Cybersecurity Roundup: Fortinet Critical Advisory, Ransomware Surge & DPDP Deadline

• 30 May, 2026
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Weekly Cybersecurity Roundup — May 31, 2026

1. CERT-In Issues Critical Advisory for FortiOS & FortiProxy

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a critical severity advisory regarding multiple vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiOS and FortiProxy. These vulnerabilities could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, cause denial of service, or bypass authentication on affected systems.

Affected Products: FortiOS 7.6.x, 7.4.x (below 7.4.5), 7.2.x (below 7.2.9); FortiProxy 7.4.x (below 7.4.3), 7.2.x (below 7.2.9)

Actions: Upgrade immediately. Restrict management access to trusted IPs. Enable MFA.

2. Ransomware Attacks on Indian Enterprises Increase 62% in 2026

Ransomware attacks on Indian enterprises have surged 62% in 2026, targeting manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services. Average ransom: ₹3.2 crore.

3. DPDP Act 2026: Compliance Deadline Approaching

Non-compliance penalties up to ₹250 crore or 4% of global turnover. Appoint DPOs, implement consent management, and establish breach notification procedures.

4. Fortinet FortiOS 7.6: New AI-Powered Security Features

Enhanced AI threat detection, improved SD-WAN, zero-trust network access features.

5. Cisco Talos Q2 2026: Rising APT Activity

Increasing APT activity targeting South Asian organizations, focusing on critical infrastructure.

6. India SIEM Market to Reach ₹2,800 Crore by 2027

Driven by regulatory compliance and increasing cyber threats.

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