DATA LEAKS IN INDIA
NEET-UG sanctity breach beyond doubt, retest if it's systemic: Apex Court
Supreme Court considers possibility of NEET exam retest due to breach concerns. Government urged to acknowledge irregularities. CBI to provide investigation status report. Cyber forensics and data analytics suggested for fraud detection. Committee proposal for future leak prevention under review. Next hearing scheduled for July 11.
NEET UG exam: CJI bench was convinced that paper has been leaked, says petitioner Alakh Pandey
The Supreme Court is investigating the alleged leak of the NEET-UG 2024 exam paper. Questions raised on the process of paper preparation and distribution. NTA and the government given 3 days to provide data. CBI asked for status report. Possibility of re-examination considered.
Rajya Sabha: Opposition members attack govt over paper leaks, demand cancellation of NEET exam
Opposition members in the Rajya Sabha criticised the government over recent examination paper leaks, highlighting the impact on youths and student morale. Calls were made for a fair probe supervised by the Supreme Court, expressing doubts about the government's handling of the situation. Allegations of irregularities, corruption, and lack of action against coaching centers were raised, with demands for accountability and cancellation of exams.
MCA probe report on Byju’s; Walmart on Flipkart, PhonePe profitability
An investigation by the central government into Byju's cleared the edtech firm of financial fraud charges, according to a report by Bloomberg. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs, however, denied it on Wednesday evening. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
Quant Mutual Fund front-running case: What is it and should investors be worried?
Sebi's investigation into front-running at Quant Mutual Fund has investors worried about the fate of their investments due to leaks of confidential information for illicit profit.
Quant Mutual Fund issues clarification on Sebi probe in front-running case
Sebi suspects that either a dealer from Quant or a broking firm through which the fund house places orders was leaking information about the trades. The regulator has conducted search and seizure operations in Quant's Mumbai headquarters and at the address of the suspected beneficiaries in Hyderabad.
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View: Some suggestions for systemic improvements to minimise, or stop, future NEET-NET-type leaks
Recent events have put the National Testing Agency (NTA) under scrutiny due to the leakage of the NEET-UG test paper, impacting admission to medical colleges. With over 2 million students taking the NEET exam annually for around 1 lakh competitive seats, the stakes are high for career-defining opportunities.
CBI registers FIR in connection with alleged irregularities in NEET-UG
CBI registers FIR for alleged irregularities in NEET-UG exams. Ministry of Education assigns case to CBI for thorough investigation. Government enacts Public Examination Act to prevent unfair means in exams.
Budget 2024: Five steps of India's Budget formation explained
Budget 2024: The Union Budget, crafted annually by the Department of Economic Affairs within the Ministry of Finance, functions as a comprehensive financial blueprint for the nation. It details projected revenues and expenditures for the forthcoming fiscal year. The preparation process for Budget 2024 commenced six months ahead of its presentation, initiating with the dissemination of Budget Circulars to pertinent ministries and departments.
CEO fraud: For bigger catch, cybercrooks turn pros, go phishing for whales
Phishing attacks have become more sophisticated, with cybercrooks using social engineering to impersonate top corporate executives and trick employees into sending money. Fraudsters are also using artificial intelligence, launching bot-based attacks, and studying social media profiles to craft convincing mails. Akshay Garkel from Grant Thornton Bharat highlighted the need for improved security awareness levels to combat cyber attacks effectively. Educational institutes like IIMs have also faced impersonation scams, leading to the implementation of stricter systems.
Sonakshi Sinha, Zaheer Iqbal’s wedding card leaked! Lovebirds reveal they have been together for 7 years
Wedding bells are ringing for Sonakshi Sinha and her fiancé Zaheer Iqbal! The couple is set to exchange vows on June 23. Their digital wedding invitation and guest list have gone viral online. The invitation can be accessed via a QR code, which leads guests to a voice message from the couple.
RBI action on Kotak Mahindra Bank: Is your data in other banks safe?
Kotak Mahindra Bank: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) took action on Kotak Mahindra Bank due to observance of serious deficiencies and non-compliances in the areas of data security and data leak prevention strategy, business continuity and disaster recovery rigour and drill, etc. So did the bank violate Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023?
