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Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law

In News The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has asked for exemption from the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law. Why demand for exemption? The UIDAI demanded that it should get a blanket exemption from the Personal Data Protection (PDP) Law.  It further argued that it already is being governed by the Aadhaar Act and […]

Rising Cyberattacks from China

In News  The rising cyberattacks from China on critical installations was discussed at the National Security Strategies Conference chaired by the Union Home Minister. Reasons for increasing Cyber Attacks in India Adverse relations with China: China is considered one of the world leaders in information technology. Therefore, it is expected to have capabilities to disable […]

Cybersecurity Norms for Power Sector

In News Recently, the Central Electricity Authority (Technical Standards for Connectivity to the Grid) (Amendment) Regulations, 2019 has framed Guidelines on Cyber Security in Power Sector to be adhered by all Power Sector utilities. Background October 2020:  Mumbai faced major power outages that brought key services to a halt.  A US cybersecurity firm had said […]

Pegasus Targeting Apple Devices

In News A new zero-day, zero-click exploit called ‘FORCEDENTRY’ has been discovered in Apple’s iMessage service. It was allegedly used by Israel’s NSO Group to install Pegasus spyware in devices including the iPhone, iPad, MacBook and Apple Watch.  About  The exploit was discovered by researchers at Toronto-based Citizen Lab, who have been investigating the extent […]

Surveillance Laws in India

In News In a recent response to the incident of individuals being targeted by Pegasus, the Government of India has claimed that all interception took place lawfully. Background Over 300 mobile phone numbers in India were targeted by Pegasus spyware. The Indian list of “verified” numbers includes those used by ministers, opposition leaders, journalists, the […]

Global Cybersecurity Index 2020

In News Recently, Global Cybersecurity Index 2020 (GCI) was released by the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). About GCI is a project of the ITU to rank the cybersecurity capabilities of nations across the globe. The ranking is based on four pillars: legal measures, technical measures, capacity building measures and organisational measures. ITU: Part of the […]

Air India Data Breach

In News In News Recently, in a cyber-attack on Air India’s data processor, 10 years worth of the national carrier’s customer data have been leaked. About the Data Breach The incident affected around 45 lakh data subjects in the world and pertained to personal data registered between August 2011 and February 2021. Air India’s passenger […]

DarkSide Ransomware Attack

In News Recently, the Federal Bureau of Investigation( FBI) officially confirmed that DarkSide was responsible for compromising Colonial Pipeline’s networks. DarkSide Group DarkSide is an Eastern Europe-based cybercriminal hacking group that targets victims using ransomware and extortion The group has claimed that it is apolitical and is only concerned about making money and has claimed […]

Cyber Crime Volunteers Program

In News The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) stated that it does not maintain a centralised list of volunteers enrolled under the cybercrime volunteer programme. About The Union Ministry of Home Affairs has clarified that police being a “State subject” under the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution, does not authorise to maintain a centralised list […]