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‘Akira’ Ransomware Attack

In recent times, a dangerous Internet ransomware virus called Akira has been making headlines due to its malicious activities.  This sophisticated malware is designed to encrypt vital personal...

July 24, 2023

Thales Data Threat Report 2023

The Thales Data Threat Report 2023 is a comprehensive analysis of cybersecurity trends and threats. It has revealed some concerning findings about ransomware attacks and cloud data breaches...

April 20, 2023

AIIMS Ransomware Attack

The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi announced IT outage on November 23 because of a major ransomware attack. The AIIMS servers have been down for...

December 1, 2022

Sova virus in India

CERT-In has given advisory on SOVA virus – a novel mobile banking “Trojan” virus that is currently targeting Indian customers. Key features Sova virus is capable of stealthily...

September 17, 2022

Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2022

The World Economic Forum recently published the Global Cyber security Outlook 2022. Key Findings In 2021, the ransom ware attacks have increased by 151%. Each organization faced 270...

January 20, 2022

The Global Risks Report 2022

The World Economic Forum recently released the Global Risks Report 2022. Cybersecurity, pandemic, climate change and space advancements are the emerging risks to global economy. Key Findings The...

January 12, 2022

US released Online hub to help ransomware victims

United States government has released an online hub for victims of ransomware attacks. Key Points Online hub will make it easier for companies and municipalities to find resources...

July 17, 2021

Cyberattacks hits hundreds of US firms

As per a cybersecurity researcher, ransomware attack had paralysed networks of at least 200 US companies on July 2, 2021. Key Points REvil gang is a Russian-speaking ransomware...

July 3, 2021

Microsoft launches Asia-Pacific Cybersecurity Council

Microsoft has launched first ever “Asia Pacific Public Sector Cyber Security Executive Council”. It was launched with the aim of building strong communications channel to address cyber threats...

June 2, 2021

The State of Ransomware 2021 report

Global cybersecurity firm, Sophos, published it “the State of Ransomware 2021 report’. It finds, 68% of Indian organisations were by ransomware in last 12 months. Key findings India...

June 1, 2021

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