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Defence ministry data accessed by hackers for sale on dark web, highlights security lapses

Hacking group claimed that the breach compromised 20TB of sensitive military data, including a ‘secret’ document related to a strategic defence project.

Supreme Court’s YouTube channel hacked, videos promoting cryptocurrency posted

A blank video with the title “Brad Garlinghouse: Ripple Responds To The SEC’s $2 Billion Fine! XRP PRICE PREDICTION” is currently live on the hacked channel.

The Surge in Demand for Ethical Hacking Certification: Amit Singh’s Mission to Educate

Ethical hacking certification offers individuals the opportunity to learn the intricacies of cybersecurity, penetration testing, and ethical hacking techniques.

Mos Rajeev Chandrashekhar slams WaPo report on Indian govt targeting Apple — ‘half facts, embellished’

Union minister of state for information technology was referring to Washington Post report on Indian govt targeting Apple after it gave hacking warnings to journalists, opposition leaders.

Hacking group linked to Israel claims responsibility for cyberattacks on Iranian petrol stations

Oil Minister Javad Owji earlier told Iranian state TV that services had been disrupted at about 70% of Iran's petrol stations and that outside interference was a possible cause.

Hello, Siri ft. ‘state-sponsored’ snooping & the glue that binds political funding with secrecy

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‘State-sponsored attackers’ — Apple ‘warns’ Opposition leaders, journalists their phones may be hacked

Shiv Sena (Uddhav Thackeray)'s Priyanka Chaturvedi, TMC's Mohua Moitra, Congress's Pawan Khera among those who took to social media to share the communication.

Ransomware attacks to hacked emails—rising cyber insurance claims are hurting firms

The move towards metrics, regulations and securing the supply chain all point to a future with greater cyber resilience.

Can’t confirm leakage after report says China hacked defence networks, says Japan

The Washington Post reported that Chinese military hackers had gained access to a classified defense network in Japan starting in 2020.

US energy dept, other agencies hit in global hacking spree that exploited file-transfer software

Data was ‘compromised’ at two entities within the energy department when hackers gained access through a security flaw in MOVEit Transfer, the department said in a statement.

On Camera

India’s think tanks double up as lobbyists, give no disclosures. Hurt policymaking

Many 'independent' reports, intended to shape policies, are sponsored by industry groups or entities with deep pockets and vested interests. This process must become transparent.

Kerala’s silent startup surge—work near home, smooth roads, fast internet & diaspora engagement

Once seen as a fading presence on India’s investment & startup picture, the state is slowly moving up the ladder, with policy reforms & infrastructure building.

India & Israel ink agreement to share, co-develop & co-produce advanced defence tech

Agreement signed during 17th Joint Working Group (JWG) on defence cooperation. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Director General in Israeli Ministry of Defence Amir Baram Tuesday. 

Trump’s trade wars have rewritten powerplay, but India didn’t get the memo

This world is being restructured and redrawn by one man, and what’s his power? It’s not his formidable military. It’s trade. With China, it turned on him.