ETHICAL HACKING
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.
CBSE OSM row: Pradhan 'incompetent', continuation in office insult to lakhs of students: Cong
Congress criticizes Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for CBSE on-screen marking system failures. The party alleges incompetence and inflated contract rates for a compromised IT platform. Students faced issues accessing answer sheets for re-evaluation. Congress insists Pradhan must take responsibility for these lapses, calling his continued tenure an insult to students and families.
'Mantri' Pradhan's continuation in office speaks of his desire for power: Congress on CBSE OSM row
Congress criticizes Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the CBSE exam controversy. Allegations point to a compromised ministry and inflated rates for a new system. Students faced stress due to these issues. The minister's continuation in office is questioned. An independent probe is demanded. The CBSE extended the deadline for answer sheet verification.
Ethical hacking can strengthen trust in online examinations
Online exams face security threats. Ethical hacking offers a solution by finding vulnerabilities before malicious actors. India's digital growth fuels demand for this skill. Cybersecurity is vital for e-commerce, fintech, and cloud services. Expanding ethical hacking to online governance, including examinations, is essential. AI is enhancing security tools. Regulations and critical infrastructure necessitate robust security testing.
Claude, other AI tools used to breach CBSE portals: IIT Panel
AI tools like Claude were used to find vulnerabilities in CBSE's on-screen marking portal, revealing the vendor's inadequate security knowledge. Following this, data was moved to a government-controlled AWS segment. A high-level panel addressed these issues and also secured the JEE Advanced portal amid concerns of data breaches.
After CBSE and NTA row, JEE Advanced 2026 data exposure claim by a Dubai-based researcher sparks security debate, institute responds
JEE Advanced 2026: A cybersecurity researcher flagged a publicly accessible cloud storage linked to JEE Advanced 2026 results, potentially exposing candidate names, dates of birth, and mobile numbers. IIT Roorkee acknowledged the configuration issue, assuring data was read-only and is now being secured. This incident adds to recent concerns surrounding examination platforms.
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You have heard of State-Sponsored Hackers, but ever heard of Hacktivists? Know about these 10 types of cyber hackers
Extremely skilled at handling computer software and hardware, hackers are categorised into various types depending on their intent and purpose, and are mostly denoted by different coloured hats. In the 105th part of this series, Riju Mehta lists the various categories of hackers.
Bluesky accounts hijacked in pro-Russia propaganda campaign
A Russian influence campaign hijacked hundreds of Bluesky accounts -- many belonging to influential Americans -- to spread propaganda, researchers said, in a striking disinformation tactic that weaponized authentic identities rather than relying on fake accounts. Clemson University attributed SDA's campaign to a Kremlin influence operation known among researchers as Matryoshka (Russian doll), which has been known for disinformation campaigns based on impersonation.
Quote of the day by Thomas Edison: "Failure is really a matter of conceit. People don't work hard because..." — A brutally honest reminder that success never comes from wishful thinking alone, but through relentless effort, discipline, persistence, humility, and waking up to reality before it’s too late
Thomas Edison quote of the day delivers a sharp success lesson. Many people chase wealth, motivation, and career growth without real effort. Edison warned against this mindset decades ago. His words still shape modern success psychology, personal development, and leadership thinking today. The quote reveals how ego blocks discipline. Real success grows slowly. Hard work changes dreams into reality. That truth still wakes people up across generations.
Mythos: A challenge for the Indian banking system
Claude Mythos, a cutting-edge AI tool, has unearthed significant weaknesses in cybersecurity systems. In response, Indian authorities are swiftly mobilising to safeguard the integrity of the financial sector. With the Reserve Bank of India's robust framework in place, the emphasis now shifts to the implementation of comprehensive AI standards.
‘We had to make up our minds. They are just swimming’: Actress Kajol on why Gen Z are unable to make a decision
Kajol shared her insights on Gen Z's information overload and their struggle with decision-making due to constant social media bombardment. She also revealed a key parenting hack for her bond with daughter Nysa: the importance of listening and giving her daughter space to be heard, which significantly improved their relationship.
