Author: Prabhakar Pillai
A recent report by cybersecurity solutions company Lisianthus Tech paints a concerning picture of India’s cybersecurity landscape. The report, titled “Challenges for Cyber Surakshit Bharat” (Challenges for Secure Digital India), identifies several key challenges. Critical Cybersecurity Challenges faced by India Shortage of Skilled Professionals: India faces a significant dearth of cybersecurity professionals, with an estimated […]
Indian government organizations are under attack from a Pakistani hacking group (APT) using a novel malware called Disgomoji. This malware leverages a combination of an old Linux vulnerability (“Dirty Pipe”) and a unique command-and-control system based on emojis within the Discord messaging platform. Disgomoji: Espionage with a Smiley Face Disgomoji, identified by researchers at Blackberry, […]
Microsoft is making cybersecurity a key factor in executive compensation. In a move designed to strengthen its security posture, the company announced that starting in fiscal year 2025 (beginning July 1st, 2024), one-third of senior executives’ annual bonuses tied to “individual performance” will be directly linked to their cybersecurity efforts. This decision comes after criticism […]