US creates new agency to lead cyberthreat tracking

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 11, 2015, 05:23

Calling the destructive cyberattack on Sony Pictures "a game changer," a top White House official on Tuesday announced a new intelligence unit to coordinate analysis of cyberthreats, modeled on similar U.S. government efforts to fight terrorism.

India logs 40% annual increase in cyber crime cases

Last Updated: Sunday, December 28, 2014, 09:36

Hacking, publication of obscene contents, credit card and banking frauds among other cyber crimes have registered an annual increase of more than 40 percent in the country in the past two years.

Experts warn of risk to cloud storage amidst growing cyber threat

Last Updated: Thursday, November 7, 2013, 22:22

With more businesses storing their crucial data on virtual spaces, security experts have reportedly warned that with lack of security measures, the cloud data is as prone to cyber attack risk as any other data.

Personal computers `weak link` in cyber security: NTRO

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 18, 2013, 22:20

Personal computers and other private users of data are "weak links" when it comes to implementing cyber security norms in the country

German agency warns Windows 8 PCs vulnerable to cyber threats

Last Updated: Friday, August 23, 2013, 12:27

The warning comes after weeks of public indignation in Germany over leaks related to U.S. surveillance programs.

Cyber-threat ‘most serious’ challenge for US: Obama

Last Updated: Saturday, July 21, 2012, 12:59

US President Barack Obama has expressed concerns over increasing cases of cyber-attacks, calling it the ‘most serious economic and national security’ challenge that America faces.

Conficker worm a continuing threat: Microsoft

Last Updated: Thursday, April 26, 2012, 21:20

The Microsoft Security Intelligence Report volume 12 (SIRv12) also revealed the worm continues to spread because of weak or stolen passwords and vulnerabilities for which a security update exists.

Cyber-threats will become top worry: FBI

Last Updated: Friday, March 2, 2012, 19:49

The director of the FBI told an annual gathering of cyber-security professionals on Thursday that the agency needs the private sector to help combat what he believes is becoming the nation`s No. 1 threat.

Bigger US role against companies` cyberthreats?

Last Updated: Monday, February 6, 2012, 08:29

A new Senate proposal would give the government more power to regulate the computer security of critical industries.

New initiative to tackle cyber threats launched

Last Updated: Saturday, January 28, 2012, 20:51

A new initiative on cyber security has been launched at the World Economic Forum to strengthen efforts to combat rising cyber risks.

Pentagon looks for weapons to wage cyber warfare

Last Updated: Tuesday, November 8, 2011, 08:35

The Pentagon`s researchers plan to bolster their efforts to create offensive weapons for use in cyber warfare, reflecting a growing concern over digital threats, US officials have said.

India faces new security threat from cyber world

Last Updated: Friday, February 11, 2011, 14:57

India is facing new security threat from cyber world as increasing use of convergence technologies has changed the rules of engagements, a top defence official said on Friday.