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CYBERAug 14Age Gating, Indian-StyleThe Indian experience with digital identity verification using Aadhaar may prove informative if the need to ensure child social media safety is seen to be sufficiently important to necessitate the use of state-mediated identity tools to enforce compliance—even if those tools come with potential risks to privacy. The post Age Gating, Indian-Style appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.AEI
CYBERAug 10India and Thailand discuss enhancing collaboration on combating online scamsIndia and Thailand are reportedly in discussions to strengthen their cooperation in the fight against online scams. This initiative aims to enhance joint efforts in tackling digital fraud.laosnews.net · United States
CYBERAug 10India and Thailand discuss enhancing collaboration on combating online scamsIndia and Thailand are engaged in discussions aimed at improving their collaborative efforts to combat online scams. This initiative seeks to strengthen international responses to cyber fraud.middleeaststar.com · Syria
CYBERAug 10India's TCS flags alleged exposure of some employee data, says customer data not impactedYahoo Finance
CYBERAug 6Kejriwal says social media account restricted in India, seeks explanation from MetaMr. Kejriwal also shared a screenshot of his account status page showing the message, "Unavailable in some locations".The Hindu
CYBERAug 4Government to raise CSAM lapses, wrongful account action issue with Meta; global team in India on Aug 5-6"We would like to understand from Meta as to why some of these things have not been working the way they are supposed to work, and what the challenges are," says Mr. KrishnanThe Hindu
CYBERAug 3India average data breach cost rises to record Rs 25 . 5 crore in 2026 : IBM reportAn IBM report projects that the average cost of a data breach in India will reach a record high of Rs 25.5 crore by 2026. This indicates a growing financial burden from cyber security incidents for businesses.azerbaijannews.net · Azerbaijan
CYBERJul 31Hyderabad cybercrime police book Meta India head over posts targeting PM ModiThe cases were registered following complaints filed by S. Aravind Reddy, a businessman, and T. Saikiran Goud, a Telangana BJP activistThe Hindu
CYBERJul 29India seeks new anti-AI deepfake law to counter ‘weapons of mass distortion’India is planning a new law to combat AI deepfakes and impersonation scams amid a surge in cyber fraud and fake videos targeting top military officers. The cases have deepened concerns over the potential for misinformation to sow discord in India during a geopolitical crisis, such as in the war against Pakistan last year. The proposal aims to close a gap in India’s laws by clearly defining punishments concerning deepfakes and other related offences. The changes would also cover “digital arrest”...South China Morning Post
CYBERJul 27India’s Bank of Baroda faces alleged 1TB data leak on dark webYahoo Finance
CYBERJul 27Customer data from India's Bank of Baroda leaked online, source and researcher sayYahoo Finance
CYBERJul 27Apple leak in India, China eyes Indonesia for mineral access: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. After Apple leak, has India lost ground in its supply chain race with China? In the wake of a cyberattack on a local Apple partner, insiders say India has a long way to go before challenging China as a manufacturer. 2. China wants unique access to minerals with Indonesia offer, analyst says China...South China Morning Post
CYBERJul 26Suspect arrested over India - linked digital influence campaign : TararA suspect has been apprehended in connection with a digital influence campaign that is reportedly linked to India. This indicates an ongoing investigation into foreign-backed online manipulation.tribune.com.pk · Pakistan
CYBERJul 23U.S.-based software engineer arrested in Chennai over hoax bomb threats to persons, institutions across IndiaSarath Subramanian Shankar, a native of Ambasamudram in Tirunelveli district, who was residing in the U.S. is suspected to have sent a series of hoax bomb threat emails between 2023 and 2025 to airports, educational institutions, public officials and other high-profile targets across India.The Hindu
CYBERJul 5iPhone 18 Pro Leak : India Opens Criminal Probe as Stolen Files Reveal C2 Modem PlansIndia has opened a criminal probe concerning a leak of iPhone 18 Pro files, which reportedly reveal C2 modem plans. This indicates a significant cybersecurity breach and intellectual property theft affecting a major technology company.techtimes.com · United States
CYBERJul 4Battery apps taken down in India after stalled e-rickshaw ridesOver the last few days, videos of people using Chinese battery management apps to remotely cut power to e-rickshaws mid-ride have gone viralThe Hindu
CYBERJul 4India investigating Tata data leak that exposed Apple iPhone secretsThe Hindu
CYBERBREAKINGJul 3Instagram running ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India, BBC findsBBC World
CYBERJul 2India asks Meta to hold WhatsApp username rollout over fraud fearsGovernment figures show Indians lost nearly $3 billion to cyber fraud in 2025, almost 40 times more than in 2021. The post India asks Meta to hold WhatsApp username rollout over fraud fears appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CYBERJul 2India Asks Meta To Hold WhatsApp Username Rollout Over Fraud FearsThe move comes as authorities in India grapple with a spike in cybercrime, with scammers exploiting low digital safety awareness among millions of internet users. The post India Asks Meta To Hold WhatsApp Username Rollout Over Fraud Fears appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
CYBERJul 2India orders WhatsApp to halt username feature over anonymity concernsIndia has asked WhatsApp to justify the implementation of a planned feature covering usernames and to freeze the roll-out in its biggest market, escalating a crackdown on messaging anonymity that began with Telegram, according to a government letter. The move comes as authorities in India grapple with a spike in cybercrime, with scammers exploiting low digital safety awareness among millions of internet users. Earlier this week, Meta’s WhatsApp said ‌it had begun a phased global roll-out,...South China Morning Post
CYBERJul 2Meta says WhatsApp usernames are safeguarded against scams after India flags cybersecurity risksMeta has defended its WhatsApp username feature after the Indian government raised cybersecurity concerns.CNBC
CYBERJul 1How AI is being weaponised against India’s Muslim womenFor years, India's Muslim women have been subject to online abuse.Al Jazeera [en]
CYBERJun 30India central bank mandated use of . bank domains to enhance trust – but its registry leaked sensitive infotheregister.com