Basics of Cyber Security Current Affairs for UPSC

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

The Wassenaar Arrangement: the need to reform export control regimes, Pg9

Wassenaar Arrangement faces calls for reform to address cloud service export loopholes amid surveillance and human rights concerns.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

30 Sep, 2025

The Wassenaar Arrangement: the need to reform export control regimes, Pg9

Wassenaar Arrangement faces calls for reform to address cloud service export loopholes amid surveillance and human rights concerns.

30 Sep, 2025

Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

Cybercrimes rise 31.2%, most cases linked to fraud, Pg9.

India's cybercrime surges 31.2% in 2023, NCRB reports fraud dominating with 69% of cases, Karnataka tops the list.

Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

30 Sep, 2025

Cybercrimes rise 31.2%, most cases linked to fraud, Pg9.

India's cybercrime surges 31.2% in 2023, NCRB reports fraud dominating with 69% of cases, Karnataka tops the list.

30 Sep, 2025

IT and Computers Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security

How Israel used Azure to monitor Palestinians, Pg12.

A joint investigation in August 2025 exposed how Israel’s military intelligence unit, Unit 8200, used Microsoft’s cloud services (Azure) to store and analyse millions of Palestinians’ phone calls. The revelations triggered global debate on corporate accountability in mass surveillance.

IT and Computers Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security

28 Sep, 2025

How Israel used Azure to monitor Palestinians, Pg12.

A joint investigation in August 2025 exposed how Israel’s military intelligence unit, Unit 8200, used Microsoft’s cloud services (Azure) to store and analyse millions of Palestinians’ phone calls. The revelations triggered global debate on corporate accountability in mass surveillance.

28 Sep, 2025

Role of External State and Non State Actors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Identify and suggest action against apps used by terror groups: Shah, Pg12.

Amit Shah directs crackdown on terror groups exploiting lesser-known encrypted apps to evade surveillance and coordinate attacks.

Role of External State and Non State Actors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

27 Sep, 2025

Identify and suggest action against apps used by terror groups: Shah, Pg12.

Amit Shah directs crackdown on terror groups exploiting lesser-known encrypted apps to evade surveillance and coordinate attacks.

27 Sep, 2025

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

In Karnataka HC's rejection of X plea against Sahyog, 3 red lines for social media, Pg 17.

Karnataka HC upholds Sahyog portal, setting 'red lines' for social media regulation and emphasizing adherence to Indian laws.

Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

26 Sep, 2025

In Karnataka HC's rejection of X plea against Sahyog, 3 red lines for social media, Pg 17.

Karnataka HC upholds Sahyog portal, setting 'red lines' for social media regulation and emphasizing adherence to Indian laws.

26 Sep, 2025

Basics of Cyber Security

Cyberattack disrupts check-in operations at European airports, Pg 2.

Cyberattack on Collins Aerospace's MUSE software disrupts check-in systems at major European airports, causing flight delays and cancellations.

Basics of Cyber Security

21 Sep, 2025

Cyberattack disrupts check-in operations at European airports, Pg 2.

Cyberattack on Collins Aerospace's MUSE software disrupts check-in systems at major European airports, causing flight delays and cancellations.

21 Sep, 2025

Basics of Cyber Security Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

India-Pak. border sees a sharp rise in drone-driven drug smuggling cases, Pg12

India faces surge in drone-based drug smuggling across Pakistan border; seizures jump to 179 cases in 2024.

Basics of Cyber Security Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

17 Sep, 2025

India-Pak. border sees a sharp rise in drone-driven drug smuggling cases, Pg12

India faces surge in drone-based drug smuggling across Pakistan border; seizures jump to 179 cases in 2024.

17 Sep, 2025

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

Fear overpowers awareness campaigns, safety nets as ‘digital arrests’ tighten grip, Pg 15.

Digital arrest scams cost citizens ₹2,500 crore as fraudsters exploit fear, weak enforcement, and technology to dupe educated individuals.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

15 Sep, 2025

Fear overpowers awareness campaigns, safety nets as ‘digital arrests’ tighten grip, Pg 15.

Digital arrest scams cost citizens ₹2,500 crore as fraudsters exploit fear, weak enforcement, and technology to dupe educated individuals.

15 Sep, 2025

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

Scam space, Pg6

Deepfake scams targeting investments surge, exploiting AI, regulatory gaps, and limited digital literacy, costing citizens lakhs.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

13 Sep, 2025

Scam space, Pg6

Deepfake scams targeting investments surge, exploiting AI, regulatory gaps, and limited digital literacy, costing citizens lakhs.

13 Sep, 2025

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

The long march ahead to technological independence, Pg6

India aims for technological independence amid geopolitical risks, focusing on open-source software and strategic hardware manufacturing through collaborative efforts.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

10 Sep, 2025

The long march ahead to technological independence, Pg6

India aims for technological independence amid geopolitical risks, focusing on open-source software and strategic hardware manufacturing through collaborative efforts.

10 Sep, 2025

Vulnerable Sections Science and Technology in Everyday Life Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security