CYBER THREATS

A report by a think-tank based out of the US analyzed satellite images from Cuba which revealed the presence of Chinese spying facilities. This is a direct threat to the US. Law makers have urged the Biden administration to tackle this threat.

As the digital world expands, demand for cybersecurity leaders grows. Organizations recognize cyber risks can lead to financial losses, reputational damage, and threaten public safety. This surge drives demand for cyber insurance across sectors like...

Apart from continuously checking network activities and server logs to detect malicious intrusions, banks will have to monitor critical payment systems such as SWIFT (the messaging system to confirm cross-border fund transfers), card network (which ...

South Korea, the United States, and Japan began major military exercises, "Freedom Edge," focusing on missile and air defenses, anti-submarine warfare, and cyber training. This follows a summit where the countries agreed to annual drills to counter ...

The US is concerned about growing cyber threats from China. The FBI Director has warned that there are multi-pronged threats against the US interest. Analysts have noted that there is a need for joint efforts to tackle this growing menace.

This is the second time in six month where BSNL has suffered a data breach. Athenian Tech chief executive Kanishk Gaur told ET, the breach involved more than 278 GB of data from the state-owned telecom operation, including server snapshots, which ca...

His remarks come amid the backdrop of evolving geopolitics with conflicts being seen in some of the regions of the world. This "multi-faceted landscape" requires such military personnel who are not only adept at combat but also possess a deep unders...

A man from Greater Noida, Sandeep Kumar, was scammed of Rs 20.54 lakh in a work-from-home job scam involving rating hotels on Google Maps. An FIR was filed against an unidentified persons under IPC sections 420 and 506, along with IT Act provisions....

Along with 41 airports, more than 50 hospitals in Mumbai including Jaslok Hospital, Raheja Hospital, Seven Hill Hospital, Kohinoor Hospital, KEM Hospital, JJ Hospital, St. George Hospital and many more hospitals receive bomb threats. The threat emai...

Bollywood actor Salman Khan has been arrested by Mumbai Police in connection with a firing incident at his residence. The accused, Banwarilal Laturlal Gujar, allegedly uploaded a YouTube video claiming to be a follower of the Lawrence Bishnoi gang a...

The letter further warns of risks from unregulated AI, ranging from the spread of misinformation to the loss of independent AI systems and the deepening of existing inequalities, which could result in "human extinction."

Singapore's Temasek and US-based Fidelity have invested $200 million in Lenskart through a secondary share sale. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.

Cyber attacks in India have surged by 33% in the first quarter of 2024, making it one of the most targeted countries globally. Experts attribute this rise to the use of weak PINs, with common patterns such as "1234" and "1111" being among the most u...

Seven schools, including two government-run, received hoax bomb threats via email. Police investigated, confirming them as false. Cyber Crime officials alerted for investigation. FIR registered. Exploring patterns in threats across Lucknow, Bengalur...

The Department of Telecom (DoT) has directed major telecom operators to block 28,200 mobile handsets allegedly linked to cyber crimes. This action is part of a collaborative effort with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and State Police to combat t...

Corporate India is actively seeking cybersecurity professionals amidst rising concerns over data breaches, evolving regulatory requirements, and the emergence of advanced artificial intelligence platforms. To address vulnerabilities in security cont...

​​Collaborating with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and state police, DoT aims to combat the misuse of telecom resources in cybercrime and financial frauds, aiming to dismantle fraud networks and safeguard citizens from digital threats.

An alarming email from group 'Terrorizers 111' has sparked nationwide security measures at 24 airports. Sent from 666darktriad666@gmail.com, the threat prompted swift action from cyber security agencies. Despite doubts about its credibility, securit...

In response to the attempted hack in 2021 of emails belonging to British politicians "prominent in calling out the malign activity of China", Britain imposed sanctions on two people and one company linked to state-backed Chinese hacking group APT31,...