What a panel of Cyber Security Experts have to say about Microsoft 365 Threats

An expert panel of cyber security experts have voiced concerns around some threats related to the usage of Microsoft 365. While the experts have not issued damning threats, they have expressed reservations. The threat analysis has been compiled by leading experts in cyber security. Lisa Forte is the co-founder of Red Goat Cyber Security LLP, […]
India’s Data Centres faced nearly 51 million Cyber Attacks in April-Dec 2021

The vulnerable exposed systems that are unmonitored and facing the internet, are the most attacked system for the attackers nowadays. According to a research done by The Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers (IETE) and CyberPeace Foundation (CPF) along with Autobot Infosec Private Limited, nearly 51 million attack events have been recorded between April to […]
5 Tips on How organisations can deal with Data Breaches

The COVID19 pandemic has resulted in an increased amount of vulnerabilities for some organisations which has led to them experiencing cybersecurity related incidents. According to a Trend Micro report which was published previous year in the month of August. Nearly 73 per cent of organisations in India expect to experience a data breach that impacts […]
Telecommunications Industry Association Releases World’s 1st Supply Chain Security Standard

The Telecommunications Industry Association, an industry association for the connected world has released the world’s first supply chain security standard, SCS 9001. This standard was developed specifically for the information and communications technology (ICT) industry. SCS 9001 is relevant for all ICT industry products, including software, hardware, and the services that connect to our global […]
stc and Nozomi Networks Team to Deliver Advanced Cyber Security Solutions Across Saudi Arabia

stc Group, the largest digital enabler in the MEA region has partnered with Nozomi Networks, the leader in OT and IoT security, to address the growing demand for security services and solutions. These are designed to address IoT and OT cybersecurity requirements for customers in industrial automation, manufacturing, healthcare, public safety systems, smart cities, utilities […]
Top Cybersecurity Trends in 2022

After a record year of cyber-attacks in 2021- from supply chain to ransomware, marked with sophistication not witnessed in the past, 2022 is set to bring its own set of challenges. Egress CEO, Tony Pepper is of the view that after the major supply chain hacks of 2021, this (supply chain) will become least trusted […]
Ransomware Attacks to get more Sophisticated in 2022

In 2021, ransomware attacks wreaked havoc all over the world. From corporations-large or small to governments across the world, nobody was spared. In many ways it’s like the COVID-19 virus. The only way it varies from it is with regard to the sophisticated attacks. What once used to be the domain of a bunch of […]
Germany’s Federal Cybersecurity watchdog issues Red Alert over Log4j

BSI, Germany’s federal cybersecurity watchdog, has issued a red alert warning, its highest, on a flawed piece of widely-used software. The cybersecurity company has said that it posed an “extremely critical threat” to web servers, Reuters reported. A vulnerability in a Java-based library known as Log4j can be exploited to allow a complete takeover of […]
How organisations in South Asia are tackling Cyber Threats?

On 16th December 2021, W.Media hosted its digital event ‘SA Enterprise & Cloud Cyber Security Summit 2021’ Renowned technology experts from the industry were a part of this digital event Renowned thought leaders and industry experts will be a part of this event IPS Loknath Behera, Managing Director, Kochi Metro Rail Ltd, Burgess Cooper, Cybersecurity […]
India requires 3 million cybersecurity experts

The COVID19 pandemic has led to organisations making a lot of changes in their way of working. But what efforts has the government been making to ensure a strong cybersecurity infrastructure? “During the pandemic most organisations had adapted to work from home in which cybersecurity is playing a crucial role. Unauthorised intrusion cybersecurity vulnerability is […]
Radware & Oncore Cloud Services Partner for Cloud Protection Services

NASDAQ-listed cyber security solutions provider Radware and Toronto-based Oncore Cloud Services, a professional service provider have teamed up to help enterprise and public sector organisations secure their cloud migrations and protect their cloud assets. Oncore is reselling Radware’s cloud security portfolio, with a focus on Radware’s Cloud Native Protector. The portfolio provides Oncore with a […]
Surge in phishing-as-a-service targeting Black Friday shoppers: Research

Research published by email security firm Egress has revealed a surge in phishing kits imitating major brands in the lead up to Black Friday, as security experts warn that cybercriminals are stepping up their phishing attacks over the holiday shopping season. The research, conducted in partnership with Orpheus Cyber, has lifted the lid on how […]
Crossword Cybersecurity Appoints Danone CIO to its Advisory Board

