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Social media accounts getting hacked is no longer a matter of surprise thanks to the growing connectivity of different platforms on the internet. But there are simple steps you can take to make it harder for hackers and reduce the risk of a cyberattack
 

In a shocking development, the personal data of 7 million Indian credit/debit card holders has reportedly been leaked over the Dark Web 

Cyber protection company Acronis has warned that 2021 will bring aggressive cybercrime activity as criminals pivot their attacks from data encryption to data exfiltration. In its Acronis Cyberthreats Report 2020, the firm has noted the growing trend of cybercriminals trying to maximize their financial gain. Here are 5 key observations in the report

Amid uproar over certain controversial clauses in the Section 118A in the Kerala Police Act, the Pinarayi Vijayan-led government has announced that it will not be implementing the 'amended law' for now.

The new ordinance says, "anyone who produces content, publishes or propagates it through any means of communication with an intention to threaten, insult or harm the reputation of an individual will be punished with an imprisonment of five years or a fine of Rs 10,000 or with both”. 

Compiled by NordVPN’s cybersecurity experts, the list features some of the evergreen obvious ones.

Over 25 nations are participating in the 23rd edition of the event along with thought leaders, industry captains, technocrats, researchers, innovators, investors, policy- makers and educators from India and different parts of the world.

A 25-year-old hacker was arrested by the CCB on Wednesday for allegedly breaking into government websites, and for using the dark web to procure from overseas for use and distribution at parties organised in the city.

A fake account has been created in the name of renowned Tollywood actor Sabyasachi Chakraborty on social media. Pornographic pictures of young women are being posted on that account. The actor has lodged a written complaint with Lalbazar.

CISA Director Chris Krebs had been running a "Rumor Control" website debunking election fraud claims for weeks before the president fired him.
 

A fraudster has hacked the Facebook account of CPI Hossekarappa attached to Yadagir Women Police Station and has demanded funds from his contacts.

Grocery e-commerce platform Bigbasket has faced a potential data breach which could have leaked details of its around 2 crore users, according to cyber intelligence firm Cyble. The company has filed a police complaint in this regard with Cyber Crime Cell in Bengaluru and is verifying claims made by cyber experts.

 “In the wake of a detected cyber-attack, we have isolated all data centre services to take required preventive actions,” Dr Reddy's told the Bombay Stock Exchange on Thursday.
 

India ranks 3rd among the top 10 countries facing cyberattacks. Cyber security issues are not only limited to hacking & bitcoin scams, but are also critical from a national security point of view. Here's why cybersecurity must be Digital India's topmost focus.

Social media accounts getting hacked is no longer a matter of surprise thanks to the growing connectivity of different platforms on the internet. But there are simple steps you can take to make it harder for hackers and reduce the risk of a cyberattack