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Data available on lifestyle and entertainment websites is gold for hacker groups: Nandakishore Harikumar, CEO, Technisanct

Lifestyle and entertainment are two industries where a lot of consumer data are available.

December 30, 2022 08:00 IST

Phishing, DDoS attacks, Zero-day exploits, Malware explained: What they mean, how to stay safe online, and more

Different terms related to online crimes and how to prevent them.

Updated: December 29, 2022 18:39 IST

Cointelegraph stated that attackers stole about $2.3 million in company assets in addition to about $700,000 in client assets on December 3.

Bitcoin mining pool BTC.com reports a $3M cyberattack

According to the announcement, the efforts have already assisted BTCcom in recovering some of the assets.

December 27, 2022 12:42 IST

How to ensure cyber security, identity verification, fraud prevention in 2023

As the technological advancements make digital transactions easy, cyber criminals are also taking advantage of the same technology to defraud…

December 21, 2022 22:37 IST

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A nimbler data protection Bill

The Bill seeks to establish a consent- and rights-based data protection regime that does not sacrifice commercial autonomy or innovation

Updated: December 15, 2022 08:30 IST

Interpol says metaverse opens up new world of cybercrime

Interpol’s member countries have raised concerns about how to prepare for possible metaverse crime, Madan Oberoi, Interpol’s executive director for…

Updated: October 28, 2022 13:09 IST

India Future Foundation and United Service Institution of India sign MoU to promote digital diplomacy, cyber security

As per the MoU, IFF and USI of India shall facilitate the capability and capacity development of the Armed Forces…

September 27, 2022 17:44 IST

Juice Jacking: Charging your phone at Public Places could empty your bank balance; here’s how to be on the safer side | Tech Tips

Charging phones at public places could be risky.

Updated: September 26, 2022 18:37 IST

"Don't charge your mobiles at public places like mobile charging station, USB power station etc. Cyber fraudsters are trying to steal your personal information from mobile and installing the malware inside your phone," Odisha Police said in a Twitter post.

Don’t charge your mobile in public charging stations, Odisha Police warns public

The advisory was issued as police apprehend possibility of data theft from mobile sets by using modern gadgets at public…

September 15, 2022 17:34 IST

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Will the Data Protection Bill make online transactions secure?

With people moving towards cashless economy, petty criminals are graduating to cyber fraudsters and the money related crimes are also…

September 9, 2022 19:00 IST

Cybercrimes in 2021 rose by 5%, fraud most common motive: Report

The average rate of cybercrime incidents (per one lakh population) was recorded at 3.9 in the country in 2021.

September 1, 2022 12:40 IST

How Quantum Computing will disrupt cybersecurity?

While it seems quantum computing could revolutionise multiple industries for good, cybersecurity is one industry that is threatened by its…

August 18, 2022 11:26 IST

Cybercrime and digital evidence

Computers are used for committing crime as well as it is also used to fight crimes. The future of computer…

August 16, 2022 17:45 IST

VLC Media Player banned in India? Major ISPs block access to website, govt mum

While there is no official information regarding any ban from the government, access to VLC website has been restricted by…

Updated: August 13, 2022 14:56 IST

85 per cent of Indian children have experienced cyberbullying: Survey

“85 per cent of Indian children reported being cyberbullied as well as having cyberbullied someone else at rates well over…

August 7, 2022 19:22 IST

Using simple and common passwords, sharing them or storing them incorrectly leads to weak password security and enhances the probability of a breach.

Cybersecurity: Humans weakest link in the chain

Following good practices can check human errors that lead to breaches or minimise them.

August 4, 2022 00:40 IST

Cybersecurity: Companies seek more bang for their buck

Microsoft lists four ways in which organisations are dealing with threats arising from hybrid work.

August 2, 2022 01:40 IST

Security experts issued a warning about the emergence of the Luca Stealer malware variant in the wild at the end of July.

Blockchain security firm warns of new MetaMask phishing campaign

Phishing is a type of cryptocurrency scam that includes deceiving victims into disclosing their private keys or personal data.

August 1, 2022 15:42 IST

Cybersecurity: SMS Bombing can disrupt the working of your phone

Attackers are bombarding phones with large number of messages or even OTPs to harass users.

August 1, 2022 01:30 IST

The accused allegedly morphed obscene images of the victims who failed to repay loans

Mumbai cyber police nab 14 persons part of online instant loan racket

Reportedly, the cyber police froze 350 bank accounts, comprising Rs 14 crore, and cryptocurrency worth $2.17 lakh

July 29, 2022 15:17 IST

VPN, an online service, purports to provide its users more security when connected to the internet.

Pavan Duggal on is India’s strategy on VPN and cyber laws enough?

All VPN providers serving consumers in India have been asked to comply with additional regulations by the Indian Computer Emergency…

July 21, 2022 09:03 IST

SEBI files FIR in cyber security incident, no sensitive data lost

Sebi said that it constantly monitors its detection and prevention systems and has taken additional measures post-incident to tighten security…

July 16, 2022 22:30 IST

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