Basics of Cyber Security

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Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentSpace TechnologyBasics of Cyber SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
9 May, 2026

Armed Forces set new goals for 2047, draw insights from Sindoor, conflicts, Pg15

Armed Forces envision 2047 goals: combat readiness, indigenous tech, cyber defense, and military diplomacy enhancements for national security.

Basics of Cyber SecurityLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
7 May, 2026

CBI conducts searches in ‘cyberslavery’ case; 1 held, Pg10

CBI busts international human trafficking ring, rescuing Indians forced into 'cyberslavery' in Myanmar and Cambodia, one arrested in Lucknow.

Space TechnologyRole of External State and Non State ActorsBasics of Cyber Security
4 May, 2026

How dual-use satellites are blurring the lines of modern space war, PgII

Dual-use satellites blur space war lines: cyberattacks cripple communications, spoof GPS, and expose legal blindspots, impacting global security.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber SecurityEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
4 May, 2026

AI and a gathering storm of unchecked power, Pg6

Unchecked AI power raises ethical concerns as tech giants shape warfare, surveillance, and civil liberties, demanding global regulatory action.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
1 May, 2026

FinMin asks banks to adopt MuleHunter AI tool of RBI, Pg19

FinMin urges banks to deploy RBI's MuleHunter AI for detecting mule accounts and preventing cyber fraud, enhancing financial security.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber Security
1 May, 2026

Better execution, not more restriction, Pg11

CERT-In flags AI-driven cyber threats; proposes financial support and trusted vendor lists for smaller entities to bolster cyber resilience.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
30 Apr, 2026

​Cart before horse, Pg6

India's V2V technology rollout faces hurdles: interoperability gaps, high compliance costs, and inadequate infrastructure hinder effective implementation and safety improvements.

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

Don’t give access to prediction market: Govt to VPN providers, Pg19

MeitY orders VPN providers to block access to banned prediction market platforms like Polymarket, citing circumvention of online gaming regulations.

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.

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