Cybersecurity

Aviation industry sees 600% year on year increase in cyber attacks

Behind any physical turbulence in the skies, a silent cyber war is being waged on the aviation…

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…

Only three top international airports pass basic cybersecurity checks

A strikingly low number of the worlds top 100 international airports pass basic cybersecurity checks - and none of them are in…

Coalition pressures US govt agency to recommend ban on govt use of facial recognition

A number of advocacy groups in the US are pressuring the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board -- an independent government…

New scam uses victims' home security cameras against them

A new scam is aiming for unsuspecting victims by using their own home interior cameras against them. Scammers are contacting…

New cyber security policy aims for safe and resilient to boost economic progress

Authorities are putting the finishing touches to the Cyber Security Policy, 2020, which will have a provision for a centralised…

New bill proposes NSA surveillance reforms

TheSafeguarding Americans Private Records Act was introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden and Sen. Steve Daines. In particular the bill…

UK govt to strengthen security of internet-connected products

A new law will protect millions of users of internet-connected household items from the threat of cyber hacks, Digital Minister…

Govt plans to mandate cyber security measures for electricity grids

Indias electricity grid operators will have to install firewalls and other measures used by companies to avert an attack on their…

Outdated firmware poses greatest cyber risk

According to new research conducted by Genetec, as many as 68.4%or almost 7 out of 10cameras are currently running out of date…

Ring, Amazon sued by man who says hacker bothered his kids

A man is suing doorbell maker Ring and its parent company, Amazon, after he says a hacker communicated with his children over the…

Privacy group sues MTA over use of facial recognition at Times Square subway station

A privacy group is suing the MTA over its apparent use of facial recognition technology at a busy Manhattan subway station…

Google boots security camera maker from Nest hub after private images go public

Google said in a media statement its shutting down Xiaomi device access to its Google Nest Hub until the issue is resolved:Were…

Tier II cities more prone to cyber security threats

Internet users in tier-II cities are most vulnerable to cyber security threats, with Patna being the most susceptible. A…