Recent reports show that Russian cyberattacks on NATO member states have surged by 25% over the past year, according to Microsoft’s Digital Defense Report 2025. These attacks demonstrate the evolving sophistication of state-sponsored cyber operations and highlight the urgent need for skilled cybersecurity professionals. A…
Data breaches and cyberattacks have become commonplace news stories in the hyperconnected digital age we live in today. Everyone is affected, including small enterprises, multinational corporations, and even private citizens. Ironically, even though sophisticated tools are frequently used by attackers, many breaches still happen as…
The cybersecurity environment is constantly evolving. The intersection of sophisticated threat actors, evolving threats, and geopolitical conflict has created a situation in which traditional security is more reactive as opposed to proactive. This fast-paced, digital ecosystem has evolved to the point where gathering, processing, and…
Why These Weekly Updates Matter Each week, cyber threats evolve fast. New vulnerabilities are discovered, attack methods get smarter, and industries that seemed safe yesterday are under fire today. If you’re studying, thinking of taking a cybersecurity course, or working in cybersecurity, staying current isn’t…
Phishing scams in the banking sector in India are on the rise and have become more frequent and very serious over a short period of time. It feels like every couple of weeks there’s news of another unsuspecting customer trusting a fraudulent website that looks…
Cybercrime in India is no longer a side issue. It is a national challenge that drains thousands of crores from the citizenry, businesses, and the government every year. Attackers take advantage of this fast uptake in digital payments in the country and execute everything ranging…
This week matters because adversaries are ramping up their fight over cloud environments, and are using our misconfigurations to power cryptomining, weaponizing sophisticated malware, compromising SharePoint servers, and forcing enterprises to quickly re-think their AI governance frameworks. The attacks range from high-impact zero-day exploits in…
This week was punctuated by major cyber happenings worldwide. A leak of data at Qantas exposed sensitive personal data of nearly six million customers, with the International Criminal Court facing a cyber-attack pegged to espionage activities. The U.S. Department of Justice brought charges against a…
In the year 2025, ethical hacking tools are vital in allowing cybersecurity professionals to find and eliminate system vulnerabilities before a sworn enemy can exploit them. These tools are what allow ethical hackers to efficiently replicate real-world cyber threats, from network scanning to web application…
Cyber risk is now a board level risk, not just an IT risk. In 2024, the global average cost of a data breach increased to nearly $4.88 million, which is the highest in a decade and a 10% increase year on year. Similarly, the costs…