Govt raises alarm over critical vulnerability in TP-Link routers: How to protect your device
Indian CERT-In issues advisory on critical security flaw in TP-Link routers, allowing remote attackers to execute unauthorized code. Immediate patching of affected models recommended to prevent potential cyberattacks. Key Points
mintIndian govt warns against bug in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge that can allow hackers to steal your data
CERT-In has issued a warning about a bug in Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge that could lead to data theft. The vulnerability in the browsers has been flagged as a high severity issue. Key Points
India TodayCERT-In may be exempted from giving information under RTI Act, says Centre
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-in) may soon be exempt from responding to queries under the Right to Information Act. The Department of Personnel and Training has reviewed a proposal from the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to include CERT-In in the Second Schedule to the RTI Act, which deals with exempted organisations like CBI and BSF. Key Points
The HinduRussian hackers allegedly target health ministry website
Health ministry has approached CERT-In over attempt to hack its website. According to a report by CloudSEK, Phoenix mentioned that the attack is "a consequence of India's agreement over the oil price cap and sanctions of G20 over the Russia-Ukraine war". Key Points
Hindustan Times16 lakh attempted attacks per minute on India’s G20 site during leaders’ summit — cybercrime body
The website, g20.in, was subjected to a barrage of what are called ‘pings’ as part of a large-scale distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack, say officers. Key Points
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EPFO, PMO data breach: Centre says aware of reports, CERT-In looking into details
A social media user has claimed that data from EPFO and PMO were leaked on the global software and code repository GitHub. Senior officials told ET that the government is aware of the claims but need to verify them first . Key Points
Economic TimesWeekly Tech Recap: Ola's Krutrim AI unveiled, iOS 17.2 update, critical CERT-In security alert for Samsung users, more
This week's tech highlights include Ola's Krutrim AI, Redmi Note 13 5G series launch update, Grok AI's availability in India, Apple's iOS 17.2 update, and a critical CERT-In security alert for Samsung users. Key Points
mintCoWIN data ‘breach’: Probe looks at likely leaks from 11 states
The agency is looking into any potential leaks that could have happened from the databases of these states. While Karnataka and Kerala are learnt to be among the 11 states, there is no information yet on the remaining states. Key Points
The Indian ExpressGovernment has a ‘warning’ for THESE Apple users
The reported vulnerabilities impact Apple tvOS version prior v16.4 and Apple WatchOS version prior to v9.4. Key Points
mintGovernment issues high severity warning for iPad, iPhone, Vision Pro and MacBook users. Here's what you should do next
CERT-In issued high severity warnings for iPhones, iPads, Safari browser, Vision Pro, MacBooks, and Apple Watches due to vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. Users are advised to update their devices to the latest versions to protect against security risks. Key Points
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Govt releases high risk warning for Google Chrome users, says update your system urgently to protect sensitive data
Indian government's cybersecurity agency, CERT-In, has released a high-risk warning for Google Chrome users due to multiple vulnerabilities in the browser. Users are urged to update their systems immediately to protect their sensitive data and prevent potential cyberattacks. Key Points
India TodayBeware Apple users: Your iPhone, Macbook and other products are at high risk, urgent update required
A high-severity security alert has been issued by CERT-In for multiple vulnerabilities affecting Apple products. if exploited these could allow attackers to gain unauthorised access and control of devices. Key Points
India TodayData breaches at PMO and EPFO, In-Cert officials brought in to probe allegations
On Tuesday, a social media user on platform X alleged the leakage of documents from Chinese cyber agencies on GitHub. The user claimed that these documents contained data from the EPFO, the Indian PMO, and various public and private organisations. Key Points
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