IIT graduate applying to Ivy League asks for offer letter without job, Knot Dating CEO says 'degrees don’t fix character'
An IIT graduate applying to the IVY League, currently unemployed, asked for an offer letter from Jasveer Singh, co-founder and CEO of Knot Dating in a private conversation on WhatsApp. Jasveer Singh called out this practice, saying this is an embarrassing mindset and degrees can't fix characters. Many netizens felt that this wasn't extreme.
6 essential cybersecurity skills you need to thrive in 2025
In today's digital business landscape, cybersecurity experts are essential. Key skills include: risk management, network security, incident response, ethical hacking, programming, and cloud security. These skills ensure protection against cyber threats and help maintain business continuity by safeguarding systems, networks, and data efficiently.
Ethical Hacking Skills: A must-have for freshers entering the modern employment landscape
Freshers can boost their employability in cybersecurity by acquiring ethical hacking skills. With a talent shortage in the field, opportunities abound for roles like Penetration Tester and Security Analyst. Entry-level salaries range from ₹3,00,000 to ₹5,00,000 per annum in India, with growth potential to earn up to 30 lakhs per annum for senior-level hackers.
Five in-demand short-term courses to upskill yourself in 2023
To stay relevant in an ever-evolving job market, upskilling is necessary. A report by the World Economic Forum predicts that 40-50% of workers will require upskilling and reskilling by 2025 due to widespread automation. In-demand professional courses that can boost career prospects and make them future-proof include digital marketing and communication, machine learning, SEO, ethical hacking, and data science.
Ukraine calls on hacker underground to defend against Russia
As Russian forces attacked cities across Ukraine, requests for volunteers began to appear on hacker forums on Thursday morning, as many residents fled the capital Kyiv
Python, digital marketing, and web development popular among students: Survey
Internshala Trainings, the e-learning arm of Internshala, has brought out a report highlighting the major skills that Indian students learned in 2020, preparing themselves for the career opportunities of 2021. The survey finds that ethical hacking and machine learning training were also popular among students with 15% and 14% enrolments respectively.
Many BellTroxes: Delhi is now India’s hacker hub
Reports of "hacking for hire" operations came as no surprise to India’s growing ethical hacker community.
Meet the Ironman trainer from India who built a Rs 3000 hacking device
Kuldeep has created an Rs.3000 rupees hacking device which he claims can hack into any phone, computer, traffic signal, CCTV cameras and even nuclear establishments.
Why hunting bugs online is a lucrative job, except in India
India tops the list for submissions of bug reports by country. Yet, Indian companies holding bug bounty programmes are few and far between.
Random Hacks of Kindness: Kids turn hackers and makers; use technology to solve real-world problems
Random Hacks of Kindness (RHoK), the global community of hackers and makers that build socially-conscious technology, is working with children to train them to solve real-world problems with the help of technology.
Now, RBI to ethically hack into banks to find vulnerabilities
Reserve Bank of India decided to ethically break into the IT systems of banks.In the first phase the focus will be on PSU banks because they have more vulnerable systems than private banks.
More & more non-profit organisations giving credence to ethical hackers
Indian School of Ethical Hacking conducts workshops and awareness campaigns in Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad, while Club Hack also provides cybersecurity training.
iViz to hire 300 ethical hackers in 2 years
The IDG Ventures funded-company was acquired by Cigital Inc in October last year. It has about 500 customers and is based in Bangalore.
US-based security firm Cigital acquires Bangalore-based firm iViZ Security
iViZ Security, which has developed a cloud-based ethical hacking product has been acquired by US-based software security firm Cigital.
Delhi tops list of cities for cases under IT Act
Delhi has quietly become the city that has lodged the maximum number of cases under the stringent IT Act in the country.
Flying Machine endorsement: Ethical Hacker Fadia replaces Abhishek Bacchan
Meet 25-year-old Ankit Fadia, who’s now threatening the endorsement turf of Bollywood stars.
'Ethical' hackers assist security agencies and finance firms to check cyber crime
Once perceived as a badge of honour, the term ‘‘ hacker’ ’ and the practice of hacking have over the years acquired a taint.
'Supply of ethical hackers in India short of demand'
This has very much to do with the nation’s security, but not one that the political leadership is being pulled up for. In pics: Nokia N97 mini launched | Smartphone war
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