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EU mulls wider scope for cybersecurity certification scheme
24Nov By adminNo Comments
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EU mulls wider scope for cybersecurity certification scheme

[ad_1] The European Union is considering broadening the scope of proposed cybersecurity labelling rules that would affect not just Amazon, Alphabet's Google and Microsoft but also banks and airlines, according to the latest draft of the rules.The EU move to set up such a system comes as Big Tech looks to the government cloud market to drive growth in the coming years while a potential boom in artificial intelligence after the viral success of OpenAI's ChatGPT could also boost demand for cloud services. The latest proposal from EU cybersecurity agency ENISA concerns an EU certification scheme (EUCS) which vouches for the cybersecurity of cloud services and determines how governments and companies in the bloc select a vendor for their business. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join.The do...
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Hackers Are Exploiting a Flaw in Citrix Software Despite Fix
20Nov By adminNo Comments
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Hackers Are Exploiting a Flaw in Citrix Software Despite Fix

[ad_1] A critical flaw in software from Citrix Systems Inc., a company that pioneered remote access so people can work anywhere, has been exploited by government-backed hackers and criminal groups, according to a US cyber official.The flaw, dubbed Citrix Bleed, was abused by hackers in secret for weeks before it was found and a fix was issued last month, according to Citrix online posts and cybersecurity researchers. Since then, researchers say hackers have accelerated their exploitation of the bug, targeting some of the thousands of customers that haven't applied a patch.  “We are aware that a wide variety of malicious actors, including both nation state and criminal groups, are focused on leveraging the Citrix Bleed vulnerability,” Eric Goldstein, executive assistant director for cybe...
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Siemens, Ericsson warn EU cybersecurity rules may disrupt supply chains
7Nov By adminNo Comments
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Siemens, Ericsson warn EU cybersecurity rules may disrupt supply chains

[ad_1] Electronics makers Siemens, Ericsson and Schneider Electric, along with industry group DigitalEurope warned on Monday that onerous proposed EU rules targeting cybersecurity risks of smart devices could disrupt supply chains on a scale similar to during the pandemic.Proposed by the European Commission last year, the Cyber Resilience Act requires manufacturers to assess the cybersecurity risks of their products and take measures to fix problems for a period of five years or through the expected lifetime of the products. The proposed rules would also apply to importers and distributors of internet-connected devices. Cybersecurity worries have spiked following a series of high-profile incidents of hackers damaging businesses and demanding huge ransoms. We are now on WhatsApp. Click t...
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What are Apple threat notifications on iPhones and how the company reacted to the row in India
1Nov By adminNo Comments
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What are Apple threat notifications on iPhones and how the company reacted to the row in India

[ad_1] In an incident yesterday, October 31, that rocked the Indian political establishment, at least nine political leaders from opposition parties received a shocking alert on their iPhones warning them of "state-sponsored attackers trying to remotely compromise” their device. It raised an alarm among leaders as they posted screenshots of the alerts on their X accounts, seeking clarification for the same. The government also raised a query with the iPhone maker to share more details about the alerts and to work closely as an investigation is conducted.The leaders who received the alert include Congress leaders Shashi Tharoor, Pawan Khera and Supriya Shrinate, the Samajwadi Party's Akhilesh Yadav, the Shiv Sena's Priyanka Chaturvedi, the CPI(M)'s Sitaram Yechury, the Trinamool Congress...
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SolarWinds Misled Public on Cyber Risk Before Hack, SEC Claims
31Oct By adminNo Comments
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SolarWinds Misled Public on Cyber Risk Before Hack, SEC Claims

[ad_1] The Securities and Exchange Commission alleged on Monday that SolarWinds Corp. defrauded investors by downplaying security risks ahead of a hack of its software that rippled through computer systems across the US government and corporate America. The SEC also accused the top information security official at SolarWinds, Tim Brown, of breaking securities rules in a lawsuit filed in federal court in Manhattan. The action is the first time the regulator has sued a computer security executive for a cybersecurity-related issue.  The SolarWinds hack was among the worst cyber breaches in history, affecting hundreds of public companies and numerous government agencies. The motives behind the breach remain unclear. The US blamed Russia and sanctioned dozens of entities and officials for t...
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Protect yourself from fake e-challan scams! Stop money and ID loss
30Oct By adminNo Comments
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Protect yourself from fake e-challan scams! Stop money and ID loss

