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Google passkeys for password-less future: Know what is it and how it works

Google passkeys is currently available for developers to test via Google Play Services beta

Crypto hackers set for record year after looting over $3 billion: Report

Hackers have become adept at exploiting weaknesses in the security, coding and structure of DeFi marketplaces

Uber's former security chief convicted of concealing massive data breach

Uber Technologies' former security chief was convicted of concealing a massive data breach in a case that prosecutors tied to the company's troubled past under its original leadership

India leads in adoption and usage of multi-factor authentication: Report

According to the 2022 Thales Access Management Index, multi-factor authentication (MFA) usage in India in 2022 was recorded at 66 per cent, as compared to 56 per cent globally

Entire nation to be 5G enabled by 2023, says Dharmendra Pradhan

Pradhan also said that the brand of IITs and IIMs were sought by the developed countries to partner with their institutions

Twitter fixes bug that left users' account logged in after password reset

This bug was introduced after Twitter made a change to the systems that power password resets last year

What is the SOVA virus?

India's federal cyber security agency has recently issued an advisory on SOVA virus. And, leading banks are alerting their consumers to stay cautious about the new virus. Know more in this segment

Edelweiss opts AppSealing to strengthen security for wealth management app

/ -- AppSealing, a leader in Mobile App Shielding solutions, announced today that its solution has been selected by Edelweiss Wealth Management, one of the leading wealth management players in India. The solution will help Edelweiss Wealth perform holistic authentication and verification processes to ensure tighter control and protected access to their private corporate network. With this objective, Application Shielding has thus taken center stage at the organization and its collaboration with AppSealing, Edelweiss is looking forward to leveraging its full suite of runtime application self protection (RASP security) features like - real-time source code protection, code obfuscation and encryption, in-app purchase security, anti-reverse engineering, cheat tool detection/blocking, emulator detection/blocking and enforces app integrity to get a safety net for all of its applications. Speaking on its key development, Harsh Jha, Executive Vice President (Technology Corporate), Edelweiss

Algo Rhythm: AI presents significant privacy concerns, says survey

36% believe that rigorous data localisation requirements must be in place

TikTok hacked, over 2 bn user database records stolen: Security researchers

Cyber-security researchers on Monday discovered a potential data breach in Chinese short-form video app TikTok, allegedly involving up to 2 billion user database records

CERT-In warns about bugs in Mozilla Firefox that can compromise devices

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) cautioned against multiple vulnerabilities in Mozilla Firefox products that can let hackers compromise devices and systems

Vodafone Idea denies report alleging data leak of 20 mn postpaid customers

After a cyber-security research firm claimed that call data records of around 20 million customers of Vodafone Idea was leaked and accessed by cyber-frauds, the telecom operator has denied the breach

Akasa Air issues apology after data breach, says no intentional attempt

Akasa Air suffered a data breach, allowing unauthorised individuals to view data of some of its customers, India's new airline has admitted

Cyber frauds: Banks step up efforts to promote safe banking habits

Apart from HDFC Bank's 'Vigil Aunty', a host of private sector general insurers also offer individual cyber insurance policies

US inks agreement on Cyber Security Cooperation with Israel: US Treasury

The Treasury noted that during his Israel visit last year, Adeyemo launched a bilateral Cyber Task Force with Israel aimed at combating the global threat of ransomware

Malware found in 5 out of 29 phones, no conclusive evidence of Pegasus: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that out of 29 phones submitted for examination, malware was found in five, but there is no conclusive proof that the spyware was Pegasus

HDFC Bank's new campaign 'Vigil Aunty' to help tackle cyber frauds

'Vigil Aunty' will create awareness via various social media platforms

India's new rules for data privacy may be more like China's than Europe's

The Indian government has junked the personal data protection bill, and decided to replace it with "a comprehensive legal framework"

India sees sharp rise in cyber attacks as internet base continues to widen

Data breaches have cost Indian companies an average of Rs 17.6 crore in 2022 so far

Paytm says data 'safe' after report of cyber breach affecting 3.4 mn users

After cyber-security company Firefox Monitor claimed that Paytm suffered a massive data breach two years back that may have exposed data of over 3.4 million users, Paytm said that all data is 'secure'