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Covid-19 disruption side effect: Rise in cybersecurity jobs in India

The report further said that software development job postings on the other hand increased by 13 per cent from February-May

Worrying trend: In last few years, hacking in India sees alarming growth

India saw second highest phishing hosting attacks in Q1 2019

EasyJet reveals hackers accessed 9 mn passengers' travel details, email IDs

It also said that following a forensic investigation, it found that the credit card details of only 2,208 people were accessed and that those affected have already been contacted.

We collect 8 trn threat signals daily, says Microsoft's Ann Johnson

The top cybersecurity expert at the tech giant says that in India, between February 2 and May 2, 2020, Microsoft's detection tools saw 9100 Coronavirus related cybersecurity threats.

Virus of cyber kind: Only behavioural change can ensure digital security

Between February and March, there was a 12 per cent increase in the number of devices in India that received at least one threat

Microsoft buys corp.com to save Windows users from cybercriminals

In February this year, KrebsOnSecurity told the story of Mike auctioning off domain corp.com for the starting price of $1.7 million

With privacy concerns looming, Zoom app yet to appear on Indian radar

On Friday, Canada-based independent research organisation Citizen Lab found that Chinese servers were being used to distribute encryption and decryption keys for video conferences on Zoom

Cybersecurity experts come together to fight coronavirus-related hacking

One of four initial managers of the effort, Marc Rogers, said the top priority would be working to combat hacks against medical facilities and other frontline responders to the pandemic

Unwanted ads account for 72% of mobile malware: Avast cybersecurity

Adware often disguises itself in the form of gaming and entertainment apps, or other app types that are trending and therefore are interesting targets with a high potential to spread far.

QNu Labs starts shipping Quantum cyber-security products in India, abroad

It has already set up its office in the US to accelerate commercialization of the technology

Insurance covers that protect cos from cyber attacks, data thefts & frauds

Post the ransomware attacks of 2017, the demand for cyber insurance from the manufacturing sector has been on the rise," said Sanjay Kedia, CEO Marsh India Insurance Brokers

A world without passwords

A new report released by the WEF in Davos titled Passwordless Authentication shows that replacing passwords with other forms of authentication will make us safer

Despite growth in spending, cybersecurity budget dips for small, medium biz

For SMBs the budget issue can be even more complicated as it's not only about money but also about the alignment of the budget planning process

Unified PR unit helps Pak military in setting narrative: Indian official

Talking about the DGISPR, which serves as the spokesperson for the Pakistan Armed Forces, Pant said the neighbouring country got its act together in narrative warfare through the agency.

Cybersecurity firm Lucideus raises $7 mn, valuation nearly doubles to $100 mn

The funding round was led by Japan's Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and Aioi Nissay Dowa, along with venture debt from Western Technology Investment

India's cybersecurity market to grow by 15%, set to touch $3 bn by 2022

Digital growth, rising cyber-attacks, and stringent regulatory mandates are the three main factors driving India's cybersecurity market

Govt preps up for cybersecurity policy upgrade, invites suggestions

The proposed vision of the upcoming policy is "to ensure a safe, secure, trusted, resilient and vibrant cyber space for our nation's prosperity".

How secure are social media messaging apps?

Cyber-security is often a game of cat and mouse. In fact, two major directions of research in cryptology are breaking the available security, and devising more efficient security

Tharoor-led parliamentary panel to take up WhatsApp snooping case on Nov 20

Two parliamentary panels headed by Congress leaders have decided to examine the WhatsApp snooping case and will seek details from top government officials including the Home Secretary

Snoopgate: Govt has no dealings with Israel firm, says source

The source, who requested anonymity, said WhatsApp had not disclosed the alleged spying incident in its conversations with the Indian government