September, 2023

• 12 September

  Cybersecurity Risks in Digital Banks of Bangladesh

  

  Bangladesh, a nation known for its potential and resilience, has recently embarked on an exciting journey into the digital age with its Digital Bank initiative. By integrating modern technology into the financial sector, Bangladesh is committed to embracing innovative solutions that foster economic growth. This Digital Bank initiative is particularly …

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• 12 September

  EBL Introduces Cutting-Edge Wearable Payment Solutions in Bangladesh

  

  In an exciting partnership with Mastercard and Visa, Eastern Bank Limited (EBL) has introduced Bangladesh’s very first range of wearable payment devices, proudly named ‘WEAREBL’. The devices were officially announced on Monday and the bank proudly declared them as the “first of its kind” in the country. The bank has …

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• 11 September

  Google enable Chrome real-time phishing protection for everyone

  

  Google announced that it is enabling real-time phishing protection for all Chrome users. This means that Chrome will now check every website you visit against a list of known phishing sites in real time, even if you have not visited the site before. This will help to protect you from …

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• 11 September

  ‘Evil Telegram’ Spyware Campaign Infects 60K+ Users

  

  Spyware posing as fake Telegram “mods” has been downloaded by thousands of people on Google Play. This is a serious issue for business users. Mods, or modified applications, are widely recognized as an integral part of the Telegram ecosystem for enhancing the functionality of the popular messaging client. Mods are …

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• 10 September

  G20 Summit: India faced approximately 2,450 targeted cyberattacks

  

  A report by Cloudsek’s threat research team on September 9 revealed that the group called ‘Team Insane Pk’ conducted around 2,450 cyberattacks targeting ‘#OpIndia’. Out of these, more than 50% percent of the attacks consisted of DDoS (distributed denial-of-service) attacks. ALSO READ: G20 summit: Indian Hackers’ Counteroffensive Against Hacktivists’ Anti-India …

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• 9 September

  G20 summit: Indian Hackers’ Counteroffensive Against Hacktivists’ Anti-India Ops

  

  Amidst the G20 Summit in New Delhi, a new front is taking shape in the realm of cyberspace. Indonesia and Pakistan  are leading a united front in a cutting-edge cyber campaign called ‘#OpIndia,’ strategically aimed at numerous Indian government websites. However, Indian hacktivist groups are not sitting idle. The Rise …

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• 9 September

  Cisco ASA Zero-Day Exploited in Akira Ransomware Attacks

  

  Cisco recently detected a zero-day vulnerability in its Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) and Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software. This vulnerability has been targeted by Akira ransomware attacks since August. The vulnerability, known as CVE-2023-20269, has a CVSS score of 5.0 and is of medium severity. It affects the remote access …

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• 8 September

  Who are the Hackers Targeting India G20 Summit 2023?

  

  Ahead of the G-20 India Summit 2023, there has been a worrisome development as several hacker groups join forces under the #OPIndia banner, declaring their clear intention to carry out cyber attacks on India. As India gears up to host global leaders at the upcoming G-20 summit, the alarming coordinated …

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• 8 September

  Bangladeshi Rumman Chowdhury in TIME’s Top 100 in AI

  

  Bangladeshi-born Bengali American data scientist, Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, has earned a well-deserved spot on the esteemed TIME 100 AI list. This incredible accolade acknowledges her remarkable impact in the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Dr. Chowdhury is a prominent figure in the field of applied algorithmic ethics. By combining data …

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• 8 September

  Daily Cybersecurity Update, September 07, 2023

  

  Tenable entered a definitive agreement to acquire cloud security startup Ermetic for $240 million in cash and $25 million in restricted stock and restricted stock units. Malwarebytes Labs spotted a malvertising campaign targeting both Windows and Mac users with a new Atomic Stealer variant. It uses phishing sites and Google …

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