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CYBERAug 6Nepal uncovers 135 compromised government email accounts after joining global breach trackerNepal has identified 135 compromised government email accounts after integrating with a global breach tracking system. This indicates a discovery of a significant cybersecurity vulnerability within the government's digital infrastructure.kathmandupost.com
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
CYBERAug 2YouTube terminates Delhi slum-dweller’s page following overnight success, social media protestsWhile YouTube has not yet issued any official clarification, attempts to access Mohammad Irfan’s page ‘Main Irfan’ display a message stating that “this account has been terminated for violating Google’s Terms of Service”.The Hindu
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 22Fake Cabinet post scam targeting Kerala MLA: Cyber police identify prime suspect in New DelhiInvestigation team, which zeroed in on the suspect during visit to national capital as part of intensified probe, says many individuals are involved in the racket, with several of them based in New DelhiThe Hindu
CYBERJul 22Delhi Internet shutdown during CJP protest: Where does the law stand? | ExplainedLegal questions arise about government authority and public safety measures following Delhi’s Internet shutdown during the CJP protestThe Hindu
CYBERJul 7Delhi HC protects actor Ravi Kishan’s personality rights, restrains unauthorised use of traitsThe order was passed on July 2 in a suit filed by the actor alleging widespread misuse of his identity across social media and websites with AI-generated contentThe 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