Basics of Cyber Security

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Science and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
17 Apr, 2026

Should the Mythos AI model raise cybersecurity alarms?, Pg9

Anthropic's Mythos AI model raises cybersecurity concerns with its ability to autonomously identify and exploit software vulnerabilities, impacting bug bounty programs.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
16 Apr, 2026

Devious menace, Pg8

Kerala student suicides highlight predatory loan app menace; government mulls legislation amid regulatory gaps and data privacy concerns.

IT and ComputersIntellectual Property Rights, IPRBasics of Cyber Security
15 Apr, 2026

What are the legal consequences of piracy?, Pg8

Vijay-starrer 'Jana Nayagan' piracy case highlights legal loopholes; Copyright Act, Cinematograph Act provisions examined for enforcement and implications.

IT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
12 Apr, 2026

What is Anthropic’s Claude Mythos model?, Pg13

Anthropic's Mythos AI model can detect hidden software vulnerabilities, raising cybersecurity concerns and prompting defensive initiatives like Project Glasswing.

IT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
11 Apr, 2026

Anthropic weighs building its own AI chips amid crunch, Pg21

Anthropic explores AI chip design amidst shortage; Mythos model raises cybersecurity concerns, prompting government and industry briefings on vulnerabilities.

E GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
31 Mar, 2026

MHA's AI vision: Predictive policing, dark web monitoring, ending mule accounts, Pg10

MHA leverages AI for predictive policing, cybercrime monitoring, and fraud prevention, enhancing India's internal security architecture and modernizing cybercrime reporting.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsE GovernanceBasics of Cyber Security
27 Mar, 2026

Centre pushes for biometric checks on SIM issuance to tackle digital arrest scams, Pg6

Centre mandates biometric SIM verification within nine months to combat digital arrest scams and enforce SIM limits effectively using real-time monitoring.

Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBasics of Cyber Security
27 Mar, 2026

CCTV data for public safety can be double-edged, Pg12

Debate intensifies over privacy concerns as AI-powered surveillance expands nationwide, raising questions about data protection and government overreach.

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

Govt asks WhatsApp to block device IDs used in digital arrest scams (Platform to implement suggestions, some already being put in place), Pg1

WhatsApp to block device IDs, enhance AI to combat digital arrest scams following government directive, aiming to curb impersonation and fraud.

Basics of Cyber SecurityLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
9 Mar, 2026

NCB busts darknet-based drug trafficking network, Pg9

NCB dismantles 'Team Kalki,' a darknet drug trafficking syndicate operating nationwide using encrypted platforms and innovative delivery methods since January last year.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsBasics of Cyber Security
7 Mar, 2026

Zero liability for customers in case of lender negligence: RBI, Pg16

RBI proposes zero liability for customers in fraudulent digital transactions due to lender negligence, effective July 1, 2026.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBasics of Cyber Security
6 Mar, 2026

As nicotine pouches spread, calls for regulations, ban get louder, PgII

Growing concerns over unregulated nicotine pouches prompt calls for bans and stringent regulations to protect public health, especially youth.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsBasics of Cyber SecurityLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
28 Feb, 2026

India to share cybercrime probe data with U.K., Pg10

India and UK collaborate to combat cybercrime, modern slavery, and call centre scams through enhanced information sharing and joint investigations.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
25 Feb, 2026

Amid DoT push, WhatsApp appears to test SIM-binding, Pg10

WhatsApp to enforce SIM-binding in India following DoT directive, enhancing security but raising user inconvenience concerns.

Role of External State and Non State ActorsCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media ChallengesBasics of Cyber SecurityLinkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism
24 Feb, 2026

India's 1st counter-terror policy 'Prahaar' unveiled, Pg8

India unveils 'Prahaar', its first counter-terrorism policy, emphasizing zero tolerance and intelligence-led prevention amid cross-border threats and technological challenges.

Basics of Cyber SecuritySecurity Challenges and Management in Border Areas
23 Feb, 2026

Security agencies issue alert on illegal use of satellite phones in Indian waters, Pg12

Security agencies flag illegal satellite phone use in Indian waters, posing national security threat; stricter penalties proposed by Directorate General of Shipping.

Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthIT and ComputersBasics of Cyber Security
23 Feb, 2026

India’s leap, from back office to global brain trust, Pg6

India's GCCs transform into global innovation hubs, driving high-end R&D and facing talent, security, and policy challenges.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsBasics of Cyber SecurityChallenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds
23 Feb, 2026

Direct benefit transferred: How a network in Rajasthan diverted cash from govt schemes (PM-Kisan, state pension, crop loss schemes main target; 51 arrested), Pg1

Rajasthan's 'cyber sarkar' siphons crores from PM-Kisan, pension schemes via Aadhaar misuse; 51 arrested in massive fraud investigation.

Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsChanges in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthBasics of Cyber Security
21 Feb, 2026

India joins U.S.-led tech alliance to build resilient supply chains, Pg11

India joins Pax Silica, a U.S.-led tech alliance, aiming to fortify electronics and critical mineral supply chains against geopolitical coercion.

Science and Technology in Everyday LifeIndigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentBasics of Cyber Security
20 Feb, 2026

Will work with India to test safety, security of AI models: Anthropic CEO, Pg3

Anthropic partners with India to assess AI safety, while Adani emphasizes building sovereign AI infrastructure for national security.

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