Citizen-centric cybersecurity is need of the hour
2 years, 3 months ago

Citizen-centric cybersecurity is need of the hour

The Hindu  

“Your network has been breached and all data was encrypted.” The message on the screens of NIMHANS desktops provided a link to connect with the sales department of the ransomware and mentioned that the user has to purchase its decryption software, alluding to blackmail. As civil society is encouraged to embrace digital technology, they are at greater risk of disruptions by various cybersecurity incidents. While governments around the globe spend billions of dollars on protecting state-owned critical infrastructure and private corporations have generous cybersecurity budgets, the participation of civil society in cybersecurity rarely goes beyond tokenism. When an email is sent, an online search is done, or a photo is shared on social media, we are sure to have left behind a trail of personal data that represents our ‘digital footprint’. The preferred alternative would be to adopt a ‘citizen-centric’ approach to digital security that strives for indivisible network security, assured data privacy and the broadest possible scope of homo-centric experience.

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91% Indian firms faced ransomware attacks in 2022: Report
1 year, 6 months ago

91% Indian firms faced ransomware attacks in 2022: Report

India TV News  

An information security company, CyberArka reported that more than 91 per cent of organizations in India fell victim to ransomware attacks in 2022. Furthermore, approximately 84 per cent of organizations believe that these compromises will occur as part of digital transformation initiatives like cloud adoption or legacy app migration. In addition, 92 per cent of the surveyed organizations identified code/malware …

UK and US sanction seven Russian cyber criminals over ransomware actions
1 year, 10 months ago

UK and US sanction seven Russian cyber criminals over ransomware actions

The Independent  

Seven Russian nationals have been sanctioned by the UK and US over their links to the development and deployment of ransomware, as part of a Government crackdown on cyber criminals. We will always put our national security first by protecting the UK and our allies from serious organised crime – whatever its form and wherever it originates Foreign Secretary James …

Explained | Are ransomware attacks increasing in India?
2 years ago

Explained | Are ransomware attacks increasing in India?

The Hindu  

The story so far: On November 23, e-services at the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences were crippled by what is being suspected to be a ransomware attack. The Delhi Police’s Intelligence Fusion & Strategic Operations have registered a case and launched investigations to identify the perpetrators, while cyber security experts are employing software tools for data recovery. Set up in …

India's Cyber Security: AIIMS Attack Stresses Need For International Cooperation
2 years, 1 month ago

India's Cyber Security: AIIMS Attack Stresses Need For International Cooperation

The Quint  

The emergence of Ransomware-as-a-Service gangs has become a force multiplier. This year, more than 25 known cases of major ransomware attacks have been reported where ransom in billions have been demanded and many victims have negotiated and paid to avoid business and reputational loss. The transnational angle of these crimes and casual cooperation among law enforcement bodies add to the …

Ransomware Attacks Most Pressing Threats Faced By Public, Private Sectors: India
3 years, 2 months ago

Ransomware Attacks Most Pressing Threats Faced By Public, Private Sectors: India

News 18  

Ransomware attacks are one of the most pressing threats faced by public and private sectors, India has told a US-led international meet on the latest emerging challenge and has called for taking steps to ensure that the country’s critical infrastructure remains safe and secure. Representing India at the Counter Ransomware Initiative, hosted by the White House, Lt. Gen Rajesh Pant, …

Ransomware and Covid-related cybercrime ‘biggest threats to UK security’
3 years, 2 months ago

Ransomware and Covid-related cybercrime ‘biggest threats to UK security’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Ransomware attacks present “the most …

Ransomware attacks saddle Biden with grave national security crisis
3 years, 6 months ago

Ransomware attacks saddle Biden with grave national security crisis

CNN  

CNN — The Biden administration Sunday confronted the implications of a sudden and grave national security challenge as ransom-demanding cyber hackers target the staples of American life – food, gas, water, hospitals and transport. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a congressional hearing on Monday that Biden would make clear when he saw the Russian leader that “states cannot …

Ransomware Attacks Increasing Due to Corporate Cyber Insurance, Call for Regulations
3 years, 6 months ago

Ransomware Attacks Increasing Due to Corporate Cyber Insurance, Call for Regulations

News 18  

Ransomware attacks make for one of the most common cyber attacks around the world, with malicious attackers targeting high revenue corporates with systematic exploits and financial gain as the clear end objective. While many enterprises, especially high-value ones have since opted for cyber insurance policies to deal with ransomware incidents, the cyber security community believes that use of cyber insurance …

Ransomware Attack on Pune District Smart City Caused No Data Loss, Rs 5 Cr Cost Claimed
3 years, 9 months ago

Ransomware Attack on Pune District Smart City Caused No Data Loss, Rs 5 Cr Cost Claimed

News 18  

A ransomware attack that hit a Pune district’s smart city project did not cause any data loss, but will still cost Rs 5 crore in efforts of rebuilding server infrastructure and shoring up security standards, Tech Mahindra has stated. However, the ransomware attack on the Pune district’s smart city project will still cause some financial loss in efforts to rebuild …

State-sponsored cyber attacks have corporates worried
3 years, 10 months ago

State-sponsored cyber attacks have corporates worried

Live Mint  

The recent SolarWinds hack, which left a spate of US government offices and private companies vulnerable to cyber criminals, was the latest example of the devastation a nation-state cyber attack can cause. Microsoft president Brad Smith called it “the largest and most sophisticated attack the world has ever seen.” Now, findings from a new survey report show that corporates around …

Interpol says cybercriminals are targeting large corporations, governments
4 years, 4 months ago

Interpol says cybercriminals are targeting large corporations, governments

The Hindu  

Cybercriminals are shifting their targets from individuals and small firms to large companies, government agencies and critical infrastructure to cause greater damage and get more financial gain, according to a report by the international police agency. Interpol said that the shift in cyberthreat landscape, compounded by the pandemic, is putting additional strain on law enforcement agencies globally as attacks are …

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