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Infections were detected in more than 50 countries, though the primary target for further actions was probably Ukraine, the site of many recent infections and a longtime cyberwarfare battleground. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cybersecurity professionals face challenges on the path to automation

70 per cent of respondents say automation is very important for a successful security posture.

28 Jun 2018 8:13 PM IST

Established by a General Assembly resolution, the expert group brings together diplomats, policy makers and experts from around the globe to discuss the most pressing challenges in cybercrime today.

Cyber criminals exploiting World Cup fever with phishing campaign

New phishing scheme exploits victims by downloading an infected FIFA World Cup schedule and results checker onto PCs.

28 Jun 2018 7:45 PM IST

When China closed its local cryptocurrency exchanges late last year, an underground ecosystem of bitcoin mules and peer-to-peer platforms sprung up to allow bitcoin trading to thrive, away from regulators watchful eyes.

3 Million cryptojacking hits detected in 2018 so far: Quick Heal

Commonly used method is to infect websites and pop-up ads with a JavaScript-based cryptomining script.

26 Jun 2018 9:04 PM IST

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Two new Web viruses that steal money, data

CERT-In issues warning, says 'primary source of malware is Twitter'.

1 Jun 2018 4:56 AM IST

U.S. Institute for Standards and Technolo-gy recommends users to come up with a password of 16 characters, ideally a mix of letters and numbers

Digital Security: Is it time to move on from passwords?

According to many cybersecurity experts, the crux of the problem is in weak, guessable passwords and poor password...

1 Jun 2018 2:27 AM IST

Smart wearable devices, including smartwatches and fitness trackers, are commonly used in sporting activities, to monitor our health and receive push notifications etc. (Photo: Pixabay)

Kaspersky reveals how your smartwatch spies on you

Research shows that smartwatches can become tools for spying on their owners, by collecting silent accelerometer and...

8 Jun 2018 6:01 PM IST

Infections were detected in more than 50 countries, though the primary target for further actions was probably Ukraine, the site of many recent infections and a longtime cyberwarfare battleground. (Photo: Pixabay)

India highly susceptible to $6 million ransomware

The SamSam ransomware has raked in nearly $6 million in ransom when previously reported figures stand at only $850,000...

2 Aug 2018 12:48 PM IST

The latest additions to SandBlast Mobile will now prevent phishing attacks on all applications.

Sandblast Mobile: Threat prevention tech for corporates

New mobile security solution with on-device technology prevents malicious malware, botnets and phishing attacks on all...

1 Aug 2018 11:57 AM IST

Late May, an estimated 700,000 routers around the world were diagnosed as vulnerable to malware with SSL stripping capabilities. (Photo: Pixabay)

Poor router security making Indians vulnerable to cyberattacks

Indian consumers are at high risk from cyberattacks taking over connected devices, steal passwords and gather sensitive...

1 Aug 2018 9:02 AM IST

According to an Alphabeta report, over 80 per cent of Indian VOD consumers found online safety features useful and trustworthy in keeping themselves and their families safe.

Government, Netflix, NGOs stress on online safety

The discussions included how to equip youth and their guardians to use online tools .

8 Aug 2018 3:32 PM IST

U.S. Institute for Standards and Technolo-gy recommends users to come up with a password of 16 characters, ideally a mix of letters and numbers

How to keep your passwords private

Hackers are interested in passwords and authentication credentials, as they provide a means for accessing info without...

6 Aug 2018 1:29 PM IST

The hackers, who worked for a Russian state-sponsored group known as Dragonfly or Energetic Bear, claimed hundreds of victims in 2017. (Photo: Pixabay)

Leaked chats show alleged Russian spy seeking hacking tools

The indictment, made public on July 13, lifted the lid on the Russian hacking operation that targeted the 2016 US...

3 Aug 2018 8:23 AM IST