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Government Warns Of Smishing Attacks. Here's How To Stay Safe
The Indian government has been cracking down on common cybercrimes and has set up websites and helplines for victims to report cyber fraud and scams. Now, the latest warning from the cyber agency is against a new scam called 'Smishing'.
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Centre's Cyber Watchdog CERT-In To Probe iPhone "Hacking" Attempt Charges
Central online safety agency CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) will probe the opposition's claim of iPhone "hacking" attempts, IT Ministry sources have said.
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Cyber Alert Issued Against 'Royal' Ransomware Virus That Targets Key Sectors, Seeks Bitcoin Payoffs
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team or CERT-In has stated in a latest advisory that this Internet spread ransomware sneaks in through phishing emails, malicious downloads, abusing RDP (remote desktop protocol) and other forms of social engineering.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks, Hints Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
Electric vehicle charging stations are also susceptible to cyber attacks and cyber security incidents like any other technological application, Parliament was informed on Thursday. In a written reply to Lok Sabha, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which is mandated to track and monitor cyber...
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India, US, Australia, Japan to Use Machine Learning in Bid to Enhance Quad Members’ National Cyber Capabilities
Australia, India, Japan and the United States, which form members of the Quad group of nations, has agreed to leverage machine learning and related advanced technologies to enhance cyber security, the White House has said. During the meet, the group reaffirmed their commitment to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient,...
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KYC Registration Agencies to Report All Cyberattacks, Threats, and Breaches Within Six Hours, Says SEBI
SEBI has directed all KYC Registration Agencies (KRAs) to report all cyberattacks, threats and breaches, within six hours of detection, according to a circular. All KRAs are also expected to report these incidents to the Indian Computer Emergency Response team (CERT-In) as per the agency’s guidelines. The National Critical Information Infrastruct...
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India and Japan Discuss Cooperation in 5G, Cybersecurity at Fourth Bilateral Cyber Dialogue
India and Japan participated in the fourth India-Japan cyber dialogue held virtually on Thursday. The two countries discussed cooperation in 5G telecom technology. Both sides also reviewed the progress in the areas of cybersecurity and information and communication technology, discussing important areas of bilateral cyber cooperation.
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India Mandates Five-Year Data Saving for Crypto Exchanges, Concerned Experts Foresee Corporate Upheaval
India’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has released two new rules for crypto, Cloud, and VPN players. These rules need firms to save people’s KYC data for five years, and report any security breach or threat within six hours of identifying. While CERT-In is looking to strengthen India’s cyber security, its new rule has stirred con...
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Highway Authority, Automakers Asked To Tighten IT Security After Cyber Attack Threats
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Sunday alerted NHAI, NHIDCL and its other wings besides automobile makers to augment their IT security systems after reports regarding threats of possible cyber attacks targeted at the Indian transport sector.
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Centre's Cyber Security Agency Cautions Users About Google Chrome Extensions
Internet users should exercise caution while installing Google Chrome extensions as the company has removed over 100 malicious links after they were found collecting "sensitive" user data, country's cyber security agency said today.
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Cyber Security Agency Warns Against Fake PM-CARES UPI Addresses
The national cyber security agency has alerted donors against fake "UPI IDs" for the coronavirus fund launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WannaCry Ransomware: CERT-In Issues Red Alert Over Cyber-Attack
A red-coloured 'critical alert' was issued by the Computer Emergency Response Team of India (CERT-In), the nodal agency to combat hacking, phishing and to fortify security-related defences of the Indian Internet domain.
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Ransomware Attack: Banks, Stock Markets Asked To Step Up Cyber Vigil
Over the weekend, the ransomware hit systems in over 100 countries, including Russia and the UK, in one of the most widespread cyber attacks in history.
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India, Malaysia, Singapore And Japan Sign Pacts For Cyber Security
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and its counterparts in Malaysia, Singapore and Japan have signed three pacts for cooperation in cyber security.
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54,483 Cyber Security Incidents Reported This Fiscal Year: Government
As many as 54,483 cyber security incidents such as phishing, spam and malicious code have been reported in the current financial year, Parliament was informed today.
