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2 days, 20 hours ago

Sattrix Information Security & Strolling Digital to Expand IT, Cybersecurity in EU

Ahmedabad: Sattrix Information Security Limited, a leading global provider of IT and cybersecurity solutions, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with Strolling Digital, a Spanish company specializing in digital transformation services. By combining Sattrix’s world-class cybersecurity expertise with Strolling Digital’s deep understanding of the European market, the partnership is poised to provide innovative, reliable, and tailored security solutions for …

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3 days, 15 hours ago

Huawei, Kenya National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee sign MoU

China Daily

By Edith Mutethya in Nairobi, Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-20 20:35 Huawei Technologies Kenya and the National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at creating a framework for collaboration to improve Kenya's cyberspace including cybercrime prevention and other cybersecurity initiatives. Omollo said Kenya has already faced instances of critical service disruptions including …

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6 days, 15 hours ago

Strengthening the Cybersecurity Skills Gap in Southern California

LA Times

For more than three decades, digital security company ESET has shielded organizations and governments worldwide from cyberthreats. “Threat intelligence services provide data feeds that allow cybersecurity teams to make informed decisions about potential risks and attacks, and to take the necessary measures to detect and respond to them, automatically or through further investigation.” ESET offers AI-powered solutions that are underpinned …

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1 week ago

The Top Cybersecurity Agency in the US Is Bracing for Donald Trump

Wired

Donald Trump helped create the US government’s cybersecurity agency during his first term as president. Trump’s alliances with libertarian-minded billionaires like Elon Musk and his promises to cut government spending and corporate oversight have alarmed staffers at the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the component of the Department of Homeland Security that defends US government computer systems from hackers and …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Growing cybercrime and the need for an Indian cybersecurity force

The Hindu

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be stressed enough. While India produces a wealth of technically skilled professionals known for their strong work ethic, ensuring that they are adequately equipped to tackle future challenges particularly in cybersecurity is essential. By drawing inspiration from initiatives such as the U.K.’s Cyber Accreditation Program and Singapore’s Cybersecurity Academy, …

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1 week, 4 days ago

IIT Kanpur invites entries for 'Hack IITK 2024' Cybersecurity Hackathon

India Today

C3iHub, the Cybersecurity Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Kanpur has officially opened registrations for the much-anticipated Global Cybersecurity Hackathon, 'Hack IITK 2024.' With esteemed partners such as Bharat Electronics Limited, Saptang Labs, NTT DATA, SecureDApps, cloud partner Amazon Web Services, and platform partners Hack2Skill and Prutor, Hack IITK 2024 promises a world-class competitive experience for all participants. Hack IITK, conceived …

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1 week, 5 days ago

India's top 10 online courses for 2024 focus on AI and cybersecurity: Report

India Today

Online learning in India continues to boom, with Coursera reporting over 27 million registered Indian learners in 2024. Unsurprisingly, Artificial Intelligence, data science, and cybersecurity dominated the list of the most popular courses, reflecting both global trends and India’s increasing focus on upskilling. Courses like 'AI for Everyone' by DeepLearning.AI and 'Introduction to Generative AI' by Google Cloud topped the …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Investcorp-backed NSEIT rebrands to NuSummit, to increase focus on global markets

Live Mint

Bengaluru: Investcorp-backed NSEIT, which provides digital and cybersecurity solutions, will rebrand to NuSummit and will pivot to focus extensively on global markets, according to the company's top executive. “The journey forward lies in expanding our presence in global markets where we are aggressively investing more into our offerings," Anantharaman Sreenivasan, managing director & group CEO, NuSummit, told Mint. “We are …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

AI/ML, cyber security skills in demand for top job roles

New Indian Express

BENGALURU: With the increasing adoption of AI across organisational functions, AI/ML and analytics continue to dominate as the most in-demand job family. Indeed and Nasscom launched the fourth edition of their Future of Work report – Balancing Priorities in an AI-driven World, and the report said the top five in-demand job roles include Data Scientist/Analyst, AI/ML Expert, Cybersecurity Specialist, Cloud …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Chinese hackers compromised at least 8 US telecoms in Salt Typhoon hacking campaign, finds White House

