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  IIT Kanpur introduces 3 master’s programs in cybersecurity

  Education | December 15, 2020 22:59 IST

  With a view to meet the shortfall in trained and skilled cybersecurity personnel in the country, the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur has decided to introduce three new master's programs in cybersecurity in addition to a dedicated centre for the discipline. 

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  Microsoft links Vietnamese hackers to cryptomining malware

  Technology | December 01, 2020 19:06 IST

  BISMUTH attempts to gain initial access by sending specially crafted malicious emails from a Gmail account that appears to have been made specifically for its campaign.

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  Cybersecurity firm Sophos hit by data breach, notifies customers

  Technology | November 26, 2020 20:58 IST

  Sophos has notified some customers via email about a data security breach this week, saying a small subset of customers were affected.

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  Facebook fixes Messenger bug that ‘allowed' hackers to spy on users

  Technology | November 21, 2020 12:52 IST

  Silvanovich in 2018 found a bug in WhatsApp for Android and iOS that would have allowed attackers to take over the app after a user answered a video call.

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  Microsoft fixes 112 vulnerabilities in new security update: Know details

  Technology | November 11, 2020 15:50 IST

  A team of Google security researchers revealed a zero-day vulnerability in the Microsoft Windows operating system that is under active exploitation.

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  CERT-In warns users of vulnerabilities in WhatsApp for iOS: Know details

  Technology | November 10, 2020 13:13 IST

  Another vulnerability was found in the logging library in WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business for iOS due to what is called a "use-after-free" error.

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  e-grocery BigBasket admits to customer data 'breach'

  Technology | November 09, 2020 12:43 IST

  BigBasket provides services in 25 cities and towns across the country, offering to deliver 18,000 products from 1,000 brands through the year.

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  Apple patches 3 Zero-Day bugs in new iOS release: Know details

  Technology | November 06, 2020 15:19 IST

  Apple officially released iOS 14.2 and iPadOS 14.2 on Thursday, bringing a variety of new features along with dozens of new emoji

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  DDoS attacks fall 73% in Q3: Kaspersky

  Technology | November 06, 2020 12:33 IST

  To stay protected against DDoS attacks, Kaspersky experts recommended that organisations should maintain web resources operations by assigning specialists who understand how to respond to DDoS attacks.

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  Massive ransomware attack hits PTI, services resume: Know details

  Technology | October 26, 2020 17:22 IST

  According to cybersecurity firm Kaspersky, LockBit ransomware is a malicious software designed to block user access to computer systems in exchange for a ransom payment.

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  Startups, SMEs most vulnerable in India to cyberattacks: Report

  Technology | October 23, 2020 16:55 IST

  Startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain the most vulnerable segment in India when it comes to cyberattacks, said a new eBook report.

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  Cybersecurity tops corporate priorities in India now: Study

  Technology | October 22, 2020 13:14 IST

  Organisations in India are seeing a significant increase in the cybersecurity challenges they face amid the shift to mass remote working, a new study by Cisco shows. 

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  Google stopped biggest-ever DDoS cyber attack to date: Know details

  Technology | October 17, 2020 18:38 IST

  Google recently announced ‘Cloud Armor Managed Protection' which enables users to further simplify their deployments, manage costs, and reduce overall DDoS and application security risk.

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  Dr Lal PathLabs, famous blood test lab, exposes millions of users' data

  Technology | October 10, 2020 10:36 IST

  The data belonged to millions of patients and could be accessed by anyone and even misused by people with malicious intents

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  Microsoft discovers most dangerous mobile Android ransomware: Know what is it

  Technology | October 09, 2020 18:20 IST

  This new mobile ransomware variant is an important discovery because the malware exhibits behaviours that have not been seen before and could open doors for other malware to follow.

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  Google to now alert users about critical issues within apps

  Technology | October 08, 2020 12:49 IST

  Safe Browsing protects more than four billion devices, Gmail blocks more than 100 million phishing attempts every day, and Google Play Protect scans over 100 billion apps every day for malware and other issues.

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  This Instagram security flaw allowed hackers to access users' accounts: Know how

  Technology | September 26, 2020 11:45 IST

  A part of the Facebook family of apps, Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms globally, with over 100 million photos uploaded every day, and nearly one billion monthly active users.

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  Chinese, Russian hackers hit Biden, Trump campaigns: Microsoft

  Technology | September 11, 2020 15:35 IST

  The Strontium hacker group, operating from Russia, has attacked more than 200 organisations including political campaigns, advocacy groups, parties and political consultants.

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  143 million malware hit consumer smart devices in Q2: Report

  Technology | September 08, 2020 15:34 IST

  Among the top scams that were reported during the April-June period were free Netflix subscriptions and fraud PM CARE Fund apps.

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  WhatsApp, CyberPeace Foundation to empower 15K students in India: Know how

  Technology | September 05, 2020 12:45 IST

  The curriculum that has been created by WhatsApp and CyberPeace Foundation will focus on developmental skills and offer consultations with education boards, and governments at the state and national level.