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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 […]
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 […]
The Rajya Sabha Committee on Delegated Legislation has raised concerns about the Telecom Cybersecurity Rules, 2024. The committee, in its recent report, asked the government to clearly define what “traffic data” includes and to strictly limit data collection to what is necessary for telecom cybersecurity. The panel criticized the use of vague terms like “any […]
Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America recently confirmed a cyberattack occurred earlier this month which leads to data breach. The attack led to a major data breach affecting most of its 1.4 million customers, financial professionals, and some employees in the U.S. How the Breach Happened On July 16, cybercriminals launched a social engineering […]
When it comes to navigating the complex world of cybersecurity, compliance, and privacy in India, Sanjiv Arora is a name that resonates with experience and trust. With over three decades of work behind him, he has not just seen the industry evolve; he has actively shaped it. From the early days of IT leadership to […]
Porvorim: Ferreira Slams Online Naming of Traffic Violators, Cites Privacy & Legal Flaws Aldona MLA Carlos Alvares Ferreira has voiced strong criticism against the transport department’s practice of publicly listing traffic violators’ names on a government portal. Speaking on Monday in Porvorim, Ferreira called the move an invasion of privacy and questioned its legality under […]
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, has introduced new restrictions for employees traveling to China. Starting July 16, BlackRock has prohibited staff from bringing or using company-issued devices like laptops, iPhones, or iPads during their visits to China. Instead, they must use temporary “loaner” phones while in the country. Bloomberg News reviewed an internal […]
What Happened: Dell Technologies recently confirmed a security breach in its Customer Solution Centers platform—a special setup used to show business clients how its systems work.The World Leaks group carried out the cyberattack, broke into the isolated system, and may have stolen some data. However, Dell clarified that this platform is separate from its main […]
Tesla is known for its smart, data-driven car insurance in the US and UK. However, it may not be able to use the same approach in India due to strict data privacy laws and insurance regulations. Tesla is preparing to enter the Indian market with its popular Model Y. It might skip launching its advanced […]
Critical Microsoft SharePoint Bug Lets Hackers Break Into 75 Servers — Including U.S. Agencies Hackers are already actively misusing a dangerous new security flaw discovered in Microsoft SharePoint. This unpatched vulnerability, officially known as CVE-2025-53770, has led to a serious cyberattack affecting at least 75 servers, including systems belonging to large companies and even U.S. […]