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China’s state-run newspaper, People’s Daily, has raised strong concerns about the security of Nvidia’s chips. In a commentary titled “Nvidia, how can I trust you?”, the paper said Nvidia must show clear and convincing proof that its chips are secure. Only then can it win back the trust of Chinese users and the market. People’s […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
A group of 20 state attorneys general filed a lawsuit on Monday to stop the Trump administration from forcing states to hand over personal information of people enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The states believe the federal government could use the information to support mass deportations. States Push Back Against Trump Administration’s […]