Crossword Cybersecurity Plc has announced the appointment of Naina Bhattacharya, Global Chief Information Security Officer at Danone S.A. (“Danone”). Naina Bhattacharya joins Crossword’s Advisory Board, which is made up of senior information security figures from the corporate world, academia, defence and government and provides a range of unique perspectives that benefit Crossword clients and inform […]
Retailer Schwarz Group Acquires Cybersecurity startup XM Cyber

Schwarz Group, the world’s fourth-largest retailer and a growing force in cloud computing, has acquired Israeli security startup XM Cyber. According to reports, Schwarz Group paid $US 700 million for acquiring XM Cyber. With the acquisition, the Schwarz Group prepares for future challenges regarding IT security. The Schwarz Group is a family-owned multinational retail group […]
Global Cyber Alliance joins UK Government’s Cyber Initiative

The Global Cyber Alliance (GCA) will participate in the UK Government Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Digital Access Programme (DAP) initiative. Digital Access Programme Through its Digital Access Programme (DAP), FCDO is now working with five countries – Brazil, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa and Indonesia – to improve secure, safe, equitable digital access. Backed […]
Critical information of 180 million Punjab National Bank’s customers was at risk: Reports

Vulnerability in Punjab National Bank’s (PNB) servers put the critical financial and personal information of 180 million customers at risk for around seven months according to the cybersecurity firm CyberX9. The vulnerability provided access to the entire digital banking system of the bank with administrative control, the agency said. According to CyberX9, the vulnerability was […]
Eaton expands Cybersecurity services to Asia-Pacific

Global power management company Eaton has introduced its cybersecurity life-cycle management services for operational technology (OT) and industrial control systems (ICS) in Asia Pacific. Based on the NIST Cybersecurity Framework as well as established IEC and UL industry standards, Eaton’s cybersecurity services are designed to help organizations establish secure industrial environments amidst the rise of […]
How US Dept of Homeland Security is set to Counter Cyber attacks

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched the Cybersecurity Talent Management System (CTMS), a new personnel system that will enable DHS to more effectively recruit, develop, and retain its top cybersecurity professionals. CTMS will enable DHS to fill mission-critical cybersecurity positions by screening applicants based on demonstrated competencies, competitively compensating employees, and reducing the […]
3 out of 4 organisations experienced cyber-incident related downtime during festive season: McAfee

81 per cent of global organisations experienced increased cyber threats with 79 per cent experiencing downtime due to a cyber-incident during a peak season, according to McAfee Enterprise and FireEye’s report titled ‘Cybercrime in a Pandemic World: The Impact of COVID-19’ Findings reveal that it is important for organisations to prioritise and strengthen their cybersecurity architecture. The findings […]
Does India need to constantly evolve its IT laws?

India is a nation heavily invested in technology with internet playing a major role in digital economy and will need to constantly evolve its laws and “get more modern laws” around newer user harms surfacing in the online world, Minister of State for IT of India, Rajeev Chandrasekhar said speaking at ‘Times Now Summit 2021’. […]
ColorTokens partners with CyberMonks to bring Zero Trust Platforms to customers

ColorTokens an innovator in SaaS-based Zero Trust cybersecurity solutions, announced that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with CyberMonks, an EMEA first Managed Security Services Distributor, to bring the protection of ColorTokens Xtended ZeroTrust Platform to CyberMonks customers. The partnership will help CyberMonks make Zero Trust a reality for MSPs and their end customers. The Xtended ZeroTrust […]
How China is upping the ante on Data Regulation

Guangdong Province will ramp up efforts on data regulation by exploring the establishment of a “Data Customs”unit to review cross-border data flow and create a big data centre in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Guangdong is in South China and this development was announced on Sunday. This move needs to be seen in the […]
Foreign spy agency hacks into China’s Airlines, Passenger Records Stolen: Ministry of State Security

Chinese officials have disclosed that a foreign intelligence agency hacked several of its airlines in 2020 and stole passenger travel records. The hacking campaign was disclosed last week by officials from the Ministry of State Security (MSS), China’s civilian intelligence, security, and secret police agency and was reported in The Record. The hacking campaign was […]
Digital services provider Kerv acquires Security firm Gyrocom

Kerv, a cloud and digital transformation services provider, has acquired Gyrocom, a fast growing network and security integrator with a specialisation in SD-WAN. In addition to SD-WAN, Kerv’s strategic acquisition brings skills in managed networks and network security, including Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), the rapidly emerging cybersecurity solution, the company said in a statement. […]
Private Equity Consortium led by Advent to acquire McAfee

An investor consortium consisting of six investment firms announced that they were acquiring cyber security firm McAfee for $14 billion. This consortium led by US private equity firm Advent International will take the cyber security company private, according to reports. The consortium consists of Advent International, Permira Advisers, Crosspoint Capital Partners, Canada Pension Plan Investment […]
US Gov & Japan Conduct joint Cyber Security exercise in Indo-Pacific

