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DNA sequencing may become prime target for hackers, warns study
New Delhi, April 17: Hackers could exploit genomic data vulnerabilities using next-generation DNA sequencing (NGS) technology, warns a study on Thursday urging the need to secure it.
Smearing China cannot help remove US label as empire of hacking: Beijing
Beijing, April 16: A Chinese military spokesperson on Wednesday condemned a recent US assessment report for its irresponsible remarks on China, saying that smearing China cannot help remove the US label as the empire of hacking.
Cyber warfare borderless anonymous threat: G20 Sherpa at Cyber Sikshit Bharat initiative launch
New Delhi, April 15: India's G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, emphasised the growing threat of cyber warfare, describing it as "silent, borderless, and totally anonymous" at the launch of the Cyber Sikshit Bharat initiative in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Fake payment apps: How to identify and stay safe
New Delhi, April 15: Fake payment apps are counterfeits of legitimate payment applications. They closely resemble the user interface (UI), colour schemes, and overall appearance of popular payment apps, often replicating the entire payment process -- making them hard to distinguish at a glance.
Startup selected under National Quantum Mission develops platform to empower enterprises
New Delhi, April 14: QNu Labs, one of the startups selected by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), has launched world's first and unique platform, QShield that enables seamless cryptography management across any environment -- cloud, on-premises, or hybrid on the occasion of World Quantum Day on Monday.
UAE Cybersecurity Council launching country's first-ever Cybersecurity Excellence Awards
Abu Dhabi, April 14: UAE Government Cybersecurity Council has announced the launch of nation's Cybersecurity Awards & Recognition Programme, a pioneering initiative set to establish new benchmarks for recognising achievements in digital security.
Indian startup develops platform to help enterprises protect critical infra
New Delhi, April 14: QNu Labs, one of the startups selected by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) under the National Quantum Mission (NQM), on Monday said it has launched world’s first and unique platform, QShield that enables seamless cryptography management across any environment — cloud, on-premises or hybrid.
Jaaved Jaaferi alerts followers about X account hack
Mumbai, April 12: Actor Jaaved Jaaferi has alerted his fans and followers on Instagram that his X account (formely Twitter) has been hacked.
Cyber expert reflects on duality of AI, says it can help fight cybercrime but also increase threat
New Delhi, April 12: Visiting Distinguished Fellow of German Marshall Fund of the United States, Heli Tiirmaa-Klaar, on Friday reflected on the duality of Artificial Intelligence, saying that it can help in fighting cybercrime but can also increase cyber threats.
India key to global cybersecurity, says Germany's Maria Adebahr
New Delhi, April 12: India's expanding influence in global digital governance and artificial intelligence came into sharp focus at the Carnegie Global Technology Summit, with several international leaders highlighting the country's pivotal role in shaping a safe, inclusive, and innovation-driven cyberspace.
Global experts call for AI safety, regulation, and international cooperation at Carnegie Technology Summit
New Delhi, April 11: Policymakers, diplomats, and tech leaders highlighted the need for international cooperation, regulatory frameworks, and public trust to ensure the safe and secure development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the Carnegie India Global Technology Summit held in New Delhi on Friday.
Ayushmann Khurrana joins hands with Mumbai Police, shares tips to avoid online scams
Mumbai, April 10: Actor Ayushmann Khurrana has teamed up with Mumbai Police for their latest cybersecurity initiative to raise awareness about the rising threat of cybercrime.
TN Cyber Crime Wing warns public against misuse of Ghibli AI Art platforms
Chennai, April 9: The Tamil Nadu Cyber Crime Wing has issued a public advisory, warning citizens about the rising misuse of AI-generated Ghibli-style art, which has recently become a tool for cybercriminals.
Indian students invited to take part in international IT-Olympics
Moscow, April 8: Technology-intense development and transformation of all economic sectors make digital skills to be considered the backbone of global competitive ability and innovations.
Scammer Season: Cyber security experts warn fans against 3 types of IPL-related scams
Mumbai, April 8: With millions of people interested in and following it, everyone wants to ride the Indian Premier League (IPL) bandwagon -- even online scammers and fraudsters. Welcome to the IPL fever-induced Scammer Season.
MeitY launches 'Digital Threat Report 2024' for banking, financial services and insurance sector
New Delhi, April 7: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has launched the Digital Threat Report 2024 for the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector. The report provides a thorough analysis of current and emerging cyber threats and defense strategies.
