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Studying Tata Electronics' cyber breach: Meity secretary S Krishnan

Apple and Tata Electronics tell MeitY no significant data was lost in the alleged breach, says secretary S Krishnan

Access to Mythos a priority, but India using other AI models too: IT secy

India is pursuing access to Anthropic's Mythos AI while using alternative models in a CERT-In sandbox to detect software vulnerabilities and strengthen cybersecurity

China asks users to update Claude Code over 'backdoor' security risk

China's National Vulnerability Database alleged that certain versions of Anthropic's AI coding tool may transmit sensitive user information without consent and advised users to update or uninstall it

Connected vehicles demand stronger cybersecurity and common standards

The ban on three Chinese-origin EV apps has exposed cybersecurity risks in connected vehicles, underscoring the need for robust standards like AIS189 and stronger digital safeguards

AI-backed cyberattacks are exposing the limits of enterprise VPNs: Report

As AI helps attackers accelerate cyberattacks and attackers hand off compromised access in seconds, traditional VPN-based defences are now facing stern challenges

Centre asks OEMs to audit connected vehicles' software and devices

The Centre has asked automakers to audit connected vehicle software and battery systems after security flaws exposed electric vehicles to remote hacking risks

First AI-run ransomware attack highlights emerging cyber threat landscape

Researchers at Sysdig say the first fully agentic ransomware attack shows AI can independently plan, adapt and execute cyberattacks, raising fresh concerns for enterprise cybersecurity

Govt orders removal of apps used to remotely shut down e-vehicles

The government has ordered app stores to remove BAT-BMS, Lossigy and Epoch-i-ion after videos showed they could be used to remotely disable electric vehicles, citing cybersecurity concerns

Renewing the cooperative promise

UCBs need to combine their cooperative values with contemporary capabilities

US lifts curbs on Fable 5, Mythos 5, Anthropic restores access to AI models

Artificial intelligence major Anthropic has restored access to its advanced AI models, Fable 5 and Mythos 5, after the US government lifted export controls that abruptly halted access earlier this month over national security concerns. Fable 5 will become available to users globally starting July 1 across Anthropic's platforms, including Claude.ai and Claude Cowork, the company said in a blog post. On the other hand, access to Mythos 5 resumed for select US organisations following government approval on June 26. Anthropic said it is now coordinating with the US government to expand access to broader domestic and international partners under its Project Glasswing initiative. "After a series of productive conversations with the US government, we're redeploying the model (Fable 5) with a new set of classifiers to target and block more cybersecurity tasks. "We've also begun drafting a consensus framework-with Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and other Glasswing partners-for assessing the ..

AI-driven cyberattacks emerge as top risk for banks and NBFCs, says RBI

RBI says AI-enabled cyber threats have emerged as the biggest risk facing banks and NBFCs, while also warning that the global AI investment boom could create broader financial stability concerns

Apple speeds up software updates in response to AI cybersecurity concerns

Apple acknowledged that artificial intelligence is reducing the time hackers need to exploit vulnerabilities, prompting a faster update cycle

Prompt injection to deepfakes: How AI rewrites rules of enterprise security

From AI agents and deepfakes to prompt injection, cybersecurity teams are confronting risks that traditional defences were not designed to handle

AI cybersecurity firm Kratikal Tech to launch ₹39.7 crore IPO on June 30

AI-driven cybersecurity firm Kratikal Tech Ltd will launch the Rs 39.7-crore initial public offering (IPO) for public subscription on June 30. The three-day issue, which will close on July 2, is entirely a fresh issue of up to 29.4 lakh equity shares. The anchor portion will open for a day on June 29, the company said in a statement. The company has fixed a price band at Rs 128-135 per share. Its shares will be listed on the BSE SME with a tentative listing date fixed as July 7, it added. The IPO proceeds will be used for investments in its subsidiaries - Threatcop FZ LLC, UAE, and Threatcop AI Inc, USA - towards sales and marketing activities and workforce expansion, besides funding product development and meeting general corporate requirements. "The proceeds from the issue will enable us to accelerate our global expansion, strengthen our product portfolio, invest in innovation, and further enhance our sales, marketing, and talent capabilities across key markets," Pavan Kumar, ...

Apple supplier Tata Electronics tightens security after data breach

The response protocols were deployed immediately, and the incident has had no impact on our operations across businesses, which remain unaffected, the company said

Govt plans empowered and unified command centre to tackle AI risks

New command centre would be tasked with ensuring timely implementation of the latest cybersecurity measures

Corporate cybercrime: Why businesses are becoming prime targets of hackers

From ransomware and boss scams to AI-powered phishing and data theft, cybercrime is becoming a boardroom concern as companies emerge as the most lucrative targets for organised attackers

RBI sets compliance blueprint for AI-driven finance under draft framework

The draft framework requires regulated entities to establish board-approved model risk management systems covering all models, including AI and machine learning applications

Cybersecurity startup Mitigata raises $15 mn in Bessemer-led Series B round

Bessemer-led funding will help the company expand its AI-powered platform as enterprises grapple with rising cyberattacks and growing security risks

Novo Nordisk in touch with authorities over alleged 1 TB data breach claims

The drugmaker said it is monitoring its systems and maintaining normal operations after reports that a hacking group claimed to have stolen and published company data