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RBI cautions public about ‘deepfake’ video of governor being circulated on social media
In a statement Tuesday, RBI said it has come to their notice that...
Prudential launches global AI Lab in Singapore, to improve consumer access to quality healthcare
Anil Wadhwani, Chief Executive Officer, Prudential plc, said:...
China found using surveillance firms to help write ethnic-tracking specs
The technical standards, published by surveillance research group IPVM, specify how data captured by facial recognition cameras across China should be segmented by dozens of characteristics – from eyebrow size to skin color and ethnicity.
Indian payments firm MobiKwik says it is probing date breach claims
“The company is closely working with requisite authorities, and is confident that security protocols to store sensitive data are robust and have not been breached,” MobiKwik said in a statement. “Considering the seriousness of the allegations, and by way of abundant caution, it will get a third party to conduct a forensic data security audit”.
Healthcare sector expected to reach USD 372 bn in 2022: Niti Aayog report
According to the report, around 65 per cent of hospital beds in India cater to almost 50 per cent of the population concentrated in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, West Bengal and Kerala
Automatic recurring payment to comply with RBI direction from April 1
Under the new norms, banks will be required to inform customers in advance about recurring payment due and transaction would be carried following nod from the customer. So the transaction would not be automatic but would be done after authentication from the customer.
Ever Given ship in Suez Canal moved ‘80%’ in right direction
The MV Ever Given, longer than four football fields, has been wedged diagonally across the canal since Tuesday, strangling world supply chains and costing the global economy billions.
Suez Canal Authority (SCA) chief Osama Rabie said Monday that rescue efforts with tugs had succeeded in shifting the front and back of the ship.
India says video streaming platforms should be held responsible for content
India tightened its grip on social media firms such as Facebook and Twitter. The rules, called the “Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code”, also require firms such as Netflix and Amazon’s Prime Video to classify content into categories based on viewers’ age.
Insurer CNA hit by ‘Sophisticated’ cyber attack
Upon learning of the incident on March 21, the insurer said it immediately engaged forensic experts to investigate and determine the full scope of this incident. That investigation is ongoing.
Highways Ministry asks NHAI, automakers to tighten IT security after cyber attack threats
“The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways received an alert from CERT-In regarding targeted intrusion activities directed towards Indian Transport sector with possible malicious intentions. The Ministry has advised departments and organisations under transport sector to strengthen the security posture of their infrastructure,” the Ministry said in a statement.
Chola MS Risk Services partners with Denxpert EHS&S Software to Launch regulatory software backed by EU
Denxpert Legal is a digital tool for regulatory mapping and assurance in matters pertaining to Environment Health and Safety. This solution will help industries comply with legal regulations at both facility and the corporate level.This program has been supported by the European Union under an innovation program called ‘Innowwide’ that involves a stringent selection process.
Software vendors would have to disclose breaches to U.S. govt users under new draft order: Report
The proposed order would adopt measures long sought by security experts, including requiring multi-factor authentication and encryption of data inside federal agencies.
The order would impose additional rules on programs deemed critical, such as requiring a “software bill of materials” that spells out what is inside. An increasing amount of software activates other programs, expanding the risk of hidden vulnerabilities.