Nitin’s attempts to schedule an appointment with a doctor he had found online had proved fruitless. He had almost given up on the phone numbers that had popped up in the online search, when he received a call. The person claimed to be from the doctor’s office and asked him to download a mobile application … Read more
After a gap of two years, India and the United States are expected to hold the Homeland Security Dialogue on February 28, 2024, officials have said. Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla will lead the talks with his US counterpart. The two sides are expected to discuss cooperation in counterterrorism, cyber security, illegal mobility, extradition, aviation … Read more
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to escalate the global ransomware threat over the next two years, according to a new report released on Wednesday by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a division of GCHQ. The report highlighted that AI is already being exploited in malicious cyber activities and is expected to substantially amplify the … Read more
The United Kingdom’s Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) unveiled its 2022 to 2023 Annual Report in a recent government press release, showcasing a significant expansion in its global initiatives. The CSSF, led by the Cabinet Office, focuses on addressing threats to UK national security originating from overseas, particularly conflict, transnational threats and hostile state … Read more
A hacktivist group called “Predatory Sparrow” (“Gonjeshke Darande” in Persian) claimed that it had disabled the majority of gas stations across Iran in a cyberattack on Monday. “We, Gonjeshke Darande, carried out another cyberattack today, taking out a majority of the gas pumps throughout Iran. This cyberattack comes in response to the aggression of … Read more
