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Digital recruitment is creating a new cybersecurity risk for employers
Online hiring has made it easier for companies to reach candidates across locations, but it has also exposed recruitment processes to identity fraud, manipulated assessments and misuse of personal information. HR teams are increasingly responsible for protecting the integrity and security of the hiring process.
L&T Finance Pitch Point 2.0: Where an AI startup’s big idea meets enterprise scale
Pitch Point, L&T Finance’s contest for AI startups, is back for a second edition. Last year’s winners, Arrowhead AI and SpoofSense, talk about what they got out of it and what they would tell this year’s new applicants.
Vantara hosts EARAZA conference, puts data and technology at the heart of wildlife conservation
The four-day EARAZA Annual Conference 2026 at Anant Ambani’s Vantara in Jamnagar brought together 98 institutions from 30 countries. Vantara announced one year of free access to its ANTZ Software Platform, including its Open Data Exchange, for all EARAZA members.
Prioritise understanding AI security threats, even before productivity: OpenAI's Sam Altman to cos
"If I could recommend only one thing to a company right now to do with AI in the very short term, even more than become super productive with Codex (OpenAI's AI coding tool), it would be to really understand the security threat landscape from AI and mitigate against that," Altman said.
Cognite reports $1 billion in verified AI value, confirming impact of industrial AI solutions
Driving approximately 36% of value verified to date, customers are leveraging AI and automated workflows to prevent costly asset shutdowns across complex industrial operations, help them get back running when the unexpected happens, and lower the costs of running their operations.
The hidden cybersecurity risks behind the connected factory
Connected machinery and digital production systems have made manufacturing more efficient, but they have also exposed factories to new cyber risks. For manufacturers, resilience now depends on protecting industrial systems while ensuring production can recover quickly when an incident occurs.
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China face-offs 'ongoing' along Arunachal Pradesh border, says ITBP Chief Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor
The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) has raised a new combat unit, the Shaurya commandos, who have demonstrated their capabilities during ongoing face-offs with Chinese troops at multiple locations in Arunachal Pradesh, ITBP chief Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor said on Thursday.
ETtech Explainer: How a flaw in PHP, the code behind 70% of websites, sent governments offline
Since PHP powers 70% of the world’s websites, the vulnerabilities can allow unauthenticated attackers to execute code on affected servers or read sensitive process memory, which may contain passwords, authentication tokens, API keys and certificates belonging to other requests or the server itself, as per Wiz Research.
From Continuous Data to Trusted Health Intelligence: What Abu Dhabi and India Can Learn From Each Other About Predictive Health?
Predictive health will depend not on how much data health systems collect, but on whether they can validate it, govern it responsibly, and translate it into earlier action.
Multiple websites go offline after critical PHP security flaw; FBI urges immediate updates. Here's what you should do
In light of critical vulnerabilities discovered in PHP, numerous websites have been taken offline. The FBI has strongly recommended that organizations either update their PHP installations or disconnect vulnerable systems. Cybersecurity experts warn that these flaws pose a significant risk of data theft and cyberattacks. In response, website administrators are implementing urgent maintenance. Users are encouraged to exercise caution and adhere to online safety protocols.
By 2023, nearly 14,000 volunteers helped count Galápagos marine iguanas in drone photos; later phases reached 91% to 92% agreement with expert counts
Thousands of volunteers contributed to counting endangered marine iguanas through drone images from the Galápagos Islands. Participants used a citizen-science platform to identify and count the reptiles in aerial photographs. Research indicated that most volunteers undercounted the animals, posing challenges for conservation efforts. The study highlighted the potential of crowd participation in wildlife monitoring despite certain limitations. Future developments may involve machine learning to enhance image analysis and accuracy.
Google warns suspected China-linked hackers could exploit BeyondTrust flaw
Google warned on Thursday that organizations should prepare for "potential widespread exploitation" after a new bug was found in US cybersecurity firm BeyondTrust's remote support appliances.
Hidden recorder, chatbot prompts and an FBI arrest: Inside the OpenAI spying case
Abdulrahman Alfozan, an engineer at OpenAI, was arrested for allegedly planting a recording device in an executive meeting room. The device, discovered on September 30, was found concealed in toilet paper and connected to a USB port. CCTV footage showed Alfozan near the room prior to the device’s discovery, despite lacking authorisation.
Explained: How OpenAI traced listening bug to Saudi employee now in FBI custody
On October 13, Abdulrahman Alfozan, a Saudi national, was charged for allegedly hiding a recording device at OpenAI. Discovered by staff in the executive conference room, the device was wrapped in toilet paper and concealed within a USB port. Reportedly, Alfozan used AI to strategize the placement of the device.
Who is Abdulrahman Alfozan? ChatGPT maker OpenAI's Saudi national employee arrested by FBI for planting high tech listening device in San Francisco office
OpenAI's security team found the device late last month at ChatGPT maker's office and the employee, Saudi national Abdulrahman Alfozan, was arrested on October 9, the US Justice Department said.
NEET UG should be computer-based, NTA must vet paper setters, says Parliamentary panel
A Parliamentary panel has made several recommendations regarding the NEET (UG) examination and the National Testing Agency. It suggests that NEET (UG) should transition to a computer-based testing format for greater efficiency. The panel emphasizes the importance of having a reliable system to evaluate the integrity of paper setters. Furthermore, it recommends a robust question bank without prior knowledge of the questions.
