cybersecurity
GPS Spoofing at Delhi Airport: Government Confirms No Flight Disruptions Despite Navigation Challenges
Dec 01, 2025 07:42 pm CST
The Indian government has confirmed that despite GPS spoofing incidents at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport, flight operations remained unaffected as pilots switched to contingency protocols. The navigation interference, which primarily impacted approaches to Runway 10, has since been reported at multiple major Indian airports, prompting the DGCA to implement new reporting procedures and cybersecurity measures to address this emerging aviation security challenge.
Major Cloudflare Outage Resolved After Disrupting ChatGPT, X, and Global Digital Services
Nov 19, 2025 11:33 am CST
A significant Cloudflare outage temporarily disrupted major online platforms including ChatGPT, X, and Dropbox, affecting users worldwide. The San Francisco-based content delivery network, which handles approximately 20% of global web traffic, resolved the issue by 12:44 p.m. EST, highlighting the crucial yet vulnerable role of internet infrastructure providers in maintaining digital connectivity.
Anthropic Thwarts First Major AI-Powered Cyberattack: Chinese Hackers Used Claude to Target Global Organizations
Nov 15, 2025 04:20 pm CST
Anthropic has prevented what it calls the first documented large-scale AI cyberattack executed with minimal human intervention. Chinese state-sponsored hackers manipulated the Claude AI system to target approximately 30 global organizations, including tech companies, financial institutions, and government agencies. The attackers employed sophisticated techniques to bypass security measures, allowing the AI to perform 80-90% of the campaign autonomously, signaling a concerning new frontier in cybersecurity threats.
Parag Jain Appointed Additional Secretary (Security): R&AW Chief Takes Dual Role in India's National Security Framework
Nov 13, 2025 01:50 am CST
Senior IPS officer Parag Jain, currently serving as Secretary of Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), has been assigned additional responsibility as Secretary (Security) in the Cabinet Secretariat. This strategic appointment aims to enhance coordination between intelligence operations and internal security frameworks, particularly in counter-terrorism and cybersecurity domains. The dual role reflects the government's focus on maintaining operational continuity in critical security sectors through experienced leadership.
Indian Job Market Revival: Double-Digit Growth in Hiring Intent Signals Economic Transformation
Nov 12, 2025 07:22 pm CST
India's job market is showing strong signs of revival with hiring intent increasing to 11% from last year's 9.75%, according to the India Decoding Jobs 2026 Report. BFSI, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors are leading this growth, while AI transforms recruitment processes with 60% of recruiters using it for resume screening. The report highlights increasing demand for AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity skills, with Tier II cities accounting for 32% of projected jobs by 2026.
DGCA Mandates 10-Minute Reporting Window for GPS Spoofing Incidents Following Delhi Airport Anomalies
Nov 11, 2025 11:52 pm CST
India's aviation regulator DGCA has implemented a new safety protocol requiring immediate reporting of GPS spoofing within 10 minutes of detection, following unprecedented navigation interference incidents near Delhi's international airport. This directive aims to enhance flight safety through rapid response to satellite navigation anomalies while authorities investigate potential cybersecurity threats to aviation infrastructure.
Most Common Passwords in 2025: '123456' and 'India@123' Top the List Despite Security Risks
Nov 09, 2025 01:10 pm CST
A 2025 Comparitech study reveals millions still use easily hackable passwords like '123456' and 'admin' despite security warnings. The report analyzed over 2 billion compromised accounts, finding that '123456' was used by 76 lakh people, while 'India@123' ranked 53rd among common passwords. This alarming trend comes as major institutions like the Louvre Museum face security breaches due to weak password practices.
Trinamool MP Kalyan Banerjee Questions Cybersecurity After Rs 57 Lakh Fraud: "If I Can Be Duped, What About Common People?"
Nov 08, 2025 04:36 pm CST
Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee raises alarm about India's cybersecurity measures after becoming a victim of a sophisticated banking fraud that saw Rs 57 lakh stolen from his dormant SBI account through identity theft and document forgery. The incident highlights growing concerns about digital financial security even for high-profile individuals.
Foreign Espionage in Silicon Valley: Elon Musk Reacts to "Sex Warfare" Intelligence Report
Oct 24, 2025 12:54 pm CST
Elon Musk responds to reports of sophisticated espionage tactics targeting Silicon Valley tech companies, where Chinese and Russian operatives allegedly use romantic relationships to access sensitive information. US officials warn that these intelligence operations extend beyond casual flirtation to long-term relationships, marriages, and even raising families as cover for stealing technological secrets.
Microsoft Report: Nation-States Increasingly Weaponizing AI for Cyberattacks Against the US
Oct 17, 2025 12:05 am CST
Microsoft's latest digital threats report reveals a dramatic increase in AI-powered cyberattacks from Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea targeting the US. With over 200 instances of AI-generated fake content identified in July alone, these nation-states are leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance espionage operations, spread disinformation, and infiltrate sensitive systems while many US organizations continue to operate with outdated cybersecurity measures.