Content by Varun Haran

ZeusVM Leak Means Botnet Surge

Varun Haran  •  July 9, 2015

Tools to build and manage the ZeusVM banking Trojan have been leaked online, meaning that both die-hard and would-be criminals alike can now try their hand at running botnets, for free.

Inside An Elite APT Attack Group

Varun Haran  •  June 4, 2015

How does an advanced threat adversary operate for 10 years, undetected? FireEye APAC CTO Bryce Boland shares details of the decade-long APT30 campaign that targeted organizations in India and Southeast Asia.

Articulating Security's Business Value

Varun Haran  •  May 19, 2015

When security succeeds, it is often unnoticed. That success might also make security investments hard to sustain, given its low profile in organizations. Gartner's Tom Scholtz discusses articulating security's business value.

IoT Security: The Patching Challenge

Varun Haran  •  May 14, 2015

Patching is among the primary challenges facing enterprises in their adoption of IoT devices. Fortinet's Darren Turnbull shares insight on how to anticipate and respond to the top security obstacles.

The Future of the Internet and Privacy

Varun Haran  •  April 21, 2015

The Internet as we know it may be heading toward fundamental changes in the coming decade as a result of an intense privacy debate, says Internet pioneer and DNS guru, Dr. Paul Vixie. Find out his predictions.

Apple Systems Vulnerable to Bug

Varun Haran  •  April 13, 2015

Researchers at Kaspersky Lab have released information on a denial-of-service bug, dubbed "Darwin Nuke," found in Apple's operating systems. Security experts weigh in with recommendations.

Singtel to Acquire Trustwave

Varun Haran  •  April 8, 2015

Singapore-based Singtel, Southeast Asia's largest telecommunications company, has entered a definitive agreement to acquire U.S.-based managed security services company Trustwave for $810 million.

How DNS is Exploited

Varun Haran  •  April 8, 2015

The DNS infrastructure underlying the Internet is the map that both the good guys and bad guys need. Dr. Paul Vixie, a member of the Internet Hall of Fame, discusses DNS' impact on the security landscape.

Making a Move from CISO to Consultant

Varun Haran  •  February 25, 2015

CISOs considering new opportunities in the consulting arena can learn from the experience of Vishal Salvi, former CISO at HDFC bank, who's now a cybersecurity adviser at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Inside nullcon Security Event

Varun Haran  •  February 6, 2015

After six years, India's nullcon community-driven hacking conference is still going strong. Founder Aseem Jakhar offers a preview of the key topics and trends to be discussed at this year's event.

Staffing Crisis: What India Can Do

Varun Haran  •  December 26, 2014

Amidst a global information security staffing crisis, India must focus on developing more practitioners with deep technical skills. This is the practical advice from Hord Tipton, out-going director of (ISC)².

Apple iOS Exploit Makes Apps Vulnerable

Varun Haran , Jeffrey Roman  •  November 11, 2014

FireEye is warning Apple users about a flaw in which downloaded malicious apps can replace genuine iOS apps, an exploit the security firm is dubbing the "Masque Attack." Experts offer insights on mitigating the threat.