Swedish billionaire Johan Eliasch bought 4 lakh acres of Amazon rainforest in 2005. What he did next was unusual
Johan Eliasch bought a logging company to save acres of the Amazon rainforest from destruction. Cool Earth, the charity he co-founded, claims that 99% of the rainforest in its conservation partnership areas remains intact. Johan's conservation efforts have helped protect approximately 2.1 million acres of rainforest and 380 million trees.
Tea Research Association launches TocklAI, the world's first AI model for tea
The Tea Research Association has launched TocklAI, an AI model designed specifically for the tea industry and trained on Tocklai Tea Research Institute’s verified research archive. The tool will help planters and small growers with pest control, soil health, climate adaptation, processing and compliance, using more than 2,000 digitised scientific publications.
Proofpoint doubles down on India amid rising cybercrimes, calls AI agents the new insider risk
Proofpoint is stepping up its India focus as AI adoption accelerates and cyber threats become more sophisticated. In an interview with ET, Bikramdeep Singh discusses the growing risks from autonomous AI agents, the shift towards intent-based threat detection, rising data security concerns and the need for greater enterprise controls. He also outlines Proofpoint’s India expansion, including plans to hire more than 200 engineers.
AI on bad data is a faster way off a cliff, warns Elastic CEO Ash Kulkarni
Kulkarni said companies faced the same problem when they began digitising their operations more than three decades ago. They had plenty of data but often did not know which information to trust or how to use it. The risk is greater with AI because it can use that data to make decisions and take action.
Cheating in hiring assessments takes an AI-turn
Cheating in recruitment assessments has dramatically increased, with 45% of tests flagged for integrity issues. AI-assisted methods have surged in use, transforming traditional cheating tactics into sophisticated techniques. Employers are now challenged to adapt their hiring processes to counteract these advanced cheating methods. Interview fraud is also rising, as candidates misrepresent their skills and identities. Continuous innovation in detection and verification is essential for maintaining recruitment integrity.
Death of the ‘obvious scam’: How AI is making cyberattacks look like normal emails
AI is making cyberattacks harder to detect as attackers use legitimate accounts, real conversations and familiar business workflows to evade traditional warning signs. At Proofpoint Protect 2026, executives discussed how agentic AI could automate attacks and why security must shift from checking access permissions to understanding intent. With AI adoption accelerating in India, Proofpoint is also expanding its local investments.
From India to the US boardroom: Why L-1A is becoming a strategic US-expansion route for Indian mid-sized businesses
Indian mid-sized and entrepreneur-led companies increasingly view the L-1A visa as a means to establish US operations. This visa allows for seamless transfer of executives or managers to lead local teams. Businesses are focusing on solid expansion plans and leadership strategies for sustainable growth in the US market. Securing an L-1A visa provides greater predictability compared to the H-1B lottery system.
'Forget coding, just learn how to cheat': Startup cofounder reacts to Reddit post claiming cheaters get jobs faster
A startup cofounder has reacted to a Reddit post by a 2026 computer science graduate who claimed that students spending months on DSA, AI skills and coding projects are struggling to secure jobs, while candidates using unfair methods during assessments and interviews are getting placed faster. The cofounder said the issue could become a broader "trust problem" if students begin believing that cheating is more rewarding than genuine preparation.
Orbital Shift: India's space sector undergoing biggest transformation; pvt firms handle rockets, ISRO focus on more ambitious missions
India's space sector is undergoing significant changes as private companies engage in rocket production and management. The Indian Space Research Organisation is shifting its focus towards more ambitious missions and projects. This transition follows the introduction of the Indian Space Policy 2023, which emphasizes private sector participation. Concerns have been raised by ISRO employees regarding the agency's future and potential loss of capabilities.
As SMEs digitise and expand globally, foreign banks have a crucial role to play: DBS Bank India’s Divyesh Dalal
DBS Bank India is enhancing its support for SMEs with the launch of its new Collections Orchestration platform, aiming to streamline payment management via a unified dashboard. This initiative reflects the evolving needs of small businesses in India, as they embrace digital solutions to navigate an increasingly complex commercial landscape.
3 Indian-origin researchers used Claude to breach OpenAI systems in 72 hours
Three Indian-origin cybersecurity researchers at Hacktron AI used Anthropic’s Claude models while investigating vulnerabilities that ultimately gave them access to OpenAI employee accounts and a private GitHub environment, according to reports. Harsh Jaiswal, Mohan Pedhapati and Rahul Maini said the work took less than 72 hours and cost under $3,000 in AI tokens. OpenAI later awarded them a $6,500 bounty.
iKure bags USD 1.8 Million from global investors to expand primary healthcare in India
iKure Techsoft has successfully raised USD 1.8 million in Pre-Series A funding. This infusion of capital is set to bolster its frontline healthcare workforce and enhance infrastructure, while also advancing its digital health platform through AI integration. iKure aims to provide ongoing care to patients, ensuring access to vital healthcare services for underserved communities across India.
US is planning to spend up to $2 million on robot dogs for high-risk immigration operations
The US government plans to spend up to $2 million on Boston Dynamics robot dogs for high-risk immigration operations, NBC News reported. ICE intends to use the remotely operated robots to inspect hazardous areas and assess threats before officers enter, rather than to make arrests.
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