UGC launches UG, PG cybersecurity courses; ‘cyber jaagrookta diwas’ to be celebrated every month

UGC launches UG, PG cybersecurity courses; ‘cyber jaagrookta diwas’ to be celebrated every month

The University Grants Commission (UGC) today launched cyber security and data protection programmes for undergraduate and postgraduate students as a part of the Cyber Jaagrookta Diwas 2022 celebration. These courses have been launched with the aim of raising more awareness against cyber crime and ensuring that the youth of the country — be it from technical […]

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India among countries with most Android malware, ‘GB WhatsApp’ among responsible apps: ESET report

India among countries with most Android malware, ‘GB WhatsApp’ among responsible apps: ESET report

A new report has suggested that India is among the countries with the most Android infections. The T2 2022 Threat Report by Malware protection and Internet Security firm ESET suggests that India was among countries with most detections of Android/ Spy Agent Trojan malware as Android threat detections continued to grow in T2 2022 by […]

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Public-private partnership needed to improve cybersecurity, says Kerala CM

Public-private partnership needed to improve cybersecurity, says Kerala CM

International Cyber Security meet ‘c0c0n 2022’ begins in Kochi; CM also launches Eagle Eye, an anti-drone vehicle of the police International Cyber Security meet ‘c0c0n 2022’ begins in Kochi; CM also launches Eagle Eye, an anti-drone vehicle of the police Public and private sectors ought to build a partnership to work out strategies to improve […]

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Web-connected devices may have to meet new EU cybersecurity rules

Web-connected devices may have to meet new EU cybersecurity rules

Providers of internet-connected technology — from Apple iPhone software to baby monitors — will have to meet new cybersecurity requirements in the European Union or face fines and possibly have the product taken off the market, according to a draft proposal seen by Bloomberg. New rules from the European Commission called the Cyber Resilience Act, […]

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Ashwini Vaishnaw interview | ‘New draft data protection bill to be out soon for consultation’

Ashwini Vaishnaw interview | ‘New draft data protection bill to be out soon for consultation’

Draft legislation will be out for consultation soon, says Union Communications Minister Draft legislation will be out for consultation soon, says Union Communications Minister The draft of the revised data protection Bill will be released for consultation soon with the government planning to present it in Parliament during the Budget session next year, Minister for […]

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We are working on a comprehensive legal framework for digital economy, says Minister for Communication

We are working on a comprehensive legal framework for digital economy, says Minister for Communication

‘We have consistently held that India’s laws must be implemented by every company operating in the country’ ‘We have consistently held that India’s laws must be implemented by every company operating in the country’ In an interview with The Hindu, Union Minister for Railways, Communication and Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw talks about the […]

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Meta reaches .5 million settlement of Facebook location tracking lawsuit

Meta reaches $37.5 million settlement of Facebook location tracking lawsuit

Lawyers for the plaintiffs may seek up to 30% of Monday’s settlement for legal fees, settlement papers show Lawyers for the plaintiffs may seek up to 30% of Monday’s settlement for legal fees, settlement papers show Meta Platforms Inc. reached a $37.5 million settlement of a lawsuit accusing the parent of Facebook of violating users’ […]

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Vietnam Communist Party orders tech firms to store user data onshore as it tightens cybersecurity rules

Vietnam Communist Party orders tech firms to store user data onshore as it tightens cybersecurity rules

The new rules will apply to social media companies like Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Meta’s Facebook, and telecommunications operators The new rules will apply to social media companies like Alphabet Inc.’s Google and Meta’s Facebook, and telecommunications operators Vietnam’s government has ordered technology firms to store their users’ data locally and set up local offices, […]

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Snap stops development of flying selfie drone Pixy, reports Wall Street Journal

Snap stops development of flying selfie drone Pixy, reports Wall Street Journal

The news comes nearly four months after the California-based company launched the pocket-sized camera The news comes nearly four months after the California-based company launched the pocket-sized camera Snapchat parent Snap Inc will stop future development of its Pixy flying selfie drone, the Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. […]

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Instant loan app operators suspected behind circulation of derogatory picture of a married woman

Instant loan app operators suspected behind circulation of derogatory picture of a married woman

Police say app operators may have gained access to a picture of the woman through a loanee’s gallery that app had access to Police say app operators may have gained access to a picture of the woman through a loanee’s gallery that app had access to In yet another instance of harassment by the alleged […]

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