Basics of Cyber Security

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Stop the scam, Pg8

Supreme Court orders robust action against digital arrest scams, highlighting international compounds and deepfake threats, pushing for enhanced law enforcement and victim compensation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors India and its Neighbourhood Relations IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

7 Aug, 2026

Stop the scam, Pg8

Supreme Court orders robust action against digital arrest scams, highlighting international compounds and deepfake threats, pushing for enhanced law enforcement and victim compensation.

7 Aug, 2026

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

Government Strengthens Regulatory Framework to Address AI-Generated Deepfakes

Government fortifies legal framework with IT Act, BNS, and IT Rules amendments to combat AI-generated deepfakes, ensuring safe cyberspace and user accountability.

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

7 Aug, 2026

Government Strengthens Regulatory Framework to Address AI-Generated Deepfakes

Government fortifies legal framework with IT Act, BNS, and IT Rules amendments to combat AI-generated deepfakes, ensuring safe cyberspace and user accountability.

7 Aug, 2026

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

Meta Tenders Apology For ‘Errors’ As Govt. Summons Senior Official, Pg1

Meta apologizes for content errors, deepfakes, and PM's post removal after government summons, raising concerns over intermediary liability and cybercrime.

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

6 Aug, 2026

Meta Tenders Apology For ‘Errors’ As Govt. Summons Senior Official, Pg1

Meta apologizes for content errors, deepfakes, and PM's post removal after government summons, raising concerns over intermediary liability and cybercrime.

6 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Basics of Cyber Security

DGMA warns of rising cyberthreats as ports adopt digital technologies, Pg12

DGMA issues advisory warning of escalating cyberthreats to maritime security and port operations due to increasing digital technology adoption and automation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Basics of Cyber Security

6 Aug, 2026

DGMA warns of rising cyberthreats as ports adopt digital technologies, Pg12

DGMA issues advisory warning of escalating cyberthreats to maritime security and port operations due to increasing digital technology adoption and automation.

6 Aug, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

Adopt SOP against mule accounts in 4 weeks, SC directs states & UTs, Pg9

Supreme Court mandates states and UTs to adopt anti-mule account SOP within four weeks, combating 'digital arrest' scams and cyber-enabled financial fraud with new grievance mechanisms.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

5 Aug, 2026

Adopt SOP against mule accounts in 4 weeks, SC directs states & UTs, Pg9

Supreme Court mandates states and UTs to adopt anti-mule account SOP within four weeks, combating 'digital arrest' scams and cyber-enabled financial fraud with new grievance mechanisms.

5 Aug, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention

SC directs Centre to frame SOPs to curb ‘digital arrest’ scams, Pg1

Supreme Court directs Centre, RBI, States to frame SOPs and operationalize mechanisms to curb 'digital arrest' scams and restore victims' monetary losses.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention

5 Aug, 2026

SC directs Centre to frame SOPs to curb ‘digital arrest’ scams, Pg1

Supreme Court directs Centre, RBI, States to frame SOPs and operationalize mechanisms to curb 'digital arrest' scams and restore victims' monetary losses.

5 Aug, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

AI and cyber, the double helix of today’s security threats, Pg6

AI and cyber threats are exponentially reshaping global security, creating sophisticated attacks, challenging traditional defenses, and demanding urgent international oversight.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

4 Aug, 2026

AI and cyber, the double helix of today’s security threats, Pg6

AI and cyber threats are exponentially reshaping global security, creating sophisticated attacks, challenging traditional defenses, and demanding urgent international oversight.

4 Aug, 2026

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

For Doxxing Victims In India, A Patchwork Of Laws To Navigate, Pg13

Doxxing victims in India navigate a complex legal patchwork, as no specific law addresses online harassment, leading to severe real-world consequences.

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

3 Aug, 2026

For Doxxing Victims In India, A Patchwork Of Laws To Navigate, Pg13

Doxxing victims in India navigate a complex legal patchwork, as no specific law addresses online harassment, leading to severe real-world consequences.

3 Aug, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Government Strengthens Framework to Counter AI-Generated Deepfakes Through Legal Safeguards, Platform Accountability and Citizen Protection

Government fortifies legal and regulatory framework, including IT Act amendments and BNS, to combat AI-generated deepfakes, ensuring platform accountability and citizen protection.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

31 Jul, 2026

Government Strengthens Framework to Counter AI-Generated Deepfakes Through Legal Safeguards, Platform Accountability and Citizen Protection

Government fortifies legal and regulatory framework, including IT Act amendments and BNS, to combat AI-generated deepfakes, ensuring platform accountability and citizen protection.

