Cybersecurity News - Latest Updates & Headlines
India's information security spending to grow 16.4 pc to $3.3 billion in 2025
Mumbai, March 11: Indian enterprises are set to increase their spending on information security, with total end-user spending projected to reach $3.3 billion in 2025, a new report said on Tuesday.
40% of executives see economic risks as top concern for the next 2-3 years: Report
New Delhi, March 9: As geopolitical tensions evolve into new forms, 40 per cent of board members and C-suite executives are are now identifying economic conditions as the most significant risk factor for their organisations over the next two to three years, according to a report by Protiviti.
MeitY leads nationwide awareness campaign on Safer Internet Day to promote safe use of internet
New Delhi, March 7: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) spearheaded a nationwide awareness campaign on Safer Internet Day, observed on February 11, to promote safe and responsible internet use.
CM Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates Kerala Police's Advanced Cybersecurity Operations Centre
Thiruvananthapuram, March 6: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Thursday inaugurated the "Advanced Cybersecurity Operations Centre" (SOC) of the Kerala Police Cyber Division to strengthen cybersecurity for police systems and critical infrastructure through video conferencing.
India must go for out-of-the-box ideas to ward off cyberattacks: UIDAI official
Bengaluru, March 5: India must develop innovative strategies and nurture young talent to protect its digital infrastructure as it has emerged as the second most targeted country for cyberattacks next only to the US, according to S M D Jeelani, Director of operations of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).
Department of Telecommunications (DoT) says on job to prevent misuse of telecom resources
New Delhi, March 4: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has been undertaking various initiatives for the prevention of the misuse of telecom resources for cybercrime and financial fraud.
AI and Cybersecurity top the list of emerging governance risks in India: Report
Mumbai, March 4: As Indian enterprises are confronted by an increasingly complex risk management landscape, new governance risks related to cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies have been deemed as most critical by a majority of internal audit professionals, according to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) - Protiviti India Survey 2025.
Israeli hi-tech's Venture Capital fundraising down to lowest in decade: report
Jerusalem, March 3: Israeli hi-tech Venture Capital (VC) funds raised 1.15 billion US dollars in 2024, down by 40.1 per cent year-on-year and the lowest since 2015, according to an annual investors' report on Monday.
Shreya Ghoshal's X account hacked: Singer warns fans of spam, phishing links
New Delhi, March 1: Indian singer Shreya Ghoshal has alerted her fans that her X account has been hacked since February 13, 2025.
Startup booster: Wipro commits $200 mn to VC arm Wipro Ventures
Bengaluru, Feb 26: IT major Wipro on Wednesday announced to commit $200 million to its venture arm, Wipro Ventures, in its latest round of funding.
Necessary to make Indigenous AI chips for defense, Union Minister Rajnath Singh
Mandi, February 24: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasised the necessity to make Indigenous AI chips for defence and firewalls to ensure the cyber security of the nation.
Apple disables end-to-end encryption for UK iCloud users amid govt pressure
London, February 21: In a move that has sparked widespread concern, Apple has announced that it will no longer offer end-to-end encryption for iCloud users in the United Kingdom, TechCrunch reported.
India's presence has grown significantly in new age sectors like AI governess and cyber security
New Delhi, February 20: India's presence in global conversations has grown significantly, particularly in the areas of AI governance, countering hybrid threats, and cybersecurity challenges says Maggie Feldman-Piltch, Founder and Managing Director of Unicorn Strategies.
Raymond Lifestyle hit by cyber attack, core system 'safe'
Mumbai, Feb 19: Raymond Lifestyle Limited on Wednesday said it faced a cybersecurity incident that affected some of its IT assets.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy vows to make state top in cyber safety
Hyderabad, February 18: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday affirmed his government's commitment to making the southern state the leader in cyber safety in the country.
DeepSeek sent South Korean user data to China's ByteDance: Regulator
Seoul, Feb 18: South Korea's data protection regulator has confirmed that the DeepSeek chatbot, developed by a China-based artificial intelligence startup, sent the nation's user data to a third party, the Chinese owner of TikTok, ByteDance, according to officials on Tuesday.
South Korea suspends local service of Chinese AI app DeepSeek
Seoul, Feb 17: The government said on Monday it has temporarily suspended the local service of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) app DeepSeek over concerns about its data collection practices.
Laos to tighten telecom rules for enhanced cybersecurity
Vientiane, Feb 14: Laos' Ministry of Technology and Communications has issued strict regulations regarding the use of telecommunication and internet services in the country, aiming to ensure secure and efficient operations while protecting against fraud.
Plea in Delhi HC, seeks direction to block AI chatbot 'DeepSeek' over data leak, security concerns
New Delhi, February 12: A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking an order to block access to DeepSeek, an artificial intelligence chatbot.
Kenya pledges to work with telecoms to reduce cyber threats
Nairobi, Feb 12: Kenya pledged to partner with foreign and local telecommunications companies to reduce cyber threats in the country.
