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In India's rapidly evolving business landscape, effective leadership hinges on leveraging technology for transformation. While IT spending surges, aligning business goals with data resilience becomes crucial. Data resilience ensures continuity, supports AI, enhances multi-cloud strategies, and improves data visibility, fostering growth, trust, and innovation. Read more at: https://ciso.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/corporate/data-resilience-the-new-boardroom-priority/121129289?ag=wappchnl&utm_source=wappchnl

A new WhatsApp scam is circulating. Downloading images can compromise your digital life. Malware installs silently after image download. It steals banking and social media details. Hidden QR codes redirect to phishing sites. Experts advise caution. Verify senders and avoid unknown downloads. Report scam messages to WhatsApp. Users should disable auto-downloads to stay safe from fraud. Read more at: https://ciso.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/cybercrime-fraud/whatsapp-scam-sending-a-funny-meme-can-now-help-hackers-empty-your-bank-account/121427016?ag=wappchnl&utm_source=wappchnl

A recent Wipro report reveals that cybersecurity leaders are increasingly using AI. This is to manage costs and fight sophisticated cyber threats. Nearly one-third prioritize AI-driven automation. It helps in strengthening security and reducing expenses. Other strategies include tools rationalization and process optimization. CISOs also leverage AI to improve threat detection and response times. Read more at: https://ciso.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/cybercrime-fraud/ai-automation-takes-center-stage-in-cybersecurity-to-combat-rising-threats/121456441?ag=wappchnl&utm_source=wappchnl

Bengaluru's police commissioner has issued a warning about cybercriminals exploiting Indo-Pak tensions. Fraudsters are using phishing tactics and fake news to steal personal data, potentially leading to financial theft. The advisory urges caution with suspicious links and files, recommending enhanced WhatsApp security measures and general cyber protection practices to safeguard against these threats. Read more at: https://ciso.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/cybercrime-fraud/bengaluru-police-warn-of-cyber-criminals-exploiting-india-pakistan-tensions/121095247?ag=wappchnl&utm_source=wappchnl

A massive data leak has exposed 184 million records, including emails, passwords and login links stored in plain text. Cybersecurity expert Jeremiah Fowler discovered the unprotected database, posing a significant risk of identity theft and financial fraud. The breach affects major platforms like Apple, Google, and Facebook, highlighting the urgent need for Americans to enhance their digital security measures. Read more at: https://ciso.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/data-breaches/urgent-cyber-warning-for-americans-184-million-passwords-leaked/121561029?ag=wappchnl&utm_source=wappchnl

Digital threats are evolving rapidly. Reactive security is not enough. Cyber Risk Exposure Management (CREM) helps organizations anticipate risks. It provides a unified view of assets and prioritizes threats. Trend Micro offers AI-driven solutions like Trend Vision One and Trend Cybertron. These tools help secure AI deployments and detect vulnerabilities. Proactive defense is crucial for future-ready organizations. Read more at: https://ciso.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/brand-solution/proactive-security-the-key-to-future-proofing-your-cyber-defenses/121155517?ag=wappchnl&utm_source=wappchnl

Security researcher Lohith Gowda, who discovered the issue, said it was caused by a flaw in the API used by Naukri’s Android and iOS apps. The bug exposed recruiter email IDs when they viewed candidate profiles. The web version of Naukri.com was unaffected. Read more at: https://ciso.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/vulnerabilities-exploits/security-flaw-in-naukris-mobile-apps-exposes-recruiter-email-ids/121403543?ag=wappchnl&utm_source=wappchnl

Jonathan Ross, co-founder and CEO of Groq, told ET in an interview that India should focus on developing AI applications and improving existing models instead of heavily investing in foundational models and AI chips. Groq is a Silicon Valley-based AI chip startup that competes with Nvidia. The company, which is betting on bringing down the cost of AI by scaling the inferencing infrastructure, is creating a peering network between India and its data centre in Saudi Arabia. Read more at: https://ciso.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/cybercrime-fraud/india-should-just-fine-tune-the-ai-models-that-exist-groq-ceo-jonathan-ross/118546299?ag=wappchnl&utm_source=wappchnl

According to the filing, the cyberattack occurred on 9 February 2024, but remained undetected for more than two months. DISA identified the breach on 22 April 2024, following an internal investigation, which revealed that an unauthorised party had infiltrated a “limited portion” of its network. Read more at: https://ciso.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/data-breaches/disa-global-solutions-data-breach-exposes-personal-details/118593779?ag=wappchnl&utm_source=wappchnl

Elon Musk had earlier that DOGE would be the most transparent government organization ever. He promised website would be “maximally transparent,” has been defaced by hackers and reportedly leaked classified information, prompting scrutiny from both experts and government officials. Read more at: https://ciso.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/cybercrime-fraud/newly-launched-doge-website-hacked-classified-information-leaked/118318824?ag=wappchnl&utm_source=wappchnl