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DoT proposes new cybersecurity rules to combat mobile number fraud

The Department of Telecommunications has proposed new cybersecurity rules to curb fraud by verifying mobile numbers through a new validation platform and empowering government agencies

Pro-Russian hackers target municipalities linked to Nato summit: Dutch govt

Pro-Russian hackers launched a series of denial-of-service attacks Monday on several municipalities and organisations linked to a NATO summit this week in the Netherlands, the Dutch government announced. The National Cybersecurity Center said in a statement that many of the attacks were claimed by a pro-Russian hackers' group known as NoName057(16) and appear to have a pro-Russian ideological motive. It did not elaborate. The cybersecurity centre said it was investigating the attacks that flood a site with data in order to overwhelm it and knock it offline, and was in contact with national and international partners. Raoul Rozestraten, a spokesman for the municipality in The Hague, the Dutch city hosting the summit Tuesday and Wednesday, said the attacks hit municipalities around the country. We noticed more traffic on the website of some of our service providers, he told The Associated Press. As of now, everything in The Hague is working normally." The government had launched a m

Meity on alert to find Indian data in global breach; asks Cert-In to probe

Meity had issued guidelines on cyber incident timelines in 2022

Mastek share price up 3% on bagging contract from NHS England; details here

Mastek shares gained in trade today after the company announced it has secured a contract from NHS England to provide cybersecurity training for NHS Boards and Senior Information Risk Owners (SIROs).

Operation Chakra-V: CBI raids 10 sites in nationwide cyber fraud crackdown

CBI conducts nationwide raids in a major crackdown on cyber fraud under Operation Chakra-V, arresting two suspects and seizing cryptocurrency and digital evidence

India's energy transition, grid security hinge on strategic diversification

Regulatory frameworks must evolve to recognise both 'strategic premium' and 'cybersecurity premium' as legitimate components in tariff determination

Microsoft offers to boost European governments' cybersecurity for free

Although malicious actors have weaponised AI, Smith said AI also offered defensive tools

'Not available in your region': What is a VPN and how can I use one safely?

Using VPN shields your identity, protects your data from snoopers, and tricks websites into thinking you are browsing from another location

E-mail verification via OTP for all RTI requests starting Jun 16: Govt

The Centre will implement e-mail verification via a one-time password (OTP) from June 16 for all RTI applications, according to an official statement issued on Monday. The aim is to enhance citizen privacy and data security, besides strengthening the portal's cybersecurity framework, it said. Citizens can file Right to Information (RTI) applications through the portal -- www.rtionline.gov.in -- which also allows users to file appeals and know their status. "To enhance citizen privacy and data security, and to strengthen the portal's cybersecurity framework, email verification via OTP will be implemented for all RTI requests starting Monday, June 16, 2025," read a message on the website under the administrative control of the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT).

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

CERT-In issues 'high risk' warning, many Microsoft tools affected: Details

CERT-In warns of multiple Microsoft product flaws that could enable attackers to bypass security, execute code remotely, or cause data leaks and service disruption

Airtel approaches Jio, VIL on joint telecom initiative against fraud

Airtel has informed the government and regulator Trai that it has approached Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea with a proposal for a joint initiative to unite the industry against rising telecom fraud and scams. Airtel has also urged all telcos to collaborate and collectively address the growing threat of deceptive and malicious scams targeting vulnerable individuals. In separate letters to the telcos, it cited data that India recorded over 1.7 million cybercrime complaints in the first nine months of 2024, resulting in financial losses exceeding Rs 11,000 crore. The call for action comes at a time when cybercriminals are using increasingly sophisticated tactics like phishing links, fake loan offers, and fraudulent payment pages, leading to a surge in digital fraud and identity theft incidents. Airtel has upped the ante on the war on digital spams and scams, and the last few weeks have seen the Sunil Mittal-led telco rolling out fraud detection solution to block rogue sites across ...

CloudSEK raises $19 million for AI-led innovation, global expansion

CloudSEK secures funding from Indian and US investors to boost AI capabilities and expand internationally, with the US emerging as its fastest-growing revenue region

CloudSEK sees 5-fold jump in valuation in $19 million fundraise round

Cybersecurity firm CloudSEK has raised USD 19 million in a fresh funding round from a clutch of investors at a five-fold increase in valuation to around USD 118 million (about Rs 1,000 crore) compared to its previous funding round, a top company official said. CloudSEK Co-Founder and CEO Rahul Sasi told PTI that the company has raised fund after a period of three years, mainly to set up its operations in the United States. "We have raised USD 19 million from some of the strategic investors after a period of about three years. In three years, our revenue has grown five times, and so has our valuation. We have raised funds at a valuation of around Rs 1,000 crore mainly to set up our US operations," Sasi said. The round saw participation from a mix of India and US-based investors, such as MassMutual Ventures, Inflexor Ventures, Prana Ventures, Tenacity Ventures, and select strategic investors, including Commvault. Meeran Family (founders of Eastern Group), StartupXSeed, Neon Fund and

LTIMindtree signs $450 mn deal, its largest yet, with agribusiness firm

Seven-year contract includes AI-powered model for application management, infrastructure support and cybersecurity; firm sees boost in shares after announcement

BSE urges market players to enhance cybersecurity amid rising threats

BSE has asked brokers and traders to assess their systems and implement cybersecurity measures in line with Sebi's CSCRF after a CERT-In warning on BFSI sector

CII releases guidebook on adoption, governance of AI for board leaders

Industry body CII has released a 'guidebook on effective adoption and governance of AI for board leaders', amid the rising use of Artificial Intelligence in businesses and the essential role of board engagement in supporting effective and meaningful AI governance. AI requires careful governance to fully harness its potential while mitigating the risks and challenges it presents, CII said in a release, adding that the guidebook aims to serve as an effective tool for the board of directors to navigate the intricate landscape of AI governance and drive better business outcomes. It encompasses basic concepts related to AI, its use in various business functions, criticality of AI governance and its framework, risks and challenges and its governance and liabilities of directors associated with deployment of AI in businesses. It outlines the essential role of board engagement in supporting effective and meaningful AI governance, and underlines the importance of aligning strategies with ...

Infosys completes ₹532 crore acquisition of Australia's The Missing Link

The acquisition, completed via Infosys Singapore, will strengthen Infosys' global cybersecurity operations and bolster its presence in the Australian market

Expanding services in cybersecurity, Cloud computing, says Akamai exec

Data sovereignty and technology costs 'extremely critical' issues for Indian companies, says Mitesh Jain

COAI urges equal cybersecurity rules for telcos, OTT communication apps

Industry body COAI on Tuesday said similar cybersecurity and regulatory rules should govern players, be it telecom operators or OTT communication applications. In a statement on the 'need to address spam calls and messages', the association argued that for a number issued by a telco to a subscriber, the operator takes the onus and responsibility and if required, it can provide all assistance to enforcement agencies. "However, in this same example, there could be instances whereby an OTT Communication Application used on the same number, may be utilised in another handset of the user, carried beyond the limits of a city/state, and may be used for illegal purposes. "Here again, while the telecom number can only be traced to the city where the mobile is residing, there are no ways to trace the activities of the OTT Communication App which was initially issued on the mobile number, but is now running off a separate handset, while the SIM is on a different handset," said Cellular ...