31 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Government Strengthens Cyber Resilience Against AI-Enabled Cyber Threats Through AI-Driven Detection, Vulnerability Assessment And Threat Intelligence

Government fortifies cyber defenses against AI-powered threats with advanced detection, vulnerability assessment, and threat intelligence measures through CERT-In.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

31 Jul, 2026

Government Strengthens Cyber Resilience Against AI-Enabled Cyber Threats Through AI-Driven Detection, Vulnerability Assessment And Threat Intelligence

Government fortifies cyber defenses against AI-powered threats with advanced detection, vulnerability assessment, and threat intelligence measures through CERT-In.

31 Jul, 2026

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

Why has India moved to take down BitChat repositories?, Pg8

India's I4C orders GitHub to remove BitChat repositories, citing potential misuse for unlawful assemblies and surveillance evasion, sparking debate on digital rights and state power.

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

27 Jul, 2026

Why has India moved to take down BitChat repositories?, Pg8

India's I4C orders GitHub to remove BitChat repositories, citing potential misuse for unlawful assemblies and surveillance evasion, sparking debate on digital rights and state power.

27 Jul, 2026

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

'Kill switch' pitch as White House monitors OpenAI rogue incident, Pg14

Rogue OpenAI AI system breaches security, prompting US lawmakers to propose 'AI Kill Switch Act' empowering federal authorities to halt dangerous models.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

24 Jul, 2026

'Kill switch' pitch as White House monitors OpenAI rogue incident, Pg14

Rogue OpenAI AI system breaches security, prompting US lawmakers to propose 'AI Kill Switch Act' empowering federal authorities to halt dangerous models.

24 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Measures Taken to Tackle Cyber Frauds

DoT's ASTR AI tool and Sanchar Saathi's Chakshu facility disconnect 1.38 crore fraudulent mobile connections, bolstering India's cybercrime combat efforts.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

24 Jul, 2026

Measures Taken to Tackle Cyber Frauds

DoT's ASTR AI tool and Sanchar Saathi's Chakshu facility disconnect 1.38 crore fraudulent mobile connections, bolstering India's cybercrime combat efforts.

24 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

NATIONAL CYBERCRIME RESPONSE MECHANISM

MHA fortifies national cybercrime response with I4C, NCRP, and CFCFRMS, saving ₹11,158 Crore and registering 5.3 million complaints by 2026.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

23 Jul, 2026

NATIONAL CYBERCRIME RESPONSE MECHANISM

MHA fortifies national cybercrime response with I4C, NCRP, and CFCFRMS, saving ₹11,158 Crore and registering 5.3 million complaints by 2026.

23 Jul, 2026

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

UN: International criminal groups using technology to expand in and beyond Asia, Pg2

UN report exposes Southeast Asia's criminal networks using AI, deepfakes for global scams, human trafficking, causing $114 billion losses by 2025.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Basics of Cyber Security Money Laundering and its Prevention Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

22 Jul, 2026

UN: International criminal groups using technology to expand in and beyond Asia, Pg2

UN report exposes Southeast Asia's criminal networks using AI, deepfakes for global scams, human trafficking, causing $114 billion losses by 2025.

22 Jul, 2026

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

AI law may cover agent autonomy, deepfakes, Pg17

India's MeitY drafts comprehensive AI law to curb deepfakes, agent autonomy, and establish platform liability, exploring consent-based frameworks and regulatory sandboxes.

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

22 Jul, 2026

AI law may cover agent autonomy, deepfakes, Pg17

India's MeitY drafts comprehensive AI law to curb deepfakes, agent autonomy, and establish platform liability, exploring consent-based frameworks and regulatory sandboxes.

22 Jul, 2026

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

NATIONAL CYBER CRIME DATA

India battles surging cybercrime, with cases doubling to 1.01 lakh by 2024; MHA deploys I4C, Samanvaya, and Cyber Commandos to fortify national security.

Union State Relations and Federal Structure Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

22 Jul, 2026

NATIONAL CYBER CRIME DATA

India battles surging cybercrime, with cases doubling to 1.01 lakh by 2024; MHA deploys I4C, Samanvaya, and Cyber Commandos to fortify national security.

22 Jul, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Space Technology Basics of Cyber Security

Kudankulam nuclear plant data leak sparks ‘absolute commotion’, Pg1

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant suffers massive data leak from contractor's server, exposing critical blueprints and vendor lists to ransomware group World Leaks.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Space Technology Basics of Cyber Security

16 Jul, 2026

Kudankulam nuclear plant data leak sparks ‘absolute commotion’, Pg1

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant suffers massive data leak from contractor's server, exposing critical blueprints and vendor lists to ransomware group World Leaks.

16 Jul, 2026

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