Cyber Security Issues

Microsoft discovered a major security vulnerability in multiple Android apps last week that could be exploited to gain unauthorised access to apps and sensitive data on the device. Interestingly, this security flaw does not come from the system codes, but an improper usage of a particular system by developers that can lead to loopholes that are pro...

The carrier issued a statement, apologising to its customers, and confirmed there was no indication that the glitch was a "cyber security incident".

Apple's cyber security executives from the US are expected to meet officials of CERT-In this month regarding the show cause notice issued to the company in the wake of several opposition MPs receiving a warning notification on their iPhones.

CERT-In has issued a high-severity rated warning cautioning against "multiple vulnerabilities" in web browser Google Chrome, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause denial of service condition on targeted system.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has called representatives of several banks such as the Punjab National Bank as well as global and national tech majors, including Google, Apple and Paytm, next week to discuss issues related to cyber security and rising cases of cyber crimes.

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and Society for Electronic Transactions and Security (SETS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to arry out joint research in deep tech and emerging technologies. The collaboration aims to improve self-reliance on information and cyber security and to reduce dependence on tools developed ...

Zomato and Google India took to Instagram to share a creative video highlighting the importance of cyber security and how one can protect themselves from such attacks.

US authorities have called out North Korea’s government for sponsoring cyberattacks on American blockchain firms. A joint advisory for platforms working in the domain has been issued by US’ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), FBI, and the US Treasury. While warning North Korea against such cyberattacks, the US has suggested...

Trezor, a crypto hardware wallet company, has confirmed circulating reports that some of its users were the target of a phishing attack this weekend. The company has warned users to avoid opening emails from a suspect email address in the meantime.

India and the US on Wednesday reviewed the ongoing cooperation in counterterrorism, cyber security and a host of other issues at a Homeland Security Dialogue attended by top officials of both the countries.

China's cyber regulatory body issued draft rules governing mobile apps, including a requirement for security reviews of apps whose functions could influence public opinion.

The UN Security Council on Tuesday will hold its first formal public meeting on cybersecurity, addressing the growing threat of hacks to countries' key infrastructure, an issue Joe Biden recently raised with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

JBS SA employees started returning to US meat plants a day after the company's beef operations stopped following a ransomware attack, disrupting meat production in North America and Australia.

The Biden administration is working with pipeline companies to strengthen protections against cyberattacks following the Colonial Pipeline hack, with announcements of actions planned in coming days, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said.

India's cyber security agency has cautioned WhatsApp users about certain vulnerabilities detected in the popular instant messaging app that could lead to breach of sensitive information.

Microsoft discovered a major security vulnerability in multiple Android apps last week that could be exploited to gain unauthorised access to apps and sensitive data on the device. Interestingly, this security flaw does not come from the system codes, but an improper usage of a particular system by developers that can lead to loopholes that are pro...

The carrier issued a statement, apologising to its customers, and confirmed there was no indication that the glitch was a "cyber security incident".

Apple's cyber security executives from the US are expected to meet officials of CERT-In this month regarding the show cause notice issued to the company in the wake of several opposition MPs receiving a warning notification on their iPhones.

CERT-In has issued a high-severity rated warning cautioning against "multiple vulnerabilities" in web browser Google Chrome, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code and cause denial of service condition on targeted system.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance has called representatives of several banks such as the Punjab National Bank as well as global and national tech majors, including Google, Apple and Paytm, next week to discuss issues related to cyber security and rising cases of cyber crimes.

Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) and Society for Electronic Transactions and Security (SETS) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to arry out joint research in deep tech and emerging technologies. The collaboration aims to improve self-reliance on information and cyber security and to reduce dependence on tools developed ...

Zomato and Google India took to Instagram to share a creative video highlighting the importance of cyber security and how one can protect themselves from such attacks.

US authorities have called out North Korea’s government for sponsoring cyberattacks on American blockchain firms. A joint advisory for platforms working in the domain has been issued by US’ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), FBI, and the US Treasury. While warning North Korea against such cyberattacks, the US has suggested...

Trezor, a crypto hardware wallet company, has confirmed circulating reports that some of its users were the target of a phishing attack this weekend. The company has warned users to avoid opening emails from a suspect email address in the meantime.

India and the US on Wednesday reviewed the ongoing cooperation in counterterrorism, cyber security and a host of other issues at a Homeland Security Dialogue attended by top officials of both the countries.

China's cyber regulatory body issued draft rules governing mobile apps, including a requirement for security reviews of apps whose functions could influence public opinion.

The UN Security Council on Tuesday will hold its first formal public meeting on cybersecurity, addressing the growing threat of hacks to countries' key infrastructure, an issue Joe Biden recently raised with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

JBS SA employees started returning to US meat plants a day after the company's beef operations stopped following a ransomware attack, disrupting meat production in North America and Australia.

The Biden administration is working with pipeline companies to strengthen protections against cyberattacks following the Colonial Pipeline hack, with announcements of actions planned in coming days, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said.

India's cyber security agency has cautioned WhatsApp users about certain vulnerabilities detected in the popular instant messaging app that could lead to breach of sensitive information.