The DoT has ordered telecom service providers to take action and it has also collaborated with the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and state police to prevent the misuse of telecom resources.
Last year in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, approximately 25 per cent of cyberattacks were driven by espionage, a stark contrast to the 6 per cent and 4 per cent which was observed in Europe and North America, respectively.
Scammers are posing as former Indian cricket captain MS Dhoni to ask money from Instagram users. These scammers are also attaching a selfie of MS Dhoni as a proof with their message.
Apple warned iPhone users of possible mercenary spyware attacks in 92 countries including India. Apple said the reason for the attack could be victims’ name or work. Here’s all you need to know about mercenary spyware.
Department of Telecommunications has advised citizens to stay vigilant and not to share their personal information. They can also report calls impersonating government officials on the Sanchar Saathi portal.
The revelations that information was accessed through malicious cyber activity targeting New Zealand’s parliamentarian entities comes as Britain and the US accused China of a wide-sweeping cyber espionage campaign.
Hackers also use websites to trick users into giving away their personal information and data. Here are 5 signs you can check to avoid falling into the trap of fraudulent websites.
A new report surfaced which showcased that human error remains the leading cause of data breaches, with around 34 per cent of enterprises pinpointing this as the root cause for cyber attacks and ransomware.
Cyber attacks and data breaches were placed seventh in the 2021 business risks survey but after three years the threat deepened further.
The report sheds light on the vulnerability of various industries, particularly the healthcare sector, where 100 per cent of websites faced bot attacks, and the banking, finance, and insurance sectors, where 90 per cent of entities experienced similar attacks.
The alleged hacker has denied involvement in a breach, claiming to have obtained the data through undisclosed asset work within law enforcement channels, according to CloudSEK.
It suggested the biggest increase in capability for malicious actors in cyberspace would go to opportunistic hackers who do not necessarily possess the skills needed to carry out higher-level attacks.
The number of weekly attacks per organisation reached 2,138 in India, a 15 per cent surge since the previous year.
Researchers conducted searches on Google and Bing for 36 renowned female celebrities, utilizing a combination of their names and the term "deepfakes." Upon examination, it was found that, for 34 queries on Google and 35 on Bing, the top search results included links to deepfake videos.
The NCRB data, while highlighting certain improvements, underscores the necessity for continued efforts to address specific challenges prevalent in society.
Steps taken to ensure security of the members of Parliament at the new Parliament building by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) were also listed by officials and they replied to the members' concerns on the issue.
Recently, scams in India have surged, with scammers using more new and tricky methods to deceive people. Among these, the courier delivery scam has gained less attention but poses a big threat.
Around 78 per cent of Indian organisations experienced a ransomware attack back in 2021, with around 80 per cent attacks resulted in data encryption.
An issue with a computer program's functioning, known as an algorithm malfunction, has been identified as the cause behind the delivery of these emails to opposition leaders.
These regulatory changes are a proactive step by the government to safeguard individuals from falling victim to scams and fraudulent activities, and they mark a significant move towards enhancing the security of SIM card purchases in the country.
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