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The Economy of IT Security
It's estimated that in the first half of 2019 alone there have been nearly 4,000 data breaches, putting more than four billion users' data at risk.
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Obscure Indian cyber firm BellTroX spied on politicians, investors globally
New Delhi-based BellTroX InfoTech Services targeted government officials in Europe, gambling tycoons in the Bahamas, and well-known investors in the US
 "Obscure Indian cyber firm BellTroX spied on politicians, investors globally")
Govt warns against phishing attacks from Sunday, using Covid-19 as bait
CERT-In has asked users to encrypt and protect their sensitive documents to avoid potential leakage
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Here are 8 career options that are least impacted by recession
Since remote learning and remote working is going to be the new normal, it's time to explore opportunities in fields that are least impacted when the economy crumbles.
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Covid-19 disruption side effect: Rise in cybersecurity jobs in India
The report further said that software development job postings on the other hand increased by 13 per cent from February-May
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Worrying trend: In last few years, hacking in India sees alarming growth
India saw second highest phishing hosting attacks in Q1 2019
EasyJet reveals hackers accessed 9 mn passengers' travel details, email IDs
It also said that following a forensic investigation, it found that the credit card details of only 2,208 people were accessed and that those affected have already been contacted.
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We collect 8 trn threat signals daily, says Microsoft's Ann Johnson
The top cybersecurity expert at the tech giant says that in India, between February 2 and May 2, 2020, Microsoft's detection tools saw 9100 Coronavirus related cybersecurity threats.
 "We collect 8 trn threat signals daily, says Microsoft's Ann Johnson")
Virus of cyber kind: Only behavioural change can ensure digital security
Between February and March, there was a 12 per cent increase in the number of devices in India that received at least one threat
Microsoft buys corp.com to save Windows users from cybercriminals
In February this year, KrebsOnSecurity told the story of Mike auctioning off domain corp.com for the starting price of $1.7 million
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With privacy concerns looming, Zoom app yet to appear on Indian radar
On Friday, Canada-based independent research organisation Citizen Lab found that Chinese servers were being used to distribute encryption and decryption keys for video conferences on Zoom
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Cybersecurity experts come together to fight coronavirus-related hacking
One of four initial managers of the effort, Marc Rogers, said the top priority would be working to combat hacks against medical facilities and other frontline responders to the pandemic
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Unwanted ads account for 72% of mobile malware: Avast cybersecurity
Adware often disguises itself in the form of gaming and entertainment apps, or other app types that are trending and therefore are interesting targets with a high potential to spread far.
 "Unwanted ads account for 72% of mobile malware: Avast cybersecurity")
QNu Labs starts shipping Quantum cyber-security products in India, abroad
It has already set up its office in the US to accelerate commercialization of the technology
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Insurance covers that protect cos from cyber attacks, data thefts & frauds
Post the ransomware attacks of 2017, the demand for cyber insurance from the manufacturing sector has been on the rise," said Sanjay Kedia, CEO Marsh India Insurance Brokers
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A world without passwords
A new report released by the WEF in Davos titled Passwordless Authentication shows that replacing passwords with other forms of authentication will make us safer
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Despite growth in spending, cybersecurity budget dips for small, medium biz
For SMBs the budget issue can be even more complicated as it's not only about money but also about the alignment of the budget planning process
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Unified PR unit helps Pak military in setting narrative: Indian official
Talking about the DGISPR, which serves as the spokesperson for the Pakistan Armed Forces, Pant said the neighbouring country got its act together in narrative warfare through the agency.
 "Unified PR unit helps Pak military in setting narrative: Indian official")
Cybersecurity firm Lucideus raises $7 mn, valuation nearly doubles to $100 mn
The funding round was led by Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and Aioi Nissay Dowa, along with venture debt from Western Technology Investment
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India's cybersecurity market to grow by 15%, set to touch $3 bn by 2022
Digital growth, rising cyber-attacks, and stringent regulatory mandates are the three main factors driving India's cybersecurity market
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