New Report Reveals Critical Gaps in Consumer Cybersecurity Practices Ahead of Data Privacy Day On January 28, 2025, Acronis, a leading global entity in cybersecurity and data protection, published significant findings from its inaugural report, “Data Privacy in 2025: A Survey to Explore Consumer Views on Cyber Protection.” The report…
Cybercriminals are currently executing a sophisticated SMS phishing scam, commonly referred to as “smishing,” that impersonates the Royal Mail to extract sensitive personal and financial information from unsuspecting victims. The scam has been identified by cybersecurity researchers from Hackread.com and exploits fake delivery notifications to instill a sense of urgency…
Understanding the Limitations of Ransomware Insurance Ransomware insurance is often perceived as a protective measure against cyberattacks and potential data losses, yet recent insights reveal significant shortcomings in this coverage. Many businesses may be unaware that their policies might not fully safeguard them against the financial repercussions of ransomware incidents.…
Network Firewalls, Network Access Control, Security Operations Critical Preauthentication Deserialization Vulnerability in SonicWall Devices May Lead to Remote Code Execution Akshaya Asokan (asokan_akshaya) • January 27, 2025 SonicWall’s Secure Mobile Access 1000 Series devices. (Image: SonicWall) A serious vulnerability has been identified in SonicWall Secure Mobile Access appliances, prompting software…
Legal Ramifications of Data Breaches: Exploring the Star Health Insurance Incident This article delves into the legal consequences of personal data breaches under Indian law, particularly focusing on the responsibilities of the data-holding company, the breach perpetrators, and the impacted individuals. By examining the recent data breach involving Star Health…
DeepSeek, a service catering to an international user base, has announced the collection of data from various external sources, including partnerships with tech giants such as Google and Apple. When users sign up for DeepSeek using these platforms, the service obtains specific information that may include mobile advertising identifiers, hashed…
Mobile Wi-Fi Use: Security Risks and Best Practices for Business Owners In an increasingly interconnected world, mobile devices serve as essential tools for communication, internet access, and task management. Among the critical features enhancing this connectivity is Wi-Fi, which enables users to go online when cellular networks are not available…
Concerns Arise Over Undersea Cable Damage as Sweden Investigates Possible Sabotage The Baltic Sea has become the focus of heightened security concerns following the seizure of a vessel by Swedish authorities in relation to alleged sabotage of an undersea communication cable between Sweden and Latvia. This incident follows a series…
Massive Cybersecurity Breach Hits Change Healthcare, Impacting 190 Million Individuals Change Healthcare, a major player in healthcare payment processing, has reported an alarming increase in the number of individuals affected by a recent cyberattack. According to UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of Change Healthcare, the current tally of breach victims…
