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 habits. The initiative reflects the Quad’s continuing efforts to strengthen cyber security awareness and action as well as to foster a more secure and resilient cyber ecosystem to benefit economies and users everywhere, it said. “The Challenge provides resources, such as basic cybersecurity information and training, for all users– from corporations to education institutions, small businesses, and individuals from grade school students to the elderly, and will culminate in events during the week of 10 April 10,” National Security Council Secretariat said.

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Cyber-Secure India: A Collective Effort to Protect Citizens from Digital Crimes
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cyber-Secure India: A Collective Effort to Protect Citizens from Digital Crimes

Hindustan Times  

Cybersecurity is a top priority for the Indian government, with the country witnessing a surge in digital connectivity and a corresponding rise in cybercrimes. However, authorities have been proactive in safeguarding citizens from these threats, disconnecting fraudulent mobile connections and blocking over ₹2,400 crore in suspicious transactions. The government has also launched an indigenously developed International Incoming Spoofed Calls Prevention …

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.

Centre to train 5,000 cybercommandos in next five years: Shah
3 months, 1 week ago

Centre to train 5,000 cybercommandos in next five years: Shah

The Hindu  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday that cyber security was linked to national security and in the next five years around 5,000 cybercommandos will be trained and deployed across the States to counter such threats. Rajesh Kumar, CEO, I4C, said the cyber crime helpline portal receives 67,000 calls every day and the security agencies identify around 1,500-2,000 mule …

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 …

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 …

Australia to deploy roving teams of cyber experts across Pacific as online threats grow
1 year, 1 month ago

Australia to deploy roving teams of cyber experts across Pacific as online threats grow

ABC  

The Australian government has announced it will set up roving teams of cyber experts to help Pacific Island nations deal with the growing online threats posed by criminal organisations and hostile states. Key points: The government will spend $26 million on the "rapid assistance" teams, and another $16.7 million to help Pacific nations identify online vulnerabilities and trial solutions Assistant …

Indian cyberspace seeing incidents at higher rate than global average
1 year, 1 month ago

Indian cyberspace seeing incidents at higher rate than global average

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: The Indian cyberspace has seen nearly double the number of cyber incidents as compared to the global average, National Cybersecurity Coordinator MU Nair said on Sunday. Addressing a session on ‘Aligning Technologies to Future Conflicts' at the Synergia Conclave 2023, Nair said ransomware attack payments of nearly USD 1.54 billion have been made on an average over the past …

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 …

AI-generated cyber attacks pose new risk to key UK infrastructure, experts warn
1 year, 2 months ago

AI-generated cyber attacks pose new risk to key UK infrastructure, experts warn

The Independent  

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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 …

'Multilateral Cooperation Key to Success': Amit Shah Inaugurates G20 Conference on Cyber Crime & Security
1 year, 5 months ago

'Multilateral Cooperation Key to Success': Amit Shah Inaugurates G20 Conference on Cyber Crime & Security

News 18  

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday inaugurated the two-day G20 conference on ‘Crime and Security in the Age of Non-Fungible Tokens, Artificial Intelligence and Metaverse’ in Haryana’s Gurugram. While addressing the inaugural session, Shah stressed that “multilateral cooperation is the key to success in securing nations from emerging threats to cyber security”. Addressing the inaugural session of the ‘G …

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 …

Quad Foreign Ministers’ meet today, Indo-Pacific region on agenda
1 year, 9 months ago

Quad Foreign Ministers’ meet today, Indo-Pacific region on agenda

Live Mint  

India is hosting a Quad Foreign Ministers' meeting in New Delhi today, March 3. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Foreign Affairs Minister of Japan Hayashi Yoshimasa, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, and Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will participate in the Quad Summit. Earlier in February, the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or Quad comprising India, the United States, …

Quad nations launch 'Quad Cyber Challenge' to improve cyber security
1 year, 10 months ago

Quad nations launch 'Quad Cyber Challenge' to improve cyber security

The Hindu  

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue or Quad comprising India, United States, Japan and Australia on Wednesday launched a public campaign 'Quad Cyber Challenge' to improve cyber security across their nations. The Quad has invited Internet users across the Indo-Pacific and beyond to become part of the challenge and practice "safe and responsible cyber habits," the National Security Council Secretariat said in …

Quad Agrees to Leverage Machine Learning, Related Advanced Technologies to Enhance Cyber Security
1 year, 10 months ago

Quad Agrees to Leverage Machine Learning, Related Advanced Technologies to Enhance Cyber Security