Diplomacy, Defence and Cybersecurity take centre stage at Siang Dialogue 2.0
New Delhi, February 11: Red Lantern Analytica inaugurated its flagship event, Siang Dialogue 2.0, at the Foreign Correspondents' Club - South Asia on February 8, bringing together policymakers, thought leaders, and academics to discuss pressing global challenges. The two-day event commenced with a ceremonial lamp lighting.
In first meeting with PM Modi, Estonian President spotlights India's significant role in international arena
Paris, Feb 11: Estonian President Alar Karis on Tuesday emphasised India's important role in the international arena during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Artificial Intelligence Summit in Paris.
PM Modi meets Estonian President in Paris, discusses cybersecurity cooperation
Paris, Feb 11: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Estonia Alar Karis discussed the ongoing bilateral cooperation in the field of cybersecurity during their meeting on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris, on Tuesday.
Concerns raised over potential data leak to China via BYD cars
Seoul, Feb 11: With the recent entry by China's BYD into South Korea's passenger electric vehicle (EV) market, concerns have been raised over potential personal data leaks to China through the vehicles manufactured by the company, industry observers said on Tuesday.
US Federal judge blocks DOGE's access to Treasury Dept payment system
Washington DC, February 8: A federal judge, citing a risk of "irreparable harm," has temporarily restricted Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency team from accessing a critical Treasury Department payment system, CNN reported.
Hyundai Motor Group restricts use of DeepSeek among employees
Seoul, Feb 7: Hyundai Motor Group has restricted its employees from accessing DeepSeek, a Chinese generative artificial intelligence (AI) service, amid concerns over potential data leaks, according to sources on Friday.
RBI rolls out bank.in & fin.in internet domains to check fraud in digital payments
Mumbai, Feb 7: Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced on Friday that the central bank is introducing the 'bank.in' exclusive Internet Domain for Indian banks to combat increased instances of fraud in digital payments.
RBI announces exclusive '.bank.in' domain to tackle financial frauds, expands digital security measures
Mumbai, February 7: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has introduced an exclusive '.bank.in' internet domain for Indian banks to combat financial fraud, along with stricter authentication protocols for digital transactions, while unveiling the Monetary Policy on Friday.
4,491 Phishing Infrastructures Handled by Israel's Cyber Directorate
Jerusalem, February 7: In 2024, Israel's National Cyber Directorate handled 4,491 phishing infrastructures - links and technological infrastructures used by hackers to distribute messages impersonating official bodies in an attempt to extort personal or financial information from citizens or to get them to download a malicious file to their device.
Australia bans Chinese AI DeepSeek over national security concerns
Canberra, February 6: Australia has banned the Chinese tech company DeepSeek from providing services on government systems and devices, citing national security concerns, according to a report by the Global Times.
South Korea to restrict access to Chinese AI DeepSeek over data concerns
Seoul, February 6: The South Korean finance ministry announced plans to block access to the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) service DeepSeek, citing concerns over data collection, Yonhap News Agency reported on Thursday, citing a ministry official.
South Korean finance ministry to block Chinese DeepSeek AI access
Seoul, Feb 6: The finance ministry plans to block access to the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) service DeepSeek, a ministry official said on Thursday, in the latest of Seoul's restrictions on the use of the service among officials amid data collection concerns.
South Korean foreign, trade ministries block access to DeepSeek
Seoul, Feb 5: The foreign and trade ministries here on Wednesday blocked access to the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) service DeepSeek amid concerns about user data collection.
TAC Security acquires CyberScope to strengthen Web3 security
New Delhi, February 5: Global cybersecurity firm TAC Security has announced the acquisition of CyberScope, a leading Web3 security company specializing in smart contract audits and blockchain vulnerability assessments.
UAE Cabinet approves National Cybersecurity Strategy, API-First Policy
Abu Dhabi, February 3: Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has chaired the UAE Cabinet's meeting held at Qasr Al Watan, Abu Dhabi.
Digital fraud, cybercrime, deepfake are serious challenges: President Murmu
New Delhi, Jan 31: The budget session of Parliament has begun with President Droupadi Murmu addressing the joint sitting of the two Houses on Friday. In her address, she underlined the growing threats posed by digital fraud, cybercrime, and deepfake technology.
South African weather service website down after cyberattack
Johannesburg, Jan 30: The South African Weather Service (SAWS) website remains down following a cyberattack, but its weather forecasts have not been interrupted, the SAWS said on Thursday.
NorthSeal security platform launched in North Sea
Brussels, January 28: Belgium announced today that the NorthSeal security platform for the North Sea is now operational.
RBI governor asks banks to continue financial stability, deepen financial inclusion, ensure affordable credit
Mumbai, January 27: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra held meetings with managing directors (MDs) and chief executive officers (CEOs) of Public Sector Banks and select Private Sector Banks on Monday. He flagged the rise in digital fraud and advised banks to establish robust and proactive systems to thwart such attempts.
54% of IT leaders highlight data security as key barrier to AI adoption: Survey
New Delhi, January 27: About 54 per cent of Indian IT leaders identify security gaps as significant barriers to AI success, even as the adoption of emerging technology accelerates across the country.