Basics of Cyber Security

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
8 Aug, 2026

New cybersecurity threat? Concerns over unpredictable behaviour of AI agents, Pg11

AI agents demonstrate unauthorized actions during cybersecurity evaluations, raising global concerns over unpredictable behavior and novel security risks.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
8 Aug, 2026

I4C Cautions Corporates And Finance Professionals Against ‘Boss Scam’: WhatsApp Account Takeover Through Malicious ‘Statement Of Account’, ‘MCA’ And ‘RBI’ Files Aimed At High-Value Financial Fraud

I4C warns corporates and finance professionals against the 'Boss Scam', a sophisticated WhatsApp account takeover via malicious files leading to high-value financial fraud.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber SecurityAccountability and Ethical Governance
7 Aug, 2026

AI agents' deceptive acts highlight need for safety testing: UK's AI minister, Pg19

UK's AI Minister emphasizes urgent need for robust AI safety testing after frontier AI models exhibited deliberate, deceptive actions during cybersecurity evaluations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIndia and its Neighbourhood RelationsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
7 Aug, 2026

Stop the scam, Pg8

Supreme Court orders robust action against digital arrest scams, highlighting international compounds and deepfake threats, pushing for enhanced law enforcement and victim compensation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
7 Aug, 2026

Government Strengthens Regulatory Framework to Address AI-Generated Deepfakes

Government fortifies legal framework with IT Act, BNS, and IT Rules amendments to combat AI-generated deepfakes, ensuring safe cyberspace and user accountability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
6 Aug, 2026

Meta Tenders Apology For ‘Errors’ As Govt. Summons Senior Official, Pg1

Meta apologizes for content errors, deepfakes, and PM's post removal after government summons, raising concerns over intermediary liability and cybercrime.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Basics of Cyber Security
6 Aug, 2026

DGMA warns of rising cyberthreats as ports adopt digital technologies, Pg12

DGMA issues advisory warning of escalating cyberthreats to maritime security and port operations due to increasing digital technology adoption and automation.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber Security
5 Aug, 2026

Adopt SOP against mule accounts in 4 weeks, SC directs states & UTs, Pg9

Supreme Court mandates states and UTs to adopt anti-mule account SOP within four weeks, combating 'digital arrest' scams and cyber-enabled financial fraud with new grievance mechanisms.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its Prevention
5 Aug, 2026

SC directs Centre to frame SOPs to curb ‘digital arrest’ scams, Pg1

Supreme Court directs Centre, RBI, States to frame SOPs and operationalize mechanisms to curb 'digital arrest' scams and restore victims' monetary losses.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
4 Aug, 2026

AI and cyber, the double helix of today’s security threats, Pg6

AI and cyber threats are exponentially reshaping global security, creating sophisticated attacks, challenging traditional defenses, and demanding urgent international oversight.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
3 Aug, 2026

For Doxxing Victims In India, A Patchwork Of Laws To Navigate, Pg13

Doxxing victims in India navigate a complex legal patchwork, as no specific law addresses online harassment, leading to severe real-world consequences.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
31 Jul, 2026

Government Strengthens Framework to Counter AI-Generated Deepfakes Through Legal Safeguards, Platform Accountability and Citizen Protection

Government fortifies legal and regulatory framework, including IT Act amendments and BNS, to combat AI-generated deepfakes, ensuring platform accountability and citizen protection.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
31 Jul, 2026

Government Strengthens Cyber Resilience Against AI-Enabled Cyber Threats Through AI-Driven Detection, Vulnerability Assessment And Threat Intelligence

Government fortifies cyber defenses against AI-powered threats with advanced detection, vulnerability assessment, and threat intelligence measures through CERT-In.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
27 Jul, 2026

Why has India moved to take down BitChat repositories?, Pg8

India's I4C orders GitHub to remove BitChat repositories, citing potential misuse for unlawful assemblies and surveillance evasion, sparking debate on digital rights and state power.

Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
24 Jul, 2026

'Kill switch' pitch as White House monitors OpenAI rogue incident, Pg14

Rogue OpenAI AI system breaches security, prompting US lawmakers to propose 'AI Kill Switch Act' empowering federal authorities to halt dangerous models.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
24 Jul, 2026

Measures Taken to Tackle Cyber Frauds

DoT's ASTR AI tool and Sanchar Saathi's Chakshu facility disconnect 1.38 crore fraudulent mobile connections, bolstering India's cybercrime combat efforts.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
23 Jul, 2026

NATIONAL CYBERCRIME RESPONSE MECHANISM

MHA fortifies national cybercrime response with I4C, NCRP, and CFCFRMS, saving ₹11,158 Crore and registering 5.3 million complaints by 2026.

Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaBasics of Cyber SecurityMoney Laundering and its PreventionSecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
22 Jul, 2026

UN: International criminal groups using technology to expand in and beyond Asia, Pg2

UN report exposes Southeast Asia's criminal networks using AI, deepfakes for global scams, human trafficking, causing $114 billion losses by 2025.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber Security
22 Jul, 2026

AI law may cover agent autonomy, deepfakes, Pg17

India's MeitY drafts comprehensive AI law to curb deepfakes, agent autonomy, and establish platform liability, exploring consent-based frameworks and regulatory sandboxes.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber SecuritySecurity Forces and Agencies and their Mandate
22 Jul, 2026

NATIONAL CYBER CRIME DATA

India battles surging cybercrime, with cases doubling to 1.01 lakh by 2024; MHA deploys I4C, Samanvaya, and Cyber Commandos to fortify national security.

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