cybersecurity
ShinyHunters Hackers Target Pornhub Premium Users in Major Data Breach, Demand Bitcoin Ransom
Dec 17, 2025 12:16 pm CST
Notorious hacking group ShinyHunters claims to have obtained personal data from Pornhub premium subscribers and is demanding Bitcoin payment to prevent its public release. While the full extent of the breach remains unverified, multiple former users have confirmed their information was compromised, raising serious cybersecurity concerns about the popular adult website with over 100 million daily visitors.
Sanchar Saathi App Security Analysis: Forensic Investigation Reveals Limited Privacy Concerns
Dec 12, 2025 10:19 pm CST
A comprehensive forensic analysis conducted by NDTV's OSINT team and cybersecurity experts reveals that the controversial Sanchar Saathi app does not appear to engage in widespread surveillance as feared. While the app does collect certain call data and requires various permissions, security measures are in place, and the investigation found no evidence of extensive user monitoring or data misuse.
India's Semiconductor Security Challenge: How Imported Chips Threaten Digital Infrastructure
Dec 10, 2025 05:15 pm CST
India's rapid digital transformation faces a critical security vulnerability: its dependence on imported semiconductor chips. As tech giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon invest billions in Indian data centers, IIT Kharagpur leads pioneering work in hardware forensics to protect national infrastructure. Professor Debdeep Mukhopadhyay's team demonstrates how chip integrity underpins national security, while industry leaders like Gautam Adani recognize that cybersecurity begins at the hardware level. With nearly $46.5 billion in tech investments announced this year, ensuring hardware security has become essential for India's digital sovereignty.
Indian Government Reverses Mandatory Sanchar Saathi App Pre-Installation Order Following Privacy Concerns
Dec 03, 2025 06:32 pm CST
The Indian government has withdrawn its controversial order requiring pre-installation of the Sanchar Saathi cybersecurity app on all smartphones after significant public backlash and privacy concerns. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia confirmed that the app, developed to help citizens manage digital security, can be deleted by users, amid opposition claims of potential surveillance overreach.
Understanding India's New SIM Binding Requirements for WhatsApp, Telegram and Other Messaging Apps: Security Measures and Industry Response
Dec 03, 2025 02:17 am CST
India has introduced mandatory SIM binding regulations requiring messaging apps like WhatsApp and Telegram to function only with an active SIM in users' devices. The government cites this measure as essential to combat widespread digital fraud, which caused over Rs 22,800 crore in losses in 2024. The directive requires implementation within 90 days, including mandatory six-hourly logouts for web versions. While telecom operators support the move as enhancing security and accountability, technology platforms have expressed concerns about jurisdictional overreach and consumer impact, calling for implementation delays and further consultation.
UN Report Warns: AI Could Widen Global Economic Divide Without Inclusive Policies
Dec 02, 2025 10:34 pm CST
The UN Development Program warns that artificial intelligence technologies will primarily benefit wealthy nations unless deliberate steps are taken to democratize access. About 25% of the Asia-Pacific region lacks internet connectivity, highlighting significant barriers to digital participation. Experts emphasize the need for balanced AI development that prioritizes human needs over technological advancement while addressing ethical, privacy and cybersecurity concerns.
Sanchar Saathi App: Communications Minister Confirms Users Can Delete Pre-installed Cybersecurity App Amid Privacy Concerns
Dec 02, 2025 04:52 pm CST
Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarifies that the government-mandated Sanchar Saathi app, which will be pre-installed on all new mobile phones in India, can be deleted by users. This announcement comes amid significant opposition criticism regarding potential privacy violations, with the minister emphasizing that the app is voluntary and designed to protect citizens from the growing threat of cyberfraud.
Understanding Sanchar Saathi: Cybersecurity Tool or Privacy Concern? Expert Analysis and Implications
Dec 02, 2025 04:49 pm CST
This comprehensive analysis examines the Sanchar Saathi app controversy in India, where government mandates for pre-installation have ignited a privacy debate. The article explores the app's cybersecurity features for combating fraud and tracking stolen phones, balanced against opposition concerns about potential surveillance. Experts weigh in on both the legitimate benefits for public safety and the serious privacy implications, offering balanced perspectives on this complex digital policy issue affecting millions of mobile users.
Bridging the AI Divide: How Artificial Intelligence May Widen or Narrow Global Inequality
Dec 02, 2025 03:54 pm CST
The United Nations Development Program warns that artificial intelligence could exacerbate existing global inequalities unless deliberate steps are taken to democratize access and benefits. While AI offers tremendous potential for productivity and innovation, the report highlights concerns that wealthy nations may disproportionately benefit while developing regions risk being left behind due to lack of skills, infrastructure, and connectivity. The study emphasizes the need for inclusive AI policies that can transform this powerful technology into a force for reducing global disparities rather than amplifying them.
Major Security Breach: Over 120,000 CCTVs Hacked in South Korea for Creating Illegal Sexual Content
Dec 02, 2025 03:17 pm CST
South Korean authorities have arrested four individuals connected to a massive cybersecurity breach where over 120,000 surveillance cameras were hacked. The perpetrators exploited vulnerable IP cameras in homes and businesses to create and sell sexually explicit content online, targeting locations including private residences, karaoke rooms, and even medical facilities. Officials urge camera owners to change passwords regularly as they continue identifying victims of this widespread privacy violation.