1) Could you please start by telling us a bit about yourself and your background? Prashant: Hi, my name is Prashant KV. I have been working in information security for more than 15 years. I started my career as…
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Key Group Ransomware: Free Decryptor Released
A free decryptor to tackle the infamous Key Group ransomware has been launched, making a huge contribution to the fight against cybercrime. This finding represents a win for cybersecurity professionals and victims alike, offering some hope to those who have…
Default Passwords Lead to Hacking Incidents Among LogicMonitor Customers
Some customers of LogicMonitor, a network security firm, have been compromised by hacking attacks due to their use of default passwords. A spokesperson representing LogicMonitor has officially confirmed the existence of a “security incident” that is affecting a segment…
New Privacy Policy: X Plans on Collecting Users’ Biometric Data
According to a new privacy policy introduced by X (formerly known as Twitter), it will soon be collecting its users’ biometric data. The policy says that the company intends to compile individuals’ employment and educational histories. According to the policy…
Rare Technique Deployed by Android Malware to Illicitly Harvest Banking Data
Trend Micro, a cybersecurity research firm, has recently unveiled a novel mobile Trojan that employs an innovative communication technique. This method, known as protobuf data serialization, enhances its ability to pilfer sensitive data from compromised devices. Initially detected by…
Loan App Executive Asks BJP Legislator to Repay Loan That He Never Borrowed
Even prominent politicians fall prey to scammers in the world of cybercrime, which is a tremendous leveller. A person who is still unknown repeatedly called and texted the BJP legislator Ashish Shelar, requesting that he pay back a debt…
Threat of Fake Signal and Telegram Apps: Protecting Your Privacy and Security
In today’s digital age, the use of messaging apps has become an integral part of our daily lives. Apps like Signal and Telegram have gained immense popularity due to their focus on privacy and security. However, with the rise in…
3 Vital Cybersecurity Threats for Employees
Cybersecurity is no longer just the IT department’s job in today’s digitally connected society. Protecting confidential firm information is the responsibility of every employee, from the CEO to the newest intern. Cybercriminals are growing more skilled, and their methods are…
Chinese Chipmaker Accelerates Tool Replacement Amidst Sanctions
To counter U.S. sanctions that have slowed sales of semiconductors in China, a top executive at Huawei said Friday that the country’s semiconductor industry will be “reborn” following U.S. sanctions. In reaction to Washington’s tech export restrictions on China,…
VMConnect Supply Chain Attack Persists
During the initial weeks of August, the ReversingLabs research team uncovered a malicious supply chain operation, code-named “VMConnect.” This nefarious campaign involved the distribution of approximately twenty-four malevolent Python packages through the Python Package Index (PyPI), a widely used…