Tag: india
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ElizaRAT Exploits Google, Telegram, Slack Services For C2 Communications
APT36, a Pakistani cyber-espionage group, has recently upgraded its arsenal with ElizaRAT, a sophisticated Windows RAT that, initially detected in 2023, employs advanced evasion tactics and robust C2 capabilities to target Indian government agencies, diplomatic personnel, and military installations. The group leverages multiple platforms, including Windows, Linux, and Android, to broaden its attack surface as…
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Why identity security is your best companion for uncharted compliance challenges
Tags: access, ai, attack, authentication, automation, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyberattack, cybersecurity, data, detection, exploit, finance, framework, GDPR, governance, government, healthcare, HIPAA, identity, india, law, least-privilege, mitigation, monitoring, privacy, regulation, risk, risk-management, service, strategy, supply-chain, technology, threat, tool, zero-trustIn today’s rapidly evolving global regulatory landscape, new technologies, environments, and threats are heightening cybersecurity and data privacy concerns. In the last year, governing bodies have taken significant steps to enact stricter compliance measures”, and more than ever, they are focusing on identity-related threats.Some notable changes include: The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)…
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Indian online ID verification firm Signzy confirms security incident
The Indian identity verification service, used by millions of customners, has confirmed a cybersecurity incident. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2024/12/02/indian-online-id-verification-firm-signzy-confirms-security-incident/
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Canada spy agency says India is using cyber tech to track separatists abroad
CSE report says India is also stepping up cyber-attacks against Canada government networksA Canadian spy agency has warned that India is using cyber t… First seen on theguardian.com Jump to article: www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/30/canada-india-sikh-cyber-technology
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Cloudy With a Chance of RATs: Unveiling APT36 and the Evolution of ElizaRAT
ntroduction APT36, also known as Transparent Tribe, is a Pakistan-basedthreat actor notorious for persistently targeting Indian government organizatio… First seen on research.checkpoint.com Jump to article: research.checkpoint.com/2024/the-evolution-of-transparent-tribes-new-malware/
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Disgomoji Malware: A New Threat Targeting the Indian Government
sgomoji Malware: A New Threat Targeting the Indian Government]]>www.thefinalhop.com/untitled/666d… First seen on thefinalhop.com Jump to article: www.thefinalhop.com/untitled/
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PII Belonging to Indian Citizens, Including their Aadhaar IDs, Offered for Sale on the Dark Web
First seen on resecurity.com Jump to article: www.resecurity.com/blog/article/pii-belonging-to-indian-citizens-including-their-aadhaar-ids-offered-for-sale-on-the-dark-web
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Privacy Vendor Market Moves From Point to Platform Solutions
PwC’s Anirban Sengupta Details Privacy Landscape, Growing Awareness in India Market. The privacy vendor market in India is evolving rapidly, as many vendors move from offering point solutions to embracing more integrated, platform solutions that can handle a broader range of privacy requirements, said Anirban Sengupta, partner, risk consulting practice with PwC. First seen on…
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The CSO guide to top security conferences
Tags: access, cio, cloud, compliance, conference, cyber, cybersecurity, email, germany, guide, identity, india, intelligence, international, jobs, law, resilience, risk, risk-management, threat, tool, training, updateThere is nothing like attending a face-to-face event for career networking and knowledge gathering, and we don’t have to tell you how helpful it can be to get a hands-on demo of a new tool or to have your questions answered by experts. Fortunately, plenty of great conferences are coming up in the months ahead.…
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India’s new cyber rules for telecoms come with big privacy risks, experts say
First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/india-telecom-act-cyber-regulations-privacy-concerns
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Earth Kasha Upgraded Their Arsenal With New Tactics To Attack Organizations
Earth Kasha, a threat actor linked to APT10, has expanded its targeting scope to India, Taiwan, and Japan, leveraging spear-phishing and exploiting vulnerabilities in public-facing applications like SSL-VPN and file storage services. The group has deployed various backdoors, including Cobalt Strike, LODEINFO, and the newly discovered NOOPDOOR, to maintain persistent access to compromised networks, which…
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CERT-In Flags Critical Vulnerabilities in Zoom: Update Your Apps Now
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a detailed security advisory about multiple vulnerabilities found in the popular video conferencing application, Zoom. First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/cert-in-advisory-for-zoom-vulnerabilities/
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Warning: Over 2,000 Palo Alto Networks Devices Hacked in Ongoing Attack Campaign
As many as 2,000 Palo Alto Networks devices are estimated to have been compromised as part of a campaign abusing the newly disclosed security flaws that have come under active exploitation in the wild.According to statistics shared by the Shadowserver Foundation, a majority of the infections have been reported in the U.S. (554) and India…
