DATA SECURITY

China's Ministry of State Security warns 'spy turtles' are fishing for sea secrets

Foreign spies are fitting turtles and fish with sensors to create underwater maps of China's coastline, Beijing warned Friday in apparent reference to its Western competitors. The data collected would be used to create "underwater maps" that can "identify weak points in China's coastal defences, posing a serious threat to China's national security", according to the ministry.

Google says ShinyHunters hackers targeting education sector via Oracle exploit

PeopleSoft is an enterprise resource planning suite used by organizations to manage core business functions including human resources, finance and supply-chain operations.

Anthropic pursues data center leases, seeks financial backing from Google

AI firm Anthropic is planning to lease and manage its own data centers. The company is seeking financial backing from Alphabet's Google for lease payments. Anthropic has signed preliminary agreements for over 1 GW of US data center capacity. Google, a backer, may provide a financial guarantee for lease payments.

OpenAI to acquire Ona to strengthen Codex cloud capabilities

OpenAI is set to acquire Ona, a cloud execution firm. This move will boost OpenAI's Codex platform, enabling AI agents to run complex, long-term tasks in secure cloud environments. The acquisition aims to support growing Codex usage and help enterprises deploy AI in production. Ona's team will join OpenAI post-deal.

Novo Nordisk hit by cyber incident, probes data breach

Danish drugmaker Novo Nordisk has confirmed a security incident. Unauthorised access to internal IT systems occurred. Certain non-public data, including personal information, was copied externally. The company is investigating with cybersecurity experts and authorities. Core business operations remain unaffected. Impacted parties are being informed.

What’s on-screen marking, and where did CBSE go wrong?

CBSE's new digital marking system for Class 12 exams faced significant challenges. Teachers struggled with the new technology. Students reported result discrepancies and technical problems. The board has taken steps to address these issues, including re-scanning answer scripts and enhancing data security. This marks a complex transition to digitisation.

SatSure bags $2.6 million grant to build AI-powered Earth observation models

Indian space startup SatSure Analytics received a $2.57 million grant to develop AI models for Earth observation, bolstering the nation's sovereign AI capabilities. This initiative aims to create tailored geospatial intelligence systems, reducing reliance on foreign technology for critical applications like climate management and national security.

The 5-second security check that spots more than just metal

Vehant Technologies has launched MilliView, India's first indigenous Millimetre-Wave body scanner designed to detect non-metallic threats. Developed in collaboration with IIT Delhi, the scanner uses AI and safe millimetre-wave technology to identify explosives, organic materials, and more, ensuring faster and more private passenger screening. MilliView is tailored to India's specific security requirements and aims for international certification.

OSM portal was not 'thoroughly' tested for functionality and security threats before deployment: IIT panel member

The IIT panel, constituted following the controversy surrounding the OSM portal, is expected to submit its report to the Education Ministry on its findings and recommendations in the coming days.

South Korea fines Coupang $409 million in country's largest data breach penalty

The Personal Information Protection Commission said the New York-listed company had leaked personal data of more than 33 million customers and failed to detect the breach within the 72 hours required by the law.

Fable 5: Anthropic's latest AI model could transform IT, but at a cost

Anthropic's Fable 5 AI model showcases advanced agentic coding, capable of autonomous complex task completion and outperforming benchmarks. While its power promises to transform IT operations, high compute costs and token consumption may hinder widespread adoption. Experts note its enterprise-grade nature, comparing it to a powerful but costly tool.

If AI Can Create Anything, How Do We Know What's Real?

As generative AI makes it easier to create realistic images, documents, and digital content, organisations are investing in AI-powered fraud detection systems capable of analysing vast datasets, identifying anomalies, and strengthening risk management. Across industries, artificial intelligence is increasingly being used not only to automate processes, but also to verify authenticity and improve trust in digital interactions.

Data security firm Cyera raises $600 million at $12 billion valuation

Data security firm Cyera secured a significant funding round. The company raised 600 million dollars valuing it at 12 billion dollars. This marks a substantial increase from its valuation last year. The investment highlights growing investor confidence in data security solutions. Cyera's software helps businesses manage sensitive data and comply with regulations.

As Cos fast-track AI adoption, data & infra readiness come under spotlight

Priorities for next phase: Real-time decision-making, customer experience, sovereign control over data, and compliance.

As India Inc’s AI adoption accelerates, data and infrastructure readiness come under spotlight

Priorities for next phase: Real-time decision-making, customer experience, sovereign control over data, and compliance.

IIT panel approves new CBSE portal for re-evaluation after security review

A new portal for re-evaluating CBSE answer sheets has received security clearance from an IIT panel. This comes after the previous portal developed by Coempt EduTeck was found to have significant security flaws. The new system, developed by multiple teams including IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur, has been fortified with safeguards. Data has been moved to CBSE-controlled servers.

India's cybersecurity talent gap grows as skills prove hard to find

India faces a critical cybersecurity talent shortage, with nearly 39,000 unfilled positions, especially in emerging fields like IoT and blockchain. High attrition rates and increasing cyberattacks exacerbate the issue. New regulations demand greater compliance, while AI alone cannot bridge the gap, highlighting the need for skilled professionals and educational reforms.

As cos fast-track AI adoption, data & infra readiness come under spotlight

Indian companies are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence. While some have fully integrated AI, many are still in pilot phases. Challenges like data management and infrastructure modernization hinder widespread adoption. Organizations are prioritising data quality and governance for successful AI deployment. Scaling AI reliably remains a key focus for businesses.

CBSE retains COEMPT for answer-sheet scanning, shifts data to its own servers

When asked about whether COEMPT will be able to scan answer sheets despite its track record, the official said, "They scanned 40 crore pages, of which about 30,000 odd have problems. That means about 1 in 10,000 pages were problematic. Now they only need to scan problematic pages. So they should be able to scan without any problem."

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CBSE detects 3.8 mln malicious packets targeting revaluation portal, attack thwarted

The CBSE re-evaluation portal experienced a major cyberattack with millions of malicious packets. Security systems successfully blocked numerous unauthorized access attempts and mitigated traffic surges. Despite these challenges, the portal remained stable, supporting thousands of users. No student data compromise has been confirmed. Investigations into the OSM system are ongoing.

India makes a quantum leap: India's first quantum-safe algorithm gets certified: Fortytwo Labs earns C-SAFE recognition from DSCI

India has achieved a significant milestone with the independent evaluation and national recognition of its first domestically built quantum-safe algorithm. Fortytwo Labs' C-SAFE recognition by the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) validates the algorithm's resilience against quantum threats, bolstering India's digital sovereignty.

CrowdStrike reports higher operating expenses as AI investments gain pace

CrowdStrike expects 2027 revenue to be between $5.91 billion and $5.96 billion, compared ⁠with its prior expectations of $5.87 billion to $5.93 billion.