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Cybersecurity: Every user must watch out...

The Reserve Bank issued an advisory asking all banks to immediately update software systems using patches by Microsoft.

17 May 2017 12:22 AM

Hackers exploit stolen US spy agency tool to launch global cyberattack

Security software maker Avast said they had observed 57,000 infections in 99 countries with Russia, Ukraine and Taiwan the top targets.

13 May 2017 8:10 AM

The growing use of exploits is one of the key findings of the “Attacks with Exploits: From Everyday Threats to Targeted Campaigns” report prepared by Kaspersky Lab experts to evaluate the threat level that exploits pose to regular users and organizations.

Number of attacks using software vulnerabilities on the rise

In 2016 there were 702 million attempts to launch an exploit – malware that uses bugs in software to infect devices.

22 Apr 2017 8:52 AM

The thought of losing these precious memories is considered more distressing for them than the prospect of a car accident, breaking up with a partner, or a quarrel with a friend or family member.

People would sacrifice photos on their phones for just 10.37EUR, study reveals

A survey has shown that for 49% of people, private and sensitive photos of themselves are the most precious data they have on their devices

20 Apr 2017 3:46 PM

McAfee announced that leading private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo has joined, as a minority investor in the Company, through an agreement with TPG. As previously announced, Intel is retaining a 49 percent equity stake in the new entity.

New McAfee commits to building a safer future

The company also outlined a new strategic vision, focused on innovation, trust, and collaboration.

04 Apr 2017 8:08 PM

Kaspersky Lab’s recent report on industrial cybersecurity found that 92 per cent of externally available industrial control system (ICS) devices use open and insecure Internet connection protocols.

Infrastructure protection gets a boost with Kaspersky Industrial CyberSecurity

Modern electrical power grids are complex networks, with integrated automation and control functions.

24 Mar 2017 1:06 PM

Bitcoin had scaled to a record of nearly $1,300 this month, higher than the price of an ounce of gold, as investors speculated that an ETF holding the digital currency could woo more people into buying the asset.

US regulators reject Bitcoin ETF, digital currency plunges

The digital currency's price plunged, falling as much as 18 per cent in trading immediately after the decision before rebounding slightly.

11 Mar 2017 7:51 AM

The report, using data gathered from the Akamai Intelligent Platform, provides analysis of the current cloud security and threat landscape, as well as insight into seasonal trends.

India ranks No.2 on list of Web Application Attacks Source Countries

There is a significant need for companies to scale up investments, ensure application and infrastructure security.

20 Feb 2017 11:15 AM

If the hacks drive Yahoo's users away, it wouldn't be as valuable to Verizon in its quest to build a digital-ad business that could rival industry giants Google and Facebook.

Another Yahoo breach and investors are rattled

Verizon had said it would re-evaluate the Yahoo deal after the first hack, and said the same Wednesday after the latest revelation.

16 Dec 2016 7:39 AM

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi. (Photo: PTI)

Take cybersecurity seriously

Hacking is a dark art and a major digital evil of modern times, with individuals, companies, governments and nation states on the Internet.

02 Dec 2016 12:20 AM

The measure, to take effect in June 2017, was swiftly condemned by overseas critics, including business and human rights groups.

China cyber security law faces opposition by Global industry groups

Beijing on Monday adopted a cyber security law it called necessary to counter growing threats of hacking and terrorism.

12 Nov 2016 9:59 AM

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