By Ashwani Mishra, Editor-Technology, 63SATS
India’s digital security faces high risk with projections of up to a trillion cyberattacks by 2047, China-linked hackers target U.S. officials, including Trump’s family, in a telecom breach, French President Emmanuel Macron’s security is compromised as guards inadvertently share geolocation data on Strava, and Star Health’s CISO is cleared of data breach allegations following a forensic investigation.
Stay tuned for more updates on the evolving cybersecurity landscape.
Report Foresees India’s Digital Security at High Risk with Trillion Cyberattacks by 2047
Nonprofit PRAHAR warns of escalating cyber threats, projecting 1 trillion annual attacks by 2033, escalating to 17 trillion by India’s 100th Independence Day.
The report highlights increased youth involvement in offshore betting, driven by online platforms, urging immediate cybersecurity reforms to safeguard India’s digital future.
China-Linked Hackers Target U.S. Officials, Including Trump’s Family, in Telecom Breach
A sophisticated hacking operation linked to China has infiltrated telecom networks, targeting high-profile figures, including Donald Trump’s family and U.S. officials.
With under 100 people affected, concerns mount over national security breaches as investigations reveal targeted surveillance of U.S. policymakers.
French President Emmanuel Macron’s Security at Risk as Guards Share Geolocated Data on Strava
An investigation reveals Macron’s bodyguards inadvertently compromised security by sharing location data on fitness app Strava.
The app logs reveal movements and locations, raising concerns as sensitive locations linked to the President’s security detail become traceable.
Dutch Security Warns of Rising Cyberattacks by Russian, Chinese Threat Actors
A report by Dutch security warns of an uptick in state-backed cyber threats, as Russian and Chinese actors intensify attacks on Dutch critical infrastructure.
These cyber campaigns, involving both state and allied non-state actors, seek sabotage and sensitive data access, posing a rising threat to national security.
MoneyGram Appoints New CEO Following Major Data Breach
MoneyGram has replaced its CEO following a recent data breach affecting customer information. Anthony Soohoo steps in, while outgoing CEO Alex Holmes remains as an advisor.
This leadership shift aims to rebuild trust as the company enhances security protocols.
Star Health’s CISO Cleared of Data Breach Allegations in Forensic Investigation
An investigation has cleared Star Health’s CISO of collusion allegations in last month’s data breach involving 31 million customer records.
Star Health’s board committee recommends enhanced cybersecurity measures to strengthen data protection.