Monthly Archives: June 2018

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Data leak hits Trident Group, cyber crime cell registers FIR

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Credits: HindustanTimes

Crucial data and passwords of Ludhiana-based Trident Group, one of the leading business houses in the region, have allegedly been leaked, prompting the Punjab Police’s cyber crime cell to lodge an FIR against employees of an information technology (IT) solution […]

By |June 12th, 2018|Cyber News|

Hong Kong police to focus on cyber efforts against illegal betting during World Cup 2018 as bookies go digital

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Credits: ABC News

n an earlier report, the Post stated that the force would intensify the crackdown on unlawful bookmaking in the city during the major sporting event, which runs from June 14 to July 15.

On top of deploying officers to raid bars and […]

By |June 12th, 2018|Cyber News|

Trump’s coal, nuclear bailout no shield from hackers: cyber experts

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Credits: reuters

Bailing out nuclear and coal-fired power plants will not toughen the U.S. power grid against cyber attacks as the Trump administration claims, according to cyber experts, because hackers have a wide array of options for hitting electric infrastructure and nuclear facilities […]

By |June 12th, 2018|Cyber News|

US imposes new Russia sanctions over cyber-attacks

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Credits: BBC

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the measures were to counter “malicious actors” working to “increase Russia’s offensive cyber-capabilities”.

The sanctioned entities and individuals are prohibited from any transactions involving the US financial system.

The move is in response to alleged Russian cyber-attacks […]

By |June 12th, 2018|Cyber News|

As the West warns of Chinese cyber spies, poorer nations welcome gifts with open arms

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Credits: Wired

China’s government is on a digital giving spree. Over the past five years, the government has donated computers and equipment to governments in over 35 countries around the world. These gifts have been gratefully accepted by parliaments, political parties, government […]

By |June 11th, 2018|Cyber News|

Cyber cell marred by lack of PIs, infra

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Credits: TOI

The presence of just one police inspector at the Goa police’s cyber crime cell has put brakes on its functioning and investigations. Out of the 1,500-odd complaints received annually, very few are actually registered. In fact, for the first six […]

By |June 11th, 2018|Cyber News|

Bitcoin price plunges after news of a cyber attack on South Korean exchange Coinrail

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Bitcoin prices are currently at $6,757 according to Coindesk, down from around $7,200 earlier on Sunday, which brings this year’s bitcoin recession to more than 50 per cent after analysts have had hopes that bitcoin would more than double […]

By |June 11th, 2018|Cyber News|

Facebook kept sharing users’ data with some companies after the cutoff date

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Credits: The Wall Street

A “small number” of partners such as Nuance Communications were given extensions of weeks or months beyond May 15 to access data on Facebook users’ friends, while other developers were cut off

Facebook Inc. struck customized data-sharing deals that […]

By |June 10th, 2018|Cyber News|

Cyber Command Steps Up Recruiting Efforts With Special Hiring Authority

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Credits: defense.gov

A special authority called Cyber Excepted Service is helping the nation’s newest unified combatant command to streamline and expedite its recruitment and hiring processes.

The CES gives U.S. Cyber Command hiring managers the discretion to hire people directly and make on-the-spot […]

By |June 10th, 2018|Cyber News|

Marine Corps weighs wooing older members for new cyber force

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The head of the Marine Corps says it’s time the U.S. military branch known for its fierce, young warriors becomes a little more mature.

The Marine Corps is considering offering bonuses and other perks to entice older, more experienced Marines […]

By |June 10th, 2018|Cyber News|