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Microsoft claims that state backed Russian hackers hacked into its corporate email system and viewed the accounts of members of the company s top team, as well as cybersecurity and legal workers. State sponsored Russian hackers breached Microsoft s corporate email system, gaining access to the accounts of members of the firm s executive team as well as staff on its cybersecurity and legal teams, the company claimed Friday.

India currently has a shortage of roughly 800,000 cybersecurity professionals and this is against a global shortage of about four million, Akshay Joshi, Head Industry, Cybersecurity, World Economic Forum (WEF) said on January 14. Speaking at the WEF 2024 in Davos, Joshi told CNBCTV18 s Shereen Bhan that one fifth of the global shortfall persists in India, presenting both a challenge and an opportunity.

Despite the transformative potential of tech solutions, challenges and risks exist in their implementation. As financial and ESG data become increasingly digitized, concerns about data security and privacy intensify. Implementing robust cybersecurity measures is imperative to protect sensitive information.

Eight out of 10 organisations are either exploring or open to gig models, according to a survey conducted by the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) and indeed. Startups and the business process management sector are mostly leading in gig worker hiring, said the report titled ‘Future of Work – Unravelling the Intricacies of New-Gen Work’, which focused on the future of jobs, workforce dynamics and the evolving workspace.

Leaders in the Cybersecurity domain, MicroWorld Technologies flagship brand eScan exhibited its wide range of SMB, Corporate, and Enterprise Products at SITA IT Expo 2024. The company also showcased its Retail products at the event with a key focus on Identity protection and Two Factor Authentication.

Organisations embracing new technologies have led to growing demand for specialist roles like artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) scientists, quantum computing researchers, quantum AI developers, and blockchain specialists, a new study has found.

To strike a balance between fostering innovation and maintaining trust in insurance services, transparency is crucial. Clearly communicating how customer data is collected, used, and protected builds trust, and implementing strong cybersecurity measures reinforces the commitment to security and reliability.

Software package hijacking is a growing cybersecurity threat to digital native businesses in India, where legitimate software packages are injected with malicious code. Although challenging to execute, this method is highly effective due to the widespread use of these packages, resulting in a high infection rate.

The DSCI is a not-for-profit set up by industry body NASSCOM. It works in the areas of cyber security and privacy, and engages with governments, agencies, regulators, industry sectors, associations and think tanks for policy advocacy, thought leadership, capacity building and outreach activities.

Cybersecurity threats targeting children in 2024 The majority of kids can access or possess a smartphone or tablet; therefore, the age at which they first interact with technology and the digital world is getting younger. In order to better safeguard their children from potential danger, parents must keep up with the most recent cybersecurity concerns.