Cybersecurity News Digest — June 6, 2026

• 06 June, 2026
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🔴 CERT-In Critical Advisory: FortiOS & FortiProxy

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a critical severity advisory (CIAD-2026-00XX) 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, 7.2.x | FortiProxy 7.4.x

Action: Organizations are advised to immediately apply security updates from Fortinet.

⚠️ Ransomware Attacks on Indian Enterprises Up 62%

Ransomware attacks on Indian enterprises have surged by 62% in 2026, with threat actors targeting manufacturing, healthcare, and financial services sectors. Average ransom demand increased to ₹3.2 crore, with double extortion tactics used in 78% of attacks.

Action: Implement robust backup strategies, endpoint detection, and employee awareness training.

📋 DPDP Act 2026 — Compliance Deadline Approaching

The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act compliance deadline is approaching, requiring all Indian companies handling personal data to implement robust data protection measures. Organizations face significant penalties for non-compliance.

Key Requirements: Appoint DPO, implement consent management, breach notification within 72 hours, conduct DPIAs.

🔵 Other Key Updates

• Fortinet FortiOS 7.6: New security features with AI-powered threat detection.
• Cisco Talos Q2 Report: Rising APT activity targeting South Asian organizations.
• India SIEM Market: Expected to reach ₹2,800 crore by 2027.

🛡️ How PJ Networks Can Help

At PJ Networks, we provide comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to help Indian enterprises stay protected:

• Fortinet Implementation & Management — Firewalls, SD-WAN, and security fabric deployment
• Ransomware Protection — Endpoint security, backup solutions, and incident response
• DPDP Compliance Services — Data protection audits, DPO services, and compliance frameworks
• SIEM & SOC Services — 24/7 monitoring and threat detection
• VAPT & Security Assessments — Identify and remediate vulnerabilities

📞 Contact PJ Networks today at pjnetworks.com to strengthen your cybersecurity posture.