cyber security

The Uttar Pradesh government is set to modernize its cooperative banking system by upgrading cyber security infrastructure in the Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Bank Limited and 50 district cooperative banks. Supported by NABARD, the initiative involves integrating banks into a core banking system-based cloud platform, with TCS and Wipro providing data protection and server management solutions.

Old School Rituals (OSR), a Hyderabad-based skincare company, fell victim to a cyber fraud involving Rs 12.7 crore in unauthorized Google Ads expenditure. An unidentified offender accessed OSR's account, placing thousands of ads for U.S. businesses over 48 hours.

In a late-night reshuffle, the Telangana government transferred seven IPS officers, including DG rank officers Abhilasha Bisht and Shikha Goel. Charu Sinha was appointed as Additional DG (CID) with additional responsibilities. Tafseer Iqbal was posted as Deputy Inspector General (Charminar), while DV Srinivas and Patil Kantilal Subhash were transferred to Medak and Asifabad respectively.

Bharti Airtel's AI-powered fraud detection system has blocked over 1.8 lakh malicious links in Telangana, safeguarding 5.4 million users from cyber fraud within 25 days. The system, automatically enabled for Airtel customers, scans URLs across various platforms, blocking harmful sites in milliseconds.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi alerted ministers and secretaries to over 10 crore cyber attacks since the Pahalgam terror strike, urging proactive measures beyond the NIC. He emphasized focusing on aspirational districts, qualitative improvements in infrastructure, and addressing public grievances effectively. Modi highlighted citizen support for government initiatives, stressing outcome-oriented, high-quality projects.

Top security officials at the Shangri-La Dialogue highlighted the interconnectedness of global security, citing China and North Korea's support for Russia as evidence of blurred regional lines. Concerns were raised that Russia's success in Ukraine could embolden China in the Indo-Pacific, particularly regarding Taiwan. A unified global approach is needed to address the coordinated authoritarian axis of Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the temporary campus of the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) in Nagpur and laid the foundation for its permanent facility. Equipped with modern amenities, the transit campus aims to bolster India's internal security. NFSU Chancellor JM Vyas highlighted the diverse courses offered, emphasizing their role in opening career opportunities and strengthening law enforcement.