Cyber Security
- Technology
IBM keen to share knowledge with Karnataka govt on cyber security, AI
Bengaluru: A high-level delegation of IBM officials on Tuesday met C. N. Ashwathnarayan, Minister for IT-BT, Science and Technology at the Vikasa Soudha in Bengaluru and evinced interest in sharing knowledge with…
- Technology
Over 60% of mid-sized Indian firms faced data breach in 2021
New Delhi: More than 60 per cent of mid-sized Indian organisations fell victim to a cyberattack last year, a new report showed on Monday. Just under one fifth (19 per cent) of…
- Technology
Google to acquire cyber-security firm Mandiant for $5.4 billion
San Francisco: Google on Tuesday announced to acquire leading cyber defense and response company Mandiant in an all-cash deal of $5.4 billion. Upon the close of the acquisition, Mandiant will join Google…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Applications invited for online cyber security courses
Hyderabad: National Academy of Cyber Security (NACS), Hyderabad has invited online applications for admission into cyber security courses. Intermediate, Degree, Diploma, Engineering, PG are eligible for the courses. The courses offered by…
- Telangana
Hyderabad: KTR inaugurates Cotelligent’s Cybersecurity center
Hyderabad: Cotelligent, a ‘TechDemocracy’ firm, has opened up a new Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Skyview here in the city. For ‘TechDemocracy’, the CoE will act as the engineering and remote…
- Technology
Fraudsters conning fans via ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ web links
New Delhi: Cyber-security researchers on Friday warned that fraudsters are tricking people and stealing their bank details via phishing links based on the new film ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’. Kaspersky researchers observed…
- India
Data Security essential for personal, national security: General Bipin Rawat
Thiruvananthapuram: In a cyber world, data security is essential for personal and national security, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat said on Friday. During his inaugural address of the 14th edition…
- Technology
Critical bug in world’s largest NFT marketplace OpenSea found, firm fixes it
New Delhi: Cyber-security researchers on Wednesday reported that world’s largest NFT (non-fungible token) marketplace called OpenSea had compromised security which, if exploited, could have led hackers to hijack user accounts and steal…
- Technology
Ransomware attacks hit record 300 mn in 1st half of 2021: Report
San Francisco: Ransomware attacks globally surged in the first half of 2021, with 304.7 million, surpassing 2020’s full-year total (304.6 million), says a new report. After posting record highs in both April…
- Technology
Kaspersky, Airtel join hands to ensure security for Internet users
New Delhi: Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky on Thursday partnered with Bharti Airtel to ensure instant security for internet users in India. The collaboration will allow Airtel customers to purchase Kaspersky Total Security…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Applications invited for cyber security courses
Hyderabad: National Academy of Cyber Security (NACS), Hyderabad has invited online applications for admissions into cyber security courses. Intermediate, degree, diploma, engineering and post graduates candidates are eligible for the courses, a…
- Technology
Number of victims in major ransomware attack still unclear
New York: The company whose software was exploited in the biggest ransomware attack on record said Tuesday that it so far it appears that fewer than 1,500 businesses were compromised. But cybersecurity…
- Technology
Gmail blocks 100 mn phishing attempts daily: Google
New Delhi: Google has said that every day, Gmail blocks more than 100 million phishing attempts and Google Play Protect scans over 100 billion apps for malware and other issues, as cyber…
- Technology
70% of IT security teams ’emotionally overwhelmed’: Report
New Delhi: Around 70 per cent of IT and SOC (security operation centre) teams feel their personal lives are being emotionally impacted by their work by managing IT threat alerts, a new…
- World
Biden administration seeks USD 715 bn defence budget to ‘deter’ China, Russia
Washington DC: US President Joe Biden has asked Congress to provide USD 715 billion for the defence budget to “deter” Russia and China, the White House said. “The President’s 2022 discretionary request…
