CYBERSECURITY THREATS

Google has been steadily expanding its cybersecurity offerings in recent years. Alphabet is in advanced talks to acquire Wiz, in an up to $23 billion deal that would be Google's most expensive acquisition and provide it with cybersecurity products t...

Two key ministries in India, the Information Technology and Home Affairs, are locked in a debate over control of CERT-In, the nation's primary cybersecurity watchdog. While CERT-In currently falls under the IT Ministry, the MHA argues that integrati...

Google looks to take on rivals Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure in the cloud-computing space. If the deal goes through, this will be the tech giant's biggest acquisition, almost double what it paid for Motorola Mobility in 2012. In the past d...

Alphabet is negotiating to acquire US.-Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz for $23 billion. This would be its largest acquisition amid regulatory scrutiny. Wiz, generating $350 million revenue and serving 40% of Fortune 100 companies, valued at $12 bi...

Angel One, a Mumbai-based stock broking firm The hacker claimed to have access to the stock holding of customers and their profit and loss statements, too, and that only part of the data has been released till now. Although the company claimed the i...

Freshers can boost their employability in cybersecurity by acquiring ethical hacking skills. With a talent shortage in the field, opportunities abound for roles like Penetration Tester and Security Analyst. Entry-level salaries range from ₹3,00,000 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Cisco to establish cybersecurity centre in Taiwan, partnering with government to address talent shortage and enhance threat intelligence.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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 ...