There is urgent need for unified cybersecurity framework to protect BFSI sector: Centre
New Delhi, April 7: There is an urgent need for unified cybersecurity framework to protect India's financial backbone as interconnected nature of the banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) ecosystem means that a single cyberattack can have systemic repercussions, impacting multiple entities beyond the initial target,” S. Krishnan, MeitY Secretary, said on Monday.
Deepfakes: Centre advises social media platforms to curb malicious 'synthetic media'
New Delhi, April 5: In an effort to address the harms and criminalities being committed through widespread circulation of misinformation and deepfakes powered by AI, the government has once again advised social media platforms on countering unlawful content, including malicious “synthetic media” to curb deepfakes and promptly remove harmful content online.
US: Pentagon to probe Pete Hegseth's use of Signal app for Yemen military actions
Washington DC, April 4: The Acting Inspector General (IG) of the US Department of Defence (Pentagon) will investigate Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth's use of Signal in a group chat with other national security officials to discuss military actions against the Houthis in Yemen last month, according to a letter from the IG's office on Thursday, CNN reported.
Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre helps reduce spoofed calls by 97 pc: Minister
New Delhi, April 2: To prevent the misuse of telecom resources for cyber-crime and financial frauds, the systems deployed by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) have reduced almost 97 per cent incoming spoofed calls, the government said on Wednesday.
World Backup Day: India's DPDP Act to enable Indian firms align with global standards
New Delhi, March 31: The Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, which came into effect in August 2023, emphasises upon the growing importance of data resilience and the government’s commitment to enhancing data security frameworks, industry leaders said on Monday, on the occasion of the ‘World Backup Day 2025.’
Digital Jan Shakti initiative crucial step towards securing India's digital future: Govt
New Delhi, March 31: Amid rising cyberthreats and online scams, the new Digital Jan Shakti initiative will become a crucial step towards securing India’s digital future, said Sanjay Seth, Union Minister of State for Defence.
48% of BFSI companies flag data security as a priority when deploying AI: Survey
New Delhi, March 29: Nearly half (48 per cent) of banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) companies flagged data security as their top concern for AI implementation, a survey conducted by global data solutions provider Hitachi's subsidiary Hitachi Vantara found.
Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel inaugurates Nyay Abhyuday Techno-Legal Fest
Gandhinagar, March 28: inaugurated the "Nyay Abhyuday Techno-Legal Fest" organized by the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Gandhinagar on Friday, said an official statement.
UAE National cybersecurity systems respond to cyberattacks targeting government, private entities
Abu Dhabi, March 25: The Cybersecurity Council of the UAE Government has confirmed that the national cybersecurity systems have successfully dealt with cyberattacks targeting 634 government and private entities. These attacks aimed to leak data from vital and strategic sectors in the UAE and were addressed using the best global practices in this critical field.
Global security spending to reach $377 billion in 2028 as cyber threats surge
New Delhi, March 23: Amid growing cyber attacks, worldwide security spending is expected to see sustained growth throughout the 2023–2028 period, reaching $377 billion in 2028, according to a new report.
Nagpur violence: Maha Cyber flags provocative content; Bangladeshi links detected
Mumbai, March 20: The Maharashtra Cyber, a nodal agency for cybersecurity and cybercrime enforcement, has initiated action against social medical accounts spreading inflammatory content.
GCCs in India poised for 9.8 pc salary hike this year, outpacing traditional IT sector: Report
New Delhi, March 19: Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India are poised for a notable 9.8 per cent salary growth over the next 12 months, a report showed on Wednesday.
Over 52 % Indian cos saw increase in losses from AI fraud attacks in past year: Report
New Delhi, India March 19: The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has amplified fraud activities with over 52 per cent of companies in India seeing an increase in losses from fraud attacks in the past one year, according to the data and technology firm Experian.
Google to acquire cloud security platform Wiz for $32 billion
New York, March 18: Tech major Google on Tuesday announced to acquire Wiz, a leading cloud security platform headquartered in New York, for $32 billion in an all-cash transaction.
Ensuring safety, security of our citizens remains top priority: Jyotiraditya Scindia
New Delhi, March 17: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has collaborated with WhatsApp to extend 'Scam Se Bacho,' Meta's safety campaign against online scams and spam. As part of the collaboration, DoT and WhatsApp will work together to educate citizens on identifying & reporting suspected fraud communications in an effort to enhance digital safety and awareness, said an official statement from the Ministry of Communications
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.