India Strengthens Israel\'s Cybersecurity Amid Escalating Conflict With Palestine
1 year, 2 months ago

India Strengthens Israel\'s Cybersecurity Amid Escalating Conflict With Palestine

Deccan Chronicle  

In response to Hamas' aggressive actions, which include both physical attacks and cyber warfare, Indian hackers have taken up the task of defending Israel's digital infrastructure. The group has also deployed skilled hackers to infiltrate Israel's defense systems, with the intent of disrupting the Iron Dome, a crucial element of Israel's national security. As these hackers attempted to breach Israeli government and defense websites, a message appeared on screens: "We are currently targeting some critical endpoints in the alert system of Israel, which may affect the Iron Dome. As the Israel-Palestine conflict continues to evolve, India's cyber support for Israel underscores the significance of cybersecurity in modern warfare and the global implications of this enduring and complex conflict.

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Amateur hackers wage cyber war amid India-Bangladesh tensions
3 weeks ago

Amateur hackers wage cyber war amid India-Bangladesh tensions

India Today  

They are the 'watchers', the 'protectors', and the punishers delivering 'justice' in their own style – sitting thousands of kilometres away. Bangladeshi hacker groups such as Team ARXU, Team BD Cyber Ninja, and The Anonymous BD have escalated attacks on Indian sites, including those belonging to various chapters of ISKCON, the Hindu religious organisation currently at the centre of controversy …

Cyberattacks on India to Reach 17 Trillion by 2047: Study
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Cyberattacks on India to Reach 17 Trillion by 2047: Study

The Hindu  

Cyberattacks on India are projected to rise significantly in the coming years, with the country facing a substantial threat from adversaries aiming to destabilize its growth. The country's rise as a global power is being threatened by a steady, well-coordinated effort from adversaries aiming to destabilise its growth.

Intelligence Agencies Flag Online Radicalisation In India Amid Growing Conflict Between Israel, Hezbollah
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Intelligence Agencies Flag Online Radicalisation In India Amid Growing Conflict Between Israel, Hezbollah

News 18  

The growing conflict Between Israel and Hezbollah has exposed regional security to radicalisation in India, top intelligence sources told CNN-News18. Sources said online radicalisation could morph into extremism and, eventually, attacks. Lucknow, Leh, Ladakh, Hyderabad and Delhi have witnessed unusual online traffic mainly towards watching attacks and abuse against America and Israel, they added. A day ago, massive Israeli bombardment …

The new cyberspace doctrine’s impact on India's security
5 months, 1 week ago

The new cyberspace doctrine’s impact on India's security

Hindustan Times  

India has taken a decisive leap forward in its national security strategy with the release of the Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, this doctrine not only reflects India’s commitment to safeguarding its cyberspace but also underscores the broader implications for its national security and defence. By fostering strong partnerships and advocating for …

The new cyberspace doctrine’s impact on India's security
5 months, 1 week ago

The new cyberspace doctrine’s impact on India's security

Hindustan Times  

India has taken a decisive leap forward in its national security strategy with the release of the Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, this doctrine not only reflects India’s commitment to safeguarding its cyberspace but also underscores the broader implications for its national security and defence. By fostering strong partnerships and advocating for …

The new cyberspace doctrine’s impact on India's security
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The new cyberspace doctrine’s impact on India's security

Hindustan Times  

India has taken a decisive leap forward in its national security strategy with the release of the Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated and pervasive, this doctrine not only reflects India’s commitment to safeguarding its cyberspace but also underscores the broader implications for its national security and defence. Data privacy {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} In …

1 Out Of 4 People In India Have Faced Cyber Threats Up To March 2024
7 months ago

1 Out Of 4 People In India Have Faced Cyber Threats Up To March 2024

News 18  

Nearly one in four Indians faced hacking attacks in the first quarter this year, as malware continues to be a major cyber threat, a report showed on Friday. In the quarterly data released by global security company Kaspersky, 22.9 percent of web users in the country were attacked by web-borne threats. “File-less malware is being seen as the most dangerous …

Israel builds 'cyber dome' against Iran's hackers
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel builds 'cyber dome' against Iran's hackers

