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By: Amit Luthra The cybersecurity landscape is expanding notably with the emergence of modern technologies and a surge in the use of IoT devices. As a nation with an increasing internet user base and a rapidly advancing digital economy, India has emerged as an enticing target for malicious actors seeking to compromise sensitive data, including financial information and intellectual property. For instance, as per a CERT-In report, India witnessed a 62% increase in the number of API (Application Program Interface) attacks on the financial sector compared to 2022. Additionally, growing...

By Findlay Whitelaw Sustained global economic volatility brings uncertainty to businesses and the workforce. The increased emphasis on reducing operational spending, ongoing layoffs, the evolution of hybrid working strategies, and the cost-of-living crisis are personal and professional challenges that may cause individuals to feel financially insecure at work and at home. With most of the attention on external threats such as ransomware, organized crime, and state-sponsored attacks, insider threats can be even more damaging to enterprises and should not be ignored. The insider threat landscape is dynamic, and the persistent,...

By Vasif Syed   How can Banks embrace SaaS for Banking?  The digital banking market is poised to grow globally from $8.2 billion (2021) to $13.9 billion (2026) at a CAGR of 11.3%. From increasing smartphone adoption, rising demand for digital payment solutions, and the growing popularity of digital-only banks –the increasing scenarios are making it incumbent for traditional banks to embrace SaaS platforms. SaaS (Software as a Service) platform-based banking is the online financial services provided through a cloud-based software platform. These include online banking, mobile banking, digital wallets, and other...

By Sundar Balasubramanian Cyber criminals are increasing their use of zero-day vulnerabilities, reflecting a shift in attack techniques. We’ve only just begun to see the impact. Here’s what we know and how you can take proactive measures that can change outcomes: Although leveraging zero-day vulnerabilities isn’t new, ransomware groups are now actively searching for zero-day vulnerabilities to exploit, as they allow for efficient compromise of hundreds or thousands of organizations simultaneously. Such cyberattacks will see increases - as per Check Point’s Threat Intelligence Report, in India, an organization in India being...