Govt orders GitHub to remove Bluetooth-based chat app Bitchat over security concerns: Jack DorseyIn a decisive move, India's cybercrime agency has instructed GitHub to eliminate the Bitchat app. This innovative Bluetooth messaging servi...
24 Jul, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
US cracks down on cyber scams with global visa restrictionsThe US has introduced a global visa restriction policy targeting individuals involved in cyber scams and sextortion, along with their immed...
24 Jul, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Acts of terror will have consequences: S Jaishankar at ASEAN Regional ForumJaishankar was speaking at the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in the Philippine capital Manila, where he recognised th...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.04 PM IST
There must be zero tolerance for terrorism; terror acts will have consequences: EAM reiterates India's stance at 33rd ARF meetIndia's External Affairs Minister reiterated a zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism at the ARF meeting. He stressed choking financial re...
23 Jul, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
AI playing a growing role in child sexual abuse, German report warnsGerman authorities warned Tuesday of the "growing influence" of AI and digital technology on the sexual abuse of children, saying in a repo...
21 Jul, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Amit Shah discusses Bengal's law and order in meeting with state officialsUnion Home Minister Amit Shah reviewed West Bengal's law and order situation with state officials. He also inspected security measures alon...
19 Jul, 2026, 01.16 PM IST
Did PM Modi announce a Rs 25 lakh monthly income scheme? Here's the truthA fake video using artificial intelligence shows Prime Minister Modi promoting an investment scheme. This fraudulent platform falsely promi...
17 Jul, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Sebi warns listed firms, regulated entities against rising 'Boss Scam' cyber fraudSebi has issued a warning to all regulated entities regarding a rising cyber fraud known as the 'Boss Scam'. In this scheme, fraudsters mas...
17 Jul, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
MHA proposes CEO, additional CEO posts for I4C; seeks stakeholder feedbackThe Union home ministry is proposing new recruitment rules for key leadership positions. These rules aim to strengthen India's cybercrime r...
16 Jul, 2026, 12.22 AM IST
MHA proposes recruitment rules for CEO, additional CEO posts at I4C; seeks stakeholder feedback till August 14The Ministry of Home Affairs is proposing new recruitment rules for key leadership roles. These rules aim to strengthen India's cybercrime ...
15 Jul, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
Truecaller row: TRAI seeks 'designated agency' status under IT Act; Meity examining itTelecom regulator TRAI wants to be an authorized agency under the IT Act. This status would allow TRAI to take action against call manageme...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
India must build resilient software and hardware systems to withstand cyber threats: MeitY SecretaryIndia must build strong and reliable software and hardware systems that can keep working even during cyberattacks. This resilience is impor...
13 Jul, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Singham vs scammers? Bandhan Bank brings Rohit Shetty for Cyber Cop missionBandhan Bank has launched Cyber Cop, a nationwide cyber fraud awareness campaign under its CSR programme with filmmaker Rohit Shetty, as cy...
13 Jul, 2026, 01.36 PM IST
Psychology explains why scammers are so convincing and it may have more to do with language than technologyScammers use carefully engineered language to persuade and influence potential victims. They build trust with polite greetings and expressi...
13 Jul, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
Quadrangular security setup to be operationalised by DecemberA new seven-point security grid will be integrated by this year's end. This grid will involve the Union government, central agencies, and s...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
WhatsApp username rollout put on hold after govt noticeTelegram has also submitted its response to the government that last week issued formal notices to the messaging platforms, directing them ...
11 Jul, 2026, 06.02 AM IST
Username feature carries serious risks of cybercrime: IT Secy on notices to WhatsApp, othersThe comment assumes significance as the government has shot-off notices this week questioning WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal about the usern...
03 Jul, 2026, 02.24 PM IST