The Latest Breaking News on Cybersecurity

Morning Digest | Centre sets up secure e-mail for 10,000 users in critical ministries; SCs were never counted in Andaman and Nicobar, now a parliamentary committee sits up and takes notice, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 18, 2023

The Hindu · Dec 18, 2023

Centre sets up secure e-mail for 10,000 users in critical ministries

Centre sets up secure e-mail system for 10,000 users in critical ministries and departments with Zero Trust Authentication and two-factor authentication.

The Hindu · Dec 17, 2023

How to avoid scams this Christmas

Avoid hackers on the naughty list and their data-stealing attempts with these tips

Tom’s Guide · Dec 17, 2023

Proton Mail founder vows to fight Australia’s eSafety regulator in court rather than spy on users

Andy Yen says draft safety standards ‘would force online services … to access, collect and read users’ private conversations’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023

"We are sending a strong message to those who seek to create, sell, or distribute fraudulent Microsoft products for cybercrime: We are watching, taking notice, and will act to protect our customers." Microsoft takes down cybercrime group Storm-1152

Microsoft estimates Storm-1152 has sold 750 million fake Microsoft accounts. Now Microsoft has seized its domains and U.S. based infrastructure.

Windows Central · Dec 14, 2023

Why federal efforts to protect schools from cybersecurity threats fall short

In August 2023, the White House announced a plan to bolster cybersecurity in K-12 schools – and with good reason. Between 2018 and mid-September 2023, there were 386 recorded cyberattacks in the U.S. education sector and cost those schools $35.1 billion. K-12 schools were the primary target.

The Conversation · Dec 14, 2023

Supreme Court directs Central agencies to follow 2020 CBI Manual on seizure of digital evidence

Supreme Court orders Centre to adhere to CBI Manual to protect integrity of personal data stored in electronic devices seized during raids.

The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023

Don’t make it harder to catch online ‘paedophiles,’ minister tells Facebook chiefs

Police fear use of encryption could lead to thousands fewer reports of online child abuse a year

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2023

QR code scams put personal data at risk, FTC warns

Some of the ways scammers have used QR codes are by placing fraudulent QR codes on parking meters or by posing as legitimate businesses.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 14, 2023

Tesla Cybertruck Tackles The Dreaded Shopping Cart Test. Does It Dent?

A Tesla Cybertruck goes head-to-head against a shopping cart. Will the cart dent it? What if a person is in the cart and it's pushed at speed into the Cybertruck?

InsideEVs · Dec 13, 2023