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Life in a Foreign University: How I got admission in MS Cybersecurity at Pace University USA

Life in a Foreign University: How I got admission in MS Cybersecurity at Pace University USA

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(This letter is part of a series by The Indian Express where we bring to you the experiences of students at different foreign universities. From scholarships and loans to food and cultural experiences — students tell us how life is different in those countries and things they are learning other than academics) It was my […]

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Snap launches tools for parents to monitor teens’ contacts

Snap launches tools for parents to monitor teens’ contacts

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Snapchat’s Family Center feature is launching at a time when social media companies have been criticised over a lack protection for kids Snapchat’s Family Center feature is launching at a time when social media companies have been criticised over a lack protection for kids Snap Inc, owner of the popular messaging app Snapchat, rolled out […]

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71 per cent of Indians want to monitor their children’s activity online: NortonLifeLock

71 per cent of Indians want to monitor their children’s activity online: NortonLifeLock

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Internet usage has increased abundantly as access to mobile devices has become easier. However, Indian children are the most affected by the increased internet penetration, according to a report by NortonLifeLock. Based on the study, conducted by Harris Poll among 1,004 adults in India, 73 per cent of Indian adults surveyed believe children are likely […]

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18 out of every 100 Indians victim of data breaches: SurfShark

18 out of every 100 Indians victim of data breaches: SurfShark

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India has become a hub for cyber-attacks, ranking as the sixth most breached country since the first recorded digital attacks in 2004, revealed a new report by cybersecurity company Surfshark. To put in perspective, 18 out of every 100 Indians had their personal contact details breached. “In a country which has lost over 962.7 million […]

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Ransomware attacks on healthcare sector increased by 94% in 2021: Sophos

Ransomware attacks on healthcare sector increased by 94% in 2021: Sophos

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Fueled by the Covid-19 pandemic, the global healthcare industry has expanded in market size, as consumers sought ways to safely access healthcare. However, cybercriminals are actively targeting the booming health sector, reveals a new report by Sophos, a cyber security firm. The new report titled: “The State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2022″ reveals a 94 […]

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78 per cent of Indian organisations were hit by ransomware in 2021: Sophos

78 per cent of Indian organisations were hit by ransomware in 2021: Sophos

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In 2021, over 78 per cent of the Indian organisation were hit with ransomware attacks, up by 68 per cent in 2020, said a new report by Sophos, a cybersecurity firm. The average ransom paid by Indian organisations to get their data encrypted was $1.2 million, with 10 per cent of victims paying a ransom […]

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