New Indian Express  

TEL AVIV: Israel's Iron Dome defence system has long shielded it from incoming rockets. "It is a silent war, one which is not visible," said Aviram Atzaba, the Israeli National Cyber Directorate's head of international cooperation. Israel collaborates closely with multiple allies, including the United States, said Atzaba, because "all states face cyber terrorism". 'An impressive enemy' Israel's arch foe …

India, US focus on countering use of emerging technologies for terror
9 months, 2 weeks ago

India, US focus on countering use of emerging technologies for terror

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: India and the US explored ways to share information and build capacities to counter emerging threats in terrorism, such as the use of the internet and new technologies for terrorist purposes and terror financing, at a meeting in Washington. India and the US sought concerted action against all terror groups, including entities proscribed by the UN Security Council’s …

India excels in AI, but lags in adopting basic broadband and internet
10 months ago

India excels in AI, but lags in adopting basic broadband and internet

New Indian Express  

As Gartner’s Hype Cycle would suggest, many of these technologies are in the innovation trigger phase and are likely to be adopted only by innovators in the country. India’s progress in digital payment India has made remarkable progress on the use of digital payments, especially in the public sector. Data from the World Bank’s Findex Survey shows that digitally delivered …

Securing India’s Digital Future: Cybersecurity Urgency and Opportunities
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Securing India’s Digital Future: Cybersecurity Urgency and Opportunities

The Diplomat  

In an era dominated by digital advancements and technological reliance, cybersecurity has become increasingly crucial for nations across the globe. A recent analysis shows a significant surge of 278 percent in state- According to the 2023 India Threat Landscape Report published by Cyfirma, a cybersecurity firm located in Singapore, India is the primary target of cyber assaults worldwide, accounting for …

India most targeted country with 13.7% of cyberattacks: Report
1 year, 1 month ago

India most targeted country with 13.7% of cyberattacks: Report

India TV News  

India is reportedly the highest on the list of targeted countries for cybercrime. The new report Cyfirma, a cybersecurity firm it was reported that India had been the most targeted country in 2022, as the cyber attacks on government agencies grew by more than doubled. Later, in the second half of 2022, there were around 95 per cent more cyberattacks …

DEFCON 1: Indian organisations unable to prevent half of serious cyberattacks, need more resources
1 year, 1 month ago

DEFCON 1: Indian organisations unable to prevent half of serious cyberattacks, need more resources

Firstpost  

Indian businesses and other organisations are woefully ill-equipped to prevent serious cyberattacks, a new survey by tenable has found. Most IT and cybersecurity teams are occupied with solving critical incidents, instead of proactively setting up defense systems A recent report has raised concerns about the ability of Indian organisations to fend off cyberattacks, with nearly half of such incidents going …

Hamas-Israel conflict enters cyber space as hacker groups target government and private digital assets: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Hamas-Israel conflict enters cyber space as hacker groups target government and private digital assets: Report

The Hindu  

The Hamas- Israel conflict entered cyberspace with hacker groups supporting either side launching cyber-attacks with an aim to sow confusion or alarm. Pro-Israeli hacktivists meanwhile were also active, with the official Hamas website being taken down by a hacker group called India Cyber Force, a report from Cybernews said. Anonymous Sudan, another hacktivist group widely suspected to be Russian, also …

Activist Hackers Are Racing Into the Israel-Hamas War—for Both Sides
54 years, 11 months ago

Activist Hackers Are Racing Into the Israel-Hamas War—for Both Sides

Wired  

After an attack on Israel by Hamas on Saturday, Israel declared war and fighting escalated throughout the weekend. Within hours of Hamas militants and rockets entering Israel, such “hacktivist” attacks started to spring up against both Israeli and Palestinian websites and applications. “I saw at least 60 websites get DDoS attacks,” says Will Thomas, a member of the cybersecurity team …

Indian Cyber Force Claims Responsibility for Cyber Attacks on Canadian Websites
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian Cyber Force Claims Responsibility for Cyber Attacks on Canadian Websites

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A group of pro-India hackers on Wednesday claimed responsibility for bringing down the website of the Canadian Armed Forces for two hours. Following a diplomatic winter between India and Canada, the group, which identifies itself as Indian Cyber Force, warned of launching cyber attacks on Canadian websites on September 21. Some desktop users could still access the website, while …

