Cyber Experts Claim 'SHAREit' Not Safe, Suggest To Uninstall It
Cybersecurity company Trend Micro has found a major security threat in the popular file-sharing app SHAREit and has recommended to uninstall it. The company highlighted that the application allows hackers to inject malicious codes into other apps and enables them to access users' information. Moreover, termed as "ridiculously unsafe" for its users, SHAREit can also install third-party app deceitfully. Banned by the government, the app … read-more
Tags: ShareIt, Appilcations, Hackers, cybersecurity
Courtesy: India Today
75% Indians Opted Data Security Solutions Over Cyberattack Fears: McAfee Survey
An online survey conducted in December 2020 by the Global cyber security firm McAfee, revealed that the 75% respondents subscribed to security solutions in the year 2020. However, out of 1,002 adults over age 18, 20% admitted incapability to counter cyberattacks. Moreover, trading of data like currency would make nearly 90% respondents serious for data-privacy. Besides, 42% Indians felt less secure in online dating as compared to online… read-more
Tags: McAfee, cybersecurity, Cyber Attack, Data Currency
Courtesy: The Indian Express
Expert Claims Financial Details Of 3.3 Lakh Indians Leaked On Dark Web
Independent cyber security researcher Rajshekhar Rajaharia has claimed that financial data of around 3.3 lakh Indians was leaked on the dark web on January 20. Rajshekhjar claimed that nearly 6 GB of personal data including phone numbers, email addresses, PAN and bank details have been leaked by a hacker group, ShinyHunters. While Rajshekhar said the data breach belongs to a Cryptocurrency exchange company named BuyUCoin, the company has… read-more
Tags: cybersecurity, Data Breach, Dark Web, Financial Information, Cyber Crime
Courtesy: The Times of India
US Treasury Hit By Cyberattacks; Experts Suspect Russia-backed Hackers
The US' Treasury and Commerce departments, besides other government agencies, have lately suffered cyberattacks, for which experts suspect Russia-backed hackers as responsible. Reportedly, the hackers embedded malware in the servers, making all the data stored there completely visible. "We have asked CISA and the FBI to investigate," said a spokesperson of the Commerce department. Just a few days ago, cybersecurity firm FireEye had also… read-more
Tags: Malware, cybersecurity, FBI, Russia, Cyber Attack
Courtesy: The New Indian Express
India Suffers Third Highest Number Of Malware Attacks Globally
Acronis' cyberthreats report for 2020 revealed that India suffered the third highest number of malware attacks, trailing Japan and US. About 31% of companies globally faced cyberattacks on daily basis in 2020. Moreover, the attacks, which are predicted to increase in 2021, targetted remote-workers with about 1688 malware attacks reported per 1000 clients. Global Business Development Leader of Inside Sales at Acronis, Rajesh… read-more
Tags: India, Cyber Attack, cybersecurity, Technology
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Dr Reddy's Disables Its Data Centers Following Digital-security Breach
After suffering a cyberattack recently, Indian pharmaceutical firm Dr Reddy's has disabled all its data centres. Reportedly, the company witnessed data breach at its plants in India, US, Brazil, Russia and UK. However, the drugmaker stated that the impact of the cyberattack was not severe and the services suspended will be put back on track after 24 hours. The company's shares nosedived by 4.3% following the news.
Tags: Dr Reddy's, Cyber Attack, Indian Pharmacy, cybersecurity
Courtesy: Reuters
Data Breach At Dr Lal Pathlabs Exposes Patients' Data To Public Server
One of the biggest lab testing company in India, Dr Lal Pathlabs, underwent a data breach lately that left the sensitive information of millions of people on a public server. The information carried the name, address and phone number of the patients among other data, which could be accessed without password. Reportedly, the breach was first discovered by an Australian cyber-security expert Sami Toivonen, who immediately reported this to the… read-more
Tags: DR Lal Path labs, cybersecurity, Cyber Attack
Courtesy: NDTV
PM Narendra Modi Says India to Unveil New Cyber Security Policy Sooner
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his Independence Day speech, announced that India will soon come out with a new cyber security policy. While underlining the importance of technology, he told that threats emanating from cyber space can "endanger" the country's society, economy and development. "The government is alert on this," he said while addressing the nation from the Red Fort.
Tags: Independence Day Speech, PM Narendra Modi, cybersecurity
Courtesy: The Indian Express
New Windows' Bug Provides Hackers an Opportunity to Exploit Printers
SafeBreach Labs has found a new bug named CVE-2020-1048 in Windows Print Spooler, an OS that manages printing processes. The bug lets hackers change files containing the ID of the system user and the data that is due to be printed. Microsoft has already released two fixes to address the bug issue but to no avail. A new fix in the Microsoft's security update is scheduled for August 11.
Tags: Hackers, Windows, Safebreach, cybersecurity
Courtesy: Tech Radar