,196 attacks per week: Report
India’s education and research sectors were more vulnerable to cyber-attacks as compared to others in the month of July, with an average of 5,196 attacks weekly per organisation. This marked a 22 percent increase from the first half of 2021, indicating that schools, universities, and research facilities are more vulnerable than before, according to a […]
Rubrik and Microsoft partner to deliver integrated Zero Trust data protection solutions
Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Management Company, announced a strategic partnership with Microsoft that includes a Microsoft equity investment in Rubrik to drive go-to-market activities and co-engineering projects to deliver integrated Zero Trust data protection solutions built on Microsoft Azure. This work will address rising customer needs to protect against surging ransomware attacks, which are growing […]
How security can be built into the design of DCs
With an increase in the demand for data centres, there has been an increase in the number of cybercrimes. Organisations at times overlook the security aspect of building a data centre. So, how can DC’s ensure good cyber security systems? At W.Media ‘APAC Data Centre Security Symposium’, hosted by Axis Communications, Genetec and Mitkat, the […]
IT staff including top executives must be prepared for phishing attacks: Report
IT staff received an average of about 40 targeted phishing attacks in a year. According to a report by Barracuda, a cloud-based security solutions provider, all employees, not just top executives, must be prepared for spear-phishing attacks. Between May 2020 and June 2021, Barracuda researchers analysed more than 12 million spear-phishing and social engineering attacks impacting […]
Microsoft warns users about ‘LemonDuck’ malware
The Microsoft 365 Defender Threat Intelligence Team has warned its users about a new cryptocurrency mining malware. The malware called ‘LemonDuck’ steals credentials, removes security controls, spreads via emails, moves laterally, and ultimately drops more tools for human-operated activity. In the early years, LemonDuck targeted China heavily, but its operations have since expanded to include many other […]
BT invests in Safe Security to tackle cyber security risks
UK based telecommunications company, British Telecom has invested $33 million in Safe Security, a cyber risk management firm. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, their SAFE (‘Security Assessment Framework for Enterprises’) platform allows organisations to take a health check of their existing defences and understand their likelihood of suffering a major cyber-attack. According to industry analysis, the cost of […]
Websites of several banks, airlines and tech companies down due to widespread outage
Websites of several airlines, banks and technology companies including Delta Air Lines, Costco Wholesale Corp, Paytm, Zomato and American Express were facing outages on Thursday. This is the third such incident in a span of just two months, after multiple outages hit social media, government and news websites across the globe in June, with some […]
India based cybersecurity platform launches a SaaS module which provides Zero Trust access for remote employees
ColorTokens, an India based Zero Trust cybersecurity platform company, announced the launch of its Xaccess product. Xaccess is a SaaS module within its Xtended ZeroTrust™ Platform, that allows its customers to provide secure Zero Trust access for remote employees, third parties, or contractors from distributed locations as they connect with their cloud or datacenter-based applications […]
Four in ten UAE consumers have experienced online fraud attempts
Almost four in 10 UAE consumers have experienced online fraud attempts in the past year, trust and usage of digital payments both in-store and online don’t seem to be reducing as consumers still prefer them over cash, citing improved technology, and security measures as reasons why they still feel more secure with these methods of […]
In Q1 2021 more than 200,000 support scams detected in India: Avast
Cybersecurity researchers pointed out that over 2 lakh tech support scams were reported in India in the first quarter of this year. In such scams, the fraudsters use scare tactics to trick individuals to purchase overpriced “support services” to fix an alleged computer device or software problem. Once the access is granted malware or other […]
Tamil Nadu’s PDS suffers data breach: Reports
Tamil Nadu’s Public Distribution System (PDS) suffered data breach and the details of over 50 lakh users was uploaded on a hacker forum. The data leak included the details of 50 lakh users which consisted of their personal details including their Aadhaar card number, The Week reported. According to a report by Technisanct, a Kerala […]
Government of India is expected to release new cybersecurity strategy this year
The Government of India is expected to release a new cybersecurity strategy this year, Lt Gen Rajesh Pant, the National Cybersecurity Coordinator at the Prime Minister’s Office at an event organised by the Public Affairs Forum of India (PAFI) He further added that the strategy would holistically cover the entire ecosystem of cyberspace in India. […]
UAE has witnessed a 250 percent increase in cyber attacks in 2020: Digital14
UAE-based advisor in digital transformation and cyber resilience organisation Digital14 has revealed how organisations in the country are becoming the targets of cyber-attacks. The company’s ‘Cyber Resilience Report: The UAE Threat Landscape 2021’ revealed that despite the high cost associated with successful cyber breaches, public and private sector organisations need to do more to address critical security threats […]
LinkedIn denies reports of data breach
LinkedIn has denied the reports of data breach which claimed that the data of over 700 million users was put for sale online by a hacker. Media reports suggested that the data contained personal details of LinkedIn users, including their phone numbers, physical addresses and others. On June 22, the hacker posted a sample of […]
User’s data wiped out after Malware hits Western Digital’s devices
A malware wiped out data of users using storage solutions major Western Digital’s devices. The company is advising its customers who use its My Book Live and My Book Live Duo products to disconnect them from the internet. In a statement, the company said “Western Digital has determined that some My Book Live and My […]
Can AI protect companies from data breaches?
