Cybersecurity

Protecting Critical Rail Infrastructure From Cyber Attacks

Digital transformation of the rail and mass transit industries offers unique opportunities to…

The Case of Exploding Pagers

Lessons to be learnt by security operators worldwide!This happened in Lebanon for an hour yesterday…

MeitY issues advisory on CCTV security, asks ministries to avoid suppliers with past breaches

The information technology (IT) ministry has advised government departments and ministries to avoid…

Indian government issues a security warning for this Apples Vision Pro

Indias Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued a high-severity warning regarding multiple vulnerabilities in Apple'…

Chinese-made biometric access system has 24 vulnerabilities

A promise of better security through biometrics fell short after security researchers dismantled an access system made by a…

Bank frauds up almost 300% in last two years, digital frauds up 708%: RBI

The number of frauds in the banking sector went up to 36,075 in 2023-24 year-on-year, but the amount involved reduced by 46.7 per…

Sparsh CCTV becomes a forerunner in getting cyber-security certification for full range from STQC

Sparsh CCTV, a leading player in the field of video surveillance and security solutions, has announced that it has become the…

Illinois' use of cameras that read license plates amounts to 'dragnet surveillance,' lawsuit alleges

A lawsuit has accused Illinois State Police and state officials of operating an unconstitutionalsystem of dragnet surveillance…

Surveillance on 350 female MNC staff as ISIS targets women employees

In a massive operation, security agencies have mounted surveillance on as many as 350 women employees in the critical security…

UK MPs warn against mass government surveillance of bank accounts

A group of UK MPs has tabled a parliamentary motion calling on the government to remove powers in a new bill that they say would…

64% firms report ransomware attacks in India; 65% opt to pay ransom: Report

Ransomware attacks against Indian organisations dropped to 64 per cent this year from 73 per cent reported last year, according…

British universities urged to bolster cyber security

G4S has called on universities to work at speed to increase their physical security measures and keep their academia and research…

UK first country to introduce IoT security laws

The UK has become the first country to legally mandate cybersecurity standards for IoT devices. The new laws, which came into…

SIA and IBIA say facial recognition for airline passengers is safe, necessary

The Security Industry Association (SIA) and the International Biometrics + Identity Association (IBIA) are pushing congress not…

Govt issues major security risk for Microsoft Edge Browser

The Indian government has warned users about a major security issue concerning the Microsoft Edge web browser this week. The new…