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DFS organises symposium on preparing for Cyber Security Measures and readiness in Financial Services sector

DFS organises symposium on preparing for Cyber Security Measures and readiness in Financial Services sector

🕔18:09, 18.Jan 2023

New Delhi, Jan 18: Department of Financial Services (DFS), Ministry of Finance, organised a half-day symposium on cyber security titled Financial Services Cyber Security (FINSCY) here today. Dr. Vivek Joshi, Secretary, DFS, inaugurated the symposium. The symposium provided an opportunity

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Global cybersecurity market grows 16% to reach $17.8 bn in Q3

Global cybersecurity market grows 16% to reach $17.8 bn in Q3

🕔17:14, 31.Dec 2022

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The global cybersecurity market grew 15.9 per cent year on year to $17.8 billion in the third quarter this year, despite deteriorating economic conditions, a report has shown. Palo Alto Networks was the number one vendor

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‘We must have a cyber resilience plan post a breach’ (IANS Interview)

‘We must have a cyber resilience plan post a breach’ (IANS Interview)

🕔13:38, 30.Dec 2022

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) The global cyber threat continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with a rising number of data breaches being reported each year. According to reports, cybercrime cases have witnessed a steady spike in India since 2018.

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Indian government sector top target for hackers in 2022

Indian government sector top target for hackers in 2022

🕔13:35, 30.Dec 2022

New Delhi, Dec 30 (IANS) The number of cyber attacks targeting the Indian government sector increased by a whopping 95 per cent in the second half of 2022 compared to the same period last year, a report showed on Friday.The attacks

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IT Ministry extends deadline for feedback on Digital Data Bill to Jan 2

IT Ministry extends deadline for feedback on Digital Data Bill to Jan 2

🕔17:16, 17.Dec 2022

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Centre on Saturday extended the last date for receipt of feedback and comments on the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022, till January 2, 2023. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) published the

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Draft Data Protection Bill entails penalty of up to Rs 250 cr for privacy breach

Draft Data Protection Bill entails penalty of up to Rs 250 cr for privacy breach

🕔16:39, 18.Nov 2022

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Aiming to protect personal data breach, the Centre on Friday released the draft Digital Personal Data Protection Bill 2022, which entails the provision of fine of up to Rs 250 crore on data-managing entities that fail

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NHPC organizes a special session on Cyber Security

NHPC organizes a special session on Cyber Security

🕔05:32, 19.Oct 2022

Faridabad, Oct 19: NHPC, India’s premier hydropower company is observing October 2022 as National Cyber Security Awareness Month. In this regard, a special awareness session on cyber security was organized in the august presence of  Y.K. Chaubey, CMD, NHPC. The

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India, UK perform virtual drill to counter ransomware attack for 26 nations

India, UK perform virtual drill to counter ransomware attack for 26 nations

🕔06:32, 7.Sep 2022

New Delhi, Sep 7 (IANS) In a bid to prepare for a large, widespread cyber-security incident, India’s National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) and the UK government, in collaboration with BAE Systems, on Tuesday successfully conducted a virtual ransomware drill for 26

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Cyber crime cases more than double since 2017; cops not adequately trained

Cyber crime cases more than double since 2017; cops not adequately trained

🕔13:45, 27.Aug 2022

New Delhi, Aug 27 (IANS) With the advancement of technology, cybercrimes have emerged as a major issue all across the country. These crimes transcend geographical boundaries which makes it tough to track criminals. While the fraudsters keep innovating newer ways to

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Centre to withdraw contentious Personal Data Protection Bill, bring new one

Centre to withdraw contentious Personal Data Protection Bill, bring new one

🕔19:29, 3.Aug 2022

New Delhi, Aug 3 (IANS) The government on Wednesday said it will withdraw its much-awaited Personal Data Protection Bill 2019 that has seen 81 amendments in the past three years, and will now introduce a new bill. IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

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ASEAN Regional Forum discusses terrorism, maritime and cyber security

