Page 27 - Cybersecurity

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".

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

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

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

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

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

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

Telecom giant BT and IISc set up R&D centre to focus on AI, cybersecurity

The new BT India Research Centre will join BT's network of collaborative research facilities around the globe

More than half of Indians believe smart devices are spying on them: Survey

While 85 per cent of people own a smartphone, 54 per cent believe the technology is spying on them

Instagram leak to online frauds, Indian firms have a 'cyber battle' ahead

India was the second-most-affected country for targeted cyberattacks between 2016 and 2018

How to outwit cyber criminals in a rapidly changing world

The year 2019 will continue to see incidents on a global scale, with cybercriminals attempting to exploit vulnerabilities, breaching confidential data and hacking security systems

Meet the school dropout who is building safety nets for Bollywood numbers

Manan Shah's early craze for computers and internet has helped him build a successful cybersecurity venture step by step

Inside Chinese database: Examination shows real-time data of 2.5 mn users

Alongside their names, birthdates and places of employment, there were notes on the places that they had most recently visited mosque, hotel, restaurant

Sebi asks brokers, depositories using AI tools to make security disclosures

The directive comes after the regulator observed that AI/Machine Learning systems are black boxes and their behaviour cannot be easily quantified

RBI plans to set up portal to supervise cybersecurity measures of PSPs

The number of cyber crimes in 2017-2018 stood at 2,059 cases with a total value of Rs 10.96 billion

Over 26 million cyber threats targeted Indian companies in Q3 2018: Seqrite

With 40% of total malware detection, IT/ITES industry amongst the most vulnerable to cyber threats

NITI flags 'inadequate' cybersecurity, constraints in broadband access

The national e-governance unit should periodically audit compliance of e-services, and bring out a performance report with a view to improving service delivery, NITI Aayog said in its report

Cyberattacks cost large Indian firms an average of $10 mn in losses: Study

The study entailed a survey of 1,300 business and IT decision makers ranging from mid-sized organisations (having 250 to 499 employees) to large-sized firms (with over than 500 employees)

India to add 1.4 mn jobs in Big Data, IoT & cybersecurity by 2027: Cisco

According to the findings, jobs like social media administrator, Machine Learning (ML) designer and IoT designer are among the most in-demand job roles in the country in the coming years