Cyber Security

Former National Cyber Security Coordinator Rajesh Pant calls for a new national cyber security strategy and unified agency to protect India’s digital ecosystem amid rising threats

Govt ramps up cyber vigilance on critical infrastructure after Operation Sindoor

Particular attention is being paid to ensure that proper cybersecurity practices are being maintained in sensitive industries and strategic assets, and installations.

Digital Arrest Scams: How Fake Police Are Emptying Bank Accounts

Imagine receiving a phone call. The voice on the other end claims you’re involved in a criminal case. Your Aadhaar card has been misused, and you’re at risk of being arrested. Panic sets in. What should you do next?

Govt notifies telecom cyber security rules; sets timelines for telcos to report security incidents

The rules also empower the central government/ its authorised agency to seek traffic data and any other data (other than the content of messages) from a telecom entity for the purpose of ensuring cyber security

Accenture expands Gen AI-powered cybersecurity services, capabilities

This development comes as cCybercriminals are increasingly using Gen AI and dark large language models (LLMs) to launch new types of cyberattacks, an Accenture report revealed.

What is IDOR, the cyber security threat that has CERT-In worried

Insecure Direct Object Reference (IDOR) vulnerabilities are a hidden flaw in web applications that can expose sensitive data to unauthorised users with just a small tweak in a URL.

How these Indian researchers discovered security gaps in Philips lighting devices

Mumbai-based Shravan Singh and Amay Chavekar discovered hardware vulnerabilities in lighting devices of Philips, which if exploited by bad actors could have exposed sensitive network credentials

Karnataka earmarks Rs 104 crore for cyber security

The Cyber Security Policy 2024 also proposes an internship programme under which a stipend of Rs 10,000-15,000 a month will be provided for a maximum of three months to Karnataka-based interns

Sebi introduces cyber security, cyber resilience framework for all registered entities

The first set of entities will need to adopt it by January 1, 2025

Govt raises alarm on Facebook, WhatsApp scammers impersonating officials

This alert is the latest response to targeted cyber attacks affecting government establishments, particularly defence bodies, given their access to sensitive information and data.

How to secure your home network against cyber threats

Securing your home network is essential to protect information and device integrity from cyber threats. A secure network prevents potential attacks, ensuring privacy and safeguarding sensitive data.

Vishing: New deepfake-enabled cyber attack technique has India worried

In vishing, adversaries use phone calls to trick victims into opening malicious emails sent on their government email IDs.

Fintechs, law enforcement agencies mull ways to address digital fraud, cyber security challenges

Heads of around 60 fintech companies, four fintech associations, 23 states' police departments, CBI, ED, FIU-India, central government ministries and departments, regulators and other concerned agencies participated in the workshop

Swiss authorities intervene, Proton Mail not blocked in India

The platform has said its legally obliged to deny information requests from foreign authorities under Swiss law

Mastek bags supplier spot in Digital Services Framework for UK's Defence Ministry

Assisted by the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), the DIPS framework is set to run for four years with a substantial budget of approximately £1.2 billion.

Government issues advisory on CCTV cameras over security concerns

Following up on its internal advisory, the ministry has issued a gazette notification which mandates encryption of data transmission and penetration testing of CCTVs

FBI-Indian agencies' joint operations led to 26 arrests for cyber crimes, call centre frauds

The arrests were made through 13 joint operations launched by the FBI and Indian law enforcement agencies in 2023, a US government report has said. The collaboration continues

Need to be prepared for new cyber security risks, says RBI DG Rabi Sankar

T Rabi Sankar, DG, RBI also said that banks will have focus on upskilling their employees in a way they continue to remain relevant.

Alkem Labs reports 'fraudulent transfer' of Rs 52 crore from cyber-security breach

The company had hired an external agency to investigate the matter

MPs raise concerns over cyber security in new Parliament building

Measures being put in place to enhance the cyber security of Member Services and to secure the new building of the Parliament were also listed during the presentation and panel members raised their concerns and queries to the officials.

Road transport ministry proposes uniform cyber security system for four-wheelers

MoRTH, in a draft titled 'Approval of vehicles with regards to Cyber Security and Cyber Security management system', said that the application for approval of a vehicle type with regard to cyber security shall be submitted by the vehicle manufacturer or by their duly accredited representative.

Rajeev Chandrasekhar bats for Made in India cyber security tech

The Union cabinet to approve India AI programme soon, the minister says

Opposition MPs, journalists say Apple has warned them of their iPhones being targeted in State-sponsored attack

Apart from politicians, Observer Researcher Foundation (ORF) president Samir Saran and two journalists too said that they had received similar notifications from Apple

Discovery Series | This company is well-placed to ride the digital transformation wave

There are several key catalysts that are going to support eMudhra’s scalability, going forward

MC Explains: India’s guidelines on cyber security in the power sector

The latest version of the Grid Code mandates regular cybersecurity audits by all users. This is yet another step by agencies such as the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) and Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) to help prevent cyberattacks in the power sector.