U.S. House bans whatsApp on official devices over security and data protection issues

The U.S. House of Representatives has formally banned congressional staff members from using WhatsApp on government-issued…

Security shortfall at key airports at 4000, situation to ease by end of 2024

Key airports including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata have a shortage of more than 4,000 security personnel, an internal…

Rajasthan government fixes website bugs that exposed residents sensitive documents

Rajasthan state government has fixed security issues impacting its website that exposed the sensitive documents and personal…

Indian Railways: New panel to examine psychological condition of security personnel before issuing weapons

The Railway Ministry, in a first such exercise, has asked a high-level committee to list out the precautions needed to be taken…

India blocks 14 mobile messenger apps used by terrorists to receive texts from Pakistan

The Central Government has blocked 14 mobile messenger apps over security concerns. As reported by news agency ANI, it is…

40% of IT security pros say they've been told not to report a data leak

More than 40 percent of surveyed IT security professionals say they've been told to keep network breaches under wraps despite…

Beijing issues advisory after Pak province says it cant provide security to pvt Chinese citizens

Weeks after the Punjab provincial government said it cannot provide security cover to Chinese citizens not affiliated with…

Data of 30 mn railway users compromised, personal details on dark web

Personal details of nearly 30 million railway users have been put on sale on the dark web by a hacker. These details include name…

Hyderabad police advise PSUs to implement cyber security measures

The Hyderabad police have urged government agencies to practise cyber hygiene and implement cyber security measures to prevent…

Delhi Police to introduce Smart Card Arms License

The Delhi Police Licensing unit has decided to replace the existing arms license booklet with a Smart Card Arms License.JCP (…

Singapore amends hijacking, aviation security laws amid high terror threat

With the threat of terrorism on civil aviation still palpable more than 20 years after the 9/11 attacks, Singapore is amending…

Kerala cops verify records of private guards after arrest of five with fake arms licences

Following the arrest of five Jammu and Kashmir residents working as armed security guards for a private security agency involved…