Tag: #InfoSec
Sharp Rise in Cyberattacks in Indian Websites Indian websites have been under siege in the first quarter of 2024, experiencing a staggering 261% increase in cyberattacks compared to the same period in 2023, according to a report by application security firm Indusface. This is significantly higher than the global rise of 76% during the same […]
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 […]
QR codes, once a symbol of seamless connectivity, have become a breeding ground for a sophisticated cyber-attack known as QR code phishing, or “quishing.” The ubiquity of QR codes has witnessed a remarkable surge in recent years. Solidifying this trend, a June 2021 survey of U.S. shoppers revealed that nearly half (45%) reported using a […]