macOS Version of HZ RAT Backdoor Targets Chinese Messaging App Users – OfficialSarkar

macOS Version of HZ RAT Backdoor Targets Chinese Messaging App Users – OfficialSarkar

Aug 27, 2024Ravie LakshmananCyber Espionage / Malware Users of Chinese instant messaging apps like DingTalk and WeChat are the target of an Apple macOS version of a backdoor named HZ RAT. The artifacts “almost exactly replicate the functionality of the Windows version of the backdoor and differ only in the payload, which is received in…

Richest Man in the India in August 2024 [Current Affairs]

Richest Man in the India in August 2024 [Current Affairs]

India, one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, is home to several billionaires who have carved their names in the annals of global wealth. Among these, Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani stand out as titans of industry and commerce, each wielding immense influence and commanding vast fortunes. In this article, we delve into the lives, achievements,…

Top-10 Cobalt Producing Countries in the World [Current Affairs]

Top-10 Cobalt Producing Countries in the World [Current Affairs]

Cobalt is a vital metal used primarily in rechargeable batteries, superalloys, and various industrial processes. Its production is crucial for technological advancements and green energy solutions. Here are the top-10 cobalt-producing countries based on recent data. Global Cobalt Production In 2023, global cobalt production totaled 197,791 tonnes, with the Democratic Republic of Congo contributing nearly…

Chinese Volt Typhoon Exploits Versa Director Flaw, Targets U.S. and Global IT Sectors – OfficialSarkar

Chinese Volt Typhoon Exploits Versa Director Flaw, Targets U.S. and Global IT Sectors – OfficialSarkar

The China-nexus cyber espionage group tracked as Volt Typhoon has been attributed with moderate confidence to the zero-day exploitation of a recently disclosed high-severity security flaw impacting Versa Director. The attacks targeted four U.S. victims and one non-U.S. victim in the Internet service provider (ISP), managed service provider (MSP) and information technology (IT) sectors as…

Will India Ban Telegram? [Current Affairs]

Will India Ban Telegram? [Current Affairs]

The Indian government has launched a comprehensive investigation into Telegram, the widely-used encrypted messaging platform. This probe comes in the wake of allegations that the app is being misused for various criminal activities, most notably extortion and gambling. The investigation has gained additional significance following the recent arrest of Telegram’s founder, Pavel Durov, in Paris….

How Gartner’s New Categories Help to Manage Exposures – OfficialSarkar

How Gartner’s New Categories Help to Manage Exposures – OfficialSarkar

Want to know what’s the latest and greatest in SecOps for 2024? Gartner’s recently released Hype Cycle for Security Operations report takes important steps to organize and mature the domain of Continuous Threat Exposure Management, aka CTEM. Three categories within this domain are included in this year’s report: Threat Exposure Management, Exposure Assessment Platforms (EAP),…

Its Overview, Characteristics, Components, Advantages and Functions [Current Affairs]

Its Overview, Characteristics, Components, Advantages and Functions [Current Affairs]

The SENSEX, short for Stock Exchange Sensitive Index, is a crucial stock market index in India. It reflects the performance of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE), representing 30 of the most financially sound and well-established companies. These companies are often referred to as blue-chip firms and span various industries across the Indian economy. Full Form…

Piramal Finance and Central Bank of India Partner to Reach Underserved Markets [Current Affairs]

Piramal Finance and Central Bank of India Partner to Reach Underserved Markets [Current Affairs]

Piramal Finance, a subsidiary of Piramal Enterprises Limited, has partnered with the Central Bank of India to expand co-lending operations aimed at supporting underserved markets. This collaboration merges the Central Bank of India’s extensive branch network with Piramal Finance’s technological approach to lending, focusing on digital efficiency and personalized service. Strategic Goals and Network Expansion…

24th International Mother Teresa Awards Celebrated in Dubai [Current Affairs]

24th International Mother Teresa Awards Celebrated in Dubai [Current Affairs]

The 24th International Mother Teresa Awards Ceremony took place on August 26, 2024, at Millennium Plaza Dubai, marking the 114th birth anniversary of the esteemed humanitarian. Organized by the All-India Minority and Weaker Sections Council, this event was held outside                              …

Union Government Launches New Guidelines for Effective Public Grievance Redressal [Current Affairs]

Union Government Launches New Guidelines for Effective Public Grievance Redressal [Current Affairs]

The Union Government has introduced new 2024 guidelines aimed at improving the handling of public grievances, focusing on citizen empowerment and streamlining the redressal process. These guidelines are designed to enhance clarity and efficiency in addressing grievances and incorporate technological advancements through a 10-step reform process. Integrated Grievance Filing Platform The new guidelines feature an…