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India Insights with Geetha Nandikotkur

News and Viewpoints from ISMG's India Team

What Action Will Court Take to Improve Aadhaar Security?

Geetha Nandikotkur • March 29, 2018

The intensive discussion between the Supreme Court and the CEO of UIDAI on recent Aadhaar-related data leaks could result in the court recommending that the Ministry of Law and Justice make amendments to the Aadhaar Act and direct the UIDAI to build a far more robust security framework.

Government Website Vulnerabilities: Mitigating the Risks

Analysis: Supreme Court Ruling Against Aadhaar Mandate

Euro Security Watch with Mathew J. Schwartz

Tracking security and privacy trends across UK, Europe and beyond

SunTrust: 1.5 Million Clients' Details Potentially Stolen

Mathew J. Schwartz • April 24, 2018

Great news: "SunTrust to offer free identity protection ... at no cost on an ongoing basis." Of course, nothing comes for free, at least for 1.5 million customers of the Atlanta bank, whose personal details may have been sold to criminals by a former employee.

Panera Bread Security Lesson: Rise to the Challenge

Julian Assange Gets Another Internet Timeout

The Fraud Blog with Tracy Kitten

Tracking fraud incidents and trends wherever -- and however -- they occur.

Information Sharing: A Powerful Crime-Fighting Weapon

Tracy Kitten • November 12, 2016

The success of Operation SAMBRE, a global cybercrime investigation into the theft of billions of dollars from banks throughout the world, proves why information sharing between law enforcement and the private sector is key to battling cybercrime.

London Summit: Inside a Cyber Takedown

Will Faster Payments Mean Faster Fraud?

The Public Eye with Eric Chabrow

Keeping tabs on federal government efforts to protect citizens' privacy

Trump Campaign Aide Knew Early About Hacked Democratic Emails

Eric Chabrow • October 31, 2017

Former Trump campaign aide George Papadopoulos learned that Russia had thousands of pilfered emails containing "dirt" on Hillary Clinton three months before they appeared online, according to court documents.

Dearth of Support for Kaspersky at Congressional Hearing

'Private Citizens' Sue Trump Campaign for Exposing Their PII

Safe & Sound with Marianne Kolbasuk McGee

Insights on the security and privacy of healthcare information.

Database Hijackings: Who's Next?

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee • January 5, 2017

Hackers have apparently hijacked potentially thousands of vulnerable MongoDB databases and demanded ransoms for the return of critical data, with some victims paying up, according to security researchers.

Epic Systems vs. Tata: Key Security Questions

RSA Guide for Healthcare Security Pros

The Expert's View with Jeremy Kirk

Insights from industry experts

'Tech Accord' Emphasizes Teamwork to Prevent Hacking Damage

Jeremy Kirk • April 19, 2018

Thirty-four companies have signed on to the Microsoft-led Cybersecurity Tech Accord, which is aimed at protecting civilians from cybercriminal and state-sponsored attacks. The agreement crucially includes a pledge not to help governments with cyberattacks

News and Viewpoints from ISMG's India Team

Apex Court Hears From UIDAI CEO, Sizes Up the Issues

Tracking security and privacy trends across UK, Europe and beyond

Blame Insider Theft, 'Not a Data Breach,' Claims Atlanta Bank's CEO

Tracking fraud incidents and trends wherever -- and however -- they occur.

Law Enforcement, Government Agencies Stress that Threat Intelligence is Critical

Keeping tabs on federal government efforts to protect citizens' privacy

Court Document: George Papadopoulos' Emails Reveal Attempts for Trump-Putin Cooperation

Insights on the security and privacy of healthcare information.

Hackers Reportedly Holding Databases for Ransom

Insights from industry experts

Agreement Includes Pledge to Not Aid Governments With Cyber Warfare

Insights and opinions from thought-leaders representing the industry's services & solutions providers.

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