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Indian Council of Medical Research's twitter handle 'compromised'
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Wednesday said that their twitter handle had been 'compromised' and necessary steps were being taken to rectify the issue
 "Indian Council of Medical Research's twitter handle 'compromised'")
ITI, Ilantus Technologies sign MoU to provide cyber security solutions
ITI Limited said it signed MoU with Ilantus Technologies to deliver identity and IAM solution to government agencies, defence and PSUs to address concerns of cyber threats in the country
 "ITI, Ilantus Technologies sign MoU to provide cyber security solutions")
Sensitive credentials of 900 enterprises leaked on hacking forum
A Russian hacker has published passwords of over 900 enterprise VPN servers on a hacking forum visited by several ransomware groups, putting them at risk.
 "Sensitive credentials of 900 enterprises leaked on hacking forum")
First-ever EU cyber sanctions hit Russian, Chinese, North Koreans
The European Union has imposed its first-ever sanctions over cyberattacks, slapping them on alleged Russian military agents, Chinese cyber spies and organisations including a North Korean firm
 "First-ever EU cyber sanctions hit Russian, Chinese, North Koreans")
US cyber diplomat urges telcos globally to follow Jio's 5G model
I think the lesson of Reliance Jio is that there's nothing mystical about 5G technology, says Robert L Strayer
 "US cyber diplomat urges telcos globally to follow Jio's 5G model")
Update your Google Chrome browser now to avoid hackers, says CERT-In
The government's cybersecurity agency has warned Google Chrome users in the country to immediately upgrade to the new Chrome browser version to avoid remote hackers from intruding into their machines
 "Update your Google Chrome browser now to avoid hackers, says CERT-In")
Govt seeks details from Twitter on global hack targeting high-profile users
The source privy to the development told PTI that CERT-In has also asked Twitter for information on number of users from India who have visited the malicious tweets and links
 "Govt seeks details from Twitter on global hack targeting high-profile users")
In pics: Here's all you need to know about reporting a cybercrime in India
Only complaints filed under 'Report Other Cyber Crime' section can be withdrawn before it is converted into FIR
Obscure Indian cyber firm spied on politicians, investors worldwide
New Delhi-based BellTroX InfoTech Services targeted more than 10,000 e-mail accounts
 "Obscure Indian cyber firm spied on politicians, investors worldwide")
Australian govt boosts cybersecurity amid growing foreign attacks
Australian govt announced on Tuesday that it will allocate ($928 mn) to strengthen country's cyber security amid escalating tensions due to suspicion of meddling and espionage by foreign countries.
 "Australian govt boosts cybersecurity amid growing foreign attacks")
No, thanks: Mobile device makers say to DoT on source code demand
They oppose the proposal on the grounds that source codes are 'commercially valuable, confidential, and sensitive information'
 "No, thanks: Mobile device makers say to DoT on source code demand")
Private, not confidential: How data is a casualty in the time of pandemic
Battling the pandemic demands an unprecedented amount of citizen surveillance and data collection. In all of this, does privacy matter? Neha Alawadhi and Arundhuti Dasgupta report
 "Private, not confidential: How data is a casualty in the time of pandemic")
CBI issues alert to states, UTs on Cerberus that hits mobile phones
A banking Trojan known as Cerberus is used by cybercriminals internationally and it is taking advantage of the novel coronavirus pandemic
 "CBI issues alert to states, UTs on Cerberus that hits mobile phones")
Bank of India engages Uniken to secure internet, mobile banking channels
A recent report put the number of card and net banking frauds at 1,367 in FY17, about 2,127 in FY18, and 1,477 in FY19
Aarogya Setu-related phishing attacks on rise, says India's cyber agency
It said attackers are also impersonating tools linked to the World Health Organisation and popular video-conferencing platforms like Zoom to steal sensitive data
 "Aarogya Setu-related phishing attacks on rise, says India's cyber agency")
Virus of cyber fraud rises with Covid
The ranks of cyber criminals will rise as many unemployed people with internet connections may be desperate enough to attempt cyber-crimes
Covid-19 crisis: French hacker targets Aarogya Setu app again, lists issues
Govt says continuously upgrading systems, no data or security breach has been identified
 "Covid-19 crisis: French hacker targets Aarogya Setu app again, lists issues")
Hacker flags security breach in Aarogya Setu app; govt quashes claims
The app is the government's mobile application for contact tracing and disseminating medical advisories to users in order to contain the spread of Covid-19
Coronavirus: I really messed up on security, says Zoom chief Eric Yuan
The service, once mostly used for client conferences and training webinars, has emerged in the coronavirus lockdown as a home for virtual cocktail hours, exercise classes, cabinet meetings
 "Coronavirus: I really messed up on security, says Zoom chief Eric Yuan")
Over 3,600 web links blocked last year for 'unlawful, malicious content'
"Under this provision, 1,385, 2,799 and 3,635 URLs were blocked during the years 2017, 2018 and 2019, respectively," Prasad added
 "Over 3,600 web links blocked last year for 'unlawful, malicious content'")