News 18  

Quad, an informal grouping of four countries Australia, India, Japan and the United States, has agreed to leverage machine learning and related advanced technologies to enhance cyber security, the White House has said. In the longer term, the Group committed to leverage machine learning and related advanced technologies to enhance cyber security and establish secure channels for Computer Emergency Response …

India, Australia discuss cyber threat assessment, next-generation telecommunications capacity building
2 years, 1 month ago

India, Australia discuss cyber threat assessment, next-generation telecommunications capacity building

India TV News  

India and Australia on Thursday discussed strategic cooperation in the cyber sector, including cyber threat assessment, next-generation telecommunications capacity building and cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. India and Australia convened their fifth Bilateral Cyber Policy Dialogue which was co-chaired by the Ministry of External Affairs Joint Secretary, Cyber Diplomacy Division, Muanpuii Saiawi and Tobias Feakin, Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and …

Developing countries' cyber risks addressed
2 years, 1 month ago

Developing countries' cyber risks addressed

China Daily  

The greater vulnerabilities of developing countries to cybersecurity threats have come in for attention at an international conference seeking ways to bolster defenses. At a session entitled "No Nation Left Behind", Doreen Bogdan-Martin, secretary-general elect of the International Telecommunication Union, a United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, said that with the launch of the Global Cybersecurity Index, or …

Developing countries' cyber risks addressed
2 years, 1 month ago

Developing countries' cyber risks addressed

China Daily  

The greater vulnerabilities of developing countries to cybersecurity threats have come in for attention at an international conference seeking ways to bolster defenses. At a session entitled "No Nation Left Behind", Doreen Bogdan-Martin, secretary-general elect of the International Telecommunication Union, a United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, said that with the launch of the Global Cybersecurity Index, or …

Full Text: Jointly Build a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace
2 years, 1 month ago

Full Text: Jointly Build a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's State Council Information Office on Monday issued a white paper titled "Jointly Build a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace". This white paper introduces China's vision of internet development and governance in the new era and its actions, shares its achievements in promoting the building of a community with a shared future in cyberspace, and outlines …

Full Text: Jointly Build a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace
2 years, 1 month ago

Full Text: Jointly Build a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace

China Daily  

BEIJING -- China's State Council Information Office on Monday issued a white paper titled "Jointly Build a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace". This white paper introduces China's vision of internet development and governance in the new era and its actions, shares its achievements in promoting the building of a community with a shared future in cyberspace, and outlines …

Cyber crime is a challenge before the country and world: Amit Shah
2 years, 1 month ago

Cyber crime is a challenge before the country and world: Amit Shah

Live Mint  

Cyber-crime is a big challenge before the country and the world today, said Union Home Minister, Amit Shah on Thursday. To formulate and implement this common strategy, the government, under the spirit of ‘Cooperative Federalism’, ‘Whole of Government’ and ‘Team India’ approach is promoting the 3C’s, that is Cooperation, Coordination, Collaboration between the Centre and the States.” Shah added that …

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 …

Public-private cooperation: A key pillar in creating a cyber-secure India
2 years, 6 months ago

Public-private cooperation: A key pillar in creating a cyber-secure India

Hindustan Times  

Recently, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team housed within the ministry of electronics and information technology issued guidelines for cybersecurity, under Section 70-B of the Information Technology Act. The stated goal is to “augment and strengthen the cybersecurity in the country” and “coordinate response activities as well as emergency measures with respect to cybersecurity incidents.” The guidelines, among other things, …

India, China, Russia Missing from 'Future of the Internet' Pledge Inked by US, EU, UK And 32 Other Nations
2 years, 7 months ago

India, China, Russia Missing from 'Future of the Internet' Pledge Inked by US, EU, UK And 32 Other Nations

News 18  

The White House announced on April 28 that the United States, the European Union, the United Kingdom, and 32 other countries have accepted an agreement, the “Declaration for the Future of the Internet”, but India, China, and Russia are notable exclusions. “Partners in this Declaration invite other partners who share this vision to join us in working together, with civil …

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 …

Taking a byte out of cyber threats
2 years, 10 months ago

Taking a byte out of cyber threats

The Hindu  

Cyber attacks may be a relatively new phenomenon, but in a short time frame have come to be assessed as dangerous as terrorism. There is a great deal of talk among cyber security experts about emerging cyber security technologies and protocols intended to protect systems, networks and devices, but little clarity whether what is available can ensure protection from all-encompassing …

