CyberSecurity

Guardians of digital lives: Human Heart of cybersecurity innovation

By 2040, self-healing networks and global defense fabrics could secure our digital world, but only with governance and collaboration. Embracing these advancements, organizations can forge a future where cybersecurity is a guardian, protecting lives and livelihoods with brilliance and heart.

17 days ago

Telegram's New Job Scam Feeds a Crypto Web

"Get paid for tasks" is the new crypto scam: Telegram is the hunting ground

A new scam wave is sweeping India where victims are lured by Telegram task jobs, only to be groomed into fake crypto platforms and financial ruin — all under the illusion of easy earnings.

22 days ago

Centre conducts over 9,700 cybersecurity audits across critical sectors like power, banking

The cyber agency issues the necessary guidelines for setting up of State/sectoral Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs). Sector-specific CSIRTs, such as CSIRT in Finance sector (CSIRT-Fin) and CSIRT in Power sector (CSIRT-Power), are operational to coordinate cyber security issues and improve cyber resilience within respective sectors.

23 days ago

16 Billion Credential Breach: A Ticking Bomb for the Digital World

The 16 billion credential breach is not merely a technical incident, but a defining moment for the digital era. It has exposed the vulnerabilities of our interconnected world and the inadequacy of fragmented, reactive defenses.

Jun 24, 2025

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi warns of 'digital arrest', urges people to stay vigilant

Crackdown on digital arrests: 1700 Skype IDs; 59000 WhatsApp accounts blocked

The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) identified and blocked more than 1,700 Skype IDs and 59,000 WhatsApp accounts used for Digital Arrest, the Parliament was informed on Tuesday.

Dec 10, 2024

Uno reverse: Scammer posing as cop accidentally dials Thrissur cyber cell, here's what followed [details]

The netizens were treated to a true story of instant karma & sweet revenge after the scammer, who intended on extorting money via fake digital arrest, had his own location traced instead.

Nov 16, 2024

Centre issues alert against illegal payment gateways created via mule bank accounts

Government Warns Against Illegal Payment Gateways

The Indian government has issued a stern warning against the creation and use of illegal payment gateways. These gateways, set up using mule bank accounts, are the handiwork of transnational organized cybercriminals and are being used to facilitate money laundering services.

Oct 29, 2024

Mega breach hits Star Health; medical reports, PAN, more sensitive info leaked

Star Health, India's largest health insurer, has suffered a data breach with sensitive customer data being made accessible via Telegram chatbots. The chatbots allow users to request samples of stolen data, including personal details and medical records, raising serious security concerns.

Sep 22, 2024

Rare Rabbit Customers Targeted in Phishing Scam Following Suspected Data Breach

Rare Rabbit hacked? Customers targeted in phishing scam: Beware of KYC, DHL emails [Updated]

The use of KYC verification as a lure is a common tactic in phishing scams, aiming to trick recipients into providing sensitive information that could be exploited by cybercriminals.

Sep 2, 2024

iPhone users targeted by govt hackers with 0-days vulnerabilities: Google

Apple warns iPhone users worldwide, including India of potential spyware attacks

Apple, on 10th July 2024 issued notifications to certain iPhone users in 98 countries worldwide, including India regarding a potential series of advanced spyware attacks.

Jul 12, 2024

Airtel denies alleged data breach of 37.5 crore customers information [details]

Amidst reports of a serious data breach regarding the leakage of its customer details, Airtel India today has denied such reports. The alleged breach involved the leakage of personal details of over 37.5 crore Indian customers, which is reported to have been put online for sale.

Jul 5, 2024

Telangana police's Hawk Eye app hacked; data of over 2 lakh users leaked [details]

The hacker attached sample records with timestamps from May 2024, disclosing that the database comprises 130,000 SOS records, 70,000 incident reports, and 20,000 travel detail records.

Jun 3, 2024

Credit card data of 17K ICICI Bank users exposed; bank blocks cards, assures compensation

After credit card data of at least 17,000 new ICICI Bank customers was exposed and reached "wrong users", the bank said on Thursday that it has blocked these cards and is issuing new ones to the customers.

Apr 25, 2024

How Secure Is Your Password? Here's a List Of 2014's Worst Passwords; Tips On Choosing Strong Passwords

India's cybersecurity crisis: 10 data leaks every minute; deep dive into 2023 cyberattacks

According to SurfShark, ten data leaks occurred every minute, unveiling the profound challenges embedded within the nation's digital infrastructure. This marked a concerning 56% surge in data breaches compared to the previous year, signifying a pressing need for fortified digital defenses.

Feb 8, 2024

FreshMenu exposes 3.5mn users' data containing sensitive info: Report

Foodtech platform FreshMenu has exposed data of more than 3.5 million users, containing order details along with sensitive customer information, which includes phone numbers and food delivery addresses, a new report has revealed.

Jan 25, 2024

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