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Why Trump's Delegation Entered China Without Personal Phones
They have chosen to take restricted “clean” devices, temporary laptops and controlled communication systems designed to reduce risks of surveillance, hacking and data interception in China
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Blockchain Sleuth Claims DPRK Unit Made $1 Million a Month Posing as Crypto IT Workers
A North Korean hacking unit allegedly earned over $3.5 million by posing as IT workers and infiltrating crypto projects. The group used fake identities, forged documents, and coordinated through shared platforms to carry out fraud and move funds. The findings highlight growing concerns around state-backed cyber activity in the crypto sector.
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In One Of China's Biggest Cyber Heist, Hacker Steals Over 10 Petabytes Of Data From Supercomputer
Experts believe the data may have been extracted from the National Supercomputing Center in Tianjin (NSCC), a key facility that provides computing infrastructure to over 6,000 clients across China.
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IT Workers From North Korea Have Been Infiltrating DeFi Platforms for Past 7 Years
A security researcher claims North Korean IT workers have been involved in building and infiltrating DeFi platforms for years. The revelation follows a major exploit linked to a DPRK group and highlights growing concerns over state-backed cyber threats. Experts warn that such operations rely on long-term social engineering and insider access to com...
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"TikTok, We'Re Back": Mayor Zohran Mamdani Puts New York City Back On App
The city will now allow agencies to start posting again on the short-form social media site as long as departments follow a set of security precautions
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Centre Rolls Back Order On Mandatory Pre-Installation Of Sanchar Saathi App
The government on Wednesday rolled back an order mandating pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on smartphones sold in the country.
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"Snooping Is Not Possible": Centre Doubles Down On Sanchar Saathi App
The Sanchar Saathi app - at the centre of a row after the government mandated its installation on all smartphones sold in the country - cannot be used to 'snoop' on people or access private data, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said.
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Elon Musk's DOGE Team Raises Major Cyber Security Concerns
An internal report by an outside contractor warned that the access given to the DOGE team "poses the single greatest insider threat risk the Bureau has ever faced."
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Apple Prevents $1.8 Billion Worth Fraudulent Transactions on the App Store in 2023
Apple revealed its efforts to prevent fraudulent transactions via the App Store between 2020 and 2023 on Tuesday. The Cupertino-based tech giant highlighted the rise of digital threats and the measures it has taken to protect users from falling for scams and phishing attacks. The company said it has prevented transaction frauds in the App Store tot...
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MPs Raise Concerns Over Cyber Security In New Parliament Building: Report
Parliamentarians on Friday raised concerns over cyber security in the new Parliament building and called upon banks to take adequate steps to secure the financial assets of the public at large.
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More Than 500 Apps Blocked Over Cyber Fraud, Spoofing Concerns: Amit Shah
"Cyber security is no longer limited to digital world. It is a matter of national security and the Modi government is committed to ensuring that the digital world is safe and secure for everyone," the home minister added.
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British Intelligence Agency Warns Of Dangers Posed By AI Chatbots
Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT have raised concerns about the security implications, according to the NCSC tech director for platforms research.
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Czech Cyber Watchdog Calls TikTok A "Security Threat"
TikTok has come under growing scrutiny in many countries over concerns the app may give Chinese authorities access to sensitive user data.
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Watch: Zomato And Google Share Internet 'Safe-Tea' Recipe To Deal With Cyber Threats
Zomato and Google India took to Instagram to share a creative video highlighting the importance of cyber security and how one can protect themselves from such attacks.
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TikTok Banned From Government Devices in Two US States Over Security Concerns; Huawei, Tencent Also Barred
Two US states, Wisconsin and North Carolina, on Thursday signed orders banning TikTok on government devices due to cyber security concerns. The move comes after the app was banned on federal devices last month. More than 20 US states have followed suit.
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Why Trump's Delegation Entered China Without Personal Phones
They have chosen to take restricted “clean” devices, temporary laptops and controlled communication systems designed to reduce risks of surveillance, hacking and data interception in China
-
Blockchain Sleuth Claims DPRK Unit Made $1 Million a Month Posing as Crypto IT Workers
A North Korean hacking unit allegedly earned over $3.5 million by posing as IT workers and infiltrating crypto projects. The group used fake identities, forged documents, and coordinated through shared platforms to carry out fraud and move funds. The findings highlight growing concerns around state-backed cyber activity in the crypto sector.
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In One Of China's Biggest Cyber Heist, Hacker Steals Over 10 Petabytes Of Data From Supercomputer
Experts believe the data may have been extracted from the National Supercomputing Center in Tianjin (NSCC), a key facility that provides computing infrastructure to over 6,000 clients across China.
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IT Workers From North Korea Have Been Infiltrating DeFi Platforms for Past 7 Years
A security researcher claims North Korean IT workers have been involved in building and infiltrating DeFi platforms for years. The revelation follows a major exploit linked to a DPRK group and highlights growing concerns over state-backed cyber threats. Experts warn that such operations rely on long-term social engineering and insider access to com...
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"TikTok, We'Re Back": Mayor Zohran Mamdani Puts New York City Back On App
The city will now allow agencies to start posting again on the short-form social media site as long as departments follow a set of security precautions
-
Centre Rolls Back Order On Mandatory Pre-Installation Of Sanchar Saathi App
The government on Wednesday rolled back an order mandating pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on smartphones sold in the country.
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"Snooping Is Not Possible": Centre Doubles Down On Sanchar Saathi App
The Sanchar Saathi app - at the centre of a row after the government mandated its installation on all smartphones sold in the country - cannot be used to 'snoop' on people or access private data, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said.
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Elon Musk's DOGE Team Raises Major Cyber Security Concerns
An internal report by an outside contractor warned that the access given to the DOGE team "poses the single greatest insider threat risk the Bureau has ever faced."
-
Apple Prevents $1.8 Billion Worth Fraudulent Transactions on the App Store in 2023
Apple revealed its efforts to prevent fraudulent transactions via the App Store between 2020 and 2023 on Tuesday. The Cupertino-based tech giant highlighted the rise of digital threats and the measures it has taken to protect users from falling for scams and phishing attacks. The company said it has prevented transaction frauds in the App Store tot...
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MPs Raise Concerns Over Cyber Security In New Parliament Building: Report
Parliamentarians on Friday raised concerns over cyber security in the new Parliament building and called upon banks to take adequate steps to secure the financial assets of the public at large.
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More Than 500 Apps Blocked Over Cyber Fraud, Spoofing Concerns: Amit Shah
"Cyber security is no longer limited to digital world. It is a matter of national security and the Modi government is committed to ensuring that the digital world is safe and secure for everyone," the home minister added.
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British Intelligence Agency Warns Of Dangers Posed By AI Chatbots
Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT have raised concerns about the security implications, according to the NCSC tech director for platforms research.
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Czech Cyber Watchdog Calls TikTok A "Security Threat"
TikTok has come under growing scrutiny in many countries over concerns the app may give Chinese authorities access to sensitive user data.
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Watch: Zomato And Google Share Internet 'Safe-Tea' Recipe To Deal With Cyber Threats
Zomato and Google India took to Instagram to share a creative video highlighting the importance of cyber security and how one can protect themselves from such attacks.
-
TikTok Banned From Government Devices in Two US States Over Security Concerns; Huawei, Tencent Also Barred
Two US states, Wisconsin and North Carolina, on Thursday signed orders banning TikTok on government devices due to cyber security concerns. The move comes after the app was banned on federal devices last month. More than 20 US states have followed suit.
