Cyber Attack
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Ransomware is highest cyber threat in India: Report
Technology | Mar 21, 2024, 01:36 PM ISTA 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.
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Data breach, Cyber attack among top risks for businesses in India: Survey
Business | Mar 14, 2024, 05:29 PM ISTCyber attacks and data breaches were placed seventh in the 2021 business risks survey but after three years the threat deepened further.
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Indian websites and apps faced more than 5.14 billion cyberattacks in 2023: Report
Technology | Feb 15, 2024, 06:58 PM ISTThe 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.
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Hackers selling 1.80 terabyte data of 750 million Indian mobile consumers on dark web: Report
Business | Jan 30, 2024, 10:44 AM ISTThe 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.
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AI rise will lead to increase in cyberattacks | GCHQ warns
Technology | Jan 25, 2024, 07:09 AM ISTIt 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.
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Cyber attack cases in India rise 15 per cent in 2023: Report
Business | Jan 23, 2024, 11:14 AM ISTThe number of weekly attacks per organisation reached 2,138 in India, a 15 per cent surge since the previous year.
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Non-consensual deepfake porn surfaces at the top of Google and Bing search results | Report
Technology | Jan 18, 2024, 10:12 PM ISTResearchers 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.
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Women targeted in 24.4 per cent surge of cybercrimes, reveals NCRB report
India | Dec 05, 2023, 02:17 PM ISTThe NCRB data, while highlighting certain improvements, underscores the necessity for continued efforts to address specific challenges prevalent in society.
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Cyber security: MPs raise concerns over online fraud at MeitY, PNB's meeting held in new Parliament
India | Nov 24, 2023, 05:12 PM ISTSteps 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.
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Mohali woman's Rs 5 transaction turns into massive Rs 80,000 loss - Deets inside
Technology | Nov 16, 2023, 12:23 PM ISTRecently, 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.
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India most targeted country with 13.7% of cyberattacks: Report
Technology | Nov 06, 2023, 07:20 PM ISTAround 78 per cent of Indian organisations experienced a ransomware attack back in 2021, with around 80 per cent attacks resulted in data encryption.
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Apple releases statement on alleged phone hacking incident: Know more
Technology | Oct 31, 2023, 02:37 PM ISTAn 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.
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New SIM regulations: Everything you need to know before December 1
Technology | Oct 26, 2023, 01:44 PM ISTThese 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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Cybercriminals from Vietnam focus on India, US, and UK, unleash possible malware attacks
Technology | Oct 22, 2023, 05:46 PM ISTVietnam-based cybercriminals target digital marketing firms in India, US and UK. The Vietnamese hackers utilize 'Darkgate' malware and MaaS toolkit in malicious campaign.
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High-security warning issued by CRET-In to keep Android devices safe
Technology | Sep 11, 2023, 12:56 PM ISTThis security risk has the potential to impact a significant number of users in India, given the country's substantial Android user base. According to Statista, Android commanded a dominant 95.26 per cent share of the mobile operating system market in India in 2022.
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Major cybersecurity concerns in India: 83% of firms report incidents in past year
Technology | Sep 05, 2023, 01:27 PM ISTThe report underscores the obstacles that organizations encounter in establishing robust cybersecurity preparedness. A substantial 57% of business leaders in India pinpointed the scarcity of skilled professionals as their primary hurdle, with 44% indicating inadequate funding.
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Over 91% of Indian organizations experienced ransomware attacks in 2022
Technology | Jun 19, 2023, 07:38 AM ISTCyberArk's report reveals alarming ransomware rates and growing cyber debt in Indian organizations. It emphasizes the need to prioritize security investments with digital initiatives, as an expected rise in cyber debt, identity compromises, and AI threats necessitate strong cybersecurity measures.
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Cybercriminals used 3 new tactics for phishing users in January 2023
Technology | Mar 19, 2023, 06:30 AM ISTThe attackers had embedded the URL link in an email, and if a recipient clicks on it, they are taken to an authentic-looking website which is a fake phishing website which was controlled by the attackers.
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Why India faces more than 300 million malware attacks daily? Report
Technology | Feb 28, 2023, 02:37 PM ISTBotnet and malware code are reusable and efficient, they have cost-effective ways for criminals to build successful attack vectors while making iterative changes, and fine-tuning their attacks to sidestep detection. The total count of Botnets in India was 204,554,825, which is more than 2.2 mn.
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Cybercrimes: India registers over 16 lakh cases of online fraud in past three years
India | Dec 13, 2022, 04:54 PM ISTCybercrime: Over 16 lakh cybercrime incidents have been reported in the country in the last three years, Lok Sabha was informed on Tuesday.