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Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 attracts acquisition interest from buyout firms

Rapid7 competes in the vulnerability management market against larger rivals such as Tenable, which has also been exploring a sale, and Qualys

Money laundering big threat to online gaming, digital economy: Report

The fast-growing Indian online gaming sector is facing a significant threat from money laundering, necessitating urgent steps to ensure its sustained success and protect the country's robust digital economy, a report said on Thursday. The essential measures outlined in a report by the Digital India Foundation include forming a dedicated task force for illegal operators, creating a whitelist of legal operators, combating misleading advertisements, and incorporating principles of financial integrity and international cooperation. Other critical measures include public awareness and providing education to help users make informed decisions and avoid platforms that engage in deceptive practices. A comprehensive assessment of in-game assets, financial institutions should deploy AI/ML-driven detection models, build strong investigative teams, implement a robust programmes and take decisive actions to combat money mules, it said. The Indian Real Money Gaming (RMG) sector has become a key .

Quad nations to continue 'Quad Cyber Challenge' for good cyber ecosystem

India, the US, Australia and Japan have announced the continuation of 'Quad Cyber Challenge' with an aim to strengthen responsible cyber ecosystems, promote public resources, and raise cybersecurity awareness. The theme of this year's challenge is promoting cybersecurity education and building a strong workforce, the Quad countries said in a joint statement. In February 2023, the United States, together with its Quad partners Australia, India, and Japan, launched the 'Quad Cyber Challenge' to promote responsible cyber habits across their nations, regions, and beyond. In October with the objective of securing India's cyberspace, the National Cyber Security Coordinator of India will deliver a message on Cyber Swachhta Abhiyaan India's Cyber Hygiene Campaign to the student community highlighting the importance of cyber security as part of outreach during Cyber Security Awareness Month, the joint statement said. Eminent cyber security experts will undertake awareness workshops for ...

Meta launches initiative with Centre to empower Indians against scams

Kicking off the national campaign, Meta has released an educational film featuring Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana

TAC Security teams up with Google as MASA assessor for developers

TAC InfoSec Ltd, a global cybersecurity company specialising in vulnerability management, on Monday announced its partnership with Google as an authorised lab for Mobile Apps Security Assessment (MASA) for Developers on Play Store as a part of App Defence Alliance (ADA). As a MASA authorized Assessor, TAC Security will now be able to assist developers and organisations in meeting Google's stringent mobile application security standards, ensuring apps are rigorously tested for vulnerabilities, and providing top-tier security compliance, according to a release. Prior to this recognition, TAC Security was also the only recommended and preferred Assessor for Google's CASA (Cloud Application Security Assessment) Programme. "We are excited to join the exclusive club of Google-approved authorised labs for MASA assessment. This will open an exclusive opportunity to accelerate client additions at our end, given a potential universe of 10,000+ developers on the Play Store, Trishneet Arora, ..

Maharashtra launches advanced cyber centre to fight online offences

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday inaugurated an advanced cybercrime command centre in Navi Mumbai and said it would enhance online security in the state. The deputy CM said the centre is the result of the transformative Maharashtra Cyber Security Project that the state undertook to tackle the growing number of fraudulent schemes on platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook and other cyber threats. Equipped with cutting-edge technology, this centre will significantly alleviate public fears surrounding cyberattacks, he said, calling the initiative a comprehensive effort to safeguard citizens from cyber threats. As part of the launch, a dedicated helpline of the cybercrime command centre 14407 was announced. The centre is scheduled to start functioning at full capacity from October 15, said officials. The cyber security project aims to train 5,000 police personnel annually, further strengthening the state's capabilities in tackling cybercrime, he ...

