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NPCI, Payment Apps Ask for Relaxation in DPDP Rules Over Consent Requirements The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and leading digital payment apps like Google Pay, PhonePe, and Amazon Pay have reportedly asked the government to exempt them from certain rules under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act. These platforms are concerned about […]
A Rising Threat, A Local ShieldCyberattacks surged across India by 83% in 2023, affecting businesses and public organizations alike. Kaspersky’s India Cybersecurity Solutions stands out as a trusted digital defense, backed by over 15 years of local expertise and protecting 400 million users worldwide. Localized Defensive PowerFrom its Mumbai threat center, Kaspersky analyzes 500,000 malware […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]