In a shocking reveal, a Taiwanese minister told the Taiwanese parliament that government agencies faced around five million cyber attacks a day. The minister's statement came after a report warned of increasing Chinese warfare targetting Taiwan.

Official says Taiwan government faces 5 million cyber attacks daily

All of us are familiar with the dangers of the digital world. So, we spoke to two leading cyber security experts, and they've given us internet safety rules that everyone can follow. Watch the video to know more details.

Cyber security: Tips on how to stay safe online

The Covid certificate of Indonesia’s President was leaked online, highlighting the poor state of cybersecurity in the country. Owing to a poor literacy rate, classified documents have been leaked in the past too.

Lack of cybersecurity: Indonesian President's vaccine certificate leaked online

According to reports, the US state department was recently hit by a cyber attack, and notifications of a possible serious breach were made by the department of defence cyber command.

Report: US State Department hit by cyber attack, possible breach notified

As cyberattacks proliferated this year, Sanjay Beri, CEO of Netskope, a cloud security startup, got a phone call. Then an email. Then more messages. All were from venture capitalists who wanted to invest in his company.

As cyberattacks surge, security startups reap the rewards

India is planning a digital firewall against China. It has stopped short of banning Chinese telecom equipment. However, now, a new policy is in the works that would make it harder for Chinese companies such as Huawei and ZTE to do business in India.

India plans digital firewall against China as cyber threat increases alarmingly

Top tech executives reveal that the cybersecurity breach that affected about 100 US companies and 9 federal agencies last year was larger and more sophisticated than previously known.

US: Hack affected at least a 100 companies; Top tech executives grilled by Senate

The infamous SolarWinds hack that has been blamed on Russia may have used the help of a massive, disciplined and highly skilled workforce of more than 1,000 software engineers, Microsoft President Brad Smith revealed.

SolarWinds hack was work of more than 1,000 engineers: Microsoft

The scientists working at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) need to focus on the next generation needs of the armed forces in cybersecurity, space and artificial intelligence, its Chairman G Satheesh Reddy said on Friday.

DRDO chairman asks scientists to focus on cyber security, space and artificial intelligence

It is 2020, and yet we struggle to find out that perfect password that would match the extensive safety requirements and also not skip our brain. And in the end, we settle down with our birthdays, anniversaries and — believe it or not — '123456'.

If you are still using '123456' as your password, change it: Research

Norway has accused Russia of launching a cyberattack on the Norwegian parliament in August through which they had targetted the email system of the parliament. The accusation has been made by the Norwegian foreign minister.

Russia behind cyberattack on parliament: Norway

India and Japan have finalised text of the cybersecurity agreement that promotes cooperation in security and resilience in the areas of Critical Information Infrastructure, 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI).

India and Japan agree on cyber security agreement on 5G, AI cooperation 

By Shikhil Sharma Cyberspace security has become the need of the hour as companies increasingly switch to digital business models. Cyber security hasbecome a common concern (and term) in the boardroom meetings.

5 essential points that should make it to India’s new cyber security policy

A group of hackers may be selling your data! Recently, a group has targeted data of big companies like the online dating application Zoosk, a US newspaper Star Tribune, and a food delivery service called Chef.

Hackers are selling stolen user databases of over 73 million people on the dark web

one of the most powerful leaders in the world today. The Amazon CEO had hired private investigators to probe the phone hack. So if Jeff Bezos has evidence to prove is the shocking claim, he must put it out.

Wion Edit: Cybersecurity - are governments around the world safe?

As per a survey, 56% Indians were victim of online scams by clicking on malicious links. Cybersecurity firm warns Indians from becoming a victim of online shopping discounts during the holiday season. Watch to know more

Increasing number of Indians falling prey to online scams

Cybersecurity. A term almost all have heard about but can’t exactly grasp the holistic meaning of. Cybersecurity refers to the technologies and processes made to protect networks and devices from attack, damage and/or unauthorised access.

Cyberwar is a thing. It's about time India prepare itself

Almost 700 Chinese nationals were arrested in Malaysia when authorities raided a building and busted a major online investment scam operation, immigration officials said Thursday.

Malaysia arrests almost 700 Chinese over cyber scam

Is India's Critical Digital Infrastructure Under Threat?

Gravitas: ISRO targeted by cyber security breach?

WION: 1st Indian channel reports from NSO headquarters. Watch video to know more.

Exclusive: WION's Daniele reports from NSO headquarters on Whatsapp snoopgate

Facebook-owned WhatsApp on Thursday said Indian journalists and human rights activists were among those globally spied upon by unnamed entities using an Israeli spyware Pegasus.

Are there any alternatives to Whatsapp?

Huawei on Thursday responded to United States' ban on the Chinese multinational telecommunications equipment saying it was "unreasonable restriction" by the US. The Chinese firm also hit out at the US claiming that the restriction would not make it more secure or stronger; instead, will only serve to limit the US to inferior and expensive alternatives "Restricting Huawei from doing business in the US will not make the US more secure or stronger; instead, this will only serve to limit the US to inferior yet more expensive alternatives.

Unreasonable restrictions infringe on its rights: Huawei responds to US ban

Facebook chose one of the busiest news days in American politics this year to admit that millions more Instagram users were affected by a security lapse than it had previously disclosed.

Facebook security lapse affects millions more Instagram users than first stated

Chinese telecom giant Huawei will give foreign media a peek into its headquarters Wednesday as the normally secretive company steps up a counter-offensive against US warnings that it could be used by Beijing for espionage and sabotage.

In rare move, Huawei opens its door for foreign media to counter espionage accusations

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