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OSM portal was not 'thoroughly' tested for functionality and security threats before deployment: IIT panel memberThe IIT panel, constituted following the controversy surrounding the OSM portal, is expected to submit its report to the Education Ministry...
Nisarga Adhikary, a 19-year-old ethical hacker who exposed CBSE portal security flaws, gets a job at IIT KanpurNineteen-year-old ethical hacker Nisarga Adhikary, who recently highlighted security flaws in CBSE's digital infrastructure, has been appoi...
Google blocked the first known AI-powered attack on 2FA accounts; here is how hackers tried to break in, know how to stay safeForeign hackers attempted a novel AI-powered cyberattack targeting two-factor authentication using a zero-day exploit. Google's Threat Inte...
Good news for senior citizens: Money in this bank can now only be transferred by double OTP verification one to a/c holder and another to trusted contactSenior citizens in Gurugram and Faridabad now have enhanced security for their bank accounts. HDFC Bank has introduced a double OTP system....
From queues to QR codes: A state in India may have found the fix for India’s fertiliser distribution woesWhile the Madhya Pradesh government projects it as a major reform to streamline fertiliser distribution, industry stakeholders say it’s sti...
Banks, telecom companies to chuck OTPs, adopt silent authenticationBanks and telecom companies are developing a silent authentication mechanism to combat SIM cloning and eSIM swaps. This background check ve...
What changes will RBI’s new rules bring to digital payments from April 1?India's digital payments are getting a security upgrade. From April 1, the Reserve Bank of India will require two-factor authentication for...
Compensation for cyber fraud: RBI’s new initiative works for many customers but know when it doesn’t work for othersDigital transactions are rising in India. This has led to an increase in digital frauds. The RBI is proposing compensation for customers lo...
Airtel unveils AI-powered solution to combat OTP related bank fraudsAirtel has introduced Fraud Alert, an AI system to combat OTP bank frauds. This new technology identifies risky calls where fraudsters try ...
Income Tax Department cautions taxpayers against rise in fake emails, SMS scamsThe Income Tax Department has issued a fresh public advisory cautioning taxpayers--especially senior citizens--against a growing number of ...
Beyond passwords: Unlocking the future of secure commerce with passkeysIndia is enhancing digital payment security by moving beyond one-time passwords. New methods like fingerprint and facial recognition are be...
SIM binding in trading apps: How OTP-less login enhances secure trading accessSEBI is advocating for stronger authentication for trading accounts, highlighting SIM binding for enhanced security. Angel One has already ...
Man lands in Bengaluru airport and shares how he got scammed by fake cab driver: 'Felt helpless'A Bengaluru airport passenger faced deception. A man posing as an Uber driver tricked the passenger. He asked for OTP and demanded more mon...
How senior citizens can enrol for PM-JAY to get health insuranceThe Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana offers free health insurance of up to Rs.5 lakh annually for vulnerable sections of th...
Scammers targeting Aadhaar payment system to drain bank accounts: Here is how to lock Aadhaar onlineBeware! Scammers are exploiting vulnerabilities in the Aadhaar-enabled Payment System (AePS) to empty bank accounts without SMS or OTP auth...
Ex-minister lost Rs 1 lakh in online fraud: Here is how scamsters are using new tricks to empty bank accountsAn incident of fraud involving the swindling of Rs 1 lakh from MP Dayanidhi Maran's bank account has raised concerns about the vulnerabilit...
Cybersecurity startup 1Kosmos announces SIM binding to prevent online fraudThe technology will help organizations meet the RBI advisory on preventing internet retail banking fraud in India, the company, backed by F...
Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal warns users about cyber-fraud cases becoming 'alarmingly frequent'"There are several fake UPI apps and ecommerce websites which appear authentic in design through the usage of NPCI, BHIM words and logos. I...
Expert finds a backdoor in Oyo’s data security systemsOyo said the vulnerability was limited to a single property and was fixed immediately.
Going digital? 5 frauds you need to beware ofWith digital payments witnessing record transactions and more and more people joining the cashless bandwagon, safety is a big concern.