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SC asks special court to conclude trial in UAPA case within one year

In a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court has directed a special court to wrap up a radicalization trial related to alleged ISIS propaganda distributed via the internet within one year. Alongside this, the court emphasized the importance of completing essential witness examinations within six months. The accused has been detained…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

SC asks Centre to treat PIL for supervisory mechanism against digital harms as representation

During the hearing, Goswami posed a hypothetical situation to underline the urgency of the issue, asking whether a woman's home address, accompanied by a rape threat, posted online at 9 pm could be allowed to remain accessible. The CJI said that the petitioner "highlighted very well" the various modes, kinds…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

Supreme Court asks Centre to consider mechanism against cybercrime and digital harms

In a recent directive, the Supreme Court urged the Centre to confront pressing issues related to cybercrime, particularly regarding online threats and the unauthorized release of private information. Highlighted by a Public Interest Litigation, the necessity for robust supervision against digital harms has been made clear. The court mandates that…

The Economic Times · Aug 11

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HCLTech says no evidence of system compromise after hacker group’s data breach claim

In an exchange filing, HCLTech said its initial investigation found the data "may be limited and dated to a few years back." The company said there was no evidence of a breach of its systems, and no indication that any client engagement was affected.

The Economic Times · Aug 11

State services to adopt stricter login system

The government is set to implement a multi-factor authentication (MFA) login method for all government services, an approach that will be tabled for cabinet approval today in order to combat a massive data leak that has compromised over 200 million login credentials nationwide, including vulnerabilities in 30,000 state systems.

Bangkok Post · Aug 10

PSA: Steam users have been hit by a cyber attack, ‘expect fake messages’

Unforeseen consequences, again

Destructoid · Aug 10

Co-op Group chairwoman Debbie White to step down

It is the latest in a string of high-profile departures from the company, which runs more than 2,300 food stores and 800 funeral homes.

Evening Standard · Aug 10

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TCS says received alerts alleging exposure of some employee data

The company, India’s largest IT services provider, said it received “threat-intelligence alerts” claiming possible exposure of certain employee information. “The company investigated the matter and has not found any credible evidence of a breach of TCS systems or customer environments,” it said in a filing with stock exchanges.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Is UPI ending free payments for all users? Here’s what Finance Ministry says

Standard UPI transfers for individuals will remain complimentary, ensuring users can continue making everyday payments without worry. While most merchant transactions also stay free, high-value business dealings may bear small fees.

The Economic Times · Aug 10

Cybersecurity concerns abate ahead of national census

The federal minister in charge of the 2026 census says the safety of sensitive information is at the forefront of the national survey.

AAP · Aug 10

Govt eyes stronger cyber defences as data leaks raise alarm

Government agencies will consider adopting multi-factor authentication (MFA) and resetting passwords following data leaks that exposed sensitive information from at least 20 state agencies.

Bangkok Post · Aug 9

OpenAI pauses Astra AI model over critical cybersecurity concerns

Under OpenAI's Preparedness Framework, the potential development of such capabilities triggers stricter safeguards, particularly when models could create risks of severe harm.OpenAI said it is "pausing" activities involving Astra while it strengthens its security controls.

The Economic Times · Aug 9

Payments Council backs UPI merchant charges, says users, small businesses will remain exempt

PCI said small merchants, including kirana stores, should not be charged for accepting UPI payments. Any merchant service charge would be a commercial arrangement between merchants and payment providers, not a charge on customers.

The Economic Times · Aug 7

South Carolina Health System Still Running Limited Services 10 Days After Malware Attack

AnMed reopened most facilities but 10 remain closed 10 days after a malware attack. What patients in South Carolina and Georgia should know.

Medical Daily · Aug 7

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International Business Times UK · Aug 7

CRA Lawsuit Settlement: Who Can Claim Up to $5,000 and How to Check Eligibility

Thousands of Canadians affected by 2020 government account cyberattacks can now apply for up to $5,000 compensation under an $8.7 million settlement.

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Canada Class Action Lawsuit: $8.7 million settlement offers eligible Canadians up to $5,000 - Check who qualifies and how to claim compensation

A court in Canada has given the green light for an $8.7 million settlement arising from a privacy breach that occurred in 2020. Canadians whose Government of Canada accounts were compromised can file for compensation related to the unauthorized access and subsequent fraud resolution efforts. Valid claims for expenses might…

The Times of India · Aug 7

Fake help-desk calls put Blackstone, Apollo and other US firms in hackers’ sights

Phone calls from people posing as corporate help-desk staff were used in a ransom campaign targeting some of the biggest names in US finance. The callers paired company-specific fraudulent websites with instructions intended to make employees surrender passwords and additional security codes.

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Hackers targeted US private equity, other firms including Blackstone, CME, data shows

The data shows the hackers devised websites aimed at stealing passwords from employees of private equity firms and companies including Blackstone, Bridgewater Associates, Apollo Global Management, Bain Capital, KKR, TPG, CME Group and Moody's, as well as a host of financial companies and other businesses. Internet company Google said in…

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International Business Times · Aug 6

OpenAI Reveals AI Agents Turned on Its Own Testing Environment Before Hacking Hugging Face

OpenAI has disclosed that its experimental artificial intelligence agents compromised the company's own testing infrastructure weeks before they were involved in the widely reported breach of Hugging Face.

The Economic Times · Aug 6

India must not rewrite its UPI policies under US pressure: GTRI

India's UPI policies should not be altered due to United States pressure. A think tank advises defending competition and policy autonomy for the payments ecosystem. Recent legislation allows charges on UPI and other electronic payment modes. This change follows criticism from the US Trade Representative's report. India should maintain data…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Blackstone, KKR and other finance giants targeted in password theft hacking campaign

Hackers used phone calls to target financial firms and businesses recently. They created fake websites to steal employee passwords and account information. These low-tech tactics proved effective against sophisticated security measures. Google identified hacker groups operating under various names like Redact and Falcon. The attacks highlight the persistent effectiveness of…

The Independent UK · Aug 6

The Odyssey: Experts give urgent warning to users attempting to watch movie for free

Downloads may contain something vastly more dangerous than Christopher Nolan’s new film, cyber security researchers warn

The Times of India · Aug 6

Canadian man pleads guilty in US cybercrime case over cloud hack, extorting millions from victims

A Canadian man has pleaded guilty in the United States to his role in a cybercrime operation that breached at least 165 organisations, stole billions of sensitive customer records and extorted companies for millions of dollars, according to the US Department of Justice.

The Economic Times · Aug 6

China launches cybersecurity review into Palo Alto Networks products

China initiated a cybersecurity review of Palo Alto Networks products. The regulator cited critical information infrastructure and national security risks. This action follows increased scrutiny of foreign technology suppliers by Beijing. It also occurs amid ongoing trade and technology tensions with Washington. Palo Alto Networks has not yet responded to…

International Business Times UK · Aug 6

Hackers Target Drinking Water Systems Across 12 US States as Small Towns Emerge as the Weakest Link

Hackers have targeted water systems in 12 US states, exploiting vulnerabilities in small communities with outdated technology. Federal authorities are investigating potential links to Iran.

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