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Global technology major IBM has said there is a massive shortage of cyber security professionals in the country.

IBM India says cyber security a gold mine for jobs

Cyber security professionals are "more productive" as it is a margin accretive vertical.

13 May 2018 1:53 PM

With an aim to enhance cyber security, markets regulator Sebi is looking to put in place a new set of guidelines, wherein fingerprint or eye-scan will be required for stock trading through mobile applications.

Fingerprint, eye-scan may be required for stock trade on app: Sebi

It has been proposed that after few failed log-in bids, investors' account might be locked till fresh authentication.

23 Apr 2018 4:15 PM

The Cybersecurity Tech Accord, which vows to protect all customers from attacks regardless of geopolitical or criminal motive, follows a year that witnessed an unprecedented level of destructive cyber attacks.

Facebook, Microsoft, others tech firms vow not to aid state cyberattacks

It was not clear whether any companies would change their existing policies as a result of joining the accord.

18 Apr 2018 8:07 AM

Focused cyber attacks per organisation double in one year: report

Globally, organisations face as many as 30 cyber security breaches per year.

17 Apr 2018 4:12 PM

US intelligence agencies in 2017 accused Russia of interfering in the 2016 election with a hacking and propaganda campaign supporting Donald Trump’s campaign for president. (Photo: File)

US, Britain hold Russia responsible for global cyber attack

Washington and London issued a joint alert saying the campaign by Russian government-backed hackers was intended to advance spying.

17 Apr 2018 11:52 AM

Apart from simply sending out data, downloading apps and running through compromised websites could also put your loved ones into trouble.

Act now: How to use parental controls iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

Limit specific apps and features on your child’s iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch; use built-in Restrictions, also known as parental controls.

31 Mar 2018 1:49 PM

Ministry of information and technology had asked the Cambridge Analytica, the company from where the data was allegedly compromised, last week to provide the list of its clients as well as the source of data collected from India.

Cyber agency asks Net users not to share ‘personal info’

The agency clarified that the advisory has been issued in the backdrop of data being leaked from Facebook.

28 Mar 2018 6:39 AM

User is being manipulated at every stage on platforms like Facebook, Google, Twitter etc.

People must be smarter than the tools

Cyber Security experts often ask one tough question, why is it that people feel the need to put up everything on social media.

28 Mar 2018 1:34 AM

A total number of 493 affected websites were used for malware propagation

Over 22,000 Indian websites hacked between April 2017-Jan 2018

A total number of 74 and six government websites hosted on NICNET were hacked during 2017 and 2018.

07 Mar 2018 6:14 PM

Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) which tracks such incidents of cyber attacks, however does not maintain any data related to losses incurred by Indian companies owing to such violations.

13 per cent rise in cyber violations in 2014-16 sets alarm bells ringing

CERT-In on its part issues alerts and advisories regarding latest cyber threats and counter measures to protect computers on regular basis.

05 Mar 2018 12:56 AM

Cybersecurity researchers said in January they had found early indications that Russia-based hackers may be planning attacks against anti-doping and Olympic organizations in retaliation for Russia’s exclusion from the Pyeongchang Games.

Pyeongchang Games organizers confirm cyber attack

The Games’ systems, including the internet and television services, were affected by the hack.

12 Feb 2018 9:24 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Dilli Ka Babu: Modi talks social media to cops

Sources say that the focus of Modi’s address was the importance of social media in the context of cyber security.

28 Jan 2018 12:36 AM

from one browser to another and ultimately mine the digital currency Monero.

Cryptocurrency mined by hacking YouTube advertisements

This kind of mining is actually not good for the computers health as it drains the power resources, which in turn affects the performance.

27 Jan 2018 1:41 PM

The security firms said that the process does not compromise product security. (Representational Image)

Russia probes software used by U.S. government

Russian authorities say the reviews are necessary to detect flaws that could be exploited by hackers.

26 Jan 2018 12:12 PM

The company have collaborated with Cisco for "Power on Ethernet" (PoE) based lighting solutions and Human-Centric Lighting solutions.

Wipro Lighting launches digital lighting solutions

Wipro Lighting is said to be gearing up to render complete lighting infrastructure for the upcoming Smart Cities.

06 Jan 2018 7:35 PM

The agency said it ‘has no reason to believe’ that this information has been misused. (Representational image. Source: Pixabay)

Files of around 30,000 medicaid patients exposed

This kind of a security lapse is dangerous as the personal details of many are at risk.

06 Jan 2018 2:30 PM

The malware can also perform other routines such as installing a registry autostart mechanisms as well as system infection markers.

Cryptocurrency mining virus spreads through Facebook Messenger

A new cryptocurrency-mining bot, dubbed as Digmine, has been discovered and is spreading through Facebook Messenger.

28 Dec 2017 2:36 PM

Researchers said the exchanges were also attacked using fake email accounts.

Multi-stage cyber attacks net North Korea millions in virtual currencies: study

The attackers access the user’s bitcoin wallet either on the computer or on the bitcoin exchange’s server researcher says.

20 Dec 2017 9:17 AM

The year, 2017, witnessed a variety of cybercrime spanning from malware attacks to data breaches — Equifax, Deloitte and Verizon being the most notable firms to face breaches while Maersk, Merck, and FedEx were victims of ransomware.

Cybercrimes have become a business issue: Expert

Traditional methods such as antivirus, firewalls no longer effective.

15 Dec 2017 12:45 AM

Govt given Rs 7 crore for cyber security betterment: MOS

The cyber command will consist of the three defence forces — Army, Navy and Air force.

27 Nov 2017 1:36 AM

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