CYBERSECURITY THREATS
Global experts, CISOs, founders to converge at Accel Cybersecurity Summit in Bengaluru on July 25 The summit comes when India's cybersecurity landscape is witnessing remarkable growth, and demand for products and services is rising at a fast clip. Accel has been operating in India since 2008. The global venture capital firm said, "Accel is set t...
05 Jul, 2024, 03.13 PM ISTFortifying the Digital Frontiers against Cyberthreats03 Jul, 2024, 04.13 PM IST Digi Yatra policy should spell out all rules on passenger info deletion, suggests study A study by NITI Aayog recommends that the Digi Yatra policy clearly outline rules for deleting passenger information post-travel, amid privacy concerns over user data. The policy states that facial biometrics are deleted 24 hours after the passenger...
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Rise in cyber threats make companies go for unified security command 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...
01 Jul, 2024, 12.13 PM ISTAll about China's War Game Exercise that Left the U.S. Air Force Worried 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.
27 Jun, 2024, 12.28 AM ISTChinese hackers step up attacks on Taiwanese organisations: cybersecurity firm A suspected Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, RedJuliett, has intensified its targeting of Taiwanese organisations, including government, education, technology, and diplomacy sectors, ahead of Taiwan's presidential elections in January. The cyb...
24 Jun, 2024, 09.56 AM ISTUS slaps sanctions on leaders of Russia software firm Kaspersky Lab US imposes sanctions on Kaspersky Lab leaders, bans antivirus sales, citing national security risks and Russian government control.
21 Jun, 2024, 09.07 PM ISTCybersecurity firm Kaspersky denies it's a hazard after the US Commerce Dept bans its software The Moscow-based company - whose CEO Eugene Kaspersky is Russian - said in a statement that the Commerce Department's decision would not affect its ability to sell and promote its cyber security products and training in the U.S. Kaspersky said the g...
21 Jun, 2024, 05.03 PM ISTBiden bans US sales of Kaspersky software over Russia ties The United States on Thursday banned Russia-based cybersecurity firm Kaspersky from providing its popular anti-virus products in the country, the US Commerce Department announced. "Kaspersky will generally no longer be able to, among other activitie...
21 Jun, 2024, 06.58 AM ISTBomb threat hoax calls punishment can be a five-year flying ban for pranksters The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has proposed a ban on pranksters issuing hoax threats to aviation facilities. Recent incidents led to arrests, but the motive behind the threats remains unknown. Hoax messages disrupt flight schedules, requiring...
19 Jun, 2024, 12.11 PM ISTCisco to establish cybersecurity centre in Taiwan Cisco to establish cybersecurity centre in Taiwan, partnering with government to address talent shortage and enhance threat intelligence.
17 Jun, 2024, 06.02 PM ISTStock market frauds on the rise: 6 ways to protect yourself With the growing threat market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and stock exchanges including NSE have been warning investors of fraudulent entities and persons who scam people through digital means and social media platforms.
15 Jun, 2024, 01.01 PM ISTExplainer: Why cyberattackers are increasingly launching attacks in Rust programming language Rust is a powerful coding language released by the Rust Foundation backed by five companies – AWS, Huawei, Google, Microsoft and Mozilla. The company was founded in 2015.
29 May, 2024, 02.50 PM ISTEurope's cybersecurity chief says disruptive attacks have doubled recently, sees Russia behind many Disruptive digital attacks, linked to Russia-backed groups, have doubled in the EU, targeting election-related services, per the EU's top cybersecurity official, Juhan Lepassaar of ENISA.
29 May, 2024, 12.39 PM ISTNeed proactive risk mitigation measures to tackle cyberattacks: RBI DG RBI deputy governor Swaminathan J emphasized proactive risk mitigation strategies in the face of cyberattacks and emerging banking risks, addressing challenges in regulations, corporate governance, and assurance functions to ensure bank safety and s...
17 May, 2024, 09.39 PM ISTIndia Inc hunts for new cyber warriors 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...
12 May, 2024, 08.06 AM ISTSafeguarding Your Smart Car: How to secure your connected car from cybersecurity threats In today's tech-driven era, smart cars are revolutionizing transportation with advanced features aimed at enhancing safety and connectivity. However, this integration of digital systems brings forth cybersecurity concerns, threatening vehicle and oc...
15 Apr, 2024, 07.38 PM ISTLTTS bags $100 million cybersecurity project from Maharashtra government Mid-sized IT firm L&T Technology Services (LTTS) will establish an AI, ML-driven cybersecurity & digital threat analytics centre for Maharashtra Cyber, a nodal agency for the state's cyber security and investigation, to enhance citizen cyber safety ...
15 Mar, 2024, 12.25 PM ISTGoogle opens new cyberdefence hub in Tokyo amid China threats The new hub, christened the "Cybersecurity Center of Excellence", aims to spearhead research and train tech talent to counter the threat of cyberattacks, Google said.
07 Mar, 2024, 04.32 PM ISTKaspersky says blocked over 74 million local threats in India last year Kaspersky reports 34% of Indian users targeted by local threats in 2023. IDC highlights cybersecurity challenges for enterprises, leading to increased interest in outsourcing security. Jaydeep Singh urges improved cybersecurity amidst the evolving t...
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