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In today’s digital-first world, students spend a large part of their time online—studying, socializing, and exploring opportunities. But with this convenience comes risk. From cyberbullying to identity theft, the internet has its share of pitfalls. Practicing a few simple safety habits can go a long way in keeping students protected. Source link [ad_3]
Wedding Card Scam On WhatsApp: It looks amazing and sweet when you receive a wedding invite on WhatsApp with the caption, ‘Welcome, shadi mein zarur aaiye.’ Unfortunately, a seemingly innocent digital wedding invitation on WhatsApp cost a government employee from Maharashtra’s Hingoli district nearly Rs 1,90,000 after falling prey to a cyber fraud. According to…
New Delhi: Cybersecurity readiness remains alarmingly low in Indian companies, with only 7 per cent of firms in India expected to achieve a mature level of readiness by 2025, according to a recent report by global technology firm Cisco. This marks an increase from last year’s (2024) Index, in which only 4 per cent of…
Last Updated:January 10, 2025, 3:44 PM IST As cybercrime costs global economies trillions by 2025, demand for cybersecurity professionals will skyrocket. AI & ML are among the most sought-after skills in 2025 (Representative Image) In today’s digital age, the job market is rapidly evolving, with a growing demand for individuals with digital skills. While numerous…
The US Treasury Department said Monday that a China state-sponsored actor was behind a cyber breach resulting in access to some of its workstations, according to a letter to Congress seen by AFP. The incident happened earlier this month, when the actor compromised a third-party cybersecurity service provider and was able to remotely access the…
A South Korean court on Tuesday approved an arrest warrant for President Yoon Suk Yeol, who has been impeached and suspended from power over his decision to impose martial law on December 3, investigating authorities said. In another development, US officials have said that a Chinese state-sponsored hacker has broken into the US Treasury Department’s systems,…
New Delhi: In an alarming trend, cybercriminals are now increasingly targeting popular YouTube creators by exploiting fake brand collaboration offers to distribute malware, a report showed on Monday. The malware, disguised as legitimate documents like contracts or promotional materials, is often delivered through password-protected files hosted on platforms such as OneDrive to evade detection, claimed…
Gurugram: A personal banker of DBS bank was arrested for allegedly changing the bank details of the victim and selling to the cyber fraudsters for Rs 5 lakh, police said. Priyanshu Diwan, Assistant Commissioner of Police (cybercrime), said that the arrested accused had been identified as Tipu Sultan, a native of Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. According…
New Delhi: As digital arrest scams rise in the country, the government has blocked more than 6.69 lakhs SIM cards and 1,32,000 International Mobile Equipment Identity (IMEI) numbers as reported by police authorities. To strengthen the mechanism to deal with cyber crimes including digital arrest in a comprehensive and coordinated manner, the Central government has…
New Delhi: Emerging technologies like Generative AI (GenAI) and quantum computing are set to create more than 10 lakh jobs in India by 2030, according to a report on Wednesday. Global capability centres (GCCs) emerged as the powerhouse of tech hiring India during the July-September period (Q2 FY25), driven by robust demand for skills in…