Bengaluru is grappling with serious digital security issues, including ransom extortion, mobile malware, zero day vulnerabilities, and sophisticated global business attacks, according to Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara. Speaking at a conference focused on the impacts of technology on global diplomacy and national security, he emphasized the importance of protecting Bengaluru and Karnataka, due to their significant contribution to India’s economy and technology sectors.

“PupkinStealer” A New .NET-Based Malware Steals Browser Credentials & Exfiltrate via Telegram
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