Google is enforcing a mandatory two-factor authentication policy for all Google Cloud accounts, including Firebase and gCloud, by the end of 2025 to enhance security and reduce the risk of unauthorized access amid rising cyber threats.
Meta Platforms has been penalized by South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission for unlawfully collecting and disclosing sensitive personal information from nearly 980,000 Facebook users without explicit consent.
An international operation involving law enforcement from 95 countries successfully dismantled over 22,000 malicious servers and arrested 41 individuals linked to phishing, infostealing malware, and ransomware activities.
A surge in cyber fraud in Bengaluru has seen victims lose significant amounts to deepfake videos featuring prominent businessmen Narayana Murthy and Mukesh Ambani promoting fake investment schemes.
Organizations worldwide face significant cybersecurity challenges, particularly from ransomware and extortion, with many remaining underprepared to counter these evolving threats.
The ClickFix tactic, identified by Proofpoint, exploits deceptive error messages to trick users into executing harmful code on popular video conferencing platforms like Google Meet and Zoom, attracting the attention of threat groups such as APT28.
