CyberSecurity

Aadhaar security vs Aadhaar centralisation: Which is more important to the government?

In a latest Aadhaar data leak, details of more than 20,000 Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana applicants was published on the Punjab government's website.

Aug 8, 2017

WannaCry hero Marcus Hutchins arrested over malware creation

British citizen Marcus Hutchins has been named in an indictment by the US Department of Justice as a suspect linked to the spread of malware between July 2014 and July 2015. Hutchins was arrested on August 2 following a Las Vegas hacking conference.

Aug 4, 2017

The man who stopped 'WannaCry' ransomware arrested in US for cyber fraud

Briton Marcus Hutchins, who was praised for discovering a kill switch that slowed down WannaCry ransomware, has been arrested.

Aug 4, 2017

NAACP has warned against traveling to Missouri, citing a new

NAACP issued a travel warning in Missouri, the first in the groups 108-year history. The civil rights organization says travellers could be subjected to discrimination and harassment.  This comes in the wake of recent high-profile incidents of police brutality in the state as well as a new bill NAACP dubs the Jim Crow Bill.  

Aug 3, 2017

HBO cyberattack is seven times worse than 2014 Sony hack

The recent HBO hack may have exposed up to 1.5 terabytes of data-7 times what Sony lost in the 2014 cyberattack. Up to now, the script of an upcoming episode of  Game of Thrones and episodes of other popular HBO series have been released by the hackers. But thats far less than the total amount of data that has been hacked. The motivations of this cyberattack are still unclear. The hackers might still release potentially damaging data for HBO and its investors.

Aug 3, 2017

Around 10,000 MTNL broadband modems compromised due to malware attack

MTNL has shared a troubleshooting modem guide to help users resolve broadband connectivity problems after the malware attack.

Aug 2, 2017

How to get started with bitcoin

If youve never been involved in Bitcoin before and you want to get started using Bitcoin, the first thing you need to think about is what you are going to do when you get it. You have to think about security first, know how to get your Bitcoin and what to do with it.

Aug 1, 2017

The weak side of strong 4G LTE network

Hackers can use a newly-discovered flaw in the 4G LTE network to intercept your calls and SMS to gain access to your personal account.

Jul 31, 2017

Are North Korean hackers stealing money from South Korean banks?

Are North Korean hackers stealing money from South Korean banks? A South Korean state-backed agency reported that NK hackers are now more interested in cash rather than the secrets of their enemies. The report says that a NK hacking group Andariel tried to hack South Korean ATMs in order to steal bank card information and use malware to crack gambling websites for profits.  The US Senate just passed new sanctions on the regime. But the report warns that NK hackers will continue their efforts.

Jul 29, 2017

Meet Mia Ash: The Linkedin 'honey trap' targeting big corporates

An Iranian hacking group called Cobalt Gypsy created the persona to target male employees of oil and technology companies.

Jul 28, 2017

Ola subsidiary accused of Aadhaar data theft from UIDAI

High Grounds police station in Bengaluru has filed a FIR against Ola subsidiary Qarth Technologies for stealing Aadhaar data from UIDAI website.

Jul 28, 2017

Sweden's national security at risk after huge leak of confidential data: Why it's a wake-up call for India

Sweden's massive data breach should serve as a wake-up call for India which is rapidly advancing towards a digital economy.

Jul 25, 2017

Russian Tor node operator released to house arrest after three month detainment

Tor exit node operator Dmitry Bogatov, accused of inciting violence, has been released from jail.

Jul 24, 2017

Around 27,482 cybercrime cases in 2017: Will Windows 10 OS upgrade prevent cyberattacks in India?

Around 27,482 cases of cybercrime were reported from January to June in India, according to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team.

Jul 22, 2017

Chipotle under scrutiny for food safety

Chipotle is under scrutiny for food safety again. At least 13 customers have fallen ill due to a norovirus outbreak in Sterling, Virginia. The company has temporarily closed the location but says this was an isolated incident and that the restaurant was going to reopen Tuesday after the place was sanitized. Stock prices for the restaurant chain fell 7.6 percent mid-afternoon Tuesday. 

Jul 20, 2017