India weighs legal curbs on WhatsApp usernames over impersonation risks: SourcesNew Delhi is scrutinizing WhatsApp's upcoming username feature, exploring legal avenues to regulate its launch. Officials express concerns ...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
'WhatsApp has to worry, not us': Govt warns messaging platform over fraud risks as username feature sparks privacy debateThe recently announced WhatsApp username feature is under scrutiny, amid concerns over impersonation and scams. While WhatsApp claims safeg...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
AI-enabled cyberattacks biggest near-term threat to financial system: RBIAI-powered cyberattacks are India's top financial system risk, according to the RBI's latest report. Banks and NBFCs are most concerned abo...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.36 PM IST
CertIn warns against malware campaign spreading through WhatsApp webThe Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has warned WhatsApp web and desktop users to be cautious of any attachments, even if they come ...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.31 AM IST
AI investment boom may fuel financial risks: BISThe Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has cautioned about the financial dangers linked to the rapid growth of AI, pointing to issues...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Inside Claude Mythos: Why Anthropic held back its most advanced AIAnthropic's advanced AI, Claude Mythos, capable of discovering software flaws, was kept from public release due to misuse concerns. Instead...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.15 PM IST
Bajaj Auto cyber security incident: Co says key biz functions like manufacturing operating normallyBajaj Auto confirmed on Friday that its manufacturing, sales, and service operations are functioning as usual following a cybersecurity inc...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
AI creates biggest cybersecurity opportunity in years: Zscaler CEOCybersecurity faces a monumental opportunity and challenge with advanced AI models now identifying software flaws at lightning speed. Zscal...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.33 PM IST
WhatsApp 'Boss' Scam: Employees opened a ZIP file sent by 'manager' and lost Rs 3.5 crore; here’s how this dangerous fraud is targeting company officialsWhatsApp Boss Scam: Two Indian companies have collectively lost nearly Rs 3.5 crore in a sophisticated cyber fraud involving malicious zip ...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Amazon CEO in India Now; Hyderabad’s growing spacetech orbitAmazon CEO Andy Jassy is in India as the tech giant triples down on its quick commerce play in the country. This and more in today’s ETtech...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
China's 360 says it has developed tools to match Anthropic's MythosChina's 360 Security Technology has launched 'Yitian Tulong,' a direct competitor to American AI vulnerability detection systems like Anthr...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.03 PM IST
China cybersecurity firm 360 Security Technology claims to have developed tools to match Anthropic's MythosAnthropic Mythos, previewed in April, is a system that detects software vulnerabilities, but cybersecurity experts have warned that it coul...
24 Jun, 2026, 06.38 PM IST
Bajaj Auto shares fall 2% as firm, subsidiary fall prey to ransomware attackBajaj Auto shares dipped 2% following a ransomware attack on its systems and subsidiary, Bajaj Auto Technology Ltd, on June 23, 2026. The c...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
Banks draw up cyber defence strategies to tackle AI risksIndian banks are bolstering cybersecurity with a four-pillar strategy against advanced AI threats. Focusing on code and identity protection...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Bajaj Auto's systems hit by ransomware attackBajaj Auto confirmed a ransomware attack on Tuesday, affecting its systems and those of its unit, Bajaj Auto Technology. The automotive gia...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Taking on Mythos: OpenAI rolls out cyberdefence model Daybreak to speed up software security fixesOpenAI has introduced Daybreak, a cybersecurity initiative focused on software vulnerability detection and remediation. The programme inclu...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Explained | What is the 'Boss Scam' and how hackers are using CEOs' WhatsApp accounts to steal moneyA sophisticated 'Boss Scam' is targeting Indian companies, with cybercriminals hijacking executives' WhatsApp accounts to authorise fraudul...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.44 AM IST