Firstpost

Hackers in the Salt Typhoon hacking campaign targeted telecom carriers in dozens of countries and reportedly accessed the phone and text communications of a select group of highly targeted individuals, including several government officials Salt Typhoon has emerged as a major cyber-espionage operation, extending its reach far beyond the US. In a concerning revelation, the White House has confirmed that …

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Another feather in Hyderabad's cap: Google to set up Safety Engineering Centre

New Indian Express

HYDERABAD: Google on Wednesday entered into an agreement with the Telangana government to set up the Internet giant’s Safety Engineering Centre in Hyderabad. The GSEC in Hyderabad will be Google’s second in the Asia Pacific region, after Tokyo, and fifth in the world, along with Dublin, Munich and Malaga. GSEC is a specialised international cybersecurity hub that plays a vital …

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US prioritises action against Chinese hacker group after massive metadata breach

India Today

The administration of outgoing US President Joe Biden is intensifying efforts to combat the Chinese hacker group, Salt Typhoon, after a sweeping cyber-espionage campaign compromised the metadata of potentially millions of Americans. Salt Typhoon reportedly infiltrated at least eight US telecommunications companies, including major players like Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Lumen. When asked whether the breach could encompass every American’s …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A top White House official on Wednesday said at least eight U.S. telecom firms and dozens of nations have been impacted by a Chinese hacking campaign. Deputy national security adviser Anne Neuberger offered new details about the breadth of the sprawling Chinese hacking campaign that gave officials in Beijing access to private texts and phone conversations of an …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Google to set up its fifth Safety Engineering Centre in Hyderabad

Op India

The GSEC in Hyderabad will be the first of its kind in the APAC region after Tokyo and only the fifth globally, with similar facilities in Dublin, Munich, and Malaga, according to a statement. This partnership is a testament to Hyderabad’s position as a leading IT and innovation hub in the country and the world,” said Telangana Chief Minister Revanth …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Zscaler raises annual revenue forecast, announces CFO’s retirement

Live Mint

Dec 2 - Zscaler on Monday raised its annual revenue forecast after beating estimates for quarterly revenue on strong demand for its cybersecurity services, but its shares fell more than 6% in extended trading as its report failed to impress investors. However, Zscaler's forecast for second-quarter revenue, which was largely in line with Wall Street estimates, failed to keep up …

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3 weeks ago

The iPhone’s ‘Lockdown Mode’: What it is and who should consider using it

Live Mint

An optional security feature on iPhones called Lockdown Mode helps protect Apple devices against some of the world’s most sophisticated hackers. Released in 2022 as part of Apple’s iOS 16, iPadOS 16 and macOS Ventura, Lockdown Mode disables or restricts such commonly used tools and activities as photo sharing, payment applications and use of unsecured local networks—all features that attackers …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Apple user? Phishing, deepfake threats on macOS are not uncommon anymore

Live Mint

Recent cyberattacks targeting macOS systems have shattered the long-standing myth that Apple's operating systems are inherently more secure than others. Integrating AI into cybersecurity strategies offers a dual advantage: enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of threat detection and response mechanisms while addressing the significant talent gap in the cybersecurity workforce. By automating routine tasks like threat detection and initial analysis, …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Pro-Khalistan activities and cybersecurity key topics at DGP meeting

Hindustan Times

India’s top police and intelligence brass on Friday began annual deliberations on a host of internal and external security issues with a focus on cyber-crimes, pro-Khalistan activities, left-wing extremism, cross-border terrorism, coastal security and increased activities of international drug smugglers, with Union home minister Amit Shah and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval also in attendance. Inaugurating the conference, Shah said …

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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Microsoft facing another major antitrust investigation, US FTC goes after various major issues

Firstpost

At the centre of the investigation is Microsoft’s bundling strategy, particularly the integration of productivity tools like Word, Excel, and Teams with its cloud and cybersecurity offerings. Competitors argue it undercuts their ability to compete fairly This investigation marks one of the final moves by Lina Khan, who has led an aggressive campaign against corporate consolidation during her tenure as …