HSBC Geneva leak: ITAT says data is old, bank balance can't be taxed
In a decision that could have a bearing on other `HSBC account’ cases, a tax tribunal last week has ruled that the I-T department cannot go back 16 years to reopen old matters to tax the ‘peak balance’ lying in such bank accounts. Why? Because, according to the Mumbai bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal --- a quasi judicial authority --- a bank balance reflects 'assets' and not ‘income’, and, under the law, only income can be taxed.
Chinese hackers have stolen 100 GB of immigration data from India, leaked papers show
Leaked documents reveal extensive cyber intrusions by Chinese state-linked hacking group. Implications raise concerns about scale and persistence of cyber threats from China and their impact on global cybersecurity. Targets include foreign governments, companies, infrastructure. iSoon, a Shanghai-based firm, plays a significant role in Chinese hacking operations.
EPFO, PMO data breach: Centre says aware of reports, Cert-In looking into details
A social media user has claimed that data from EPFO and PMO were leaked on the global software and code repository GitHub. Senior officials told ET that the government is aware of the claims but "need to verify them first".
Bank of America names Infosys US unit for over 57,000 users data leak
Top American lender Bank of America has named Infosys McCamish Systems (IMS), the US subsidiary of Indian software services giant Infosys, as the source of a data leak owing to a ransomware attack suffered by over 57,000 of its users in November.
Alarm bells go off as Indonesian hacktivists breach government websites
Indonesian hackers may have been behind the breach of several Indian websites this month, including those of the Indian army and the Census of India as well as institutions like Banaras Hindu University, according to experts.
Cybersecurity Co claims data leak of 750 million telecom users, DoT asks telcos for security audit
The cyber intelligence firm, which engages with government cyber security CERT-In, said that the breach came to light on January 23 and as part of responsible disclosure CloudSEK has informed the relevant authorities and organisations possibly impacted by the breach. "The data, available for sale, is compressed to 600GB and uncompressed to 1.8 TB, posing significant risks to both individuals and organizations. The threat actor has demanded USD 3,000 for the entire dataset," the report said.
Expand SDGital Solutions: Leveraging DPI for global problem-solving
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) emerges as a crucial tool for solving complex global challenges. The Global Fishing Watch, a DPI platform, tracks illegal fishing, demonstrating how interoperable digital systems can address issues like biodiversity, climate, and food security. A G20 India report advocates for DPI's potential to accelerate progress across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). While DPI offers transformative solutions, challenges like inclusivity, data protection, and privacy concerns need addressing for its full benefits to be realized.
23 going on 24: Making sense of a chaotic yet colourful year for India's tech sector
From 15.4 billion downloaded games to 138.08 crore people covered by Aadhar, India's tech sector had an eventful 2023. ET takes a look at the top 23 moments from 2023.
Boeing data published by Lockbit hacking gang
The hackers in October said they had obtained "a tremendous amount" of sensitive data from the aerospace giant and would dump it online if Boeing didn't pay a ransom by November 2.
Apple flags ‘state-sponsored’ hacking, govt orders probe; inside PharmEasy’s Rs 3,500-crore rights issue
The Centre has ordered probe after opposition members, journalists received messages on their iPhones, warning them of possible ‘state-sponsored’ privacy attack. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Opposition, security experts seek answers on ICMR data leak
Details, including Aadhaar number, passport number, name, age, gender and address of 4 lakh citizens, are already uploaded as sample files on the dark web by the hacker named 'pwn0001' who is auctioning the 90 GB data.
Political slugfest after Apple's iPhone attack warning; Data of 81.5 crore Indians leaked
Apple today alerted several opposition leaders to a purported ‘state-sponsored’ attack on their iPhones, kicking off a minor political slugfest. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
India's health data faces rising risk of breaches, cyberattacks
The recent breaches of health data are particularly concerning, digital experts said, as they leave individuals vulnerable to scams, harassment and discrimination without remedy in the absence of a data protection law in the country.
Govt orders probe after alleged CoWin data leak; SC revives ban on Uber, Rapido bike taxis in Delhi
An alleged data leak on the national vaccination portal CoWin has pushed the government to jump into action and order a probe. The health ministry and minister of state for IT have assuaged the public's fears and said it is not a direct breach. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Twitter says leaked user data not due to flaw in its platform
Twitter Inc said Wednesday that an alleged data leak purporting to contain more than 200 million names and email addresses of its users wasn't the result of exploiting any technical flaws on its platform.
Indian Railway Data Leak: 30 million Railway customers’ data for sale on the dark web
The stolen data collection includes user information and bills, some of which have a December 31, 2022 due date.
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