Delhi, Mumbai Police face massive cyberattacks from Pakistan-based hackers on G20 Summit eve
1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi, Mumbai Police face massive cyberattacks from Pakistan-based hackers on G20 Summit eve

Firstpost  

The Delhi and Mumbai Police faced a slew of massive cyberattacks from Team Insane PK, a hacktivist group allegedly based out Pakistan. The attack took place on the eve of the G20 Summit in New Delhi During the ongoing G20 Summit 2023, both the websites of the Delhi Police and Mumbai Police experienced technical issues and temporarily became inaccessible due …

India bolsters cyber defenses in weeklong exercise amid growing threats
1 year, 6 months ago

India bolsters cyber defenses in weeklong exercise amid growing threats

Live Mint  

India's national security agencies, in collaboration with the tri-services, are presently engaged in a weeklong cyber defense exercise to assess the durability of India's essential civilian and military infrastructure, as stated by knowledgeable officials. Led by the Defence Cyber Agency, the cybersecurity drills involve the participation of various branches of national security, all focused on evaluating the effectiveness of the …

Government issues cybersecurity alert after Indonesian hacker group attacks 12,000 Indian websites – India TV
1 year, 8 months ago

Government issues cybersecurity alert after Indonesian hacker group attacks 12,000 Indian websites – India TV

India TV News  

According to a cybersecurity notice issued by the Centre, an Indonesian cyber attack group is purportedly targeting 12,000 government websites in India. According to the alert, the hacktivist organisation has also issued a list of government websites that it claims to be targeting, including state and federal government websites. Last year, a Malaysian hacktivist group hacked Indian government websites in …

Iran groups expose vulnerability of Indian cyber infra
1 year, 8 months ago

Iran groups expose vulnerability of Indian cyber infra

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: India accounts for five per cent of the global attacks on critical infrastructure by Iranian groups, which are becoming increasingly aggressive while targeting critical and non-critical infrastructures, according to the Microsoft Digital Defence Report-2022 which was released on March 21. According to the report, India suffered 23 per cent distributed denial of services attacks — where fake traffic overwhelms …

Cyberattacks are rising, but there is an ideal patch
1 year, 9 months ago

Cyberattacks are rising, but there is an ideal patch

The Hindu  

The past few weeks have highlighted the soft underbelly of our fast expanding digital networks. With the lines between the physical and digital realms blurring rapidly, every critical infrastructure, from transportation, power and banking systems, would become extremely vulnerable to the assaults from hostile state and non-state actors. In 2022, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, which is India’s cybersecurity …

Quad nations launch public campaign to enhance cyber security
1 year, 10 months ago

Quad nations launch public campaign to enhance cyber security

Live Mint  

New Delhi: The Quad -- a plurilateral framework comprising India, Australia, Japan and the US -- has announced the launch of a public campaign to improve cyber security in these four nations. According to National Security Council Secretariat, internet users are being invited across the Indo-Pacific and beyond to join the challenge and pledge to practice safe and responsible cyber …

Cybersecurity entrepreneurship: How data protection is an emerging space for startups
1 year, 10 months ago

Cybersecurity entrepreneurship: How data protection is an emerging space for startups

Firstpost  

“Data is the new oil” in this world of information, where “knowledge is power”. So, the key to successfully managing critical data security is directly proportional to the ability of an organisation in identifying risks, and the continuous support from its leadership encourages acts to mitigate these risks. Controls needs to be focused on some areas listed below: · Protecting …

Forces inimical to India have ‘cyber armies’ to launch cyberattacks against India: Home Minister Amit Shah
2 years, 6 months ago

Forces inimical to India have ‘cyber armies’ to launch cyberattacks against India: Home Minister Amit Shah

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday that forces inimical to India had constituted “cyber armies” to launch cyberattacks against India but the Home Ministry was ready to thwart any such attempt. The Home Minister said technology had penetrated to the lowest level in the country and if measures were not taken for securing the cyber sphere it could …

Chinese hackers recently targeted Indian electricity distribution centres near Ladakh, finds report
2 years, 8 months ago

Chinese hackers recently targeted Indian electricity distribution centres near Ladakh, finds report

Firstpost  

The reasons for the attack may include gaining an increased understanding into complex systems in order to facilitate capability development for future use or gaining sufficient access across the system in preparation for future contingency operations, the report states Chinese state- “In recent months, we observed likely network intrusions targeting at least 7 Indian State Load Despatch Centres responsible for …

Is India prepared to protect itself from cyber-attacks?
2 years, 9 months ago

Is India prepared to protect itself from cyber-attacks?

