Cyber risk appetite represents the amount and type of cyber risk an organization is willing to accept to pursue its strategic objectives. In today’s complex digital landscape, understanding and effectively communicating cyber risk appetite has become a critical leadership function…
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Why CISOs and CTOs Must Collaborate More Than Ever in Today’s Security Landscape
The pace of technological change in today’s business environment is unprecedented. Organizations are racing to adopt cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and automation to stay competitive, while cyber threats grow in sophistication and frequency. This dual reality means that innovation and…
New Malware Hijacking Docker Images with Unique Obfuscation Technique
A newly discovered malware campaign is targeting Docker environments, employing a sophisticated, multi-layered obfuscation technique to evade detection and hijack compute resources for cryptojacking. Security researchers from Darktrace and Cado Security Labs have analyzed this campaign, revealing both the technical…
RBI Directs All Indian Banks to Transition to .bank.in Domains
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a directive requiring all banking institutions in the country to migrate their web presence to the new .bank.in domain by October 31, 2025. This landmark cybersecurity initiative aims to create a more…
Marks & Spencer Confirms a Cyberattack Hits Payments & Online Orders
British retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) has confirmed it is dealing with a significant cyber incident that has disrupted contactless payment systems and its Click and Collect service, leaving customers frustrated during the Easter holiday period. The attack, which…
Hackers Exploited 17-year-old Vulnerability to Weaponize Word Documents
Security researchers at Fortinet’s FortiGuard Labs have uncovered a sophisticated phishing campaign that uses weaponized Microsoft Word documents to deliver information-stealing malware to unsuspecting Windows users. The attack exploits a well-known vulnerability to deploy FormBook, a dangerous malware variant designed…
Zyxel Patches Privilege Management Vulnerabilities in USG FLEX H Series Firewalls
Zyxel Networks has released critical security patches to address two high-severity vulnerabilities in its USG FLEX H series firewalls that could potentially allow attackers to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to affected devices. The security advisory, published on April…
From Response to Resilience – Shifting the CISO Mindset in Times of Crisis
In an era where cyber threats evolve faster than defense mechanisms, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) must transition their leadership approach from response to resilience. The traditional focus on prevention and rapid response is no longer sufficient; resilience has emerged…
Hackers Attacking Organization With New Malware Mimic as Networking Software Updates
A sophisticated backdoor targeting various large Russian organizations across government, finance, and industrial sectors has been uncovered during a cybersecurity investigation in April 2025. The malware, which masquerades as legitimate updates for ViPNet secure networking software, enables attackers to steal…
The Role of AI in Modernizing Cybersecurity Programs – Insights for Security Leaders
In the face of relentless cyber threats and an ever-expanding digital attack surface, security leaders are under growing pressure to modernize their cybersecurity programs by leveraging AI in cybersecurity to enhance detection, response, and overall resilience. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has…