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    Can cyber-attacks on the US stop its drinking water supplies?

    In recent times, the US has been attacked by Iran, Russia and China based hackers who have targeted various water utility projects. This has exposed the country’s outdated infrastructure and has shown a lackadaisical approach in dealing with cyber-crimes that threaten its critical IT infrastructure.

    Change your ATM pin if you have used something like this?

    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 used. Cybersecurity experts advise using strong, unique PINs and password managers to protect sensitive information from hackers.

    NPS: How PFRDA plans to make National Pension System investments safer for government employees

    National Pension System : The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has released an advisory about how NPS investments by government sector employees could be made safer by following certain advisories. These advisories relate to the entire NPS investment process starting from the investment stage to maintenance stage to withdrawal stage.

    Beyond Passwords: What's passwordless authentication and how it can be a more safe & reliable option

    Passwordless authentication is a paradigm shift from the conventional reliance on passwords for accessing digital services. This innovative approach eliminates the need for users to remember and input passwords, instead relying on alternative authentication factors. Here is what exactly passwordless authentication is.

    Security violations by employees as harmful as hacking: Report

    Employee violations of an organisation's information security policies are as dangerous as external hacker attacks, a report warned on Friday.

    Most passwords can be cracked in less than a second, says a study

    A recent study by NordPass reveals that poor password hygiene continues to pose a threat to personal data privacy. Shockingly, the most common password among Indians in 2023 was '123456', reflecting a concerning trend of weak password choices. The study also highlights that people tend to use weaker passwords for their streaming accounts but employ stronger passwords for financial accounts.

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