The Indian government has introduced official rules for conducting cybersecurity audits. CERT-In’s (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) has published the Comprehensive Cyber Security Audit Policy Guidelines under the IT Act, 2000. The guidelines aim to make the audit process consistent across various types of organisations. Although the rules explain the process clearly, some parts are […]
On August 1, 2025, the Bengal Police launched a serious investigation after they discovered that someone had compromised the data centre used by the State Cyber Crime Wing (CCW). This centre handles highly confidential information related to cybercrime investigations across the state. A private IT company manages the cyber wing’s data, but the police doubt […]
Cybercriminals tricked and mentally trapped a woman doctor from Gandhinagar for three months, causing her to lose ₹19.24 crore in one of Gujarat’s biggest cybercrime cases. The scam involved threats, fake legal charges, and international fraud links that stretched as far as Cambodia. How It Started On March 19, the doctor received a video call […]
Max Financial Services, a well-known financial company based in Noida, revealed on Wednesday that hackers may have accessed sensitive customer data from its insurance subsidiary, Axis Max Life Insurance. The alert came through an anonymous message sent to the company, raising concerns about unauthorized access. Following the warning, Axis Max Life Insurance immediately launched a […]
Thousands of ChatGPT Conversations Are Publicly Searchable on Google, Raising Privacy Concerns Many people use ChatGPT to ask personal or sensitive questions. They might talk about mental health, addiction, family problems, or fears about technology. Usually, they share these conversations only with trusted people—like friends or coworkers—using the app’s “Share” feature. However, many users may […]
Updated: July 30, 2025 – A new report sheds light on the growing threat of data breaches, revealing that more than 141 million sensitive files from over 1,250 security incidents have been compromised.The findings come from the “Anatomy of a Data Breach” report, published by cybersecurity firm Lab 1, which studied the content of leaked […]
Uttar Pradesh to Launch AI-Based Road Safety System After Centre’s Clearance Lucknow – After receiving approval from the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Uttar Pradesh will introduce India’s first artificial intelligence-powered road safety system. The goal is to reduce accidents and boost enforcement using real-time data and predictive analytics. Transport Commissioner Brajesh Narain […]
French Defence Contractor Naval Group Hit by Alleged Data Leak Naval Group, previously known as DCNS, is a major French company that builds warships and naval defense systems. The French government owns most of the company, while the rest is held by defense firm Thales Group. Naval Group supplies ships like submarines, frigates, and aircraft […]
In a democracy, people need access to information to make informed decisions. Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of speech and expression. This also includes the right to seek and share information. Over the years, the Supreme Court has upheld this principle in various cases, such as Indian Express Newspapers v. Union of […]
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has picked six organizations in the first round of its competition. The competition is called ‘Code for Consent: The DPDP Innovation Challenge’. It aims to help innovators create consent management systems under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023. The National e-Governance Division (NeGD), in partnership […]