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SAFE Security bags $70 mn to build AI tools for autonomous cyber governance

Backed by Avataar Ventures and others, SAFE to invest in agentic AI for real-time, autonomous cyber risk assessment as demand for boardroom-level solutions grows

CoinDCX offers up to 25% recovery bounty after $44.2 mn crypto theft

CoinDCX offers up to 25% bounty after $44.2 mn theft. Firm seeks white-hat help in crypto recovery, amid rising cyberattacks on Indian exchanges

CERT-In issues warning for Microsoft Windows, Office products: Know why

A new CERT-In advisory warns of critical flaws in Microsoft software that could let attackers steal data, run malicious code, or bypass system protections

You might be spied on through your bluetooth audio devices, CERT-In warns

CERT-In warns that Airoha-powered Bluetooth earbuds and speakers can be hacked to spy on users, steal call data, and hijack conversations

Columbia student data stolen by politically motivated hacker, says univ

A politically motivated hacker breached Columbia University's data systems last week, stealing troves of student documents while briefly shutting down the school's computer systems, a university official said. The June 24 cyberattack prompted widespread network outages on campus, locking students and staff out of their email accounts, coursework and video conference software for several hours. On the same day, images of President Donald Trump's smiling face appeared on several public monitors across the Manhattan campus. A spokesperson for Columbia declined to elaborate on the political motivations behind the attack. But they described a highly sophisticated hacktivist who had gained access to private student records in an attempt to further a political agenda. The spokesperson said it was unclear if the Trump photo display was connected to the data breach. We are investigating the scope of the apparent theft and will share our findings with the University community as well as anyo

Max Financial reports cyber threat at unit; initiates security check

The company has initiated a security assessment and data log analysis, Max Financial said

Iranian cyberattacks remain a threat despite ceasefire, warn US officials

A ceasefire between Iran and Israel has not ended the threat of cyberattacks from hacking groups supportive of Tehran, the FBI and federal cybersecurity officials warned on Monday. In a public bulletin, the authorities warned that hacking groups affiliated with or supportive of Tehran may still seek to disrupt or disable critical infrastructure systems in the US such as utilities, transportation and economic hubs. Hackers may also target defence contractors or other American companies with ties to Israel, the agencies said. Despite a declared ceasefire and ongoing negotiations towards a permanent solution, Iranian-affiliated cyber actors and hacktivist groups may still conduct malicious cyber activity, the agencies warned. The warning of continued cyberthreats after a halt to conventional warfare reflects the often opaque nature of cyber conflict. Hacking groups may have only loose ties to a nation state, and may seek to retaliate as an alternative to traditional military action.

Washington Post probes hacking attempts on journalists' email accounts

The attack was first reported by the Wall Street Journal, which cited unnamed sources as saying the hack was potentially the work of a foreign government

India scuppered 200,000 cyberattacks during Operation Sindoor: Khattar

India foiled around two lakh cyberattacks targeting its power infrastructure in over the week during the Operation Sindoor, Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said here on Thursday. "Since the advancement in technology, new dangers have emerged -- cyberattacks or cybercrimes. There has been an increase in these, but the government has worked on it, and our cybersecurity has almost stopped all such dangers," Khattar told reporters here. He was addressing a press conference on the completion of 11 years of the BJP-led Central government. "There have been many cyberattacks on the country. As far as the Power department is concerned, around two lakh cyberattacks were attempted, but our cyber department foiled each one of them, and there were no losses," the minister said. Khattar said these attempts were made in "eight to ten days" around the time Operation Sindoor went underway. Asked whether the attacks were made from within the country or outside it, the minister said these .

Rising cyber threats: Here is how to protect yourself from SIM-swap fraud

The M&S incident is being widely reported as an example of what is known as "SIM swap". It's a form of fraud that is on the rise and understanding how to protect against it will help limit its impact

TCS probes role in cyberattack on UK retailer M&S after £300 mn profit hit

TCS is investigating if it was the entry point in a cyberattack on UK retailer M&S, which led to major disruptions and data theft, potentially costing the company £300 million (₹3,318 cr) in profit

Marks & Spencer cyberattack to cost $403 million in operating profit

The British retailer will try to mitigate the impact with cost savings and insurance payouts, it said

Op Sindoor: India Inc's cyber shield holds firm against swarm of hackers

Setup by Nasscom, DSCI engages with governments and their agencies, regulators, industry sectors, industry associations, and think tanks for policy advocacy, capacity building, and outreach activities

Indo-Pak tensions: PSBs fortified ops in sensitive areas along border

Banks such as Punjab & Sind Bank, Canara Bank, Union Bank of India, and Punjab National Bank have asked their circle heads to stay in their zonal offices

BSE issues cyber risk advisory to market participants amid rising threats

To avoid potential cyber attacks, the BSE and NSE also took precautionary measures by blocking their websites for international users, sources told news agency

Govt steps up vigil as cyberattacks rise since Pahalgam terror attack

Tells Cert-in, banks, power stations to be on high alert

Cyberattacks could potentially cripple national stability: Amitabh Kant

As India transitions to smart meters and more digital grid, increasing cyberattacks pose potentially crippling consequences for national stability and everyday life, G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant said on Tuesday. In 2024, the banking, financial services and insurance sectors witnessed a huge surge in the sophistication and diversity of cyberattacks and the average cost of data breaches reached almost USD 2.8 million in India, Kant said, adding that last year, Indian businesses faced over 3,000 cyber attacks per week. India has experienced a very sharp surge in state-sponsored cyberattacks, with such incidents rising by almost 300 per cent between 2021 and 2024, he said, while unveiling a study prepared by cybersecurity solutions company Lisianthus Tech in the national capital. As India transitions to smart meters and a more digital power grid, the risk of cyberattacks grows and expands, posing potentially crippling consequences for national stability and everyday life, Kant, who is also t

China blames US NSA for cyberattacks during Asian Games, names agents

China names three individuals and two US universities in cyberattack claims during the Asian Winter Games, escalating cybersecurity tensions with Washington

WhatsApp users on Windows PCs advised caution following Cert-In warning

Cert-In stated that the vulnerability in WhatsApp for Windows PC could be exploited by bad actors that may enable them to run harmful code on the victim's device, potentially compromising the system

In grey-zone era, cyber attacks serve politico-military aims: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that in the era of "grey zone" and hybrid warfare, cyber attacks and disinformation campaign are tools to achieve politico-military aims. The ongoing conflicts and contemporary trends highlight the fact that traditional notions of warfare are being rewritten, he said in his address at the convocation ceremony of Defence Service Staff College (DSSC) here. "The ongoing conflicts and contemporary trends highlight the fact that the traditional notions of warfare are being rewritten. Emerging technologies are impacting the character of war with unmanned systems, and advent of AI forecasting, an era of Autonomous Warfare. The Warfare today has gone beyond the traditional battlefields of land, sea and air," he said. The Armed forces will increasingly need to operate jointly in a multi-domain environment where cyber, space and information warfare will be as potent as conventional operations. "We are in the age of Grey Zone and Hybrid warfare