Headlines- The United Nations warns that 800,000 people in Yemen have lost access to life-saving food aid due to the conflict's escalation, and hospitals are overcrowded with injured combatants.
- Since October 1, 20 attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have been reported, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. Two of these incidents were reported on Wednesday.
- Iran was accused by a U.S. official of lying about a cargo ship that sank on Wednesday and of attacking it, most likely with a missile.
- A cargo ship struck a naval mine on Wednesday while trying to cross the Strait of Hormuz via "an unauthorized and hazardous route," according to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.
- Protests against the government in the capital of Albania Tirana turned violent on Wednesday, leaving several official buildings severely damaged and at least one on fire.
- In support of the protesting high school students, tens of thousands of people gathered throughout France on Tuesday.
Category: Prevent Cyber Crime
Cryptojacking
An online threat known as cryptojacking, or malicious crypto mining, sneaks onto a computer or mobile device and uses its resources to ‘mine’ cryptocurrencies, which are virtual monies.
Stay Alart From ‘Cyber Grooming’
Establishing a trustworthy relationship with a minor in a virtual setting in order to conduct a sexual integrity offense is known as cyber grooming.
Boot Removal Tools in India
To help customers get rid of botnet infections and other malware from their computers, MicroWorld (Microworld Infosol) has developed a Bot Removal Tool in collaboration with Cyber Swachhta Kendra, which is part of the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), Ministry of Electronics and IT.
Sanchar Saathi App:Report Suspected Fruad
A citizen-centric project of the Indian Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the Sanchar Saathi app tries to empower mobile users, improve their security, and increase public knowledge of government programs. It is accessible as a web portal as well as a mobile app.
Implementing Measures to Combat Deepfakes in...
According to Press Information Bureau information generated by users for the purpose of defining offenses as well as information produced by Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) tools or other technologies is subject to the IT Act and its regulations.
Safe Online Transaction
Keep login information completely private and avoid scribbling it down on any paper, document, or gadget. Never give out your account information, login credentials, OTP, or personal information to others. Inform the bank about any unusual calls.
Growing AI Powered Cybercrime
AI is used by automated hacking to find new vulnerabilities quicker than human hackers. Phishing attacks use artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake emails and identify potential victims. Patterns are prepared by AI for brute-force password cracking.
How to Report Child Abuse in...
Under the Commissions for Protection of Child Rights (CPCR) Act, 2005, the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) takes complaints about any violation of children’s rights using the online Complaint Management System, Ebaalnidan.
Beware of Stalkerware
A form of malicious software known as spyware is placed on a computer system without the user’s knowledge. The device is compromised, private data and internet usage data are stolen, and the information is then sent to advertising, data companies, or outside users.
South Africa’s Surge in Cybercrime
South Africa is particularly susceptible to cybercrime, according to the Interpol African Cyber threat Assessment Report for 2024.