The US and Japan have conducted a joint cyber security exercise in the Indo Pacific region, as number of cyber attacks have increased alarmingly in 2021. United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Department of State (DOS), and Department of Energy (DOE) have lent their support to the Japan–U.S. Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Cybersecurity […]
National Cybersecurity Strategy in the Final Stage of Clearance: National Cybersecurity Coordinator

As India has faced increasing number of cyber-attacks and threats from nation states, the country is in the final stages of clearing its cyber security strategy. Rajesh Pant, National Cybersecurity coordinator Lt. Gen (retired) has said that India is in the final stage of clearing a National Cybersecurity Strategy due to an increase in the […]
Vietnam Govt’s Cyber Security Strategy yields results

In the first half of this year, Vietnam recorded nearly 3,000 cyber attacks, up nearly 30 per cent from last year, according to the Vietnam National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). There were around 718 cyber attacks that were reported in June, according to NCSC data. In May, Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Manh Hung […]
Why Organisations need to think Out-of-the-Box to Tackle Emerging cybersecurity Threats

On 27th October, W.Media hosted its digital event “Zero Breaches & Threat Intelligence – The next big thing in cybersecurity”. The event’s sponsors were Qualys and Tata Communications. Renowned technology experts from the industry were a part of this digital event, Prof. Triveni Singh, IPS SP, Cyber Crimes, UP Police, Debashish Jyotiprakash, CTSO-APAC & Managing […]
Vietnam sends Strong Signal to Counter Cyber Threats

One of Asia’s fastest growing economies- Vietnam has sent out a strong message to counter cyber threats. On October 27-28 the Ministry of Information and Communications’ Authority of Information Security organised an international conference and expo on cyber security. The exhibition introduced solutions such as cloud security, terminal security, mobile device security, identity and access […]
Britian’s Spy Agency GCHQ to host its Data on AWS

Britain’s classified data will be hosted in the American tech giant’s cloud. GCHQ has entered into a deal with Amazon, which includes MI5 and MI6 to use the system provided by Amazon’s cloud computing arm AWS to store secret data as part of the deal, according to the Financial Times. All the agencies’ data will […]
Bitdefender & internet service provider SFR Partner for Cybersecurity Solutions across France

Cybersecurity provider Bitdefender and SFR, a leading European internet service provider (ISP), have formed a strategic partnership to deliver advanced cybersecurity capabilities to SFR broadband and mobile customers. Bitdefender collaborated with SFR to develop SFR Cybersécurité, a cybersecurity platform incorporating technology from Bitdefender Total Security, a market leading antimalware and VPN solution for Windows, macOS, […]
Microsoft adds Vietnam’s Startup CyRadar Solution to Security Software list

Tech giant Microsoft has added CyRadar Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to the list of security software recommended for use on Windows operating systems. CyRadar EDR is a next-generation antivirus solution developed by CyRadar, a Vietnamese pioneer startup in developing network attack prevention and detection systems using big data analysis, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine […]
Cyber Security a key focus area for Five Power Defence Arrangements: Malaysia Def Min Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein

A focus on cyber security, along with joint exercises and 5th generation assets should be key focus areas in the future planning of the Five Power Defence Arrangements (FPDA), said Malaysia Defence Mininster Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, according to a report by TheStar. “I believe the stock-take conducted by FPDA member nations is not only […]
Mandiant to provide Cyber Security Teams with Training

Cyber security services provider Mandiant has announced its new training programme – Mandiant Academy. The programme leverages its threat intelligence, cyber security expertise, provides education courses, incident response and threat intelligence analysis certifications and operational skills training to meet the shifting needs of security teams. Delivered by frontline industry experts, Mandiant Academy is designed to […]
French Cloud Provider OVHcloud faces Network Outage due to “Human Error”

OVHcloud said on Wednesday that it was experiencing a network outage following a “human error” during the reconfiguration of one of its data centres. “Following a human error during the reconfiguration of the network on our DC to VH (US-EST), we have a problem on the whole backbone,” OVH Founder and Chairman Octave Klaba said. […]
Google to partner with CrowdStrike, Palo Alto Networks & Cybereason for Tackling Unprecedented Cyber Security Challenges

Google is creating a Cybersecurity Action Team, to tackle an alarming number of instances which have plagued organisations globally. A group of experts from across Google that will form what we believe is the world’s premier security advisory team. They can help you shape your security transformation — from your first roadmap and implementation, through […]
India Ranks second in Security Threats on cloud: McAfee report

