Introduction: The Start of the Path Meet Alex—a curious student intrigued by the digital world and the constant headlines about data breaches and cyber threats. Like many, Alex wondered if a career in cybersecurity was a realistic goal. This document… Read More "The Cybersecurity Journey: From Analyst to CISO"
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, with over 3 billion users. But its ubiquity also makes it a target for attackers. In December, security researchers documented a new form of account hijacking called GhostPairing,… Read More "8 WhatsApp Features to Boost Your Security and Privacy"
Our recent research has highlighted the presence of the MedusaLocker ransomware, which first surfaced in mid-2019. Its primary targets are the Hospital and Healthcare industries. MedusaLocker employs AES and RSA encryption techniques to encrypt victims’ data. Technical Analysis At the… Read More "An In-Depth Technical Analysis and Prevention Strategies – Home"
Cerber is a strain of ransomware that was first identified in early 2016. It is a type of malware that encrypts a victim’s files and demands a ransom for the decryption key needed to unlock the files. Cerber, like many… Read More "A Comprehensive Analysis of Advanced Tactics, Encryption, and Evasion – Home"
According to a report by Times of India in August, Delhi witnessed a 200% surge in cyber fraud complaints including bank and credit card fraud, compared to the previous year. The Delhi Police recorded over 24,000 complaints by June, a… Read More "Decoding the Rise and What to do should you Fall Prey – Home"
Beware! Behind the face of advancing technology lies a dark underbelly – that of evolving cyber crime. Here, perpetrators continually adapt their strategies, exploiting current events, government websites, and even trusted organizations’ legitimate applications to deceive users. This sophisticated approach… Read More "Fake Apps posing as Open AI’s ChatGPT App – Home"
Earlier this year, The Hindu reported that 9% of Indian families claim to be victims of online financial fraud. This finding was based on a survey which received nearly 32,000 responses from families located in 331 districts of India comprising… Read More "7 Reasons why you need Quick Heal to combat Financial Frauds – Home"
What are pop-up advertisements? How can these pop-up ads infect your phone? What danger can this cause to the victim? How to stay safe from such a threat? As an unsuspecting smartphone user, you could be unknowingly inviting deceptive pop-up… Read More "Pop-up Ad Alert! Beware of Unrealistic Claims on your Smartphones – Home"
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The United States Congress first authorized the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) to protect American investors and oversee the broker-dealer industry in 2007. FINRA is an independent regulatory organization that upholds its obligation and ensures a fair market by establishing… Read More "TPRM & FINRA Compliance: Regulatory Notice 21-29"
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The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enacted Regulation S-P (Reg S-P) in 2000 to safeguard the financial information of consumers. The regulation requires financial institutions to develop written policies to protect customer records and regulate their internal data… Read More "What are the Cybersecurity Requirements of SEC Regulation S-P?"
