Basics of Cyber Security

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
29 Apr, 2026

9,400 accounts banned for being linked to digital arrests, Pg12

WhatsApp bans 9,400 accounts linked to digital arrests and law enforcement impersonations after Home Ministry intervention.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber Security
29 Apr, 2026

Govt wary of banned online money games sneaking in as e-sports, Pg1

MeitY tightens scrutiny on online gaming firms exploiting e-sports loophole to re-enter real money gaming market post ban.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
28 Apr, 2026

Govt keen firms in critical sectors use ‘Made in India’ cloud systems, Pg1

Government considers mandating 'Made in India' cloud systems for critical sectors amid data security, geopolitical concerns after Microsoft-Nayara Energy incident.

E GovernanceInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Basics of Cyber Security
26 Apr, 2026

Simplify KYC processes, make common norms: FM tells SEBI, Pg11

FM urges SEBI for KYC simplification, bond market deepening, and cybersecurity enhancement amidst rising AI-led cyber threats.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
24 Apr, 2026

Mythos risk: Govt pings Anthropic, FM urges banks to remain vigilant, Pg1

FM directs banks to heighten vigilance against Anthropic's Mythos, an AI model that can exploit software vulnerabilities, posing unprecedented cyber threats.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber Security
23 Apr, 2026

Registration now mandatory for e-sports, Pg1

MeitY mandates registration for e-sports firms starting May 1st under the Online Gaming Act, 2025.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
22 Apr, 2026

Rs 22.9 cr lost in digital arrest, five banks made to pay Rs 1.3 cr to victim, Pg1

RBI penalizes five banks, ordering Rs 1.31 crore payout to digital arrest scam victim amidst surging cyber fraud cases in Delhi.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
20 Apr, 2026

How AI companies are quietly becoming the world’s cybersecurity gatekeepers, Pg9

AI giants like Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft are becoming cybersecurity gatekeepers, raising concerns about centralized control and potential cartel behavior.

IT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
19 Apr, 2026

AI can learn from ‘hidden signals’ in training data, Pg10

AI models inherit hidden behavioral traits through seemingly unrelated data, posing safety risks despite data cleaning efforts, research reveals.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
17 Apr, 2026

Should the Mythos AI model raise cybersecurity alarms?, Pg9

Anthropic's Mythos AI model raises cybersecurity concerns with its ability to autonomously identify and exploit software vulnerabilities, impacting bug bounty programs.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
16 Apr, 2026

Devious menace, Pg8

Kerala student suicides highlight predatory loan app menace; government mulls legislation amid regulatory gaps and data privacy concerns.

IT and ComputersIntellectual Property Rights, IPRBasics of Cyber Security
15 Apr, 2026

What are the legal consequences of piracy?, Pg8

Vijay-starrer 'Jana Nayagan' piracy case highlights legal loopholes; Copyright Act, Cinematograph Act provisions examined for enforcement and implications.

IT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
12 Apr, 2026

What is Anthropic’s Claude Mythos model?, Pg13

Anthropic's Mythos AI model can detect hidden software vulnerabilities, raising cybersecurity concerns and prompting defensive initiatives like Project Glasswing.

IT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
11 Apr, 2026

Anthropic weighs building its own AI chips amid crunch, Pg21

Anthropic explores AI chip design amidst shortage; Mythos model raises cybersecurity concerns, prompting government and industry briefings on vulnerabilities.

E GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
31 Mar, 2026

MHA's AI vision: Predictive policing, dark web monitoring, ending mule accounts, Pg10

MHA leverages AI for predictive policing, cybercrime monitoring, and fraud prevention, enhancing India's internal security architecture and modernizing cybercrime reporting.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceBasics of Cyber Security
27 Mar, 2026

Centre pushes for biometric checks on SIM issuance to tackle digital arrest scams, Pg6

Centre mandates biometric SIM verification within nine months to combat digital arrest scams and enforce SIM limits effectively using real-time monitoring.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
27 Mar, 2026

CCTV data for public safety can be double-edged, Pg12

Debate intensifies over privacy concerns as AI-powered surveillance expands nationwide, raising questions about data protection and government overreach.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
21 Mar, 2026

Govt asks WhatsApp to block device IDs used in digital arrest scams (Platform to implement suggestions, some already being put in place), Pg1

WhatsApp to block device IDs, enhance AI to combat digital arrest scams following government directive, aiming to curb impersonation and fraud.

Basics of Cyber SecurityLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
9 Mar, 2026

NCB busts darknet-based drug trafficking network, Pg9

NCB dismantles 'Team Kalki,' a darknet drug trafficking syndicate operating nationwide using encrypted platforms and innovative delivery methods since January last year.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber Security
7 Mar, 2026

Zero liability for customers in case of lender negligence: RBI, Pg16

RBI proposes zero liability for customers in fraudulent digital transactions due to lender negligence, effective July 1, 2026.

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