What is Malware? Malware, short for malicious software, refers to any intrusive software developed by cybercriminals (often called hackers) to steal data and damage or destroy computers and computer systems. Intent of Malware Malware is developed as harmful software that …
Context Several opposition leaders said they had received a “threat notification” from Apple, alerting them to a “potential state-sponsored spyware attack” on their iPhones. One of the leaders compared the alleged attack to the Pegasus malware attack targeting activists and …
What are dark patterns? A dark pattern refers to a design or user interface technique that is intentionally crafted to manipulate or deceive users into making certain choices or taking specific actions that may not be in their best interest. …
What are dark patterns? A dark pattern refers to a design or user interface technique that is intentionally crafted to manipulate or deceive users into making certain choices or taking specific actions that may not be in their best interest. …
Context The Digital Personal Data Protection Bill, 2022, a draft of which was released for public consultation last year is expected to be tabled in Parliament’s Monsoon Session this year (2023). This article discusses the concerns surrounding the bill and …
Context With access to the Internet becoming a basic human need, sexual violence facilitated using technology is an issue that requires our immediate attention. What is Technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV)? Technology-facilitated sexual violence (TFSV) refers to the range of sexual …
What’s in the news? Advancing India’s cyber-preparedness, KAVACH-2023, a national level hackathon was launched to identify innovative ideas and technological solutions for addressing the cyber security and cybercrime challenges of the 21st century. It is a unique kind of national …
Context With the increasing popularity of social media platforms, utilization of education apps and shift to online classes, children these days have a much higher chance of being exposed to harmful content. Hence, the need to secure children’s welfare and …
About Ransomware is a type of malicious software, used by cyber criminals, to infect a computer system by blocking access to the stored data by encrypting the files. A ransom is then demanded from the owner in exchange for the …