Training For Data Security Is Crucial Due To Cyber Attacks, Says Expert
In a recent data breach at Air India, Domino's and Big basket, the Union Government Official's email-Id & password have been exposed to hackers. Reportedly, the government domains such as @nic.in and @gov.in are under the potential threat amid its misuse. "With work from home policies, the urgency of training and data security is crucial," said Mishi Chowdhury of Software Freedom Law Centre.
Tags: Hackers, Central Government, central government officials, Phishing Attack
Courtesy: The Hindu
Indian Cyber Mercenary Targetting Pro-Khalistan Sikhs: Chinese Security Firm
Indian cyber mercenary group, “APT C-35”, has launched several phishing websites to target pro-Khalistan Sikhs in India, stated a Chinese firm's report. Chinese software company Qihoo360 Technology’s report has claimed that Sikhs, websites and mobile apps having inclinations towards 'Khalistan' sentiments are the prime targets of the group. The report further revealed that the group is exploiting only those aspects of Sikhism through which… read-more
Tags: sikh, Chinese, Hackers, Phishing Attack
Courtesy: Zee News
Former NDTV Journalist Nidhi Razdan Duped For Job At Harvard
In a shocking revelation, Former NDTV journalist Nidhi Razdan has claimed that she was victimised for a job at Harvard. In a statement on Twitter, Nidhi said she became "the victim of a very serious phishing attack". She added that the attack was well "sophisticated and coordinated" and she had lost all her personal information to the scammers. Earlier in June 2020, Nidhi announced on her tweet that she had received an offer to join Harvard… read-more
Tags: Brifly Exclusive, Nidhi Razdan, NDTV, Harvard University, Phishing Attack
Courtesy: Brifly Exclusive