Mihir Bagwe

Jan 17, 2025 | thecyberexpress.com | Mihir Bagwe

After researchers and national cybersecurity agencies revealed key details of Russia-linked Star Blizzard threat actor in recent days, the group adds a new attack vector to its arsenal that targeted victims’ WhatsApp data. Microsoft’s Threat Intelligence team spotted the campaign late last year, leveraging the topic of support to Ukrainian NGOs in the face of the ongoing war.

Jan 3, 2025 | thecyberexpress.com | Mihir Bagwe

In a major development to strengthen digital privacy, India has released draft data protection rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, for public consultation. Open until February 18, these rules aim to establish clear and enforceable guidelines for handling personal data by entities operating within the country. The release of these draft rules marks a significant milestone in India’s decade-long journey toward comprehensive data protection legislation.

Dec 31, 2024 | thecyberexpress.com | Mihir Bagwe

The previous year will mark one of the most destructive ones for global cybersecurity. Hackers targeted industries at all levels of the spectrum: healthcare, telecom, defense and even entertainment. In unprecedented sophistication, hackers exploited weaknesses in these places. These hacks not only showed sensitive data, but also showed the world what it needs: a stronger cybersecurity framework.

Nov 26, 2024 | thecyberexpress.com | Mihir Bagwe

An unprecedented crackdown on cybercrime across Africa has resulted in the arrest of 1,006 suspects and the dismantling of 134,089 malicious infrastructures. Dubbed Operation Serengeti, the joint effort by INTERPOL and AFRIPOL spanned over two months, targeting some of the continent’s most notorious cybercriminals. The operation uncovered more than 35,000 victims and linked criminal activities to financial losses totaling nearly $193 million globally.

Nov 19, 2024 | thecyberexpress.com | Mihir Bagwe

Australia’s Privacy Commissioner has ruled against Bunnings Group Limited for violating privacy laws through its use of facial recognition technology, a decision that intensifies scrutiny on the ethics of biometric surveillance. Bunnings, an Australian retail giant, deployed facial recognition technology in 63 stores across Victoria and New South Wales between November 2018 and November 2021.