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"Through our partnership with IIT Kanpur, we aim to collaborate and co-create superior research based solutions in cyber security," Rajiv Singh, Global Head of Cybersecurity, Tech Mahindra, said in a statement.

Tech Mahindra, IIT Kanpur collaborate to address cybersecurity challenges

Through this partnership, Tech Mahindra will bring real world industry exposure to students of IIT Kanpur.

10 Jun 2019 3:54 PM

With over 350,000 new malware varieties being discovered daily, HP said it required a new line of cybersecurity defence, noting that HP Sure Sense uses artificial intelligence and deep learning to predict and prevent security threats.

Cyber firm Deep Instinct gets deal to secure HP laptops

An industry source estimated the deal was worth more than $150 million over a few years for Deep Instinct.

28 May 2019 9:35 AM

QH Underlines its 25-year legacy of constant innovation with future-ready products aimed at providing consumers an edge over threat actors.

Quick Heal launches next-gen suite of cybersecurity solutions

The new solution will specially cater to consumers.

17 May 2019 9:33 AM

In today’s digital age, technology requires fast and comprehensive IT security, and the CSFC comes with 20 years of security and engineering experience, more than 3500 certified analysts, and the experience of managing more than 350 Fortune 500 / Global 2000 clients.

HCL Technologies expands US operations with new cybersecurity centre

HCL also also launches a Cybersecurity training and college hiring program in Texas.

26 Apr 2019 11:32 AM

As we move towards a more connected economy, it is critical to integrate security solutions at a foundation level to prevent system attacks and user-data protection.

The ‘dark’ side of IoT

The bad news is that cyber criminals are always on the lookout to gain unauthorized access to a network, cloud or device.

23 Apr 2019 4:13 PM

WannaCry infected hundreds of thousands of computers and caused disruptions at factories, hospitals, shops and schools in more than 150 countries.

Cyber expert credited with stopping 'WannaCry' attack admits malware charges

Hutchins had risen to overnight fame within the hacker community in May 2017.

20 Apr 2019 3:41 PM

Cybersecurity blog KrebsOnSecurity had said Wipro's systems had been breached and were being used to launch attacks against some of its clients.

Breach of employee accounts will not have any effect on Wipro's financials: COO

Wipro also retained an independent forensic firm to assist the company in its investigation.

17 Apr 2019 8:57 AM

Cybersecurity blog KrebsOnSecurity had said that Wipro's systems had been breached and were being used to launch attacks against some of its clients.

Wipro net up 38 per cent; says system was attacked

The company’s board also approved a share buyback of 3.23 crore shares at Rs 325 apiece, aggregating Rs 10,500 crore.

17 Apr 2019 1:59 AM

Wipro's systems were seen being used as jumping-off points for digital fishing expeditions targeting at least a dozen Wipro customer systems.

Wipro investigating potential breach of few employee accounts, ropes in forensic firm

KrebsOnSecurity had said that Wipro's systems had been breached and were being used to launch attacks against some of its clients.

16 Apr 2019 1:13 PM

Britain publicly chastised Huawei for failing to fix long-standing security flaws in its mobile network equipment and revealed new “significant technical issues”. (Photo: AFP)

Belgian cybersecurity agency finds no threat from Huawei

Germany last month set tougher criteria for vendors supplying telecoms network equipment.

16 Apr 2019 11:25 AM

Cybersecurity and 5G security requires international cooperation. (Photo: AP)

China warns Australia at WTO about 5G restriction

Earlier Australia banned Huawei Technologies Co Ltd from supplying equipment for a 5G mobile network citing national security risks.

14 Apr 2019 12:35 PM

5G’s leading role in internet-connected products ranging from self-driving cars and smart cities to augmented reality and artificial intelligence. (Photo: AP)

Huawei says its equipment as secure as any, pans US campaign

Countries adopting risk-based security frameworks for 5G would lead to Huawei being banned.

12 Apr 2019 1:26 PM

AI projects should be transparent, have human oversight and secure and reliable algorithms, and they must be subject to privacy and data protection rules. (Representative image: Pixabay)

AI must be accountable, EU says as it sets ethical guidelines

AI can help detect fraud and cyber security threats, improve healthcare and financial risk management and cope with climate change.

09 Apr 2019 1:28 PM

The announcement came at a time when L&T has made an offer to buy up to 66 per cent stake in IT firm Mindtree for around Rs 10,800 crore.

Larsen & Toubro expects USD 1 bn revenue from L&T Nxt in 5-7 years

L&T Nxt will focus on artificial intelligence, IoT, virtual reality, augmented reality, geospatial solutions and cybersecurity.

31 Mar 2019 3:41 PM

SAS Unplugged will include an expo zone with interactive stations and lightning talks.

World’s top security experts uncover cybersecurity issues with young talents

The global cybersecurity company is unveiling SAS Unplugged this year, the summit’s newest component.

28 Mar 2019 4:23 PM

Email remains one of the most popular threat vectors. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mounting cloud email threats to Office 365 require second layer of defence

Cloud App Security report highlights the dangers of relying solely on built-in email security.

14 Mar 2019 2:38 PM

Whitefly compromises its victims using custom malware alongside open-source hacking tools and living off the land tactics, such as malicious PowerShell scripts.

Whitefly: Espionage group has Singapore in its sights

Group behind the SingHealth breach is also responsible for a string of other attacks in the region.

07 Mar 2019 1:36 PM

F-Secure's detection and response solutions detected 15 threats in a single month at a company with 1300 endpoints and 7 threats in a single month at a company with 325 endpoints.

Companies unable to detect cyber attacks

The survey suggested that many companies do not have the visibility needed to catch attacks.

07 Mar 2019 1:34 AM

F-Secure’s survey found that 22 percent of companies did not detect a single attack in a 12-month period.

14.5% of companies in India could not detect any attacks in 2018

Attack traffic observed by F-Secure’s network of decoy honeypots in 2018 increased by 32 percent over the previous year.

05 Mar 2019 6:40 PM

The US has been lobbying allies to shun Huawei because of fears its equipment could facilitate digital espionage by China’s communist leaders. (Photo: AP).

Huawei opens Brussels security lab in bid to reassure EU

The new lab in the Belgian capital gives Huawei a venue to reassure the EU’s policymakers about its cybersecurity credentials.

05 Mar 2019 6:20 PM

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