India is now ranked second when it comes to security threats on Cloud, according to a McAfee report. India is followed by Australia, Canada and Brazil, and malware was the technique used most often in reported incidents, the report added. With the shift to a more flexible pandemic workforce, cyber criminals have introduced new and updated threats and tactics […]
PwC Australia to Acquire Information Security provider WebSecure Technologies

In a move that strengthens its cyber security-related offerings, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Australia is set to acquire Sydney-based information security and risk management provider WebSecure Technologies Australia. WebSecure Technologies specialises in implementing digital identity and privileged access management (PAM) solutions, providing an end-to-end offering, including licensing, implementation, maintenance and support, as well as ongoing operational managed […]
Cambodia & Singapore to Strengthen Cyber Security capacity

Cambodia & Singapore will join hands to strengthen cyber security capacity in the region. Minister of Post and Telecommunications Chea Vandeth met virtually with Josephine Teo, Minister for Communications and Information of the Republic of Singapore to discuss strengthening the cybersecurity capacity of the two nations, according to a report in Khmer Times. According to […]
FontOnLake Malware to Attack Linux users in Southeast Asia: ESET

Researchers from security firm ESET have discovered a previously unknown malware family that utilises custom and well-designed modules, targeting operating systems running Linux. Modules used by this malware family, which ESET dubbed FontOnLake, are constantly under development and provide remote access to the operators, collect credentials, and serve as a proxy server. The location of […]
Singapore Gov launches Cybersecurity Toolkit for Organisations

The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) has taken a significant step in its ongoing battle against cyber-attacks. It has launched the Cybersecurity Toolkits for Enterprises and new SG Cyber Safe Partnership Programme. These were announced by Minister of State for Communications and Information, Mr Tan Kiat How, at the SG Cyber Safe Partnership Programme, […]
Increased Digital adoption raises security issues: IBM

IBM Security had announced the results of a global survey examining consumers’ digital behaviors during the pandemic and their potential long-term impact on cybersecurity. With society becoming increasingly shifting to digital-first interactions, the study found that preferences for convenience often outweighed security and privacy concerns among individuals surveyed, leading to poor choices around passwords and […]
What caused the Facebook Outage: Cybersecurity Experts Decode

The outages which users of Facebook, Whatsapp and Instagram faced on Monday night could be due to DNS Disruption, ‘Hacktivism’ and BGS Updates, cyber security experts said. “Billions of users have been impacted by the services being entirely offline today,” tracker Downdetector wrote on its website. Cyber experts are of the view that a combination […]
Cybersecurity budgets of Chinese companies continue to lag: EY Report

Almost 75 per cent of Chinese companies can’t fully handle cybersecurity challenges, in the backdrop of increase in ransomware, DDoS and other types of online threats According to the 2021 EY Global Information Security Survey, the increased changes due to COVID-19 and new requirements for law and regulation compliance, have resulted in organisations grappling with […]
Cyberattacks up almost 50% in China: Report

China captured about 23.07 million samples of rogue programs in the first half of 2021 that infected about 4.46 million main machines during the period, up 46.8 percent on a yearly basis. The document was released on the first day of the 2021 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit, China’s largest internet industrial expo, in Wuzhen, […]
Indonesian government’s network breached: Insikt Report

A group of hackers with links to the Chinese state have wreaked havoc amongst Indonesia’s government departments and agencies. According to a report in IntelNews.org, there was a major breach of networks belonging to at least ten Indonesian government ministries and agencies, which included Indonesia’s primary intelligence service. The breach was first reported on September […]
Moody’s to invest US$250 million in cybersecurity firm BitSight

Moody’s Corporation, the global integrated risk assessment firm said that it will invest US$250 million in cybersecurity firm BitSight. As a part of the deal, BitSight, a pioneer in cybersecurity ratings, and BitSight will acquire VisibleRisk, a cyber risk ratings joint venture created by Moody’s and Team8, a global venture group. This significant investment by […]
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 […]
Ransomware attacks continue to wreak havoc for businesses in Singapore

Like many other countries in Asia, companies in Singapore have been under siege – from ransomware attacks. In August, a ransomware attack affected the personal data and clinical information of nearly 73,500 patients of Eye & Retina Surgeons, a private eye clinic. However, the clinic said it has not paid any ransom, and pointed out […]
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 […]
Indonesia’s Health Ministry asks citizens to delete Obsolete Test & Trace App after data breach

Indonesia is investigating a potential leak of sensitive data of 1.3 million users from an old COVID-19 tracking application. The data included ID, address, and health history – from the Indonesian Health Alert Card (eHAC) app which has been exposed in an open server, according to a report by cybersecurity research firm vpnMentor. An investigation […]