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Growing cyber-risks

India needs strong privacy legislation

Zoom introduces two-factor authentication to boost users' security

Video meet app Zoom has introduced Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for additional security, making it easier for admins and organisations to protect their users data and prevent security breaches

143 million Windows malware hit consumer smart devices in Q2: Report

More than 143 million malware targeted consumer smart-devices in the second quarter of 2020, mainly in the form of coronavirus-themed attacks, a new report said

Indian Council of Medical Research's twitter handle 'compromised'

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Wednesday said that their twitter handle had been 'compromised' and necessary steps were being taken to rectify the issue

ITI, Ilantus Technologies sign MoU to provide cyber security solutions

ITI Limited said it signed MoU with Ilantus Technologies to deliver identity and IAM solution to government agencies, defence and PSUs to address concerns of cyber threats in the country

Sensitive credentials of 900 enterprises leaked on hacking forum

A Russian hacker has published passwords of over 900 enterprise VPN servers on a hacking forum visited by several ransomware groups, putting them at risk.

First-ever EU cyber sanctions hit Russian, Chinese, North Koreans

The European Union has imposed its first-ever sanctions over cyberattacks, slapping them on alleged Russian military agents, Chinese cyber spies and organisations including a North Korean firm

US cyber diplomat urges telcos globally to follow Jio's 5G model

I think the lesson of Reliance Jio is that there's nothing mystical about 5G technology, says Robert L Strayer

Update your Google Chrome browser now to avoid hackers, says CERT-In

The government's cybersecurity agency has warned Google Chrome users in the country to immediately upgrade to the new Chrome browser version to avoid remote hackers from intruding into their machines

Govt seeks details from Twitter on global hack targeting high-profile users

The source privy to the development told PTI that CERT-In has also asked Twitter for information on number of users from India who have visited the malicious tweets and links

In pics: Here's all you need to know about reporting a cybercrime in India

Only complaints filed under 'Report Other Cyber Crime' section can be withdrawn before it is converted into FIR

Obscure Indian cyber firm spied on politicians, investors worldwide

New Delhi-based BellTroX InfoTech Services targeted more than 10,000 e-mail accounts

Australian govt boosts cybersecurity amid growing foreign attacks

Australian govt announced on Tuesday that it will allocate ($928 mn) to strengthen country's cyber security amid escalating tensions due to suspicion of meddling and espionage by foreign countries.

No, thanks: Mobile device makers say to DoT on source code demand

They oppose the proposal on the grounds that source codes are 'commercially valuable, confidential, and sensitive information'

Private, not confidential: How data is a casualty in the time of pandemic

Battling the pandemic demands an unprecedented amount of citizen surveillance and data collection. In all of this, does privacy matter? Neha Alawadhi and Arundhuti Dasgupta report

CBI issues alert to states, UTs on Cerberus that hits mobile phones

A banking Trojan known as Cerberus is used by cybercriminals internationally and it is taking advantage of the novel coronavirus pandemic

Bank of India engages Uniken to secure internet, mobile banking channels

A recent report put the number of card and net banking frauds at 1,367 in FY17, about 2,127 in FY18, and 1,477 in FY19

Aarogya Setu-related phishing attacks on rise, says India's cyber agency

It said attackers are also impersonating tools linked to the World Health Organisation and popular video-conferencing platforms like Zoom to steal sensitive data

Virus of cyber fraud rises with Covid

The ranks of cyber criminals will rise as many unemployed people with internet connections may be desperate enough to attempt cyber-crimes

Covid-19 crisis: French hacker targets Aarogya Setu app again, lists issues

Govt says continuously upgrading systems, no data or security breach has been identified