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India Fines WhatsApp $25M, Bans Data Sharing for 5 Years
Competition Regulator Says WhatsApp Users Could Not Opt Out of Data Sharing. India’s Competition Commission has fined social media conglomerate Meta over $25 million for forcing WhatsApp users to agree to a sweeping data sharing policy with other Meta platforms. The agency ordered the company to stop using users’ data for online advertising on other…
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Indian police arrest suspect in $230 million WazirX crypto exchange hack
First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/wazirx-crypto-exchange-hack-suspect-arrested-india
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These Guys Hacked AirPods to Give Their Grandmas Hearing Aids
Three technologists in India used a homemade Faraday cage and a microwave oven to get around Apple’s location blocks. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/apple-airpods-hearing-aid-hack/
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APT36 Refines Tools in Attacks on Indian Targets
The Pakistan-based advanced persistent threat actor has been carrying on a cyber-espionage campaign targeting organizations on the subcontinent for mo… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/apt36-refines-tools-attacks-indian-targets
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IBM acquires Indian SaaS startup Prescinto to shine a light on renewable energy assets
First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/16/ibm_aquires_prescinto/
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AI amplifies systemic risk to financial sector, says India’s Reserve Bank boss
First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/10/15/india_rbi_ai_risks/
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Google Chrome Users at Risk: CERT-In Advises Urgent Update to Fix Security Flaws
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a warning about newly discovered First seen on thecyberexpress.com Jump to article: thecyberexpress.com/vulnerabilities-in-google-chrome/
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Pakistani Hackers Targeted High-Profile Indian Entities using Custom RAT
First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/pakistan-hackers-high-profile/
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IcePeony and Transparent Tribe Target Indian Entities with Cloud-Based Tools
High-profile entities in India have become the target of malicious campaigns orchestrated by the Pakistan-based Transparent Tribe threat actor and a previously unknown China-nexus cyber espionage group dubbed IcePeony.The intrusions linked to Transparent Tribe involve the use of a malware called ElizaRAT and a new stealer payload dubbed ApoloStealer on specific victims of interest, Check…
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APT36 Hackers Attacking Windows Deevices With ElizaRAT
APT36, a sophisticated threat actor, has been actively targeting Indian entities with advanced malware like ElizaRAT, which is designed for espionage…. First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/apt36-elizarat-windows-attacks/
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APT36 Advances with ElizaRAT and ApoloStealer: New Tactics in Espionage Against India
In a new report, cybersecurity researchers from Check Point detail the evolution of ElizaRAT, a remote access tool (RAT) used by the notorious APT36, also known as Transparent Tribe. The... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/apt36-advances-with-elizarat-and-apolostealer-new-tactics-in-espionage-against-india/
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Canadian Government Data Stolen By Chinese Hackers
A report by the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security described China as the most sophisticated cyber threat to Canada, also identified India as an emerg… First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/canadian-government-data-chinese/
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Canada spy agency says India is using cyber tech to track Sikh separatists
CSE report says India is also stepping up cyber-attacks against Canada government networksA Canadian spy agency has warned that India is using cyber t… First seen on theguardian.com Jump to article: www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/30/canada-india-sikh-cyber-technology
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SideWinder APT Strikes Middle East and Africa With Stealthy Multi-Stage Attack
An advanced persistent threat (APT) actor with suspected ties to India has sprung forth with a flurry of attacks against high-profile entities and str… First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/10/sidewinder-apt-strikes-middle-east-and.html
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Cryptohack Roundup: Nigeria Drops Charges on Binance Exec
Also: Indian Hackers Gets 5 Years in Prison for Stealing $20M. Every week, ISMG rounds up cybersecurity incidents in digital assets. This week, the Ni… First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/cryptohack-roundup-nigeria-drops-charges-on-binance-exec-a-26621
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Sidewinder Casts Wide Geographic Net in Latest Attack Spree
The long-active, India-sponsored cyber-threat group targeted multiple entities across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and even Europe in a recent attac… First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/sidewinder-wide-geographic-net-attack-spree
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IcePeony Hackers Exploiting Public Web Servers To Inject Webshells
IcePeony, a China-nexus APT group, has been active since 2023, targeting India, Mauritius, and Vietnam by exploiting SQL injection vulnerabilities to … First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/icepeony-hackers-webshells/