Basics of Cyber Security

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CBI launches AI-powered verification system ‘Abhay’, Pg8

CBI introduces 'Abhay', an AI-powered helpbot, to combat digital arrest scams by authenticating CBI notices and safeguarding citizens.

E Governance Basics of Cyber Security

16 May, 2026

CBI launches AI-powered verification system ‘Abhay’, Pg8

CBI introduces 'Abhay', an AI-powered helpbot, to combat digital arrest scams by authenticating CBI notices and safeguarding citizens.

16 May, 2026

Education Sector E Governance Basics of Cyber Security

Behind the long wait for NEET-UG exam to go online, Pg11

NEET-UG to transition to computer-based testing (CBT) following paper leak concerns and committee recommendations for enhanced security.

Education Sector E Governance Basics of Cyber Security

16 May, 2026

Behind the long wait for NEET-UG exam to go online, Pg11

NEET-UG to transition to computer-based testing (CBT) following paper leak concerns and committee recommendations for enhanced security.

16 May, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

Google disrupts hackers exploiting security gaps with AI, Pg13

Google thwarts AI-powered cyberattack, revealing hackers' use of AI to exploit zero-day vulnerability in online system.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

12 May, 2026

Google disrupts hackers exploiting security gaps with AI, Pg13

Google thwarts AI-powered cyberattack, revealing hackers' use of AI to exploit zero-day vulnerability in online system.

12 May, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Armed Forces set new goals for 2047, draw insights from Sindoor, conflicts, Pg15

Armed Forces envision 2047 goals: combat readiness, indigenous tech, cyber defense, and military diplomacy enhancements for national security.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Space Technology Basics of Cyber Security Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

9 May, 2026

Armed Forces set new goals for 2047, draw insights from Sindoor, conflicts, Pg15

Armed Forces envision 2047 goals: combat readiness, indigenous tech, cyber defense, and military diplomacy enhancements for national security.

9 May, 2026

Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

CBI conducts searches in ‘cyberslavery’ case; 1 held, Pg10

CBI busts international human trafficking ring, rescuing Indians forced into 'cyberslavery' in Myanmar and Cambodia, one arrested in Lucknow.

Basics of Cyber Security Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

7 May, 2026

CBI conducts searches in ‘cyberslavery’ case; 1 held, Pg10

CBI busts international human trafficking ring, rescuing Indians forced into 'cyberslavery' in Myanmar and Cambodia, one arrested in Lucknow.

7 May, 2026

Space Technology Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security

How dual-use satellites are blurring the lines of modern space war, PgII

Dual-use satellites blur space war lines: cyberattacks cripple communications, spoof GPS, and expose legal blindspots, impacting global security.

Space Technology Role of External State and Non State Actors Basics of Cyber Security

4 May, 2026

How dual-use satellites are blurring the lines of modern space war, PgII

Dual-use satellites blur space war lines: cyberattacks cripple communications, spoof GPS, and expose legal blindspots, impacting global security.

4 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

AI and a gathering storm of unchecked power, Pg6

Unchecked AI power raises ethical concerns as tech giants shape warfare, surveillance, and civil liberties, demanding global regulatory action.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

4 May, 2026

AI and a gathering storm of unchecked power, Pg6

Unchecked AI power raises ethical concerns as tech giants shape warfare, surveillance, and civil liberties, demanding global regulatory action.

4 May, 2026

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

FinMin asks banks to adopt MuleHunter AI tool of RBI, Pg19

FinMin urges banks to deploy RBI's MuleHunter AI for detecting mule accounts and preventing cyber fraud, enhancing financial security.

Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

1 May, 2026

FinMin asks banks to adopt MuleHunter AI tool of RBI, Pg19

FinMin urges banks to deploy RBI's MuleHunter AI for detecting mule accounts and preventing cyber fraud, enhancing financial security.

1 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

Better execution, not more restriction, Pg11

CERT-In flags AI-driven cyber threats; proposes financial support and trusted vendor lists for smaller entities to bolster cyber resilience.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

1 May, 2026

Better execution, not more restriction, Pg11

CERT-In flags AI-driven cyber threats; proposes financial support and trusted vendor lists for smaller entities to bolster cyber resilience.

1 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

Cart before horse, Pg6

India's V2V technology rollout faces hurdles: interoperability gaps, high compliance costs, and inadequate infrastructure hinder effective implementation and safety improvements.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Science and Technology in Everyday Life Basics of Cyber Security

30 Apr, 2026

Cart before horse, Pg6

India's V2V technology rollout faces hurdles: interoperability gaps, high compliance costs, and inadequate infrastructure hinder effective implementation and safety improvements.

