Indian Websites, Applications Saw Over 5.14 Billion Cyberattacks In 2023: Report
The retail and e-commerce industries were mostly targets of carding attacks.
Feb 15, 2024, 17:57 PM IST
Over 500 Mn Cyberattacks Blocked In India In Q1 2023: Report
Moreover, the report said the cyberattacks were particularly alarming for the Indian insurance sector.
May 10, 2023, 18:13 PM IST
KYC Verification: Delhi Police warns users against THESE fake messages: Here’s how to avoid the trap
Delhi Police’s cyber-crime cell took to Twitter to reveal that these fraudsters are using fake messages to manipulate users. They are claiming that if a user doesn’t do what they say, then their SIM cards will be blocked. Basically, they are asking people to give a call on the phone numbers mentioned in the message.
May 22, 2021, 22:45 PM IST
Dell owners, beware! Your laptops, desktops are at risk of cyber attacks due to THIS bug
If you own a Dell laptop or desktop, then we have a piece of alarming news for you. The consumer electronics manufacturer has found a flaw in its laptops and desktops that may have compromised your personal data stored on your systems.
May 07, 2021, 20:44 PM IST
Alert! Facebook Messenger users hit by scammers in over 80 countries
And Messenger users who followed the link would then be redirected to a fake Facebook Messenger website with a login form, through which cybercriminals harvested users` credentials. According to the intelligence company, scammers used official Facebook logos and shortened link names that resembled the real ones.
Apr 20, 2021, 21:33 PM IST
Cyberattacks against remote access protocols rise amid COVID-19 pandemic
The numbers in India went from 1.3 million in February 2020 to 3.3 million in March 2020. From April 2020 onward, monthly attacks never dipped below 300 million, and they reached a new high of 409 million attacks worldwide in November 2020.
Mar 29, 2021, 13:11 PM IST
Cyber Attack cases in India increase manifold in the last four Years
As per the Computer Emergency response team ( CERT) report, in the year 2016, there were 50362 cases of Cyberattacks reported, which increased to 53117 in 2017 followed by 2,08456 in the year 2018.
Nov 28, 2019, 00:32 AM IST
Cyberspace is new battlefield: Microsoft
As a company, he said, Microsoft has launched a four-part approach to strengthen cybersecurity including identity and access management.
Jul 13, 2017, 19:06 PM IST
Vladimir Putin, Emmanuel Macron to air tough issues at Versailles meet
Putin congratulated Macron on his election, urging him to "overcome mutual distrust" and "join forces to ensure international stability and security".
May 27, 2017, 12:01 PM IST
Smart power grid technology may be prone to hacking: Study
Smart grid technology - such as management systems in power plants - may be prone to hacking, say scientists who delved into "nightmare" scenarios where hackers exploit security weaknesses and execute a disruptive plan of cyberattacks.
Feb 12, 2017, 19:02 PM IST
US intel agencies disagree on Russian election hacking
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) and the CIA disagree on the purpose of the alleged Russian involvement in the November 8 presidential election that resulted in Donald Trump winning the White House.
Dec 15, 2016, 04:17 AM IST
Trump rejects election hacking allegations
US President-elect Donald Trump said he does not believe the allegations by the US intelligence agencies that the Russian government helped him win the White House via election-related cyberattacks.
India among nations most vulnerable to cyberattacks
India, along with China, Russia, Saudi Arabia and South Korea ranked among the nations most vulnerable to damaging cyberattacks, according to scientists, including those of Indian-origin.
Mar 10, 2016, 16:29 PM IST
Consumers are more scared of cyberattacks than real-world financial theft
Across the 17 countries polled for the study, 47% revealed they'd been affected by cybercrime and that on average, dealing with the aftermath took 21 hours and cost $358.
Nov 25, 2015, 10:26 AM IST
US Senate passes cybersecurity bill despite privacy concerns
Ignoring privacy concerns, the US Senate Tuesday passed the cybersecurity bill that is being considered a critical step forward in addressing cyber threats.
Oct 28, 2015, 10:39 AM IST
'Indian organisations lack skills to combat cybercrime'
According to the EY Global Information Security survey, companies are lacking agility, budget and skills to mitigate known vulnerabilities and successfully prepare for and address cybersecurity.
Nov 16, 2014, 11:00 AM IST
