cybersecurity
Personality Rights Protection: How Bollywood Celebrities Fight Deepfakes and What It Means for Everyone
Oct 15, 2025 11:18 pm CST
Bollywood celebrities including Aishwarya Rai and Amitabh Bachchan are seeking legal protection against unauthorized use of their personality rights and AI-generated deepfakes. This article examines India's content regulation challenges, current legal frameworks, and why these court battles matter not just for celebrities but for all digital citizens vulnerable to deepfake technology threats.
ED Launches QR Code Verification System to Combat Fake Summons and Digital Arrest Scams: How to Verify Official Communications
Oct 08, 2025 08:13 pm CST
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has introduced a new QR code verification system to combat the rising threat of fake summons and digital arrest scams. This security measure allows citizens to authenticate official communications through scannable QR codes and unique passcodes, protecting them from fraudsters impersonating ED officials. The system offers two verification methods and represents an important step in the agency's ongoing efforts to safeguard the public from sophisticated cyber fraud schemes.
Akshay Kumar Reveals Disturbing Cybercrime Incident Involving His 13-Year-Old Daughter During Online Gaming
Oct 03, 2025 09:27 pm CST
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar shared a concerning personal experience at Mumbai's Cyber Awareness Month 2025 event, revealing how his daughter was approached for inappropriate photos during online gaming. The incident highlights the growing digital threats facing children and Kumar's call for mandatory cyber education in schools to protect young users from online predators.
BBC Reporter Targeted by Ransomware Gang with Million-Dollar Bribery Attempt: Inside the Cybersecurity Investigation
Sep 30, 2025 12:03 pm CST
A BBC cybersecurity correspondent was approached by the notorious Medusa ransomware gang with a lucrative offer to compromise the broadcaster's systems. The hackers promised "life-changing" money—up to 25% of a potential million-dollar ransom—in exchange for access to BBC networks. This rare glimpse into criminal recruitment tactics reveals how cybercriminals target insiders and the sophisticated methods they employ, including MFA bombing and secure communication channels, to breach even prestigious organizations.
Microsoft Restricts Azure Cloud Services to Israeli Military Following Gaza Surveillance Investigation
Sep 26, 2025 06:25 am CST
Microsoft has terminated access to certain Azure cloud services for an Israeli defense unit after confirming reports that these services were being used for mass surveillance of civilians in Gaza and the West Bank. Following a two-month investigation prompted by a Guardian report, Microsoft president Brad Smith stated that the company found evidence supporting the claims while emphasizing their commitment to not facilitate civilian mass surveillance technologies.
Sunjay Kapur's Wife To Share Personal Assets Info, Seeks Confidentiality
Sep 25, 2025 01:57 am CST
Priya Sachdev Kapur, the third wife of industrialist Sunjay Kapur who died in June, has filed an application in the Delhi High Court seeking a non-disclosure agreement against revealing her late husband's personal assets.
Eknath Shinde's X Account Briefly Hacked, Hackers Post Pics Of Pak, Turkey Flags
Sep 21, 2025 01:20 pm CST
Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's 'X' handle was found to be hacked on Sunday, with hackers posting images of flags of Pakistan and Turkey, an official said.
Trump's UK Visit Lands AI, Pharma, And Nuclear Pledges
Sep 18, 2025 02:04 am CST
President Donald Trump's state visit to the UK has delivered pledges from US tech giants to invest a combined $42 billion to help drive Britain's AI sector.
"With Just One Click...": IPS Officer Warns Of Scam Amid Nano Banana Trend
Sep 16, 2025 05:11 pm CST
IPS officer VC Sajjanar on X (formerly Twitter) alerted users about the danger of sharing personal information online. He emphasised that while online trends can be fun, users could face serious risks if they are careless with their private data.
Opinion | India's Brains Meet Japan's Tech - And Why China Should Be Worried
Aug 30, 2025 12:51 pm CST
The Tokyo summit will be remembered as the moment when two of Asia's most important democracies moved beyond talking about technological sovereignty to actually building it.