CERT-in Flags High-Risk Security Flaws in Apple, Samsung Devices; iPhone, iPad Vulnerable to Exploits

CERT-in Flags High-Risk Security Flaws in Apple, Samsung Devices; iPhone, iPad Vulnerable to Exploits

ByNews Polite

Apple, Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers issue timely updates and security patches to keep their devices robust against various threats and vulnerabilities. Despite regular fixes, both iOS and Android platforms could fall prey to malicious exploits. The government has issued high-risk security alerts for users of both Apple and Samsung…

Daam Virus That Steals Call Logs, History and Accesses Cameras Spreading on Android Phones, CERT-in Warns

Daam Virus That Steals Call Logs, History and Accesses Cameras Spreading on Android Phones, CERT-in Warns

ByNews Polite

An Android malware called ‘Daam’ that infects mobile phones and hacks into sensitive data like call records, contacts, history and camera has been found to be spreading, the national cyber security agency has said in its latest advisory. The virus is also capable of “bypassing anti-virus programs and deploying ransomware…

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks, Hints Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Vulnerable to Cyber Attacks, Hints Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

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Electric vehicle charging stations are also susceptible to cyber attacks and cyber security incidents like any other technological application, Parliament was informed on Thursday. In a written reply to Lok Sabha, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), which is mandated to track and monitor cyber security incidents in…

50 Government Websites Hacked, 8 Data Breaches in 2022: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

50 Government Websites Hacked, 8 Data Breaches in 2022: IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

ByNews Polite

Union Minister for Communications, Electronics, and Information Technology on Friday informed Rajya Sabha in a written reply that 50 government websites have been hacked in the year 2022-23. Union Minister informed the upper House on the question of the details of instances of hacking of Central Ministries/Departments and State Government websites…

VPN Service Providers Raise Concerns Over Government’s Order, Set to Leave Country If No Options Given

VPN Service Providers Raise Concerns Over Government’s Order, Set to Leave Country If No Options Given

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Virtual private network (VPN) service providers are raising concerns over the government’s order under which it directed them to keep user data for at least five years and share records with authorities when required. Some of the major VPN companies including NordVPN are set to leave the country if the…

India Mandates Five-Year Data Saving for Crypto Exchanges, Concerned Experts Foresee Corporate Upheaval

India Mandates Five-Year Data Saving for Crypto Exchanges, Concerned Experts Foresee Corporate Upheaval

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India has mandated a five-year data storage period for crypto exchanges operating in the nation. All virtual asset service providers will essentially have tp store customer information they get via their KYC identification forms for Indian users. The rule also applies to all firms providing Virtual Private Network (VPN) services…