Business Standard  

According to business and consumer data company Statista, in the financial year 2021, over 3.8 thousand government services in India were provided over the internet. The government’s ongoing Digital India push and the Reserve Bank’s planned Central Bank Digital Currency may only add to the list of vulnerabilities. According to the Computer Emergency Response Team data, India witnessed a three-fold …

Will Private Actors Spearhead India’s Offensive Cyber Capabilities to Counter China?
2 years, 9 months ago

Will Private Actors Spearhead India’s Offensive Cyber Capabilities to Counter China?

News 18  

A recent report by Malwarebytes Labs claims that their threat intelligence team was able to obtain insights into the operations of the Indian cyber group called Patchwork APT, due to the threat actor accidentally infecting itself with a novel variant of its own BADNEWS Remote Administration Trojan malware. The episode brings to light a change in India’s modus operandi in …

Hackers from Iran target global giants via Indian IT firms
3 years, 1 month ago

Hackers from Iran target global giants via Indian IT firms

Live Mint  

NEW DELHI: Microsoft has warned that Iranian hackers are increasingly targeting software services companies in India in a bid to access the networks of their customers. “As India and other nations rise as major IT services hubs, more nation state actors follow the supply chain to target these providers’ public and private sector customers around the world matching nation-state interests," …

From across the border, a new cyber threat
3 years, 1 month ago

From across the border, a new cyber threat

Hindustan Times  

Besides the older and persistent threat of cross-border terrorism, Pakistan now poses another serious threat to India’s security interests — there have been multiple cyberattacks from Pakistan-based hacker groups targeting India’s critical infrastructure and government servers. The new attacks demonstrate a step-up of Pakistan’s cyber capabilities and work concurrently with its persistent anti-India cyber disinformation campaigns such as those pertaining …

India in final stages of clearing national cybersecurity strategy
3 years, 1 month ago

India in final stages of clearing national cybersecurity strategy

India TV News  

India is in the final stages to clear a National Cybersecurity Strategy in the wake of growing cyber attacks and threats from nation-state actors against the country, national cyber security coordinator Lt. Gen. Rajesh Pant has stressed. "What we require now is a National Cybersecurity Strategy, which we have been working on over the last two years and is in …

China continues to pose cyber security threats to India
3 years, 3 months ago

China continues to pose cyber security threats to India

India Today  

Security analysts and war historians often cite that the next world war will be fought not on the ground, or in the air or under water, but virtually in the cyber world. Ever since the border skirmishes between India and China in May 2020, Chinese hacker groups have been regularly targeting Indian public sector companies and technical establishments via cyber …

India’s cyber security: Approach and preparedness
3 years, 3 months ago

India’s cyber security: Approach and preparedness

Hindustan Times  

In the last few years, cyber security has attained growing importance in all debates about national security. Unrelated to the launch of the report but linked with the theme of it, India’s Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla delivered an important address on cyber security in the United Nations Security Council. The article considers these two developments together as FS’ speech …

India’s cyber security: India needs defensive cyber capabilities
3 years, 4 months ago

India’s cyber security: India needs defensive cyber capabilities

Hindustan Times  

In the last few years, cyber security has attained growing importance in all debates on national security. In this context, two latest developments warrant our attention: the International Institute of Strategic Studies, an influential London-based think-tank, published a report ‘Cyber Capabilities and National Power’ which assessed the cyber capabilities of 15 states including India. Unrelated to the launch of the …

Without naming China or Pakistan, India raises issue of cyber attacks at UNSC debate
3 years, 5 months ago

Without naming China or Pakistan, India raises issue of cyber attacks at UNSC debate

India Today  

India on Tuesday raised concerns about cross-border state- Foreign Secretary Harsh V Shringla, without naming Pakistan or China, hit out at neighbours that have increasingly posed threats to India in the cyber sphere. READ: Cyberspace must advance democratic values, not subvert it: PM Modi at G7 Summit Addressing the virtual event, he added, "The world is already witnessing the use …

