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Cybersecurity Incidents in India’s Government Organizations
Cybersecurity has become a critical concern in today’s digital age, and India is no exception. As technology advances and digital infrastructure becomes more prevalent, the number of cyber-attacks and incidents has been on the rise. Recently, data was presented in ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
‘Akira’ Ransomware Attack
In recent times, a dangerous Internet ransomware virus called Akira has been making headlines due to its malicious activities. This sophisticated malware is designed to encrypt vital personal information and data on victims’ systems, rendering them inaccessible. Stealing Vital Personal ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
G20 Cyber Security Exercise and Drill
With the world becoming digital, ransomware, malware, phishing, and other cyber threats are increasing. There is a need for world governments to take quick actions to control the threats and strengthen the cyber security system. To bring the world governments ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Exercise PowerEX-2022
CERT-In and Power-CSIRTs recently organized the cybersecurity exercise called PowerEX. Key facts Cyber Security Exercise “PowerEX” was designed and organized jointly by Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) and Power-CSIRTs (Computer Security Incident Response Teams in Power sector). The CERT-In ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Sova virus in India
CERT-In has given advisory on SOVA virus – a novel mobile banking “Trojan” virus that is currently targeting Indian customers. Key features Sova virus is capable of stealthily encrypting an android phone for ransom. It can add false overlays to ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Synergy: CERT-In Cyber Security Exercise
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Ministry of Electronics and IT, in collaboration with the Cyber Security Agency of Singapore, successfully designed and conducted a cyber security exercise “Synergy” for 13 countries. Key Points The theme of ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Directions to VPN providers to collect customer data
Recently, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued a new directive to Virtual private network (VPN) service providers. What is the directive about? The CERT-In directive mandates that Virtual private network (VPN) service providers must maintain all customer data ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Mandatory Reporting of Cyber Incidents
All cybersecurity incidents in the country like targeted probing or scanning of critical systems and networks, unauthorized access of systems and data, compromise of critical systems and information, etc must be informed to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs