Page 26 - Cybersecurity
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
 "Virus of cyber kind: Only behavioural change can ensure digital security")
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
 "Microsoft buys corp.com to save Windows users from cybercriminals")
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
 "With privacy concerns looming, Zoom app yet to appear on Indian radar")
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
 "Insurance covers that protect cos from cyber attacks, data thefts & frauds")
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
 "Despite growth in spending, cybersecurity budget dips for small, medium biz")
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
 "Cybersecurity firm Lucideus raises $7 mn, valuation nearly doubles to $100 mn")
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
 "India's cybersecurity market to grow by 15%, set to touch $3 bn by 2022")
Govt preps up for cybersecurity policy upgrade, invites suggestions
The proposed vision of the upcoming policy is "to ensure a safe, secure, trusted, resilient and vibrant cyber space for our nation's prosperity".
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How secure are social media messaging apps?
Cyber-security is often a game of cat and mouse. In fact, two major directions of research in cryptology are breaking the available security, and devising more efficient security
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Tharoor-led parliamentary panel to take up WhatsApp snooping case on Nov 20
Two parliamentary panels headed by Congress leaders have decided to examine the WhatsApp snooping case and will seek details from top government officials including the Home Secretary
 "Tharoor-led parliamentary panel to take up WhatsApp snooping case on Nov 20")
Snoopgate: Govt has no dealings with Israel firm, says source
The source, who requested anonymity, said WhatsApp had not disclosed the alleged spying incident in its conversations with the Indian government
 "Snoopgate: Govt has no dealings with Israel firm, says source")
Israeli spyware used to spy on Indian journos, activists: Whatsapp confirms
The hackers allegedly used an Israeli technology, Pegasus develeoped by Israeli firm, NSO to the conduct cyberespionage
 "Israeli spyware used to spy on Indian journos, activists: Whatsapp confirms")
UN probing 35 N Korea cyberattacks in 17 countries; India 2nd-most affected
Neighbouring South Korea was hardest-hit, the victim of 10 North Korean cyberattacks, followed by India with three attacks, and Bangladesh and Chile with two each
 "UN probing 35 N Korea cyberattacks in 17 countries; India 2nd-most affected")
Automakers warm up to friendly hackers at cybersecurity conference
Known for its sprawling resorts and casinos, Las Vegas once a year becomes the gathering place for tens of thousands of cybersecurity enthusiasts who attend DEF CON
New tricks in old game: Cyber crooks devise new ways to get around security
According to a report by SonicWall, India saw a 25 per cent increase in malware attacks in the first half of 2019
