CERT-In cautions against ransomware ‘Akira’ attack Context: According to the most recent advice from the nation’s official cybersecurity office, an Internet ransomware virus called “Akira” has been discovered in cyberspace. This virus encrypts data and takes users’ sensitive personal information in order to demand payment. […]
Cabinet gives nod to Data Protection Bill Context: Activists have expressed worries about an amendment to the RTI Act, 2005, which would forbid government departments from sharing personal information, and the Digital Personal Data Protection Bill legislation would be submitted in Parliament during the Monsoon […]
What does the alleged CoWIN data leak reveal? Context : A bot on the messaging app Telegram is reportedly returning the personal information of Indian individuals who enrolled with the COVID-19 vaccine intelligence network (CoWIN) portal for vaccination purposes, according to claims that surfaced on […]
CoWIN vaccination data out Context : The Union Health Ministry on Monday denied the claims that recipients of the COVID immunisation, including several lawmakers, had their personal information leaked, calling them “mischievous in nature” and “without any basis.” It stated that the CoWIN site was […]
Global Order As Technology’s Much-Needed Pole Star Context : Since the Dot-com bubble burst in 2000, the speed and scale of technological advancement have fundamentally and irreversibly changed our civilizations and way of life. Without a doubt, this has made life easier, but it has […]
Common Medical Devices Face The Risk of Malware Attacks Context: Experts warn that such connected health devices with software components can leak data and urge the government to put in cybersecurity measures to protect hospital databases Points to ponder: Common medical devices, such as oximeters, […]
CYBER ATTACKS ARE RISING, BUT THERE IS AN IDEAL PATCH: #GS 03 Cyber Security The delicate underbelly of our fast expanding digital networks has been exposed over the past few weeks. The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, India’s premier institution, was the target of […]
Data Protection for Minors #GS-02 Governance, #GS-03 Cyber Security For Mains The need for data protection for minors The current draft of Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill, 2022 provides for mandatory parental consent for all data processing activities by any person aged under 18 […]
Generative AI #GS-03 Science and Technology, Cyber Security For Prelims Generative AI Generative AI utilises machine learning and artificial intelligence to create new forms of media, such as text, audio, video, and animation. Generative AI works by training a model on a large dataset and […]
Regulation of Online Gaming #GS-02 Governance, #GS-03 Cyber Security For Prelims Online Game Online game a game that is offered on the internet and is accessible by a user through a computer resource if he makes a deposit with the expectation of earning Presently India […]