Cybersecurity
Insurance Amendment Bill
A parliamentary committee has endorsed reforms in the insurance sector, aiming to enhance the industry’s efficiency and competitiveness. The Insurance Amendment Bill proposes several key changes. Composite Licenses for Insurers The committee supports allowing composite licenses. Insurers would be able ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Google Opens Safety Engineering Centre in Hyderabad
Telangana has partnered with Google to establish the Google Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) in Hyderabad, which marks India’s first GSEC and the fifth globally. The centre’s focus is on enhancing security and online safety products for the Indian market. Location ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
India Leads in Mobile Malware Attacks
Recent data from Zscaler ThreatLabz reveals that India has become the primary target for mobile malware attacks. The report covers mobile threat transactions from June 2023 to May 2024. India now accounts for 28% of global mobile malware incidents, which ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024)
The Bharat National Cyber Security Exercise (Bharat NCX 2024) commenced and was organized by the National Security Council Secretariat and Rashtriya Raksha University, it lasts for 12 days. The primary goal is to enhance India’s cyber defense capabilities, which aims ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
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
What is Daam Malware?
The Central government recently issued an advisory warning individuals about a dangerous malware known as ‘Daam’ that specifically targets Android phones. This advisory highlights the severity of the threat and provides crucial information on how to safeguard personal data and ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Google rolls out Passkeys: The Future of Secure Sign-In
On May 4, 2023, Google announced a major new security feature for its services: Passkeys. With this new technology, users can log in to their Google accounts without using a password, using their device’s biometrics or PIN for authentication. Google ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
What is Bluebugging?
The rise of cybercrime has been a growing concern in many areas, including Prakasam district in Andhra Pradesh. The district’s Superintendent of Police, Malika Garg, has urged people to take precautions to protect themselves from bluebugging attacks. What is Bluebugging? ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs