Author: Prabhakar Pillai
Security flaw exploited, ethical hacking debate reignited. Popular cryptocurrency exchange Kraken fell victim to a $3 million theft in June 2024. The culprit? An individual claiming to be a security researcher who exploited a critical vulnerability for personal gain. The Exploit The attacker identified a flaw in Major Crypto Exchange Kraken’s system that allowed them […]
Data Breach Leads to Extortion Attempts A recent cyberattack targeting users of Snowflake, a cloud-based data analytics company, has entered a critical phase. Hackers are demanding ransom payments ranging from $300,000 to a staggering $5 million from affected companies. This information comes from a security firm, Mandiant, which is assisting Snowflake in its investigation. Exploiting […]
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 […]