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Tamil Nadu cyber security on high alert as phishing attacks rise

Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Company (Tangedco) has recently cautioned public against fraudulent messages stating that their connection would be disconnected and to contact certain numbers

80% Indians find it important to teach kids about cyber safety: Report

The report by Norton, revealed that most Indian adults (86%) say it is more important now than ever before, for parents to talk to their children about cyber safety.

Sebi files FIR in cyber security incident; no sensitive data lost

Official spokesperson said, It was a small incident. CERT-IN is fully in the loop. No sensitive data was lost. Root cause has been diagnosed and fixed. Prevention for future has been fully implemeted

New IT Act may bring in deliberate misinformation, doxxing as offences

The law may have provisions for net neutrality, data privacy, and algorithmic accountability of social media platforms. It will focus on 'user harms' specific to the online world.

UPI payment fraud: Here are safety measures to protect your money

The boom in UPI transactions has also led to a rise in the number of online frauds

Concerted steps needed to curb fake digital apps: FACE CEO Sugandh Saxena

All apps, including legal ones with sophisticated cyber security protocols, are prone to fraud and cyber threats, said Saxena

Forget Pegasus, new Android spyware 'Hermit' now being used by govts

Cyber-security researchers have unearthed a new enterprise-grade Android spyware called 'Hermit' that is being used by the governments via SMS messages to target high-profile people

Govt employees asked not to use third-party VPN, Google Drive and Dropbox

Ten-page guideline from National Informatics Centre issues 'do's and don'ts' for cyber security

Microsoft acquires cyber security firm Miburo to spot foreign threats

Microsoft has acquired cyber threat analysis and research company Miburo to boost threat intelligence research into new foreign cyber threats

Holding her own: Madhabi Puri Buch completes 100 days as Sebi chairperson

Industry players credit Sebi's first woman chairperson with putting special emphasis on cyber security, use of tech and data - areas where Sebi is trying to 'stay ahead of the curve'

Troubled times for India Inc as ransomware attacks become more frequent

Industry experts point to a spike in the use of Ransomware as a Service (RaaS), a SaaS-based attack vector. Criminals can buy it on the dark web and needn't know how to code it in order to use it

Govt's cybersecurity rules risk creating 'environment of fear': Tech firms

Indian cybersecurity rules due to come into force later this month will create an "environment of fear rather than trust", a body representing top tech companies has warned the government

PimEyes: An alarmingly accurate face search engine that anyone can use

PimEyes is a paid service that finds photos of a person from across the internet, including some the person may not want exposed

RBI likely to introduce a comprehensive IT outsourcing framework

Move could be in sync with new privacy Bill

Bangalore most competitive city for senior HR, cyber security professionals

The study looks to understand which cities are best placed to compete for the remote jobs of today and tomorrow and benefit from the increase in taxable income that will be generated

How can we get data flowing freely among nations with different cyber laws?

Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT), a proposed guiding principle for international cooperation on data flows, is moving into the implementation phase

Sebi tightens cyber security norms for MIIs, mandates thorough audits

MDs and CEOs of MIIs to submit declaration of compliance with all circulars and advisories on cyber security issued by Sebi from time to time

WEF 2022: Building economies of tomorrow on a foundation of cybersecurity

We've seen the unprecedented acceleration of digital innovation that is spurring productivity, driving growth and reimagining how organizations connect with key stakeholders

Pegasus snooping row: SC asks probe panel to submit report within 4 weeks

The Supreme Court extended the time for submitting the report by the apex court-appointed technical and supervisory committees to look into the Pegasus row, saying 29 mobile phones are being examined

US cyber security company Trellix opens new data centre in Mumbai

California-based Cyber security company Trellix on Thursday announced the opening of a new data centre in Mumbai to help customers meet their data residency and compliance requirements.