Sebi issues advisory for regulated entities on cybersecurity practices Amid increasing cybersecurity threats to the securities market, Sebi on Wednesday issued an advisory for stock exchanges, depositories and other regulated entities asking them to define roles and responsibilities of chief information security officer and other senior personnel. Also, it asked them to clearly specify the reporting and compliance requirements in ...
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Asia-Pacific most attacked region in 2022 for 2nd consecutive year
Asia-Pacific most attacked region in 2022 for 2nd consecutive year New Delhi, The Asia-Pacific region retained the top spot as the “most attacked” region in 2022 for the second consecutive year, accounting for 31 per cent of all cyber security incidents remediated worldwide, a new report said on Wednesday. According to the annual X-Force Threat Intelligence Index by IBM Security, ...
Read More »Blockchain is all set to take on data center industry: Vinay Prabhu, Rahi
Blockchain is all set to take on data center industry: Vinay Prabhu, Rahi By Vinay Prabhu, Blockchain technology has revolutionized the data that would have been difficult to predict a few years ago. What is only considered to be a technology behind the birth of cryptocurrency, bitcoin, has spread its wings and now encompasses almost all facets of industries. Now, ...
Read More »Twitter to notify users of tweets getting flagged by a Community Note: How will it work
Twitter to notify users of tweets getting flagged by a Community Note: How will it work Misinformation has plagued social media platforms like Twitter for a long time. Moreover, when tweets carrying false information get endorsements from notable figures, it becomes even more difficult for common users to determine the authenticity of such posts. Twitter’s Community Notes is a crowdsourced ...
Read More »Digital transformation, AI-driven tech platforms replacing repetitive manual processes, bringing in efficiency: CAG
Digital transformation, AI-driven tech platforms replacing repetitive manual processes, bringing in efficiency: CAG With the objective of defining ‘Responsible AI’, especially in the context of India, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) Girish Chandra Murmu hosted a seminar at the CAG office in New Delhi on Wednesday. Eminent personalities from the field participated and shared their expertise on ...
Read More »These Google Play apps may be collecting kids’ data: Report
These Google Play apps may be collecting kids’ data: Report The age-appropriate design code also known as the children’s code laid down by the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) outlines 15 standards that online services need to follow. This ensures that the apps and services that are aimed towards kids are complying with their obligations to protect children’s data online ...
Read More »New Data Bill to retain age of minors as those below 18
New Data Bill to retain age of minors as those below 18 Anyone below the age of 18 has been defined as “children” in the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Bill. The government will “review” this definition one year after enactment of the Act, a senior official told ET. “We spoke to several stakeholders before coming to this decision. ...
Read More »Hackers steal Activision’s upcoming COD games, employee data
Hackers steal Activision’s upcoming COD games, employee data FILE PHOTO: Activision games “Call of Duty” are pictured in a store in the Manhattan borough of New York City, New York, U.S., January 18, 2022. REUTERS/Carlo Allegri/File Photo Hackers have stolen planned content to be released for popular shooter game “Call of Duty” (CoD) and reportedly employee data from gaming ...
Read More »Regulators, fin bodies discuss cybersecurity challenges
Regulators, fin bodies discuss cybersecurity challenges The need for enhanced forensic audit skills was highlighted as experts and stakeholders from the banking, finance and information technology sectors and government officials on Monday discussed emerging challenges and technologies to shore up cyber-security in the banking and financial sector. Participating in a discussion on cybersecurity here, ahead of the G20 Finance Ministers ...
Read More »Tech leaders’ perspectives on implementing ChatGPT and the looming cybersecurity risks – ET CISO
Tech leaders’ perspectives on implementing ChatGPT and the looming cybersecurity risks The general public’s curiosity about what might be achieved with AI has been stoked by ChatGPT’s sheer power and capabilities. With more than a million active users and growing, ChatGPT has captivated the world with its ability to be used in a wide range of contexts, including composing essays ...
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