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In the first five months of 2025, Indians lost nearly ₹7,000 crore to online Scams, according to an estimate shared by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). More than half of this amount was taken by scam networks based in Cambodia and other Southeast Asian nations like Myanmar, Vietnam, Laos, and Thailand, as reported by […]
Louis Vuitton has confirmed that on July 2, an unauthorized party penetrated its systems in the United Kingdom, gaining access to personal data of some customers, including names, contact information, and purchase history. The company said no financial data, such as credit card or bank account information, were accessed. This incident follows similar cyber-attacks on […]
Indian Government Warns Windows and Office Users of Serious Security Threat The Indian government has issued a strong warning to users of Microsoft Windows and Office about a serious security risk. The alert was released in July 2025 by CERT-In, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, and it affects millions of people using Windows and […]
The numbers are shocking: An investment of just Rs. 2.35 lakh led to a loss of Rs. 1,200 crore. This is not a movie plot, but the reality of insider threats in Corporate India in 2025. One of the most alarming examples happened in Brazil recently, where an IT employee handed over his work credentials […]
CERT-In and BITS Pilani Launch Cybersecurity Training Program for Professionals To strengthen India’s cybersecurity efforts and help professionals keep up with new digital threats, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), under the Ministry of Electronics and IT, has signed an MoU with BITS Pilani. Together, they will run several professional development programs focused on […]
Mumbai, July 10, 2025 – QRC Assurance and Solutions, a global leader in cybersecurity, data privacy, and compliance services, held a major two-day event in Pattaya, Thailand. The event focused on how innovation and collaboration can shape the future of digital trust and security. The event, themed “Insights, Innovations & Interactions Driving the Next Era […]
In this insightful conversation, Prakash Mizar, Data Protection Officer at Skyworks Solutions, shares his journey from software development to becoming a leader in data protection and compliance. With hands-on experience across software, cybersecurity, and privacy frameworks, Prakash brings a practical perspective on building trust in digital ecosystems. In this interview, he discusses India’s DPDPA, the […]
Japan’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PPC) has announced a record-high number of instances of leak and loss of personal data in fiscal 2024, furthering anxiety about data protection in both the private and public sectors. An annual report approved by the Cabinet Tuesday outlined that the PPC received 19,056 reports of leak or loss of […]
In this engaging conversation, Utkarsh Srivastava, the founder of Securelytix (formerly FSTAC), shares his mission to transform how India protects personal data in the digital age. After working across technical and go-to-market roles, Utkarsh identified a critical gap in how sensitive information is secured. While cloud and infrastructure technologies evolved, personal data remained underprotected. This […]
German data privacy authorities on Monday imposed a €45 million ($51.2 million) fine on multinational telecom giant Vodafone, citing misconduct by third-party sales agents and serious lapses in its customer authentication systems. The Federal Commissioner for Data Protection and Freedom of Information (BfDI) stated that Vodafone’s partner agencies orchestrated fraudulent transactions with customers. These agencies […]