ASEAN Regional Forum discusses terrorism, maritime and cyber security

🕔19:49, 9.Jun 2022

ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in a virtual meeting on Thursday discussed terrorism, maritime and cyber security. New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in a virtual meeting on Thursday discussed terrorism, maritime and cyber security. Secretary (East), Saurabh Kumar

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641 govt websites, social media accounts hacked in last 5 yrs: Centre

641 govt websites, social media accounts hacked in last 5 yrs: Centre

🕔07:29, 6.Apr 2022

As many as 641 Twitter accounts, e-mails, websites pertaining to the government were hacked during the last five years, Centre said in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday. New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) As many as 641 Twitter accounts, e-mails, websites pertaining

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Hacker steals $625 mn in crypto from Blockchain platform Ronin

Hacker steals $625 mn in crypto from Blockchain platform Ronin

🕔11:32, 30.Mar 2022

In one of the largest decentralised finance (DeFi) breaches yet, a hacker has stolen cryptocurrencies worth $625 million from Ronin, a Blockchain platform behind popular non-fungible token (NFT) game Axie Infinity. San Francisco, March 30 (IANS) In one of the largest

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Google to acquire cyber-security firm Mandiant for $5.4 bn

Google to acquire cyber-security firm Mandiant for $5.4 bn

🕔18:36, 8.Mar 2022

San Francisco, March 8 (IANS) Google on Tuesday announced to acquire leading cyber defense and response company Mandiant in an all-cash deal of $5.4 billion. Upon the close of the acquisition, Mandiant will join Google Cloud. The acquisition of Mandiant will

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897 cyberattacks targeted Jordan in 2021

897 cyberattacks targeted Jordan in 2021

🕔18:13, 21.Feb 2022

Amman, Feb 21 (IANS) Jordan’s State Minister for Media Affairs Faisal Shboul said that 897 cyberattacks against the country were recorded in 2021 and all of them were thwarted. The attacks targeted several establishments including the Royal Hashemite Court, the official

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New malware ‘SharkBot’ attacking banking apps on Android phones

New malware ‘SharkBot’ attacking banking apps on Android phones

🕔22:02, 16.Nov 2021

New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Android Trojan that can circumvent multi-factor authentication on banking apps on smartphones, putting users’ financial data and money at risk. Called ‘SharkBot’, the Android malware has been found in attacks

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Critical bug in world’s largest NFT marketplace OpenSea found, firm fixes it

Critical bug in world’s largest NFT marketplace OpenSea found, firm fixes it

🕔17:13, 13.Oct 2021

New Delhi, Oct 13 (IANS) Cyber-security researchers on Wednesday reported that world’s largest NFT (non-fungible token) marketplace called OpenSea had compromised security which, if exploited, could have led hackers to hijack user accounts and steal entire crypto wallets of users, by

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Quad officials discuss cooperation on supply chain, critical technologies

Quad officials discuss cooperation on supply chain, critical technologies

🕔15:21, 13.Aug 2021

New York, Aug 13  Senior officials of the Quad countries on Thursday explored collaboration to ensure resilient supply chains and in the areas of emerging and critical technologies to move their cooperation to a newer level. India’s External Affairs Ministry,

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Cyber security key to achieve PM’s dream of USD 5 tr economy: Shah

Cyber security key to achieve PM’s dream of USD 5 tr economy: Shah

🕔07:14, 13.Jul 2021

Gandhinagar, July 13  Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of India becoming a five-trillion-dollar economy, cyber security was very important. He was speaking at the inauguration of the Centre of

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1 in 2 Indian adults fell prey to hacking in last 12 months

1 in 2 Indian adults fell prey to hacking in last 12 months

🕔10:35, 19.Apr 2021

New Delhi, April 19 More than one in two Indian adults (59 per cent) experienced cybercrime in the last 12 months, as seven in 10 Indian adults (among those surveyed) believed that remote work has made it much easier for

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