‘India has made only modest progress in developing cyber security doctrine’
3 years, 5 months ago

‘India has made only modest progress in developing cyber security doctrine’

The Hindu  

India has made only modest progress in developing its policy and doctrine for cyberspace security despite the geostrategic instability of its region and a keen awareness of the cyber threat it faces, according to a new report by the International Institute for Strategic Studies. The report ‘Cyber Capabilities and National Power: A Net Assessment’, which has assessed cyber power for …

Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure: Is India ready?
3 years, 7 months ago

Cyber attacks on critical infrastructure: Is India ready?

Hindustan Times  

Last week, a major cyber attack crippled one of the largest pipelines in the United States, Colonial Pipeline, which carries about 45% of all fuel consumed on the country’s East Coast. The attack on Colonial Pipeline fits the broader trend witnessed in recent years of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure which require to be operational at all times such as traffic …

Identity Theft the Biggest Cyber Security Threat in India, 2.7 Crore Affected in 2020: Norton
3 years, 8 months ago

Identity Theft the Biggest Cyber Security Threat in India, 2.7 Crore Affected in 2020: Norton

News 18  

Indians are among the most targeted user groups in the world in terms of cyber threats, and the Norton Cyber Safety Insights report, 2021, has further elucidated exactly how. While this may not be a big surprise, the numbers are far more emphatic when put in context – Norton claims as per its survey that 45 percent of adult Indian …

Pandemic witnesses rampant cybercrimes: Why India should worry
3 years, 9 months ago

Pandemic witnesses rampant cybercrimes: Why India should worry

India TV News  

Cybercrime is a big ‘business’ today for cybercriminals, hackers, and threat actors. Recently, there was a report doing the rounds claiming that Chinese hackers attempted to hijack India’s vaccine infrastructure to access the cold storage facilities and disrupt the supply chain. India which is considered the technology back-office of the world and is vulnerable to such attacks, but the fast …

After Power Grid, China Hackers Also Targeted Indian Vaccine Makers for 'Competitive Advantage': Report
3 years, 9 months ago

After Power Grid, China Hackers Also Targeted Indian Vaccine Makers for 'Competitive Advantage': Report

News 18  

A Chinese state-backed hacking group has in recent weeks targeted the IT systems of two Indian vaccine makers whose coronavirus shots are being used in the country’s immunisation campaign, cyber intelligence firm Cyfirma told Reuters. Goldman Sachs-backed Cyfirma, based in Singapore and Tokyo, said Chinese hacking group APT10, also known as Stone Panda, had identified gaps and vulnerabilities in the …

India’s cyber defenses breached and reported; govt. yet to fix it
3 years, 10 months ago

India’s cyber defenses breached and reported; govt. yet to fix it

The Hindu  

A server containing large backups of financial records, dozens of police reports exposing victims’ data, extremely sensitive government systems, and other utmost critical information holding databases have been breached by a team of ethical hackers going by the name Sakura Samurai. “These exposed records along with other various SQL server dumps and Rob’s Police Record Exposure is enough to constitute …

China targeted Indian Satellite communications in 2017: Report
4 years, 3 months ago

China targeted Indian Satellite communications in 2017: Report

India Today  

At a time when tension between New Delhi and Beijing is rising over military standoff in Ladakh, a report has highlighted that China may not be just a border threat for India. US-based China Aerospace Studies Institute, quoted in a Times of India news report, suggested that China carried out multiple cyber-attacks against India between 2007 and 2018, including a …

Indian Military, Government Data Faces Threat from Notorious Cyber Espionage Group: Kaspersky
4 years, 3 months ago

Indian Military, Government Data Faces Threat from Notorious Cyber Espionage Group: Kaspersky

News 18  

Indian military and government personnel are reportedly facing the threat of spear phishing and advanced cyber snooping tactics from noted cyber espionage and crime collective, Transparent Tribe. According to a report by cyber security firm Kaspersky, Transparent Tribe has been known to have been active since 2013, and specialises in cyber espionage of critical sectors including government departments, as well …

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