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 …

Cybercrime went up by 500% during pandemic: Chief of Defence Staff
3 years, 1 month ago

Cybercrime went up by 500% during pandemic: Chief of Defence Staff

The Hindu  

Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat has stressed the need for a national framework to thwart cyber attacks that have been on the rise in the country. Highlighting the possibility of government officials who deal with sensitive information becoming prime targets for cyber attacks, General Rawat lamented the fragmented approach that prevailed in handling the threat. With cyber criminals …

Most Indian firms to increase cybersecurity budget in 2022: PwC survey
3 years, 1 month ago

Most Indian firms to increase cybersecurity budget in 2022: PwC survey

The Hindu  

Around 80% of Indian organisations are likely to increase their cybersecurity budget in 2022, according to a survey by global consultancy firm PwC. As per the PwC's 2022 Digital Trust Insights Survey, the risk landscape is continuously evolving and organisations are investing more than ever in cybersecurity to manage their risks. Moreover, 41 per cent of organisations in India predict …

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 …

Cyber attacks rising in India, CERT-In alerts to over 700 entities: Govt in Lok Sabha
3 years, 4 months ago

Cyber attacks rising in India, CERT-In alerts to over 700 entities: Govt in Lok Sabha

India Today  

The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has issued alerts to over 700 organisations across sectors to enable active cyber-threat prevention, IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told the Lok Sabha on Wednesday. The CERT-In, India's top cyber security agency, issues alerts and advisories regarding latest cyber threats or vulnerabilities and countermeasures to protect computers and networks on a regular basis Risk and …

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 …

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 …

First Quad summit to focus on ramping up vaccine supplies
3 years, 9 months ago

First Quad summit to focus on ramping up vaccine supplies

The Hindu  

Friday’s Quad leaders’ meeting — the first of its kind between the heads of government/state — will have as a core outcome announcements on how the four countries are going to cooperate to dramatically increase — by one billion doses in 2022 — the supply of COVID-19 vaccines to meet shortages in southeast Asia. And it’s really our contribution at …

Patching the gaps in India’s cybersecurity
3 years, 9 months ago

Patching the gaps in India’s cybersecurity

The Hindu  

On Sunday, February 28, there was a sensational report in The New York Times, China appears to warn India: push too hard and the lights could go out, based on investigations by a United States-based cybersecurity firm. India has been a target earlier India has been attacked by suspected Chinese state- On a side note, while there is much evidence …

Need to Deepen India-ASEAN Cyber Space Collaboration Amid Increased Digitisation During Pandemic: Official
4 years, 2 months ago

Need to Deepen India-ASEAN Cyber Space Collaboration Amid Increased Digitisation During Pandemic: Official

News 18  

With increasing dependence on digital technologies amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there is an enhanced need for India-ASEAN collaboration and implementation of measures for securing the cyber domain from “malicious actors”, a senior Ministry of External Affairs official said. “With our increasing dependence on digital technologies and ever-increasing footprint in the cyber space, there is an enhanced need to formulate and …

India's Cyber Security Coordinator Calls for Global Cooperation to Fight Cyber Crime
4 years, 4 months ago

India's Cyber Security Coordinator Calls for Global Cooperation to Fight Cyber Crime

News 18  

The growing volume of cyber attacks around the world, including increasing cyber criminal activity targeted at and within India, calls for nations to come together and frame cooperative policies to strengthen cyber security and resilience across the world, said Lt. Gen. Rajesh Pant, the first national cyber security coordinator of India. Speaking at private cyber security firm Kaspersky’s first ever …

India's 'digital revolution' needs cyber shield: A blueprint of the new cybersecurity strategy
4 years, 4 months ago

India's 'digital revolution' needs cyber shield: A blueprint of the new cybersecurity strategy

India Today  

The changing nature of cyber threats and warfare has prompted India to build a roadmap to overhaul its existing cybersecurity policy with an eye on challenges like social media, securing critical data and the need for new laws. Work on overhauling the cybersecurity 2013 policy has started amid the emerging scenario of increasing state- While Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in …

India and Israel sign agreement to expand cooperation in cyber security
4 years, 5 months ago

India and Israel sign agreement to expand cooperation in cyber security

The Hindu  

India and Israel have signed an agreement to further expand collaboration in dealing with cyber threats amid rapid digitisation due to the coronavirus pandemic that exposed the vulnerabilities of the virtual world. 'India competent enough to handle cyber security issues' “Deepening cooperation with India is another important step in confronting global cyber threats,” Mr. Unna said. Announcing the signing of …

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