Recently, Air India, Dominos, and BigBasket were victims of cyber attacks. In the Air India cyber attack, the data of 45 lakh customers was compromised. In the case of Domino’s the data of 18 crore customers was on sale on the dark web which included their personal details. The data of 20 million users of […]
ASM technologies partners with EclecticIQ to offer cyber security managed services
ASM Technologies Ltd, a global Engineering services provider, has announced a Managed Service Provider (MSP) Agreement with the Netherlands-based EclecticIQ, a cybersecurity solutions provider. EclecticIQ is a global threat intelligence, hunting and response technology provider. . This partnership enables ASM Technologies to get into the cybersecurity Managed Services space with new Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) […]
Ericsson and Leonardo partner to develop cyber security & 5G solutions
Ericsson and Italy-based cyber and security solutions company Leonardo have entered into a partnership to explore and develop new 5G solutions and business models that will enable industries to transform operations, increase safety and security. The collaboration will see Ericsson and Leonardo sharing R&D capabilities and competencies spanning cyber security, 5G networks and service evolution. […]
Need strong laws to counter increasing cyber attacks
Recently, Air India, Dominos, and BigBasket were victims of cyber attacks. In the Air India cyber attack, the data of 45 lakh customers was compromised. In the case of Domino’s the data of 18 crore customers was on sale on the dark web which included their personal details. The data of 20 million users of […]
Air India affected by data breach: Details of about 4.5 million customers leaked
India’s national airline Air India faced a massive data breach in which 10 years of data of its customers has been leaked. The data included details about the credit cards, passports, and phone numbers. The airline said that this breach was due to a cyber-attack on its data processor. This has affected the details of […]
Cyber security market in the Middle East to grow to $55 billion by 2026
The cyber security market in the Middle East is expected to hit $55.73 billion in revenues by 2026. This translates to a CAGR of 22.5 percent till 2026, according to an HTF Market Intelligence report. An increase in the process of digitisation has led to an increased risk of cyber threats and investments made by […]
UK-based Crossword Cybersecurity establishes subsidiary in Oman
Crossword Cybersecurity Plc, will establish a subsidiary in the Sultanate of Oman. The UK-based company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Al-Rawahy Holdings LLC, which will see the formation of a licensed subsidiary called Crossword Cybersecurity LLC, majority-owned by Crossword. The subsidiary will act as its Middle Eastern regional headquarters, the company said. The […]
Why is Cyber resilience important for an organaisation
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began in March last year, cyber resilience and cybersecurity have attained renewed significance. So, how do you make an organisation secure and resilient? These questions were discussed in detail at W.Media’s Digital Week South Asia panel discussion titled ‘Assessing enterprise cyber resilience – Why cyber security matters?’. Moderated by Dr […]
Computers at risk to ‘Spectre’ vulnerability
An Indian-origin researcher has warned that billions of computers and other devices across the globe are at risk to a vulnerability called ‘Spectre’. This was first discovered in 2018 but researchers have discovered a new variant that can affect modern processors, according to a research paper by the researchers at the University of Virginia and […]
Domino’s India suffers breach: Credit card details of over 1 mn users exposed
The COVID19 pandemic has accelerated the process of digital transformation for organisations and people. But, this has also increased the risk of cyber-attacks which people and organisations are facing. According to Israel-based cybersecurity firm, Under The Breach, a data breach in the servers of the Pizza brand, Domino’s has exposed information of its Indian users. […]
Lankan CIOs grapple as Ransomware rears its head
The pandemic has led to the acceleration of the process of digital transformations and with that comes the risk of cyber-attacks. In the current times, it is important for organisations to focus on the cybersecurity aspect of the organisation. But the questions is how do you improve the cybersecurity of an organisation? This was discussed […]
45 percent of adult internet users in India faced identity theft in 2020: Norton Cyber Safety report
According to a Norton Cyber Safety Insights report, about 45 percent of adult internet users in India faced identity theft in some way or the other in 2020. Indians are amongst the most targeted groups in the world in terms of cyber threats. Norton claims that the threats that adult Indian internet users faced has […]
McAfee observes an increase in cyber-attacks by 114 percent in Q4 2020
The constant surge in the number of COVID-19 cases across the world has led to businesses adopting a work from home environment which has increased cyber-attacks due to vulnerable securities. As the pandemic began to surge around the world, the IT security firm McAfee saw a 605 percent increase in Q2 2020. These attacks again […]
India based discount stock broker Upstox suffers data breach
Upstox, an India based discount stock broker that enables its users to buy and sell shares suffered a data breach which has exposed some important data of people including their bank account number and their personal information like mobile number and email address. “We have upgraded our security systems manifold recently, on the recommendations of […]