30 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

Don’t give access to prediction market: Govt to VPN providers, Pg19

MeitY orders VPN providers to block access to banned prediction market platforms like Polymarket, citing circumvention of online gaming regulations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

30 Apr, 2026

Don’t give access to prediction market: Govt to VPN providers, Pg19

MeitY orders VPN providers to block access to banned prediction market platforms like Polymarket, citing circumvention of online gaming regulations.

30 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

9,400 accounts banned for being linked to digital arrests, Pg12

WhatsApp bans 9,400 accounts linked to digital arrests and law enforcement impersonations after Home Ministry intervention.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

29 Apr, 2026

9,400 accounts banned for being linked to digital arrests, Pg12

WhatsApp bans 9,400 accounts linked to digital arrests and law enforcement impersonations after Home Ministry intervention.

29 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

Govt wary of banned online money games sneaking in as e-sports, Pg1

MeitY tightens scrutiny on online gaming firms exploiting e-sports loophole to re-enter real money gaming market post ban.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

29 Apr, 2026

Govt wary of banned online money games sneaking in as e-sports, Pg1

MeitY tightens scrutiny on online gaming firms exploiting e-sports loophole to re-enter real money gaming market post ban.

29 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Govt keen firms in critical sectors use ‘Made in India’ cloud systems, Pg1

Government considers mandating 'Made in India' cloud systems for critical sectors amid data security, geopolitical concerns after Microsoft-Nayara Energy incident.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

28 Apr, 2026

Govt keen firms in critical sectors use ‘Made in India’ cloud systems, Pg1

Government considers mandating 'Made in India' cloud systems for critical sectors amid data security, geopolitical concerns after Microsoft-Nayara Energy incident.

28 Apr, 2026

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Basics of Cyber Security

Simplify KYC processes, make common norms: FM tells SEBI, Pg11

FM urges SEBI for KYC simplification, bond market deepening, and cybersecurity enhancement amidst rising AI-led cyber threats.

E Governance Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.Basics of Cyber Security

26 Apr, 2026

Simplify KYC processes, make common norms: FM tells SEBI, Pg11

FM urges SEBI for KYC simplification, bond market deepening, and cybersecurity enhancement amidst rising AI-led cyber threats.

26 Apr, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

Mythos risk: Govt pings Anthropic, FM urges banks to remain vigilant, Pg1

FM directs banks to heighten vigilance against Anthropic's Mythos, an AI model that can exploit software vulnerabilities, posing unprecedented cyber threats.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

24 Apr, 2026

Mythos risk: Govt pings Anthropic, FM urges banks to remain vigilant, Pg1

FM directs banks to heighten vigilance against Anthropic's Mythos, an AI model that can exploit software vulnerabilities, posing unprecedented cyber threats.

24 Apr, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

Registration now mandatory for e-sports, Pg1

MeitY mandates registration for e-sports firms starting May 1st under the Online Gaming Act, 2025.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Basics of Cyber Security

23 Apr, 2026

Registration now mandatory for e-sports, Pg1

MeitY mandates registration for e-sports firms starting May 1st under the Online Gaming Act, 2025.

23 Apr, 2026

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

Rs 22.9 cr lost in digital arrest, five banks made to pay Rs 1.3 cr to victim, Pg1

RBI penalizes five banks, ordering Rs 1.31 crore payout to digital arrest scam victim amidst surging cyber fraud cases in Delhi.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges Basics of Cyber Security

22 Apr, 2026

Rs 22.9 cr lost in digital arrest, five banks made to pay Rs 1.3 cr to victim, Pg1

RBI penalizes five banks, ordering Rs 1.31 crore payout to digital arrest scam victim amidst surging cyber fraud cases in Delhi.

22 Apr, 2026

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

How AI companies are quietly becoming the world’s cybersecurity gatekeepers, Pg9

AI giants like Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft are becoming cybersecurity gatekeepers, raising concerns about centralized control and potential cartel behavior.

Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security

20 Apr, 2026

How AI companies are quietly becoming the world’s cybersecurity gatekeepers, Pg9

AI giants like Anthropic, Google, OpenAI, and Microsoft are becoming cybersecurity gatekeepers, raising concerns about centralized control and potential cartel behavior.

20 Apr, 2026

IT and Computers Basics of Cyber Security