[ad_1] In recent times, India has faced an alarming rise in cybercrime, with cybercriminals continuously developing new and innovative methods to deceive unsuspecting citizens. Among these tactics, the proliferation of fake e-challan scams has become a serious concern. These scams prey on individuals' fear of traffic violations, demanding payments for offenses that never occurred. The Information Security Awareness (ISEA) by MeitY has issued a warning about this growing threat.A recent alert from authorities, shared on social media, emphasizes the need for vigilance. It states, "Beware!! If you receive a link for a traffic challan, don't click these links." The post also reminds people, "Don't Fall for the Fake E-Challan Scam! Your Safety is Your Responsibility," while highlighting the ...
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FasTag recharge scam: Man just lost ₹2.4 lakh! Guard yourself, check these 5 tips
28Oct By adminNo Comments
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FasTag recharge scam: Man just lost ₹2.4 lakh! Guard yourself, check these 5 tips

[ad_1] In a shocking incident, a man was conned by cybercriminals during an attempt to recharge his FasTag account, resulting in a substantial loss of ₹2.4 lakh. This case underscores the critical need for vigilance when accessing customer support for online services. The 47-year-old victim is a resident of Nallasopara and he was trying resolve a FasTag issue. He searched for a contact number online and made a call, unwittingly falling into the trap of a cyber scammer. The fraudster, pretending to be an official call centre employee, provided false reassurances. He then directed the victim to download a remote access application on his phone. We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join. Trusting the fake employee, the victim followed the instructions and downloaded the suggested app, unkno...
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OpenAI Is Starting a New Team to Reduce Risk From Future AI
28Oct By adminNo Comments
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OpenAI Is Starting a New Team to Reduce Risk From Future AI

[ad_1] OpenAI is starting a new team aimed at minimizing risks from artificial intelligence as the fast-developing technology gets more capable over time.In a blog post Thursday the company best known for the popular chatbot ChatGPT announced it has formed a “preparedness” team headed up by Aleksander Madry, who has been working at OpenAI while on leave from a faculty position at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The group will analyze and try to ward off potential “catastrophic risks” of AI systems, ranging from cybersecurity issues to chemical, nuclear and biological threats. The team will also come up with a policy aimed at helping the company determine how it can can reduce risks that may come with the development of so-called “frontier models” — the next generation of AI t...
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Stanford university says It’s investigating a cyber incident
28Oct By adminNo Comments
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Stanford university says It’s investigating a cyber incident

[ad_1] Stanford University said on Friday that it is investigating a cybersecurity incident that struck its Department of Public Safety.The university said in a statement that the breach didn't appear to “impact police response to emergencies,” and that the affected system was now secure. In addition, Stanford said there isn't any indication other parts of the university were affected. The department is a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week police service, consisting of sworn and non-sworn officers, who patrol the campus and respond to calls, the university says on its website.  “Our privacy and information security teams have been giving this matter their concerted attention, in coordination with outside specialists,” the university said. “The investigation is ongoing and once it is completed, ...
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PM Modi inaugurates 7th Edition of India Mobile Congress 2023 in Delhi
27Oct By adminNo Comments
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PM Modi inaugurates 7th Edition of India Mobile Congress 2023 in Delhi

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the 7th Edition of the India Mobile Congress, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.The Prime Minister was seen interacting with representative of leading telecommunication companies. Akash Ambani, the Chairman of Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd accompanied the Prime Minister as he explaine to the PM the work being done by his company in the area of telecommunications. He explained Reliance Jio's initiative of Space Fibre, capable of speeds of up to 1 Gbps. Also on display at the Jio pavilion is the Jio Bharat device, which offers 4G services. Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairperson of Bharti Enterprises, also interacted with the Prime Minister. At the Mobile Congress Bharti Enterprises is showcasing what it calls the future of innova...
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