Category: Cybersecurity
Hackers typically leverage malicious documents or pirated software to spread malware, but a newly discovered Windows Wi-Fi vulnerability could enable them to do so via Wi-Fi. According to Forbes, this critical Wi-Fi vulnerability (CVE-2024-30078) affects all Windows versions, allowing attackers to infect PCs with malware without needing physical access to the target system. The flaw […]
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 […]