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Government Warns Of Smishing Attacks. Here's How To Stay Safe
The Indian government has been cracking down on common cybercrimes and has set up websites and helplines for victims to report cyber fraud and scams. Now, the latest warning from the cyber agency is against a new scam called 'Smishing'.
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Centre's Cyber Watchdog CERT-In To Probe iPhone "Hacking" Attempt Charges
Central online safety agency CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) will probe the opposition's claim of iPhone "hacking" attempts, IT Ministry sources have said.
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Cyber Alert Issued Against 'Royal' Ransomware Virus That Targets Key Sectors, Seeks Bitcoin Payoffs
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team or CERT-In has stated in a latest advisory that this Internet spread ransomware sneaks in through phishing emails, malicious downloads, abusing RDP (remote desktop protocol) and other forms of social engineering.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks, Hints Union Minister Nitin Gadkari
Electric vehicle charging stations are also susceptible to cyber attacks and cyber security incidents like any other technological application, Parliament was informed on Thursday. In a written reply to Lok Sabha, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which is mandated to track and monitor cyber...
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India, US, Australia, Japan to Use Machine Learning in Bid to Enhance Quad Members’ National Cyber Capabilities
Australia, India, Japan and the United States, which form members of the Quad group of nations, has agreed to leverage machine learning and related advanced technologies to enhance cyber security, the White House has said. During the meet, the group reaffirmed their commitment to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific that is inclusive and resilient,...
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KYC Registration Agencies to Report All Cyberattacks, Threats, and Breaches Within Six Hours, Says SEBI
SEBI has directed all KYC Registration Agencies (KRAs) to report all cyberattacks, threats and breaches, within six hours of detection, according to a circular. All KRAs are also expected to report these incidents to the Indian Computer Emergency Response team (CERT-In) as per the agency’s guidelines. The National Critical Information Infrastruct...
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India and Japan Discuss Cooperation in 5G, Cybersecurity at Fourth Bilateral Cyber Dialogue
India and Japan participated in the fourth India-Japan cyber dialogue held virtually on Thursday. The two countries discussed cooperation in 5G telecom technology. Both sides also reviewed the progress in the areas of cybersecurity and information and communication technology, discussing important areas of bilateral cyber cooperation.
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India Mandates Five-Year Data Saving for Crypto Exchanges, Concerned Experts Foresee Corporate Upheaval
India’s Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has released two new rules for crypto, Cloud, and VPN players. These rules need firms to save people’s KYC data for five years, and report any security breach or threat within six hours of identifying. While CERT-In is looking to strengthen India’s cyber security, its new rule has stirred con...
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Highway Authority, Automakers Asked To Tighten IT Security After Cyber Attack Threats
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways on Sunday alerted NHAI, NHIDCL and its other wings besides automobile makers to augment their IT security systems after reports regarding threats of possible cyber attacks targeted at the Indian transport sector.
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Centre's Cyber Security Agency Cautions Users About Google Chrome Extensions
Internet users should exercise caution while installing Google Chrome extensions as the company has removed over 100 malicious links after they were found collecting "sensitive" user data, country's cyber security agency said today.
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Cyber Security Agency Warns Against Fake PM-CARES UPI Addresses
The national cyber security agency has alerted donors against fake "UPI IDs" for the coronavirus fund launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WannaCry Ransomware: CERT-In Issues Red Alert Over Cyber-Attack
A red-coloured 'critical alert' was issued by the Computer Emergency Response Team of India (CERT-In), the nodal agency to combat hacking, phishing and to fortify security-related defences of the Indian Internet domain.
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Ransomware Attack: Banks, Stock Markets Asked To Step Up Cyber Vigil
Over the weekend, the ransomware hit systems in over 100 countries, including Russia and the UK, in one of the most widespread cyber attacks in history.
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India, Malaysia, Singapore And Japan Sign Pacts For Cyber Security
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and its counterparts in Malaysia, Singapore and Japan have signed three pacts for cooperation in cyber security.
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54,483 Cyber Security Incidents Reported This Fiscal Year: Government
As many as 54,483 cyber security incidents such as phishing, spam and malicious code have been reported in the current financial year, Parliament was informed today.
