Cyber Updates

‘Why bother for a backup? System backup keeps my data safe, and it keeps backing up my precious memories time and again for sure. Good thought for giving oneself the joy of satisfaction. Reality Check: The system does not back up your data; it only stores it- kinda like your save, and it keeps. But give it a brief thought, or imagine a situation: your system crashes, or by mistake, your kid spills the water on your laptop, or some malware sneaks and ruins your data. Scary, I believe. But this is the reality to many. You would be shocked to know that: ‘52% of PC users in India had lost their data at least once in the last 5…

At all points, family is the priority. Their safety—be it physical, emotional, or digital—is non-negotiable. And while every member of the family plays a role, it’s often the fathers, the silent protectors, who shoulder the responsibility of ensuring a secure environment for their loved ones. In most households, fathers are seen as the head of the family—the guiding light, the problem solver, and often, the first person we call when something feels off. But in today’s world, that “something” is no longer just a strange noise in the middle of the night. It could be a suspicious link your child clicked on, a phishing message your partner received, or a data breach targeting your smart home. The New-Age Challenge: Digital…

Late last year, security researchers made a startling discovery: Kremlin-backed disinformation campaigns were bypassing moderation on social media platforms by leveraging the same malicious advertising technology that powers a sprawling ecosystem of online hucksters and website hackers. A new report on the fallout from that investigation finds this dark ad tech industry is far more resilient and incestuous than previously known. …

Microsoft today released security updates to fix at least 67 vulnerabilities in its Windows operating systems and software. Redmond warns that one of the flaws is already under active attack, and that software blueprints showing how to exploit a pervasive Windows bug patched this month are now public.  …

Ukraine has seen nearly one-fifth of its Internet space come under Russian control or sold to Internet address brokers since February 2022, a new study finds. The analysis indicates large chunks of Ukrainian Internet address space are now in the hands of proxy and anonymity services nested at some of America’s largest Internet service providers (ISPs). …

It begins with a small error. A corrupted file. An unresponsive drive. An urgent folder, gone without a trace. For businesses and individuals alike, the sudden disappearance of data can trigger panic, confusion, and serious consequences. But in many cases, the real crisis isn’t just the loss of data—it’s the realisation that there was no recovery plan in place. In India, where digital transformation is rapidly reshaping every sector—from banking and retail to education and healthcare—the reliance on data is greater than ever. Yet, while cybersecurity spending is increasing, data recovery remains an afterthought for many. This oversight is proving costly. Cybercrime is Rising, and Data is the Target India is one of the fastest-growing digital economies in the world,…

Hey, Gizmo geeks! It’s World Backup Day, a day to remember the importance of protecting your digital assets. On this 31st of March, take a pledge to back up your valuable data. It’s a simple step that secures your present and future. Your future self will thank you for it! Everything is going digital, from filing documents to storing memories. A single wrong click, a hard drive crash, or a ransomware attack can wipe out everything in seconds. Picture a photographer losing wedding photos due to a laptop failure or a small business owner waking up to lost data. Scary, right? These situations are real, but they can be avoided. That’s why backups are so important.   World Backup Day:…

There’s a certain kind of magic swirling across the internet lately. From dreamy landscapes to whimsical portraits, everyone’s turning their personal photos into what looks like scenes from a Studio Ghibli film. Soft tones, fantastical backdrops, and nostalgic vibes—it’s hard not to get swept up in the charm. AI-generated art in the Ghibli style has taken social media by storm, and people are loving it. So do I. But behind the fun and fantasy, there’s a conversation we need to have—one that’s a little less magical but far more critical: What are we giving up in exchange for those AI-generated visuals?   Where Did It All Begin? It all gained momentum when a Seattle-based software engineer transformed a family photo…

Let’s be real for a second — cyber threats today aren’t just an “IT department issue.” They’re a full-blown business crisis waiting to happen. You might think your business is too small to be on a hacker’s radar or that your remote team has things under control. But here’s the truth: if your website is live, your data is online, and your team uses devices to connect — you’re already a target. And the numbers back it up. According to the 2024 Cybersecurity Almanac, cybercrime will cost the world $9.5 trillion in damages this year — that’s more than the global trade of all major illegal drugs combined. And get this: a cyberattack occurs every 39 seconds. For small and…

A whistleblower at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) alleged last week that denizens of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) siphoned gigabytes of data from the agency’s sensitive case files in early March. The whistleblower said accounts created for DOGE at the NLRB downloaded three code repositories from GitHub. Further investigation into one of those code bundles shows it is remarkably similar to a program published in January 2025 by Marko Elez, a 25-year-old DOGE employee who has worked at a number of Musk’s companies. …