NEW DELHI: Cyber-attacks emanating from Pakistan have further increased, with the website of an Indian defence PSU being defaced while Pakistani hackers also claiming to have gained access to “sensitive” data from the Indian Military Engineering Services (MES) and think-tank Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA).The hacker group called “Pakistan Cyber Force”…
Chinese phishers are reportedly targeting US residents with text messages that appear to be from US toll road operators. These “smishing” texts are said to be targeting iPhone and Android users across America with fake toll bills. The FBI has advised users to delete these texts immediately. One cyber expert has also described the scale…
South Korea‘s spy agency has accused Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek of excessive personal data collection and biased responses on cultural issues, as concerns mount globally over Chinese AI applications’ data practices.The National Intelligence Service (NIS) warned government agencies last week about security risks associated with DeepSeek, citing the app’s unusual data collection practices, including keyboard…
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming part of everyday life, reshaping industries and redefining how we interact with technology. In recent years, AI’s role in education has evolved rapidly, leading to a significant intermingling of learning practices and AI tools.Students and teachers alike have begun leveraging generative AI technologies for various purposes, from automating tasks…
Government has tips for citizens to stay safe online. Information Security Education and Awareness (ISEA) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has posted seven “best practices” that citizens can follow. “Verify the website before clicking & while sharing sensitive content,” said ISEA, a project that is aimed “towards human resources development for safe,…
NEW DELHI: Government has made the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) the nodal agency for dealing with the growing threats to cyber security.As per a notification issued late Friday evening, PM-led NSCS has been mandated “to provide overall coordination and strategic direction for cyber security” in addition to assisting the National Security Adviser, the principal…
BENGALURU: Isro chairman S Somanath on Thursday expressed concern over India’s position in core technology development within the IT sector. He pointed out that despite India’s success in IT services, there was a significant gap in the country’s ability to produce original software products and core technologies.He spoke after laying the foundation stone for ‘Cyber…
