New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) The Unique Identification Authority of India on Wednesday launched structured Bug Bounty Programme to further strengthen the security of the Aadhaar system, inviting independent cybersecurity experts to identify vulnerabilities in digital platforms.A panel of 20 experienced security researchers and ethical hackers has been selected to look for possible weaknesses in some of UIDAI’s key digital platforms, an official statement said.They will examine UIDAI digital asse…
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Ahmedabad, March 9 (IANS) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Monday launched the sixth edition of the Digital Payment Awareness Week (DPAW) in Ahmedabad with a women-centric outreach programme, highlighting the need for greater public awareness on safe digital transactions amid rising cases of online fraud.The week-long campaign, being observed across India from March 9 to March 15 under the national initiative ‘Har Payment Digital’, is led by the RBI’s Department of Payment and Settlement…
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) IT industry’s apex body Nasscom on Monday issued an advisory to member companies, urging heightened vigilance and preparedness across business continuity and cybersecurity frameworks in view of the evolving geopolitical situation in the Middle East.While business operations currently remain stable, companies are proactively reviewing contingency plans and strengthening resilience measures to mitigate potential disruptions if the situation escalates, the advisory said.Ac…
New Delhi, March 9 (IANS) Cybersecurity researchers have reported a sharp rise in cyber threats targeting US critical infrastructure following the February 28 strikes on Iran, with more than 60 Iranian-aligned hacktivist groups launching coordinated activity online within hours of the attacks, a report said on Monday.New research by cybersecurity firm CloudSEK said the groups formed an “Electronic Operations Room” on Telegram to coordinate cyber activity and share targets.Researchers noted t…
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Social media platforms are increasingly being weaponised by terrorist organisations to radicalise individuals and orchestrate attacks across the Indian subcontinent and beyond, according to a report by Eurasia Review.The report titled ‘Weaponisation Of Social Media Platforms For Radicalisation: A Threat Looming Large In The Indian Subcontinent’ states that recent incidents such as the Red Fort attack on November 10, 2025 and the Bondi Beach attack on December 14, 2025 d…
Bengaluru, March 7 (IANS) Home Minister G. Parameshwara said the Karnataka government has taken stringent measures to curb cybercrime and ensure digital safety for citizens.HM Parameshwara was speaking on Saturday after inaugurating the third annual Cyber Crime Investigation Summit titled ‘CIDECODE’, organised by the CID and the Cyber Crime Investigation Training and Research Centre at a private hotel in Bengaluru city.HM Parameshwara said Karnataka is not just a state but a global brand. “Whe…
Washington, March 7 (IANS) The White House released a “Cyber Strategy for America,” outlining a broad plan to strengthen US cyber defences, counter digital threats from rivals and deepen cooperation with global partners.The strategy says the United States will work with allies, industry, and government agencies to protect digital networks and maintain technological leadership.Officials say the goal is to ensure that the United States “remains unrivaled in cyberspace.” The plan calls for …
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) India is not only building networks for its 1.4 billion citizens but building trusted digital bridges for the world, Union Communication Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said.Guided by the philosophy of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, we believe connectivity must empower humanity, strengthen partnerships, and create shared prosperity,” he said while inaugurating the Bharat Pavilion at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain which is one of the world’s foremost techno…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) AI-driven cybersecurity firm CloudSEK has uncovered a malicious SMS spoofing campaign distributing a trojanised version of Israel’s official “Red Alert” emergency mobile application, exploiting public panic amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.According to the company, threat actors are spreading a fake Android app through targeted SMS phishing (smishing) messages that prompt users to sideload an APK file posing as an urgent wartime update.The malicious app imper…
New Delhi, March 3 (IANS) The domestic compensation landscape is evolving towards a more selective, skills-aligned wage cycle, according to a report released on Tuesday, adding that professionals expect salary increments of 6–10 per cent.High-demand domains such as AI, digital technology, electric vehicles (EV), and specialised technical roles see expectations above 10 per cent, the Adecco India ‘2026 Salary Guide’ stated.It highlighted talent shortages in niche areas, rising labour costs,…