Tag: Cyber Security

Rare spying platform Taj Mahal discovered after 5 years

New Delhi: Researchers with cyber security firm Kaspersky Lab have uncovered a sophisticated spying platform, TajMahal, that has been active for more than five years now and appears to be unconnected to any known threat actors. The TajMahal framework features around 80 malicious modules and includes functionality never before seen in an advanced persistent threat, […]

  • Sunday, 02 May 2021
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Millions of Instagram users' data leaked, company probing

New Delhi: After Facebook that is battling several data breaches, its photo-sharing service Instagram saw itself in trouble after personal data of millions of celebrities and influencers were allegedly exposed on its platform in a massive database that was traced to Mumbai-based social media marketing firm Chtrbox. The database contained 49 million records of several high-profile […]

  • Friday, 30 April 2021
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Tech Mahindra, IIT-Kanpur join hands on cyber security

Kanpur: With an aim to introduce innovative cyber security solutions and enhance digital resilience of critical national infrastructure, software major Tech Mahindra on Monday announced a partnership with Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur (IIT-K). Tech Mahindra said the partnership would help in real world industry exposure to students of IIT-K. “At Tech Mahindra, our primary […]

  • Thursday, 29 April 2021
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Suspected Chinese hackers attack global telecom carriers

Washington: Suspected Chinese hackers have infiltrated into the networks of over a dozen telecommunication providers in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East — gaining control and stealing hundreds of gigabytes of data of individuals, a US-based cyber security firm has revealed. Any entity that possesses the power to take over the networks of telecommunications […]

  • Thursday, 29 April 2021
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India sees dramatic rise in cyber attacks post-Kashmir decision

New Delhi: There has been a rise in cyber attacks on Indian institutions after the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A and the country needs to be extra careful when it comes to the security of websites and critical infrastructure, Russian cyber security firm Kaspersky said on Monday. On Sunday, the official website of the […]

  • Monday, 26 April 2021
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Hackers attack Indian healthcare website, steal 68 lakh records

New Delhi: In a startling revelation, US-based cyber security firm FireEye said on Thursday that hackers broke into a leading India-based healthcare website, stealing 68 lakh records containing patient and doctor information. Without naming the website, FireEye said cyber criminals — mostly China-based — are directly selling data stolen from healthcare organisations and web portals […]

  • Monday, 26 April 2021
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'National strategy needed for tackling cyber crime'

New Delhi: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs G. Kishan Reddy said on Wednesday that India needs to strengthen its defence against rising cyber attacks and also formulate a national strategy for reducing the risk of cyber crimes. Reddy was speaking at a conclave on the issue of cyber crime – ‘Towards New National […]

  • Monday, 26 April 2021
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Infosys, Microsoft to offer solutions for digital shift

Bengaluru: Global software majors Infosys and Microsoft on Wednesday tied up to jointly offer new solutions to clients worldwide for accelerating their digital transformation. “We have entered into a collaboration with Microsoft and JCI (Johnson Controls International) to deliver smart buildings and space solutions for accelerating the convergence of physical and digital infrastructure,” said the […]

  • Monday, 26 April 2021
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New Rules For Debit And Credit Cards Kick In From Monday

New Delhi: The new rules for debit and credit cards to increase security and reduce frauds kick in from Monday. In January, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) had issued new rules to improve user convenience and increase the security of card transactions. These rules will help in curbing the misuse of debit and credit […]

  • Sunday, 18 April 2021
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Hackers Creating Scam Sites Similar To COVID-19 Relief Packages

New Delhi: With the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down major parts of the global economy, governments are responding with massive stimulus packages aimed at supporting businesses and individuals. And not surprisingly, cyber-attackers are busy using scam and phishing techniques to get their share, security researchers warned on Monday. These scam websites use the news of the […]

  • Saturday, 17 April 2021
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High-Profile Twitter Hacking Scandal Craftily Done By 4 Young Hackers: Report

San Francisco: The worst cyber attack in the history of social media in which over 130 high-profile Twitter accounts were compromised using internal company tools this week is not the handiwork of nation-state bad actors but the brainchild of four young hackers, the media reported. The New York Times reported on Friday that the Twitter […]

  • Wednesday, 14 April 2021
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Kaspersky Signs MoU With Indian CERT-In To Create Secure Cyberspace

New Delhi: In a bid to create a safe and secure cyber space in India, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky on Monday singed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) at the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). Kaspersky and CERT-In said they will facilitate the fulfilment of mutual goals in […]

  • Friday, 09 April 2021
India Formulating New Action Plan, Chinese Telecom Giants Could Be Out Of Game
India Formulating New Action Plan, Chinese Telecom Giants Could Be Out Of Game

New Delhi: Chinese telecom giants Huawei and ZTE could be potentially out of the game in India with the government set to begin formulating an action plan on the implementation of ‘National Security Directive on Telecommunication Sector’ on Thursday. With an aim to protect India’s essential national security interests, a committee headed by the Deputy […]

  • Tuesday, 06 April 2021
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