CERT-In issues alert for vulnerabilities in Microsoft Edge browser: Details

Microsoft has already addressed these vulnerabilities in the latest Microsoft Edge Stable Channel, and users are advised to update to the latest version to avoid any security threats

Dark side of tech: AI-driven cyberattacks call for better security measures

In a world increasingly reliant on technology, cybercriminals are misusing artificial intelligence (AI) to execute sophisticated attacks, posing significant threats to individuals and organisations alike, according to an expert. Recent high-profile data breach reports involving Star Health exemplify this alarming trend, highlighting the urgent need for upgraded cybersecurity measures. In a conversation with PTI, Sneha Katkar, Head of Strategy and Product Custodian for the cybersecurity firm Quick Heal's antivirus lineup, pointed out that the landscape of cybercrime has undergone significant evolution. "Cyber criminals today are not operating manually; they are using AI to automate attacks. They are using artificial intelligence to actually conduct these attacks. It's so sophisticated in nature that the best of the best fall prey to it," she noted. This automation allows them to bypass traditional security measures, making it challenging for even the most robust systems to defend ..

Australia upholds $610,500 fine against Musk's X on child e-safety concerns

An Australian Court has upheld AUD 610,500 fine against Elon Musk's X for failing to address child abuse content amid crackdown on tech companies

Digi Yatra's international pilot project likely in June: CEO Khadakbhavi

Currently, the Digi Yatra facility is available for domestic passengers at 24 airports across the country

Delhi court grants bail to 9 persons accused in $15 mn cyberfraud case

In July this year, the CBI arrested 43 accused people from a Gurugram call centre in connection with the case

Deepfakes pose growing threat to corporate security and trust, warn experts

AI-driven deepfakes risk financial, reputational damage, call for stricter measures

Indian banks spending less on cybersecurity than global peers, says BCG

Digital payment frauds saw a more than fivefold jump to Rs 1,460 crore ($175 million) in the year ended March 2024 from the previous year

Trading fraud costs 272 Pune residents Rs 125 crore since January 2024

Cybercriminals target people using social media, offering them fraudulent investment opportunities, promising extraordinarily high returns

Piramal Group refutes data breach claims, terms dark web activity as false

Pharma to financial services conglomerate Piramal Group has denied any data breach in its system. A hacker on dark web last week claimed to be allegedly selling a database belonging to Piramal Group. When contacted, a Piramal spokesperson denied the claim. "We can confirm that there has been no data breach at Piramal Group. The suspicious activity on the dark web was evaluated and confirmed by our cybersecurity team as a false claim," the spokesperson said. The spokesperson said that as per the group's investigation, the sample data shared has no relevance to the group. "As per our investigation, the sample data shared is not Piramal Organization data and has no relevance to us. On further investigation, we have also found that the information in question seems to have originated from a third-party platform, Mailinator and not any of the systems at Piramal. Mailinator is not associated with Piramal Group in any form," the spokesperson said. Piramal Group has also shared the same

Hackers leak documents from US Pentagon's IT provider Leidos, probe begins

Leidos recently learned of the issue and believes the documents were stolen in a previously disclosed breach of a Diligent Corp. system it used, said the person, who asked not to be identified

Shortage of professionals, policy gap challenge for cyber security: Report

Shortage of skilled professionals, inadequate infrastructure, regulatory and policy gaps, and public unawareness about best digital practices are among key cyber security challenges in the country, according to a new report. India's Sherpa for G20 and former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant unveiled the report, prepared by cyber security solutions company Lisianthus Tech, recently in Delhi. The report noted that cyber threats are escalating in the country, with over 116,000 cyber security incidents reported in 2023, marking a significant increase from previous years. It recorded among most notable cyber threats faced by AIIMS, HDFC and Axis banks, Indian Railways and IRCTC, Paytm, Zomato, Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, and National Payments Corporation of India in recent years. "There is a significant talent gap, with an estimated shortage of one million cybersecurity professionals. Many sectors lack the necessary infrastructure to defend against sophisticated cyberattacks. .

Dell teams up with governments worldwide to tackle issues of AI ethics

Dell Technologies is actively collaborating with governments to establish appropriate policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with ethical standards within its probability models

Google targets Microsoft's public cyber failures in bid to steal customers

Google also released a white paper Monday highlighting its rival's security lapses, and is considering launching similarly-themed social-media and advertising campaigns

64% firms report ransomware attacks in India; 65% opt to pay ransom: Report

Cyber Security in India: A report by Sophos found that 65% of those hit by ransomware were inclined to pay the ransom to recover the data with the average cost for data being $1.35 million