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4 weeks ago

Microsoft urges Donald Trump to take tougher stance against cyberattacks from Russia, China, Iran

Firstpost

The Biden administration did great in strengthening cyber security defences. However, Microsoft’s president and vice chair Brad Smith has been urging President-elect Trump to look at additional measures to discourage and prevent cyber threats According to Microsoft many of these attacks are not only tolerated but sometimes facilitated by foreign governments, particularly in Russia. Image Credit: Reuters Microsoft is stepping …

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4 weeks ago

'In the dark': Trump team reportedly getting 'blocked' after transition's ethics 'failure'

Raw Story

Donald Trump's transition team has failed to sign important government ethics agreements, leading to his nominees being "blocked" from the agencies they will soon be controlling, according to a report. The Trump transition’s "unprecedented delay" is causing an issue with access to government records and even cybersecurity assistance, according to Politico. "Kennedy’s inability to communicate with the agency he may …

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1 month ago

Report cybersecurity cases within 6 hrs: DoT notifies rules

Hindustan Times

All telecom entities must report any cybersecurity incidents to the central government within six hours of becoming aware of them, as per the Telecom Cyber Security Rules, 2024, notified and brought into effect by the Department of Telecommunications on Thursday. Report cybersecurity cases within 6 hrs: DoT notifies rules These rules, which were released for public consultation on August 29, …

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1 month ago

How AI can supercharge your enterprise cyber-security

The Independent

Armis Security is a Business Reporter client Today’s organisations are facing unparalleled, dynamic security challenges. This is particularly critical as cyber-attacks grow more sophisticated, with state- Business Reporter: Armis Smarter threat intelligence and response AI’s core strength in cyber-security lies in automating threat detection and response. These include: Increased visibility and control – AI provides a complete view of the …

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1 month ago

Backpacker dies in Thailand

ABC

Rachel Mealey: Hello welcome to PM. David Taylor: Former Labor climate minister, Greg Combay, who was appointed Future Fund Chairman by Dr Chalmers in January, welcomes the government's idea and says it aligns with the fund's thinking. Assoc Prof Vanessa Teague: There's a vague kind of idea that social media providers should take reasonable steps to exclude people under 16. …

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Sattrix Information Security & Strolling Digital to Expand IT, Cybersecurity in EU

Huawei, Kenya National Computer and Cybercrime Coordination Committee sign MoU

Strengthening the Cybersecurity Skills Gap in Southern California

The Top Cybersecurity Agency in the US Is Bracing for Donald Trump

Growing cybercrime and the need for an Indian cybersecurity force

IIT Kanpur invites entries for 'Hack IITK 2024' Cybersecurity Hackathon

India's top 10 online courses for 2024 focus on AI and cybersecurity: Report

Investcorp-backed NSEIT rebrands to NuSummit, to increase focus on global markets

AI/ML, cyber security skills in demand for top job roles

Chinese hackers compromised at least 8 US telecoms in Salt Typhoon hacking campaign, finds White House

Another feather in Hyderabad's cap: Google to set up Safety Engineering Centre

US prioritises action against Chinese hacker group after massive metadata breach

White House says at least 8 US telecom firms, dozens of nations impacted by China hacking campaign

Google to set up its fifth Safety Engineering Centre in Hyderabad

Zscaler raises annual revenue forecast, announces CFO’s retirement

The iPhone’s ‘Lockdown Mode’: What it is and who should consider using it

Apple user? Phishing, deepfake threats on macOS are not uncommon anymore

Pro-Khalistan activities and cybersecurity key topics at DGP meeting

Microsoft facing another major antitrust investigation, US FTC goes after various major issues

Microsoft urges Donald Trump to take tougher stance against cyberattacks from Russia, China, Iran

'In the dark': Trump team reportedly getting 'blocked' after transition's ethics 'failure'

Report cybersecurity cases within 6 hrs: DoT notifies rules

How AI can supercharge your enterprise cyber-security

Backpacker dies in Thailand