China has issued a cybersecurity warning regarding Claude Code, an artificial intelligence-powered coding assistant, alleging that the software may contain a potential “backdoor” capable of posing security risks to users and organizations. The advisory has sparked fresh debate over the security of AI-assisted programming tools and highlights growing concerns surrounding the use of foreign-developed artificial...
The global race for artificial intelligence has entered one of its most critical phases, with the United States and China increasingly competing for technological supremacy through policy decisions, semiconductor innovation, cybersecurity measures, and strategic investments. What began as a commercial contest between technology companies has evolved into a broader geopolitical struggle that is influencing global...
The Central Government has widened its examination of major instant messaging platforms by issuing notices to Telegram and Signal regarding their username-based identity feature. The move comes shortly after similar concerns were raised with WhatsApp, reflecting the government’s increasing focus on the functioning of digital communication platforms and the potential misuse of anonymous or pseudonymous...
A growing controversy surrounding battery management applications has sparked concern across India’s rapidly expanding electric mobility sector after reports emerged that thousands of electric rickshaws (e-rickshaws) could be remotely immobilized using smartphone-based battery management systems. The issue has raised serious questions about digital dependence, cybersecurity, consumer rights, and the increasing control manufacturers and service providers...
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is creating unprecedented opportunities across industries, but cybersecurity experts are increasingly concerned about a darker consequence: the emergence of highly sophisticated AI-driven cyberattacks. According to a recent warning issued by an international coalition focused on digital security, the world may be only months away from facing a new generation...
A major cyber fraud case involving the misuse of a prominent public figure’s identity has come to light after scammers allegedly used a fake WhatsApp profile impersonating a former Member of Parliament to deceive a businessman and siphon off ₹7.68 crore. The case highlights the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals who are exploiting trusted identities and...
A fresh wave of cyberattacks has put organizations using Oracle PeopleSoft software on high alert after the notorious hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility for stealing data from more than 100 institutions worldwide. According to cybersecurity reports, the attackers targeted both cloud-based and on-premises Oracle PeopleSoft environments. The campaign is believed to have affected hundreds of...
In a major push to modernize government technology infrastructure and reduce long-term software expenses, the United States Department of Defense has awarded a massive $9.7 billion contract to Microsoft. The agreement is aimed at consolidating fragmented software licensing systems across multiple federal agencies while improving cybersecurity, operational efficiency, and cloud integration. The multi-year deal represents...
In a startling revelation with implications for personal privacy, security researchers have demonstrated a novel method by which an ordinary computer mouse can be turned into a covert listening device. The technique, dubbed Mic-E-Mouse, exploits sensitive vibrations captured by the mouse’s optical sensor to reconstruct parts of spoken audio — all without using a microphone....
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has officially migrated his official email account from Gmail to Zoho Mail, marking a significant endorsement of India’s indigenous technology platforms. The transition, however, gained attention for another reason — Shah’s closing line in his announcement, which many perceived as a subtle reference to former U.S. President Donald Trump’s signature...